4.5.3 ESS
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Specific models are equipped with the "Emergency Stop Signal" (ESS) function. When you brake
suddenly at high speed, all the turn signals will flash quickly to remind the vehicles behind and
reduce the risk of being rear-ended.
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The lights will stop flashing when you release the brake lever or the speed slows down.
Modes with ESS equipped: S1 / 1 / S2 / 2 / S3 / 3 / VIVA MIX series.
4.5.4 Regenerative Braking
When you release the throttle on the move, and the Smartscooter® is gliding, the Regenerative Braking
(Regen) function will convert a part of the forward kinetic energy into electric energy and recycle it back
to the Gogoro Network® Battery.
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When the Regen is activated, the dashboard
”Battery Level” icon will show the rolling
animation to indicate that it is charging.
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The intensity of Regen can be adjusted with the Gogoro® App. When the Regen function is
activated, a slight braking force will appear on the rear wheel. The higher the Regen intensity
setting, the stronger the braking force.
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The intensity of the Regen will not only be adjusted according to the settings in the Gogoro®
App, but also be adjusted automatically according to the current riding speed, battery condition,
and other factors. Therefore, the braking force will fluctuate, but the maximum will not exceed
the settings in the Gogoro® App.
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When the Regen function is activated and braking force appears, the brake light will light up to
remind the vehicles behind.
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In some cases, such as when the Gogoro Network® Battery level is too low, the temperature is
too high or too low, the Regen function might be suspended, and you will not feel the braking
force when you release the throttle.
On a very slippery road, if the Regen intensity is set to the maximum, there is a chance that the
rear wheels will skid.
The Regen function of specific models can be instantly turned on off through the "Regen” on
the handle.
When Regen is turned on, the dashboard
REGEN
icon will light up. (For Gogoro S1 / 1 series
model year 2015 and 2017, “rEG-ON” or “rEG-OFF” will be displayed in text.)
Please refer to "2. Getting to Know Your Smartscooter®" for the specific button positions of
each model.
Proper Regen intensity can make the energy use more efficient, and the proper braking force
generated by Regen also helps to stabilize the Smartscooter® dynamics, so please adjust it
according to your personal riding style and habits.
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