After An Accident - Canyon Pedelec Manual

40 TRANSPORT
BY TRAIN / BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Pedelecs can be transported like conventional bi-
cycles by public transport.
Taking bicycles or pedelecs with you by public
transport is permitted in general, the regulations
applicable in the cities differ, however. There are
e.g. some places where you are only allowed to
travel with your pedelec during off-peak hours
and with an additional bicycle ticket. Inform your-
self in time about the regulations of carrying the
bicycle before you start the trip!
In some countries regional trains have special
spaces for the storage of pedelecs and other
things. This is an option to take your pedelec with
you. They are often at the front or end of a train
and marked with a bicycle sign.
When taking a high-speed train check whether
you can take your pedelec or bicycle with you.
BY PLANE
If you intend to take your pedelec by plane or to
dispatch it by a forwarding agent, you have to
observe particular packing and labelling require-
ments for rechargeable batteries which are con-
sidered as hazardous goods. Contact the airline,
an expert for hazardous items or the forwarding
agent in time.
Contact the airline with which you in-
tend to travel in time and inform your-
self about conditions and possibilities of taking
your pedelec with you.
If the rechargeable battery of your
pedelec is mounted to the down tube,
you can remove the battery for an easier
boarding and disembarking and transport it
separately in the Canyon battery bag.
Before you start your trip inform your-
self in time about the conditions of car-
riage and also observe the regulations and
rules about bicycle transport in the countries
through which you intend to travel.

AFTER AN ACCIDENT

1. Check the rechargeable battery. If the re-
chargeable battery is no longer properly in its
holder or shows any damage, do not use your
pedelec any longer, at least not in the assis-
tance mode. Switch off the motor and the bat-
tery separately, if necessary. A damaged bat-
tery can lead to a short-circuit resulting in a
sudden failure of the pedelec assistance right
at the moment when you need it.
Damage to the outer housing of the rechargea-
ble battery can result in water or moisture en-
try which can lead to short circuits or electric
shocks. The rechargeable battery may catch
fire or even explode! Do not store a damaged
battery in enclosed rooms. In such a case, con-
tact our service hotline immediately.
2. Check the display. Are all values displayed as
usual? Do not use your pedelec, if the display
shows an error message or a warning. If nec-
essary, switch off the system and wait ten
seconds at least before you check it again. For
more information see the system instructions
of the drive manufacturer.
Do not set off on your pedelec with motor as-
sistance when the control element shows a
warning. In such a case, contact our service
hotline immediately.
3. Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed
in the drop-outs and whether the rims are still
centred with respect to the frame or fork. Spin
the wheels and check whether the wheels run
true. If the wheel visibly wobbles, it must be
centred. More information is given in chapters
"The brake system" as well as "The wheels"
in your detailed type-specific Canyon bicycle
manual.
AFTER AN ACCIDENT
Also observe the remarks given in chap-
ter "Special characteristics of carbon"
in your detailed type-specific Canyon bicycle
manual.
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