HNF-NICOLAI CD1 Cargo Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Bosch eBike Systems

Switching the push assistance on/off

The push assistance aids you when pushing your eBike. The

speed in this function depends on the selected gear and can

reach a maximum of 6 km/h. The lower the selected gear,

the lower the speed of the push assistance function (at full

power).

The push assistance function must only be used when

pushing the eBike.

There is a risk of injury if the wheels

of the eBike are not in contact with the ground while using

the push assistance.

activate

the push assistance, briefly press the

WALK

button on your on-board computer. After activation, press

the

button within 3 s and keep it pressed. The eBike drive

is switched on.

Note:

The push assistance cannot be activated at assistance

level

OFF

The push assistance is

switched off

as soon as one of the

following occurs:

– You release the

button;

– The wheels of the eBike are locked (e.g. by applying the

brakes or hitting an obstacle);

– The speed exceeds 6 km/h.

Note:

On some systems, the push assistance can be started

directly by pressing the

WALK

button.

Note:

A speed of 18 km/h (start assistance) can be reached

on some systems.
Depending on the statutory specifications in some countries,

the push assistance function may vary from region to region.

Back-pedalling function (optional)

On bikes with a back-pedalling function, the pedals rotate

when the push assistance is switched on. If the rotating ped-

als are locked, the push assistance switches off.

Switching bicycle lights on/off

On the model where the bike lights are powered by the eBike

system, the front light and taillight can be switched on and

off at the same time via the on-board computer.

Notes on cycling with the eBike

system

When does the eBike drive work?

The eBike drive assists your cycling only when you are ped-

alling. If you do not pedal, the assistance will not work. The

motor output always depends on the pedalling force you ap-

ply.
If you apply less force, you will receive less assistance than if

you apply a lot of force. This applies irrespective of the as-

sistance level.
The eBike drive automatically switches off at speeds over

25/45

km/h

. When the speed falls below

25/45

km/h

, the

drive automatically becomes available again.

An exception applies to the push assistance function, in

which the eBike can be pushed at low speed without ped-

alling. The pedals may rotate when the push assistance is in

use.
You can also use the eBike as a normal bicycle without as-

sistance at any time, either by switching off the eBike system

or by setting the assistance level to

OFF

. The same applies

when the battery is drained.

Interaction between the eBike system and gear-

shifting

The gear-shifting should be used with an eBike drive in the

same way as with a normal bicycle (observe the operating in-

structions of your eBike on this point).
Irrespective of the type of gear-shifting, it is advisable to

briefly stop pedalling when changing gear. This will facilitate

the gear change and reduce wear on the powertrain.
By selecting the correct gear, you can increase your speed

and range while applying the same amount of force.

Gaining initial experience

We recommend that you gain initial experience with the

eBike away from busy roads.
Test the various assistance levels, beginning with the lowest

level. As soon as you feel confident, you can ride your eBike

in traffic like any other bicycle.
Test the range of your eBike in different conditions before

planning longer and more demanding trips.

Influences on range

The range is affected by a number of factors, such as:

– Assistance level
– Speed
– Gear shifting behaviour
– Tyre type and tyre pressure
– Age and condition of the battery
– Route profile (gradients) and conditions (road surface)
– Headwind and ambient temperature
– Weight of eBike, rider and luggage
For this reason, it is not possible to predict the range accur-

ately before and during a trip. However, as a general rule:

– With the

same

assistance level on the eBike drive: The

less energy you need to exert in order to reach a certain

speed (e.g. by changing gears optimally), the less energy

the eBike drive will consume and the higher the range per

battery charge will be.

– The

higher

the selected assistance level under otherwise

constant conditions, the smaller the range will be.