Important safety information .................2 NOTICE .......................3 Regular inspections before riding the bicycle ............5 Wireless system specifications ....................5 Booklet Structure ..................6 Features of SHIMANO STEPS ................7 Assist mode ....................7 Preparation ....................8 Quick guide ....................8 Making walking and pushing the bicycle easy (walk assist) ..........12 Automatic and manual gear shifting ..................14...
• Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire. Doing so IMPORTANT NOTICE may cause bursting or ignition of the battery. • Do not subject the battery to strong shocks or throw it. If • Contact the place of purchase or a distributor for this is not observed, overheating, bursting, or fire may information on installation, adjustment, and replacement occur.
• Do not use alkaline or acidic cleaning agents for CAUTION removing rust under any circumstances. If such cleaning agents are used, they may damage the chain and serious Riding precautions injury may result. • Observe the instructions in the user's manual for the •...
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• Handle the product carefully, and avoid subjecting it to • PC linkage device: SM-PCE1/SM-PCE02 any strong shocks. • E-TUBE PROJECT: PC application • Although the bicycle still functions as a normal bicycle • Firmware: software inside each component even when the battery is removed, the light does not turn on if it is connected to the electric power system.
Label FCC compliance information • Some of the important information contained in this This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. user's manual is also indicated on the battery charger Operation is subject to the following two conditions: label.
- How to read the battery LEDs when charging or during an error, and how to handle errors • SHIMANO STEPS cycle computer user's manual It contains details on the SHIMANO STEPS cycle computer. Refer to it for how to view the display and how to configure the settings.
* Some of the functions listed above can only be used once the firmware has been updated. If this is the case, consult the place of purchase, and carry out the firmware updates. Assist mode You can select a SHIMANO STEPS assist mode for each particular application. [HIGH] [NORM] (Normal) [ECO] Steep uphill slopes.
Be sure to charge it before use. The battery can be used when the LED on it lights up. Please read the SHIMANO STEPS special battery and parts user's manual for how to charge and handle the battery. Quick guide This section explains how to handle an assist bicycle that has had SHIMANO STEPS installed.
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Example of integrated battery Light On Charging Lights up Charging error Flashing Turn on the power. To turn off the power, repeat this procedure. Example of external type battery Example of rear carrier mount type battery...
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Example of integrated battery * The location of the power button differs depending on the assist bicycle. For details, refer to the manual for the assist bicycle. The figure below shows an example with the SHIMANO satellite system ON/OFF switch. NOTICE When turning the power ON/OFF, do not place your foot on the pedal.
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Select assist mode. * If you turn the power ON, assist mode is reset to [OFF] irregardless of the assist mode that you had selected before you last turned the power OFF. Cycle computer Assist mode display [OFF] [ECO] [NORM] [HIGH] Junction [A] LED1...
Making walking and pushing the bicycle easy (walk assist) SHIMANO STEPS has a function where assist works even when you are walking and pushing the assist bicycle. • Depending on the region of use, you may not be able to use it due to the laws of the region. In this case, the operations described here are disabled.
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Push the bicycle carefully while pressing the same button again. If you let go of the Y button, the assist stops. Example of walk assist mode display Assist OFF Assist ON NOTICE Walk assist operates at a maximum of 6 km/h. Be careful because the bicycle starts moving just by button operations. •...
Automatic and manual gear shifting Depending on the assist bicycle used, you may be able to switch between automatic and manual gear shifting. • Automatic gear shifting: Automatically shifts gears based on the riding conditions. • Manual gear shifting: This refers to standard electronic gear shifting. Gears are shifted by operating the shifting switch. Switch between automatic and manual gear shifting.
Battery Battery mount Drive unit Drive unit cover Crank arm Chainring unit Speed sensor Shifting unit Disc brake rotor Switch unit (assist switch) Switch unit (shifting switch) or shifting lever Cycle computer or junction [A] Electric wire Battery charger Depending on the assist bicycle, the battery may be installed at a location different from the position specified in the figure.
• Beep sounds and error messages on the cycle computer • Battery LED error indications Perform the appropriate actions after viewing the "SHIMANO STEPS cycle computer user's manual" and the "SHIMANO STEPS special battery and parts user's manual". Assist function...
Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy The traveling distance may become shorter Check the battery charge. If the battery is depending on road conditions, the gear nearly spent, recharge it. position and total light usage time. The battery characteristics will drop during This is not a sign of a problem.
Appendix Junction [A] (EW-EN100) EW-EN100 is used instead of cycle computer. It is attached to the brake outer casing or brake hose and located near the handle bar. • It is not recommended to operate the button on EW-EN100 while riding. Please select your preferred assist mode before riding.
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LED2 indications Status Indications When the power turned OFF Lit in green Battery level: 100 – 21% Lit in red Battery level: 20% or less Blinks red Battery level: nearly empty Turning the light ON / OFF You cannot turn the light off while riding the bicycle. Press and hold (about 2 seconds) the button until the LED1 lights turn ON/OFF.
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The information displayed by the LED can be sent to an external device that supports ANT connections. When the main power is turned ON for SHIMANO STEPS, communication can be received at any time. Refer to the manual of the external device, switch the external device to connection mode, and then connect it.
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Items configurable in E-TUBE PROJECT The items that can be set differ according to the assist bicycle. Refer to the help manual for E-TUBE PROJECT for details. • The functions assigned to each operation switch can be changed. • The settings that can be configured from this product can also be configured from E-TUBE PROJECT. Recovering from the RD protection function In order to protect the system from falls etc., the RD Protection function will operate when the rear derailleur is subjected to a strong impact.
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* Key number The number that is attached to the key is needed in case you need to purchase spare keys. Make a note of the number in the following box and keep it in a safe place. Key number One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A.
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