Canyon Pedelec Manual page 6

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4. The rechargeable battery of your pedelec must
be charged before you set off for the first time.
Are you familiar with the handling and mount-
ing of the rechargeable battery? Before you set
off for the first time, check whether the bat-
tery is properly mounted, that it has engaged
audibly and that it is locked.
For more information see the system instruc-
tions of the drive manufacturer.
5. The functions of your pedelec are operated
with the buttons of the control element on the
handlebar. Are you familiar with all functions
and displays? Check whether you know the
functions of all buttons. For more information
see the system instructions of the drive man-
ufacturer.
We recommend that you charge your
battery during the day and only in dry
rooms which have a smoke or a fire detector,
but keep it off your bedroom. Place the battery
during the charging process on a big, non-in-
flammable plate made of ceramics or glass!
Charge your battery only with the sup-
plied charger. Do not use the charger of
any other manufacturer, not even when the
connector of the charger matches your re-
chargeable battery. The rechargeable battery
can heat up, catch fire or even explode!
Do not park the pedelec in the blazing
sun.
Note that the rechargeable battery
switches into the sleep mode after a
few days of non-use. If you want to know how
to awake the battery, read system instructions
of the drive manufacturer.
6. Are you familiar with the brake system? Our
pedelecs are normally delivered with the left
brake lever operating the front brake. Check
whether the lever of the front brake is in the
position you are used to. If it is not, you will
need to train to get used to the new config-
uration, as inadvertent use of the front brake
can throw you off your bike. Have the lever-
to-brake assignment changed by an expert, if
necessary.
Your new pedelec is equipped with modern
brakes which may be far more powerful than
those you were used to so far. Be sure to first
practise using the brakes off public roads! Do
approach the maximum possible deceleration
gradually. For more details on brakes read
chapter "The brake system" in your detailed
type-specific Canyon bicycle manual.
7. Are you familiar with the type and function-
ing of the gears? If not, make yourself familiar
with the gears in a place clear of traffic. Make
sure not to pedal with too much force when
shifting. For more details on the gears read
chapter "The gears" in your detailed type-spe-
cific Canyon bicycle manual.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE
Pulling the brake lever of the rear brake
stops the motor – emergency stop!
Be aware that the brakes of your
pedelec are always more effective than
the drive. If you will face any problems with
your drive (e.g. because it pushes you forward
before a turn), slow down your pedelec care-
fully.
Note that the brake lever setup may
vary from country to country! Check
which brake lever acts on which brake. If it
does not comply with your habits, we recom-
mend that you ask an expert change the brake
lever setup!
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