Operating Your Bosch Drive System; Getting Ready To Ride; Safe Start-Up Procedure - Bosch Active Line Owner's Manual

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Getting Ready to Ride

WARNING
 Read and understand all safety warnings and in-
structions. Failure to follow the warnings below could
result in death or serious injury.
 Protect others from death or serious injury. Prevent
unauthorized use. Always remove the on-board com-
puter or battery from the bicycle when not in use and
store in a secure location. Failure to secure your bicycle
from unauthorized use can result in death or serious in-
jury to others.
Before your first ride
Check your bicycle owner's manual for important informa-
tion about the bike components, such as brakes, pedals,
gears, shifting equipment, etc.
WARNING
 While riding, do not become distracted by the on-
board computer and always remain alert to all riding
situations. The on-board computer should only be used
in a stationary and safe start-up position. Use the oper-
ating unit to change motor assistance levels while riding.
 Check your bicycle manual for the maximum riding
weight of your bicycle. Overloading your bicycle can
result in component failure, which can result in death or
serious injury. Typically, the maximum riding weight is
defined by the sum of the rider's weight plus the weight
of any luggage.
Intended Use
WARNING
 Understand your bike and its intended use by check-
ing your bicycle owner's manual. Using your bike the
wrong way and for a purpose for which it was not de-
signed can result in death or serious injury.
The Bosch Drive System components are intended exclu-
sively for your eBike and may not be used for other purposes.
Your Bosch Drive unit is not intended for towing another bi-
cycle. For trailer towing, check your bicycle owner's manual
and the trailer owner's manual for towing instructions and
towing compatibility.
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Operating your Bosch Drive System

Safe Start-Up Procedure

WARNING
 Follow the safe start-up procedure below. Failure to
follow the safe start-up procedure can result in death or
serious injury.
Preparations
Before starting, check the following:
– Check that you have unplugged the battery charger
– Your battery pack is locked in place (pull on the battery
pack to ensure it is locked in place)
– Remove the battery pack key
Start Riding
– Sit in the saddle with both feet touching the ground and
both hands on the handlebars.
– Once you are in a stable position, turn on the Bosch on-
board computer. The Bosch Drive System will always
start-up in the "OFF" mode.
– Place both hands on the handlebars and begin pedaling.
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