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Automatic lights in combination with hub dynamo

More and more Gazelle bikes are equipped with automatically
functioning headlights that are powered by hub dynamos. These
lights go on automatically when darkness sets in and the bike is
in motion. To make this possible, a light sensor is integrated into
the headlight. The sensor can either be obscured or exposed
by a moveable cover (S) (fig. 27). If the sensor isn’t covered, the
headlight switches on at the moment that darkness sets in. If you
do not obscure the sensor with the cover, the lights will always
be on when you ride. This can be desirable when it’s foggy or
snowing, for instance.

Taillights

The new generation Gazelle taillights were designed to have
a long runtime. LED light bulbs use very little energy and
have a virtually unlimited service life. With battery-powered
taillights wiring problems are now a thing of the past.

Gazelle bikes are supplied with various types of taillights. The
Gazelle Clear Vision taillight has a turn switch (S) with three
positions (fig. 28):

AUTO:

In this mode the taillight switches on automatically when

darkness sets in and the bike starts to move. If you’re standing
still and the bike isn’t moving, the taillight continues to be on for
another minute (standstill light function).

ON:

This enables you to have the taillight on at all times. This can

be important in misty weather, for instance, when it is desired
that the taillight is on while it is still too light to switch on the
automatic mode.

OFF:

This enables you to completely switch off the taillight at all

times. Handy when you transport your bike on a carrier that is
attached to your car: under those circumstances it is undesirable
that the light switches on. It’s also a convenient way to shut off
the standlight function when you park your bike.

When the batteries of the Clear Vision taillight have ten hours
left in them, the indicator starts to blink (B). This enables you to
replace the batteries in a timely fashion (C in fig. 29). In practice,
the batteries will need replacement once a year on average at
the most.

The use of the bike

Bikes that feature the Gazelle/Spanninga LED XB taillight do not
have an automatic mode. You can switch this type of taillight on
and off by pressing the switch (S) on the taillight (fig. 30).

Some taillights that are moulded into the mudguard, switch on
and off automatically. If desired you can switch off this automatic
action by pressing switch (S) (fig. 31). If you press again, the light
will function automatically again.

You can switch the Spanninga Ultra-B taillights on and off by
pressing switch (S). The batteries in these types of lights have to
be replaced once or twice a year. To do so, screw (B) needs to be
unscrewed on all types (fig. 32).

In the chapter “Minor repairs” on page 38 you can read how to
replace the batteries.

The Busch & Müller taillight (fig. 33) has an automatic, as well as
an “on” and an “off” mode. With the setting (S) you turn on the
automatic mode. The light will now switch on in the dark if the
bike is moving.
1: Will permanently turn on the taillight.
0: Will turn off the light.

To replace the batteries: press down the black plastic on the
bottom of the taillight and pull the complete taillight to the front.

With the button (B) you can switch the taillight on and off. If the
batteries need to be replaced, you can release the taillight from
the back plate by unclicking the taillight on the side (S) (fig. 34).