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f
g
h
Range – Useful information for a long
ride
How long and how far you can benefit from the aux-
iliary drive depends on several factors, i.e. the road
conditions, the weight of the rider and any additional
load, the rider’s pedal force, the degree or mode of
assistance, (head)winds, frequent stops, tempera-
ture, weather conditions, topography, tire pressure,
etc.
The charge state of your rechargeable battery can
be read from the display of the control element on
the handlebars or, additionally, on the rechargeable
battery
(d)
.
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In general, the batteries of CENTURION
pedelecs have no memory effect. It is
recommended that you charge the bat-
tery after every long ride. Avoid any deep dis-
charge of the rechargeable battery.
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For more information see the system in-
structions of your drive manufacturer on
the enclosed CENTURION CD-ROM.
To extend the range it is recommended that you ride
with low assistance (Eco)
(e)
or no assistance at all
on level or downhill trails and only select maximum
drive assistance (Turbo)
(f)
with headwinds, heavy
additional loads and/or when climbing hills.
Furthermore, you can extend the range by
- checking the tire pressure regularly, i.e. once a
week with a pressure gauge, and changing it, if
necessary
(g)
- shifting gears down in front of traffic lights and
intersections or in general in cases of stops and
by setting off in low gears
- changing gears regularly, as you would do on a
CENTURION bike without drive
- not only riding in high gears
- riding with these facts in mind and always looking
ahead
to avoid any unnecessary stops
- reducing your additional load, i.e. without any un-
necessary baggage
- storing your battery in your home and install-
ing it only shortly before you set off on your
CENTURION pedelec in cooler weather, in par-
ticular when it is cold
- not parking your CENTURION pedelec in the
blazing sun
For more information on whether your CENTURION
pedelec has a recuperation function, see the system
instructions of your drive manufacturer on the en-
closed CENTURION CD-ROM.
If your battery has not enough capacity to reach your
destination, benefit from the decisive advantage of
the hybrid concept of your pedelec: Without drive
assistance you can ride your CENTURION pedelec
like a usual bicycle with an unlimited range and nearly
without compromising on riding characteristics.
G
If your battery runs empty during the
ride, do not recharge the battery with
any charger, even if it happens to be
fitted with an identical connector type. Risk of
explosion! Make it a habit to charge your battery
only with the supplied charger
(h)
.
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