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Malibu and Malibu GT 

Owner’s Manual 

 

 

 

 

930 W. 16

th

 St., Suite C-2 

Costa Mesa, CA 92627 

www.E-LuxBikes.com 

 

Summary of Contents for Malibu

Page 1: ...Malibu and Malibu GT Owner s Manual 930 W 16th St Suite C 2 Costa Mesa CA 92627 www E LuxBikes com...

Page 2: ...sier than ever before on a bicycle which equates to Fun Fun and more Fun All while traveling for less than half a cent a mile it s not only good for your wallet but it s good for the planet If you hav...

Page 3: ...oving Your Battery 18 Checking Your Battery Charge 19 Battery Life 19 Before Your First Ride 20 Stopping the Motor 23 Brakes 24 Gears 25 Tires 27 Appearance and Care 28 Commonly Asked Questions 28 Tec...

Page 4: ...ith sharp objects to avoid cutting any bicycle parts inside After opening please check the box for the following contents 1 Bicycle 2 Handlebar 3 Small Box Containing Battery Charger 4 Small Box Conta...

Page 5: ...p ties do not use box cutters or knives as you may damage paint or tires We suggest a pair of scissors 1 Carefully remove the packing from around bicycle 2 Carefully cut the zip ties holding the handl...

Page 6: ...6 P a g e 7 Pull the seat clamp handle out from the seat post to release pressure allowing you to remove the seat Remove seat post and apply a small bit of grease inside seat tube Then replace seat...

Page 7: ...of the bike They have different thread patterns and it is important to be sure each is installed on the correct side of the bike to avoid stripping the threads The following procedure is performed so...

Page 8: ...g the bike from the chain side place pedal with R on the end of its bolt on chain side of bike and tighten by turning clockwise top of wrench turning towards the front of bike as noted in the picture...

Page 9: ...and side of the bike and tighten by turning counter clockwise top of wrench turning towards the front of bike as noted in the picture below Tighten pedal very tight 12 Align seat on seat post to your...

Page 10: ...10 P a g e Understanding the Display and Display Settings 1 The picture below shows the Display Control Unit on the left handlebar and the Display centered above the gooseneck...

Page 11: ...se the Display Control to turn the power on 3 Use the plus and minus keys to increase or decrease pedal assist and to scroll through various options in the display modes This will be explained in the...

Page 12: ...pressing the set button will alter the data displayed at the bottom of the screen from trip to time riding and then finally to odometer 7 Pressing the set and plus key at the same time for 5 seconds w...

Page 13: ...y 9 In operating mode the volt indicator will display 53 to 54 volts when the battery is fully charged At 42 volts you will be out of power 10 There are two indicators for power One has black bars and...

Page 14: ...stem power mode using plus and minus keys Select Eco Normal or Power 13 Set Mode 1 Allows you to reset the trip 1 odometer by briefly pressing minus key WARNING Holding minus key for 5 seconds will pu...

Page 15: ...ent charger may result in overheating fire or an explosion damaging your battery and everything around it 2 You should recharge your battery after each use or when the battery indicator on the battery...

Page 16: ...16 P a g e 4 To charge the battery plug the charger into the wall outlet first and then into the port located on the side of the battery...

Page 17: ...d light turns green indicating a full charge or the display shows the battery is full Aprox 4 6 hours 6 Then first remove the charger power plug from the wall followed by the battery side plug 7 To av...

Page 18: ...hree months 10 Do not subject the battery to high temperatures or leave the battery in direct sunlight for extended periods of time 11 Do not place the battery near fire or corrosive substances 12 Do...

Page 19: ...lso if your bike has been stored for a while press this button to wake up your battery Battery Life Under normal use your battery is designed to undergo 800 charging and discharging cycles After 800 c...

Page 20: ...n handle until clamp is tight and then push clamp in towards seat post to lock 1 Helmet E Lux suggests that you always wear a helmet when operating your electric bike Please be sure to wear a quality...

Page 21: ...and performance Choose an area away from other bikes cars or people Only move from this area after you have completed the suggestions in step 6 Understanding Power Throttle Control 4 Understand the P...

Page 22: ...ist mode Use the and keys to adjust the PAS level As you pedal the motor will assist you as you ride E Lux suggests starting at a lower setting of 1 3 until you are used to this feature D When in Peda...

Page 23: ...as well C While in pedal assist mode stop pedaling and release the throttle or squeeze the brake handle to stop the motor D If you keep pedaling after the brake lever is released the assist will star...

Page 24: ...e to the front brake gradually and use both front and rear brakes at the same time 4 Occasionally the disc brakes may make a slight scraping sound although they are not being applied This is normal an...

Page 25: ...bers are used for climbing hills and slower speeds Upper gear numbers are used for flatter surfaces and faster speeds Be sure you are pedaling while changing gears To shift gears up from 1 to 9 pull t...

Page 26: ...hain is on the largest sprocket When the shifter is in the 9th position the sprocket should be on the smallest sprocket Occasionally the shifter gear number and sprocket locations may not match If thi...

Page 27: ...hub of the bicycle If removal of the rear tire is necessary you must first disconnect the power cable that runs to the hub This can be done by pulling both ends of the cable opposite directions at the...

Page 28: ...lmet How far can I travel on one charge Many variables affect the range you can travel such as wind terrain etc On average you can travel at least 25 miles Up to 30 if you help by pedaling and slow do...

Page 29: ...stance warranty assistance or replacement parts please contact us at 949 440 1967 Error Code Definitions Error Codes Definition 0 OK 1 Current Abnormality 2 Throttle Abnormality 3 Motor Abnormality 4...

Page 30: ...r only Do not operate bicycle with more than one passanger on board 4 Do not open the battery or battery charger If you notice anything unusual while charging please unplug the charger and contact E L...

Page 31: ...ery will be replaced in year one and will be prorated in years two and three Terms of Limited Warranty This warranty becomes effective on the date of original retail purchase This warranty is not mean...

Page 32: ...retail Purchaser If the original retail Purchaser elects to repair a defective Bicycle or component s himself or use the services of someone other than E LUX or its designee to repair the Bicycle or i...

Page 33: ...LUX or its authorized agents All warranties are void if the Bicycle is used for any purpose other than the reasonable intended use of the Bicycle Procedures Warranty work must be performed by E LUX o...

Page 34: ...do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or warranties so some of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you If it is determined by a court of com...

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Page 36: ...36 P a g e Notes...

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