Do you have a question about the Bolt Pro and is the answer not in the manual?
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Robert Willard
March 30, 2025
Why is the front light blinking
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Mr. Anderson
March 31, 2025
The front light on the Jetson Bolt Pro is blinking because the magnetic strip on the throttle is likely out of place and not making contact with the hall sensor. This prevents proper throttle response and can cause the headlight to flash.
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Bolt Pro Electric Bike. A guide for your ride. IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MODELS: JBLTP-SBL | JBLTP-FGR | JBLTP-CA-BLK | JBLTP-BLK JBLTP-BLK-OB | JBLTP-BLK-RA | JBLTP-BLK-RB | JBLTP-MX-BLK Designed in Brooklyn...
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Jetson's top two riding rules: Be safe. Have fun!
Contents Safety Warnings ................................4 Warranty Coverage ..............................7 Product Overview ..............................8 Specs & Features ..............................12 Rider Suitability ...............................12 Online Resources ..............................13 1. Getting Started Unfolding & Folding the Handlebar ........................15 Attaching the Seat ..............................19 Attaching the Rear Fender ............................21 Attaching the Pedals .............................24 Attaching the Rear Light ............................26...
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Tire Pressure & Inflation ............................35 Checking & Adjusting the Brakes ........................36 3. Functions & Features Powering On & Off ..............................38 Checking Battery Charge Level ...........................39 Using the Headlight .............................40 Using the Rear Light ............................40 Using the Bell ...............................45 Using the Kickstand .............................46 4.
Safety Warnings • Before use, please read the user manual and safety warnings carefully, and make sure you understand and accept all the safety instructions. The user will be responsible for any loss or damage caused by improper use. • Please check the drive system and frame before riding to ensure safety. •...
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• Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Sudden or excessive application of the brake may result in injury or death. • If the brake loosens, please adjust with a hexagon wrench, or please contact the Jetson Care Team. • Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
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For all maintenance repairs and needs beyond the capability of the consumer, which may include but not be limited to: such as proper maintenance of brakes, control cables, bearing adjustments, wheel adjustments, lubrication, reflectors, tires and handlebar and seat adjustments, please contact the Jetson Care Team for assistance at: ridejetson.com/chat ridejetson.com/support...
ONE-YEAR GENERAL LIMITED WARRANTY All new Jetson products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase when used in accordance with Jetson's user manuals (refer to ridejetson.com/support).
Product Overview WHEEL STEM MOTOR ( X2; FRONT AND REAR) FORK DISC BRAKE a. TIRE FRAME (X2; FRONT AND REAR) b. TIRE VALVE WITH DUST CAP CARRYING HANDLE KICKSTAND c. WHEEL REFLECTOR CHARGING PORT WITH COVER PEDAL WITH REFLECTORS d. RIM SEAT* (X2;...
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NOTE: IMAGES MAY NOT REFLECT EXACT APPEARANCE OF ACTUAL PRODUCT.
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BELL HEADLIGHT & CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON FRONT REFLECTOR POWER BUTTON HANDLEBAR CLAMP TWIST THROTTLE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHTS HANDBRAKE (X2; LEFT/FRONT & RIGHT/REAR)
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INCLUDED TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY, TIGHTENING, AND MAINTENANCE: (DEPENDENT ON THE PRODUCTION DATE OF YOUR BOLT PRO, YOU RECEIVED ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOOL COMBINATIONS.) 2-BIT TOOL WITH PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER AND 5MM ALLEN KEY TIPS 10 MM SPANNER WRENCH 2-BIT TOOL WITH PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER AND...
Online Resources Scan for our most updated Bolt Pro onboarding materials and support resources. WARNING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE CHILD OR OTHERS. • KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM CHILDREN DURING ASSEMBLY.
1. Getting Started STARTING NOTES: · REMOVE ALL PACKAGING BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY. · THE DIRECTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL—RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT/FORWARD, AND REAR/BACK—ARE ORIENTED AS THE RIDER WOULD SEE THEM WHEN SEATED ON THE BIKE. THE “RIGHT SIDE” OF THE BIKE, FOR EXAMPLE, IS THE SIDE WHERE THE RIDER’S RIGHT HAND AND FOOT WILL BE.
Unfolding & Folding the Handlebar WHEN TO UNFOLD: FOR RIDING WHEN TO FOLD: FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT HOW TO UNFOLD: 1. GENTLY RAISE THE HANDLEBAR UNTIL THE STEM IS RESTING VERTICALLY ON THE FRAME. STEM...
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LATCH 2. PUSH THE LATCH IN UNTIL IT CLICKS INTO THE CLOSED (LATCHED) POSITION.
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UNTIL THE TAB ON THE RING SLIDES INTO THE TAB SLOT ON THE LATCH. 4. CHECK THAT THE LATCH IS SECURED BY ENSURING THAT IT CANNOT BE PULLED OPEN. IMPORTANT: NEVER RIDE THE BOLT PRO WITHOUT THE FOLDING LATCH CLOSED AND SECURED BY THE LOCKING RING.
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HOW TO FOLD: 1. ROTATE THE LOCKING RING COUNTERCLOCKWISE AROUND THE STEM UNTIL THE TAB CLEARS FROM THE TAB SLOT ON THE FOLDING LATCH. 2. WHILE HOLDING THE HANDLEBAR STEM STEADY WITH ONE HAND, USE THE OTHER HAND TO PULL THE LATCH OPEN (UNLATCHED).
SEAT POST Attaching the Seat 1. PULL OPEN THE LATCH ON THE SEAT CLAMP. MINIMUM INSERTION MARK CLAMP LATCH 2. LOCATE THE "MINIMUM INSERTION" MARK ENGRAVED NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT POST. CLAMP KNOB 3. LOWER THE SEAT POST THROUGH THE CLAMP AND INTO opposite side not shown THE SEAT TUBE, UNTIL THE “MINIMUM INSERTION”...
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4. TO LOCK THE SEAT IN PLACE, CLOSE THE LATCH ON THE SEAT CLAMP. 5. CHECK THAT THE SEAT IS SECURE: USE YOUR HAND TO PUT DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON THE SEAT. IF THE SEAT POST SLIPS FURTHER DOWN INTO THE TUBE, BRING IT BACK TO POSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP BY TURNING THE KNOB CLOCKWISE.
Attaching the Rear Fender DEPENDENT ON THE PRODUCTION DATE OF YOUR BOLT PRO, YOU WILL EITHER NEED THE 5MM ALLEN KEY AND 10MM WRENCH OR JUST THE 4MM ALLEN KEY. 1. LOCATE THE BOLT ON THE FRAME JUST ABOVE THE REAR WHEEL.
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2. HOLD THE REAR FENDER OVER THE REAR WHEEL SO THAT: · THE PRE-DRILLED HOLE AT THE FRONT OF THE FENDER IS ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE FRAME FROM WHICH YOU REMOVED THE BOLT. · THE FENDER IS OVER THE REAR OF THE WHEEL, CURVED DOWNWARDS. 3.
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4. TIGHTEN THE BOLT BY TURNING IT CLOCKWISE WITH THE ALLEN KEY. IF APPLICABLE, USE THE WRENCH TO HOLD THE NUT STEADY. IMPORTANT: WHEN ATTACHING THE FENDER, TAKE CARE NOT TO OVER-TIGHTEN THE BOLT. OVER-TIGHTENING CAN CAUSE THE FENDER TO CRACK. ONCE YOU BEGIN TO FEEL RESISTANCE, TIGHTEN BY ½ ROTATION AT A TIME AND STOP TIGHTENING WHEN THE FENDER FEELS SECURE IN PLACE.
CRANK ARM SPINDLE PEDAL (R) Attaching the Pedals NOTE THE "R" (RIGHT) AND "L" (LEFT) MARKINGS ON THE END OF SPINDLE OF EACH PEDAL. 1. ALIGN THE SPINDLE ON "R" PEDAL WITH THE HOLE AT THE END OF THE CRANK ARM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BIKE. 2.
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15MM WRENCH 3. FINISH INSERTING AND THEN TIGHTENING THE SPINDLE INTO THE CRANK ARM BY TURNING IT CLOCKWISE WITH THE 15 MM WRENCH OR 15MM WRENCH TIP OF THE MULTI-TOOL. 4. CHECK THAT THE RIGHT PEDAL IS SECURE. 5. REPEAT STEPS 2 – 5 WITH THE LEFT ("L") PEDAL. IMPORTANT: THE SPINDLE ON THE LEFT PEDAL IS REVERSE THREADED AND NEEDS TO BE INSERTED AND TIGHTENED WITH COUNTERCLOCKWISE TURNS.
ELASTIC STRAPS HOOK REAR LIGHT Attaching the Rear Light 1. WRAP THE ELASTIC STRAPS OF THE REAR LIGHT AROUND THE SEAT SO THAT THE LIGHT FACES THE BACK OF THE BIKE. 2. PULL THE LOOP OF THE EMPTY ELASTIC ONTO THE WHITE HOOK OF THE OTHER ELASTIC.
Securing the Bell 1. LOOSEN (BUT DO NOT REMOVE) THE SCREW ON THE BELL CLAMP BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE FOR 1 - 2 ROTATIONS WITH THE SCREWDRIVER. 2. ROTATE THE BELL AROUND THE HANDLEBAR UNTIL THE BELL TAB IS IN A PLACE THAT CAN EASILY BE REACHED BY THE RIDER’S LEFT-HAND THUMB WHILE HOLDING ONTO THE HANDLEBAR.
Securing the Front Reflector YOU MAY NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. 1. ROTATE THE FRONT REFLECTOR CLAMP AROUND THE HANDLEBAR UNTIL THE REFLECTOR IS FACING THE FRONT OF THE BIKE. 2. SLIDE THE REFLECTOR TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE HANDLEBAR UNTIL THE REFLECTOR CLAMP FEELS SNUG ON THE THICKER PART OF PHILLIPS-HEAD THE HANDLEBAR.
2. Preparing to Ride Adjusting the Handlebar THE HANDLEBAR CAN BE ROTATED SLIGHTLY FORWARD OR BACKWARDS SO THAT ALL OF THE FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ON IT ARE EASY FOR THE RIDER TO SEE AND REACH. THE HANDBRAKES, ESPECIALLY, SHOULD SIT AT AN ANGLE THAT MAKES THEM EASY TO GRIP.
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2. ROTATE THE HANDLEBAR FORWARD OR BACKWARD TO REPOSITION IT. 3. WHILE HOLDING THE HANDLEBAR IN THE NEW POSITION WITH ONE HAND, USE THE OTHER HAND TO PUSH THE LATCH DOWN AND BACK INTO THE CLOSED (LATCHED) POSITION. TROUBLESHOOTING: IF THE HANDLEBAR DOES NOT STAY SECURE WITH THE CLAMP CLOSED, YOU MAY NEED TO TIGHTEN THE CLAMP.
Repositioning the Seat WHEN A RIDER IS SEATED AND HAS A FOOT ON THE PEDAL AT THE LOWEST PEDAL ROTATION POINT, THERE SHOULD BE A SMALL BEND IN THE KNEE. LEGS SHOULD NEVER BE FULLY EXTENDED DURING PEDALING. ADJUST SEAT HEIGHT ACCORD- INGLY TO ACHIEVE THIS POSITIONING.
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4. CHECK THAT THE SEAT IS SECURE: USE YOUR HAND TO PUT DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON THE SEAT. IF THE SEAT POST SLIPS FURTHER DOWN INTO THE TUBE, BRING IT BACK TO POSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP FURTHER WITH ADDITIONAL CLOCKWISE TURNS OF THE KNOB. TROUBLESHOOTING: IF YOU CANNOT OPEN AND CLOSE THE LATCH, THE KNOB MAY BE TOO TIGHT.
CHARGING PORT COVER Charging the Battery IT CAN TAKE UP TO 4 HOURS TO BRING A DEPLETED BATTERY TO FULL CHARGE. 1. CONNECT THE CHARGING CABLE WITH THE CHARGER. 2. PULL OPEN THE CHARGING PORT COVER ON YOUR BIKE. 3. PLUG THE CHARGING CABLE INTO THE WALL, AND THEN PLUG THE CHARGER INTO THE CHARGING PORT.
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IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES: • ONLY USE THE INCLUDED CHARGER. • ALWAYS KEEP THE CHARGING PORT CLOSED WHEN NOT ACTIVELY CHARGING YOUR BIKE. • NEVER TURN ON YOUR BIKE WHILE IT IS CHARGING. • FOR BEST BATTERY HEALTH, CHARGE THE BATTERY FULLY DURING EACH CHARGING SESSION. •...
Tire Pressure & Inflation BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE, YOU WILL NEED TO ADD AIR TO THE TIRES TO BRING THEM TO WITHIN THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE OF 35 – 45 PSI (POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH). USE A GAUGE TO CHECK THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE FALLS WITHIN THIS RANGE PRIOR TO EVERY RIDE.
Checking & Adjusting the Brakes BRAKE SAFETY & FUNCTIONALITY CHECK AFTER ASSEMBLY AND PRIOR TO EVERY RIDE, CHECK THAT THE BRAKES ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND SAFELY TO SLOW THE WHEEL DOWN AND BRING IT TO A STOP BY PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1.
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1. WHEN LOOKING AT THE CALIPER FROM THE BACK OF THE WHEEL, LOCATE THE BOLT ABOVE AND THE BOLT BELOW THE CALIPER. USE THE 5MM ALLEN KEY TO EACH BOLT BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE FOR 4 - 5 ROTATIONS. 2. MOVE THE CALIPER OUT OF ALIGNMENT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: •...
(SECTIONS 3.3 AND 4.3) Powering On & Off QUICK-PRESS THE POWER BUTTON TO TURN YOUR BOLT PRO ON OR OFF. TO PRESERVE BATTERY POWER, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO POWER YOUR BIKE OFF WHEN MAKING A PIT STOP OR PUTTING IT AWAY FOR THE NIGHT.
YOU CAN KEEP TABS ON YOUR BATTERY’S CHARGE LEVEL BY LOOKING TO THE INDICATOR LIGHTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR. NUMBER OF LIGHTS ILLUMINATED LESS THAN 25% CHARGE PERCENTAGE 76 - 100% 51 -75% 26 - 50% (CHARGE YOUR BOLT PRO NOW!)
Using the Headlight IF RIDING IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS, TURN ON THE HEADLIGHT SO YOU CAN BETTER SEE THE ROAD AHEAD AND ONCOMING RIDERS CAN BETTER SEE YOU. THE HEADLIGHT WILL ONLY POWER ON WHEN THE MOTOR IS ALSO TURNED ON. TO TURN ON OR OFF THE HEADLIGHT, HOLD DOWN THE CRUISE CONTROL/HEADLIGHT BUTTON FOR 4 SECONDS.
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TO CHANGE THE BATTERY: 1. REMOVE THE REAR LIGHT FROM THE SEAT POST BY UNFASTENING ONE ELASTIC STRAP FROM THE HOOK. REAR LIGHT HOOK...
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2. PULL THE LIGHT OUT FROM ONE SIDE OF THE ELASTIC CASING. ELASTIC CASING LIGHT...
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3. PULL OFF THE WHITE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER FROM THE BACKSIDE OF THE LIGHT. 4. REMOVE THE OLD 3V BATTERY AND REPLACE WITH A NEW ONE, POSITIONING IT WITH THE + SIDE FACING OUT. 5. REPLACE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER BY POPPING IT BACK DOWN INTO PLACE. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER BATTERY...
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6. SLIDE THE LIGHT BACK INTO ONE HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE ELASTIC CASING. 7. REPLACE THE REAR LIGHT ON THE SEAT POST BY WRAPPING THE ELASTIC STRAPS AROUND THE POST AND FASTENING THEM TOGETHER WITH THE HOOK. ELASTIC STRAP HOOK ELASTIC CASING LIGHT...
Using the Bell USE THE BELL AS AN ALERT TO OTHER RIDERS AND PEDESTRIANS. TO SOUND THE BELL, FLICK DOWN ON THE BELL TAB QUICKLY AND FORCEFULLY WITH YOUR LEFT-HAND THUMB. BELL...
KICKSTAND Using the Kickstand TO USE THE KICKSTAND, PIVOT IT DOWN AND GENTLY TILT YOUR BIKE ONTO IT TO STAND. TO RAISE THE KICKSTAND, PIVOT IT BACK UP. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RAISE THE KICKSTAND BEFORE RIDING.
YOUR EXERTION AND HELP YOU REACH THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE SPEED OF 15.5 MPH. WITH "PEDAL ASSIST," YOU CAN GO FARTHER AND FASTER ON LESS EFFORT. THE BOLT PRO FEATURES CADENCE-BASED PEDAL ASSISTANCE, IN WHICH THE MOTOR WILL DELIVER SUPPLEMENTAL POWER WHENEVER YOU ARE PEDALING. ANY ROTATIONAL EFFORT YOU PUT INTO THE PEDALS WILL TELL THE MOTOR TO TURN ON—SO YOU CAN WORK YOUR MUSCLES AS LITTLE OR AS MUCH AS YOU’D LIKE.
All Motor Power TO RIDE THE BOLT PRO LIKE A MOTOR BIKE, STOP PEDALING AND KEEP YOUR FEET RESTING ON THE PEDALS. TWIST THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE: SLOWLY ROTATE THE TWIST THROTTLE TOWARDS YOU. TO MAINTAIN SPEED: HOLD THE THROTTLE STEADY.
Using Cruise Control CRUISE CONTROL LOCKS THE BIKE IN AT A SPEED YOU CHOOSE. ONCE YOU SET CRUISE CONTROL, THE MOTOR WILL DO THE WORK TO KEEP THE PACE—NO THROTTLE OR PEDALING REQUIRED. CRUISE CONTROL & HEADLIGHT BUTTON NOTE: USE THE THROTTLE, NOT PEDALING, TO SET THE PACE FOR CRUISE CONTROL. TO ACTIVATE CRUISE CONTROL: 1.
Traditional Biking YOU CAN RIDE YOUR BOLT PRO WITHOUT ANY MOTOR ASSISTANCE—USING ONLY YOUR PEDALING POWER. JUST RIDE AS YOU WOULD A TRADITIONAL BIKE WITHOUT POWERING THE MOTOR ON. NOTE: WHEN RIDING WITHOUT THE POWER ON, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE HEADLIGHT.
· RIDING STYLE – FREQUENT STARTING AND STOPPING WILL REDUCE RIDING RANGE. · AIR TEMPERATURE – THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE FOR RIDING AND STORING THE BOLT PRO IS ABOVE 50°F (10°C). · INCLINE – THE MOTOR HAS TO WORK HARDER ON UPHILLS THAN ON FLAT STRETCHES OR DOWNHILLS.
5. Safe Journeying Pre-Ride Safety Checks CONDUCT THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE EVERY JOURNEY: BRAKES MAKE SURE THE BRAKES WORK PROPERLY SUCH THAT: · THE HANDBRAKE LEVERS ARE SECURED TO THE HANDLEBAR AND LUBRICATED SO THEY COMPRESS EASILY. · THE BRAKE PADS ARE NOT WORN, AND ARE CENTERED AND ALIGNED WITH THE ROTOR/DISC. CONDUCT A BRAKE SAFETY &...
Proper Helmet Positioning A HELMET SHOULD BE WORN BY THE RIDER AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE BIKE. PROPER POSITIONING: IMPROPER POSITIONING: THE FOREHEAD IS COVERED THE FOREHEAD IS EXPOSED. BY THE HELMET. A FALL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. * WEAR A HELMET, APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, SHOES, AND SAFETY GEAR.
Care & Maintenance TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR BOLT PRO TO KEEP IT RIDING SMOOTHLY AND SAFELY. HERE’S HOW: HANDLING YOUR BOLT PRO • AVOID EXPOSING YOUR BOLT PRO TO SEVERE VIBRATION OR INTENSE PHYSICAL IMPACT. • NEVER DISASSEMBLE THE BATTERY.
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Why is the front light blinking
The front light on the Jetson Bolt Pro is blinking because the magnetic strip on the throttle is likely out of place and not making contact with the hall sensor. This prevents proper throttle response and can cause the headlight to flash.
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