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is set to zero assist when the bike is first turned on. To obtain power assistance, the
+
button must
be pressed at least once such that one LED is illuminated. Likewise, each time the
-
button is pressed
the assistance level is reduced until all the LED lights go out and the assistance is turned off.
3.4.3
Setting six is generally used when you need the maximum amount of assistance from the
motor, but this will drain the battery the fastest. Lower settings are used when you do not need the
instant 100% power, high traffic situations or poor conditions such as ice and snow when instant full
power could be dangerous. Power settings can be changed when the bike is stationary or when on
the move.
3.5
Throttle mode
3.5.1
The throttle can be used independently to the pedelec mode and will work in any of the six
assistance settings; the operation will vary depending on the country where the bike is supplied.
Bikes are set up to be legal in the region in which they are supplied and will either provide full power
(100%) up to 15mph (25kph) or reduced power; up to 4 mph (6kph) (walk along mode)
independently of the pedelec. However, in order to obtain power from the throttle, the
+
button
must be pressed once after switching on the bike such that at least one assist level LED is
illuminated.
3.5.2
The independent use of the throttle, when available, will enable you to use the throttle
without pedaling and maximum power will be available in pedal assist regardless of which one of the
six assistance levels is selected.
3.5.3
The use of the throttle in pedelec mode is legal in most countries. Throttle in pedelec mode
enables you to apply the power to the motor as long as you are pedaling the bike, if you stop
pedaling, the motor will stop too. If you have the pedelec mode set too low, you can increase the
assistance from the motor by turning the throttle towards you.
IMPORTANT! Make sure your throttle and handlebar grips are always intact and in good condition.
Uncovered handlebar tubes can be very dangerous.
3.6
Battery capacity meter, riding style and affect on range
The range of the bike (distance covered between recharging of the battery) is greatly influenced by
the level of assist selected, the amount of pedal assistance provided by the rider and the use of the
throttle.
If a high level of assist is selected, then the range of the bike will be reduced compared to using a
lower level of assist.
Similarly, if the rider does not pedal at all and relies totally on the throttle, the range will be
significantly reduced.