Kalkhoff Groove F8, User Manual

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0 276 001 X45 | (28.9.11) Bosch eBike Systems
Adjusting the Assistance Mode
The level of assistance of the eBike drive when
pedaling can be adjusted via the drive HMI.
Note: For individual versions, it is possible that
the the assistance mode is pre-set and cannot
be changed. It is also possible that less modes
are available for selection than listed here.
A maximum of four assistance modes are avail-
able:
To change the assistance mode , press the
“mode” button 4 until the desired mode is dis-
played in indicator f .
While using the start-assistance function, indi-
cation
f goes out; the set assistance mode is
stored.
Adjusting the Assistance Level
In the set assistance mode, the assistance level
can be adjusted anytime, even during riding.
Note: For individual versions, it is possible that
the assistance level is pre-set and cannot be
changed.
A maximum of three assistance levels as well as
the assistance shut-off are possible.
To increase the assistance level , press the
button 6 until the desired level is displayed in in-
dicator c .
To decrease the assistance level , press the
button 7 until the desired level is displayed in in-
dicator c .
In assistance level “0” , the drive is switched off.
The eBike can be operated as a normal bicycle
through pedaling.
While using the start-assistance function, indica-
tion
c goes out; the set assistance level is stored.
Switching Start-assistance On/Off
Start-assistance can be used for additional sup-
port on the first meters when starting is difficult
(e.g., at a traffic light or when starting uphill). It
can also be used as a pushing aid when in the
lowest gear.
f The start-assistance function may only be
used when starting or pushing the eBike.
Danger of injury when the wheels of the
eBike do not have ground contact while using
the start-assistance function.
To activate the start-assistance function, press
the button 6 longer than 1 second and con-
tinue to hold. The eBike drive is activated, indi-
cator
d flashes and indicators c , e and f go out.
Start-assistance is switched off as soon as any
of the following points occur:
– You release button
6 ,
– You press another button on the drive HMI,
– You pedal in forward or quickly in backward
direction,
– The wheels of the eBike are blocked (e.g.,
through braking or running against an ob-
struction),
– After achieving a speed of 16 km/h.
Switching the Lighting On/Off
Depending on country-specific regulations, two
lighting versions are possible:
– The front light, rear light and display lighting
can be switched on and off at the same time
via the drive HMI.
– Only the display lighting can be switched on
and off; the front and rear light of the eBike
are independent of the drive HMI.
“ECO” : Effective assistance at max-
imum efficiency for maximum cruis-
ing range
“TOUR” : Uniform assistance, for
touring with long cruising range
“SPORT” : Powerful assistance for
sportive riding off road as well as
for urban traffic
“SPEED” : Maximum assistance,
supporting highest cadence for
sportive riding
Assistance
degree* at:
Assistance level
Assistance mode “1” “2” “3”
“ECO” 30 % 60 % 100 %
“TOUR” 45 % 80 % 120 %
“SPORT” 70 % 140 % 180 %
“SPEED” 90 % 160 % 250 %
* The assistance degree can vary for individual versions.
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