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Cycling with pedal assistance
Your Cortes is equipped with pedal assistance. The electric motor is activated as
soon as you start pedalling. Pedalling then becomes lighter. When you stop
pedalling, the pedalling assistance stops as well.
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The pedal assistance is switched on by pressing the on and off button on the
display for a few seconds. This also switches the pedal assistance off.
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The support can be set at different levels using the buttons on the handlebar.
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By pressing the 'mode' button, you can scroll through the menu on the display.
The distance ridden, range, riding time and speed are shown.
Brakes
The Cortes is equipped with hand brakes. Braking is done by squeezing both
brake levers on the handlebars. The left hand brake operates the front wheel
brake. The right hand brake operates the brakes of both rear wheels. When
cornering, it is best to use the right-hand brake. Practise braking on a large
enclosed area before you hit the road. You will then become familiar with the
system.
Be careful with the front brake when cornering. Using only the front
brake in a corner can cause instability of the bike. This can lead to
personal injury and/or property damage.
Always use the parking brake when getting on or off the bike. This
prevents the bicycle from rolling away. This reduces the risk of falling.
ADVICE FROM RICHARD
When changing gears, make sure you stop
pedalling and select the desired gear. Do not continue pedalling when
changing gears. This can damage the gear-shifting mechanism. Damage
to the gear hub as a result of abuse is not covered by the warranty.
