Riding A Centurion Pedelec - Special Features; Riding With Drive Assistance - Centurion Backfire E 640.27 Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

Riding a CENTURION pedelec
– Special features
Your CENTURION pedelec is designed to be used
like a conventional bicycle. The unique riding expe-
rience, however, starts when you actuate the drive
system (e). At that moment the assistance gener-
ated by the 250 W motor (f)
torque the stronger you pedal.
Set off for your first ride by selecting the lowest level
of drive assistance. Gradually get used to the addi-
tional power. Slowly approach the potential of your
CENTURION pedelec in an area free of traffic.
Practice typical riding situations such as starting
off and braking, riding around tight corners and
on narrow cycle paths and lanes. This is where a
CENTURION pedelec clearly differs from a conven-
tional CENTURION bike.
Pulling the brake lever of the rear brake
G
stops the motor. Emergency stop!
Be aware that the brakes of your
A
CENTURION pedelec are always more
effective than the drive. If you face any
problems with your drive (e.g. because it pushes
you forward in front of a bend), slow down your
CENTURION pedelec carefully.
increases with its high

Riding with drive assistance

The system is switched on and off at the buttons of
the control element on the battery or on the handle-
bars Furthermore, different assistance modes can
.
be selected, the remaining capacity of the recharge-
able battery is displayed and the different functions
of the cycle computer (g+h), if available, can be se-
e
lected.
When switched on, the system activates during ped-
aling and the drive assistance is available. Sensors
measure your pedaling movements and control the
fully automated drive assistance according to the se-
lected assistance mode. The level of the additional
propulsion depends on the assistance mode, your
speed and, as applicable, the amount of force ap-
f
plied to the pedals.
The assistance switches off when you reach a speed
of more than 25 kmh.
Keep in mind that you may have to change your rid-
ing habits: Do not mount by placing one foot on the
pedal and by trying to throw the other leg over the
saddle. The CENTURION pedelec would set off sud-
g
denly. Risk of an accident!
Stop pedaling earlier than you are used to before
riding a turn or bend. Otherwise there may be too
much propulsion and your cornering speed may be
too high.
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