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0 276 001 X45 | (28.9.11) Bosch eBike Systems
Notes on Riding with the eBike Drive
When does the eBike Drive Operate?
The eBike drive supports you when riding, as
long as you step into the pedals. Without pedal-
ing, there is no assistance. The degree of assist-
ance always depends on the amount of your pe-
daling power.
When applying less pedaling power, the assist-
ance or support will be lower than when apply-
ing a lot of pedaling power. This applies inde-
pendent of the assistance mode and level.
The eBike drive automatically switches off at
speeds in excess of 45 km/h. When the speed
falls below 45 km/h, the drive is automatically
available again.
An exception applies for the start-assistance
function, in which the eBike can be driven at low
speed without pedaling.
The eBike can also be ridden as a normal bicycle
without assistance at any time, by either switch-
ing off the battery or setting the assistance level
to
“0” . The same applies when the battery is
empty.
Interaction of the eBike Drive with the
Bicycle Gears
The bicycle gears should be used as with a nor-
mal bicycle, even with eBike drive (please ob-
serve the operating instructions of your eBike).
Independent of the type of gearing, it is recom-
mended to briefly interrupt the pedaling while
changing gears. This makes changing gears eas-
ier and reduces the wear of the drive train.
By selecting the right gear, you can increase the
speed and range with the same pedaling effort.
Gathering First Experience
It is recommended to gather first experience with
the eBike away from roads with heavy traffic.
Try out the different assistance modes and as-
sistance levels. As soon as you feel safe, you can
participate in traffic with the eBike as with any
other bicycle.
Test the operating range of your eBike under dif-
ferent conditions before planning longer and
more challenging rides.
104 Connection problem of the
drive HMI Have connections and contacts checked
105 Temperature of the drive unit
too high (above 40 °C) Allow the drive unit to cool down. Continued travel with-
out assistance from the eBike drive is possible and
speeds up the cooling of the drive unit.
200 Internal electronics error of
the battery Have the battery checked
201 Temperature of the battery
too high (above 40 °C) Allow the battery to cool down. Continued travel without
assistance from the eBike drive is possible and speeds
up the cooling of the battery.
202 Temperature of the battery
too low (below –10 °C) Allow the battery to warm up slowly in a warm location.
203 Connection problem of
battery Have connections and contacts checked
204 Incorrect battery polarity Charge the battery with the original Bosch charger as
described in the operating instructions.
Code Cause Corrective Measure
* only for eBike lighting via battery (country-specific)
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