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Riding without drive assistance
You can also use your CS without drive assistance, i.e. just like a conven-
tional bicycle.
Observe the following points when riding with the drive system switched
off or with a discharged rechargeable battery:
• Even if you want to ride without drive assistance, you can switch on
the control element on the handlebar of your CS to have the func-
tions of your cycle computer available.
• As the lighting system is powered by the rechargeable battery, the
lights can still be used thanks to the residual charge for another 2
hours, when the battery is empty, but still installed. However, re-
charge the battery immediately after you have returned.
• When you have removed the battery of your CS: Keep the connec-
tions of the rechargeable battery free of dirt and moisture. Protect
the supplied connections of your rechargeable battery with the pro-
tective covers (Fig. 56). At least, you should protect the connections,
e.g. with a plastic bag against rain, water, moisture and dirt (Fig. 57).
With the battery removed the display and in particular the lighting
system will, however, no longer work. You should no longer use the
CS on public roads and under no circumstances ride in poor visibility,
twilight or darkness.
Fig. 57
Fig. 56
