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  • Page 1 Q U I C K S TA R T G U I D E...
  • Page 2 INDEX KNOW YOUR SCOOTER ON THE ROAD CHARGING SCOOTER SHUTDOWN CARING FOR YOUR SCOOTER...
  • Page 3 But before you start, here’s everything you need to know. All the features and components of the 450 Apex™ , the Ather App™ , the battery pack and its charger. Take a quick look before you take off.
  • Page 4 THE TWO BIG WORDS WARNING indicates something that could hurt you or others. CAUTION The other one is , it indicates something that could harm your scooter.
  • Page 5 • NO TINKERING We know you wouldn’t mess around with the high voltage components like the battery pack, motor etc. Still we need to put on paper that they should be serviced only by Ather technicians.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR ATHER CLOSELY...

  • Page 7: Left Side View

    LEFT SIDE VIEW Rear view mirror Pillion footrest Integrated indicator lamps Saree guard Rear fender number plate mount Head lamp Rear side panel Alloy wheels Front disc brake Tail lamp Side stand with sensor Belt cover Know your scooter...

  • Page 8: Right Side View

    RIGHT SIDE VIEW Pillion grabrail Drive belt Rear side panel Pulley Rear suspension Front fork suspension Swing arm Floating panel Rear disc brake Accelerator grip and Magic Twist™ grip Know your scooter...
  • Page 9 DASHBOARD AND SWITCHGEAR Touchscreen dashboard RHS grip/accelerator Magic Twist™ and switchgear Joystick Front brake lever LHS grip & switchgear Charging port Luggage hook and switchgear Know your scooter...
  • Page 10 DASHBOARD AND SWITCHGEAR Headlight high/low beam switch Mode change switch Combined braking system Kill switch Turning indicator Park Assist™ Horn Motor starter Know your scooter...
  • Page 11 SWITCHGEAR: LEFT-HAND SIDE HORN Press this switch when you need to sound the horn. TURNING INDICATOR Toggle this switch left/right to turn ON the indicator lights. They turn OFF automatically once the turn is complete. Press the center to turn OFF the indicator manually.
  • Page 12 JOYSTICK Use the joystick to navigate through Bluetooth controls, charging controls, ride and feature settings. Know your scooter...

  • Page 13: Motor Starter

    SWITCHGEAR: RIGHT-HAND SIDE MOTOR STARTER Turns the motor on, and kickstarts the scooter. Other function: • Changes directions when in Park Assist™ mode. TOGGLE SWITCH Switches between riding modes displayed on the screen with a left/right toggle, when the key is on. Changes the mode while riding as well.

  • Page 14: Front Brake Lever

    ACCELERATOR GRIP/ MAGIC TWIST™ Controls the acceleration and speed of the scooter. It is that simple. Twist the throttle in forward direction to accelerate and twist backward to slow down. The deceleration is strong enough to bring the vehicle to a complete halt.

  • Page 15: Underseat Storage

    UNDER-SEAT STORAGE Smartly designed to accommodate a full-sized helmet, it also has an LED strip lamp so that finding things in poorly lit parking spaces is easier. Carry up to 15 kg and a volume of 22L. CAUTION Do not overfill the under-seat storage. A simple check: the seat should close effortlessly when you drop it down.
  • Page 16 SCOOTER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) / CHASSIS NUMBER Each scooter has a unique VIN. On the Ather 450 Apex™, it is engraved on the chassis. Remove the rubber grommet in the under-seat storage to access it.

  • Page 17: Motor Serial Number

    MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER Can be spotted at the bottom of the scooter, on the motor itself. KEY CODE NUMBER Mentioned on the key. SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBER Swipe down on the dashboard for the quick access screen. Press the gear icon > go to ‘Settings’. Tap on the profile section to find ‘Software Version’.

  • Page 18: App Installation

    ATHER APP™ APP INSTALLATION • Download the Ather App™ from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. • Use the login credentials of your Ather portal account to login to the app. • The app syncs with the scooter only when both your phone and the scooter have good network coverage.
  • Page 19 TIME TO GET ON THE ROAD...
  • Page 20 JUST BEFORE YOU GET ON THE SCOOTER THE CHECKLIST • Tyre pressure & condition • Drive belt (No slacking) • Charge status • Peripherals: Horn, headlights, pilot lamps, indicators and tail lights • Screen intactness • Rear view mirror position •...

  • Page 21: Things To Keep In Mind

    THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND STRONG AND SILENT MOTOR So silent, you won’t even realise it’s running. Keep an eye on the dashboard for the motor OFF/ON indicator. Use the kill switch whenever at signals to avoid accidents from any unintended acceleration. SUPER RESPONSIVE BRAKES Both the wheels have pretty responsive disc brakes.
  • Page 22 GOOD (AND NEW) THINGS TAKE TIME Park Assist™ is something new. The speed while going forward is 5 km/h and 3 km/h in reverse. It’s just better to be extra careful to make sure that nobody gets hurt. On the road...
  • Page 23 SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS As a precaution, wear appropriate safety gear while riding: a helmet that conforms to prescribed standards, eye protection gear, riding boots and gloves. Do not consume alcohol or drugs that affect your reflexes, before or while you are riding. Do not overload the floorboard.
  • Page 24 PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE ELECTRIC RIDE In case of an accident, do not touch wiring connectors or the wired components. In the highly unlikely event of a battery fire, extinguish the flame by flooding it with a lot of water. A water hose should be used, and the person doing this must be at least a couple of metres away from the scooter.
  • Page 25 CAUTION Never lift the scooter by pulling the handlebar. WARNING Never lift the scooter by pulling the handlebar. A high voltage electronic device On the road...
  • Page 26 TURNING THE SCOOTER ON AND RIDING UNLOCK THE HANDLEBAR Insert the key in the keyhole located under the handlebar, on the right-hand side. Turn the key clockwise, and it’s unlocked. On the road...
  • Page 27 OPEN THE UNDER-SEAT STORAGE Once the handlebar is unlocked, turn the key anti-clockwise to open the underseat storage. Take your helmet out, wear it, simply drop the seat to lock it. Check the seat lock once, just to be doubly sure. Now you are all set for the ride! On the road...
  • Page 28 TURNING THE SCOOTER ON AND RIDING WARNING Never lift the scooter by pulling the handlebar. SWITCH ON THE DISPLAY Once the key is turned ON, it will activate the dashboard, showing the current time, available range and riding modes. On the road...
  • Page 29 DISENGAGE KILL SWITCH If the kill switch is engaged, the motor will not switch on. ACTIVATE THE MOTOR Press the brake lever (either one) and the motor start switch on the right-hand side of the handlebar to make the riding screen appear. TOGGLE TO CHANGE RIDING MODE Switch between Ride, Eco, Sport and Warp.

  • Page 30: Park Assist

    Brake (L) Brake (R) Indicator cancel Start PARK ASSIST™ Enter the Park Assist™ mode by pressing the Park Assist™ button when stationary. Slowly rev the throttle (RHS handlebar) to start moving backwards. To move forward, press the “Activate motor” button before revving the throttle.
  • Page 31 TURNING THE SCOOTER ON AND RIDING Brake (R) Brake (L) Accelerator MAINTAINING SPEED Rev the accelerator throttle and use the brakes to maintain speed. Avoid using both the accelerator and the brake at the same time. SLOWING DOWN AND BRAKING Bring the throttle back to zero.
  • Page 32 Combined Braking System or apply both brakes simultaneously to bring the scooter to a halt. Use the kill switch to turn the motor OFF, in case you plan to stop for some time. CAUTION In wet weather, it takes longer to slow down or come to a halt.

  • Page 33: Regenerative Braking

    REGENERATIVE BRAKING Recover the scooter’s kinetic energy and convert it to be stored in the battery. For regenerative braking to work as intended, battery level is recommended to be below 80%. HOW TO ACTIVATE IT? Press the brake levers or rev the throttle in the opposite direction (anti-clockwise).
  • Page 34 MAGIC TWIST™ Magic Twist™ gives you more control over braking, letting you slow down by twisting the throttle in the backward direction (anti-clockwise). It is powered by our magic braking algorithm providing significant braking force at all charge levels, enough to bring the vehicle to a complete halt.
  • Page 35 not a replacement for braking, in emergency situations only use manual brakes. On the road...
  • Page 36 TURNING THE SCOOTER OFF AND PARKING STOPPING YOUR SCOOTER Bring the accelerator throttle back to zero. Use the kill switch to turn OFF the motor. Turn the key back to the LOCK position and remove it. If Guide-me-home Light is ON, the headlight will switch OFF automatically in ~15 seconds.
  • Page 37 CAUTION The key should be removed anytime the scooter is left unattended. You don’t want somebody stealing it. PARKING Use your left foot to disengage the side stand. Always engage the side stand when you’ve to park. Also, always try to park on level and firm ground. CAUTION Park under shade wherever possible.
  • Page 38 CHARGE IT UP...
  • Page 39 USING THE ATHER DUO PLUGGING IT IN Plug in the 3-pin connector of the charging cable into a 5A socket. Open the charging port flap on your scooter, take the connector and plug it into your scooter’s charging port. Charge it up...
  • Page 40 Always check, the charger vents should never be blocked for a proper air flow. Turn the key OFF to start charging. The LED on the charger will start blinking, the moment charging starts. Charge it up...
  • Page 41 UNPLUGGING IT Before you pull out the cable, turn the key to the ON position to unlock the connector. Keep the key in the ON position and wait for 5 seconds. Remove the charging connector. Remember to close the charging port flap on the scooter. Charge it up...
  • Page 42 CAUTION Do not try to forcefully pull the connector out. If the connector feels stuck. Follow these steps: • Turn the key OFF and back ON again • Gently PUSH the connector in and then try to PULL it out again. It should come out effortlessly. Remove the key once your scooter is connected to the charger or disconnected from the charging cable.
  • Page 43 WHAT DOES THE LED SAY? The charger tells you what it’s up to, with an LED light that changes colours. Solid amber light: Charger software is being updated over the air. Solid green light: When not connected to the scooter, the charger is functional. When connected to the scooter, charging is complete.
  • Page 44 SCOOTER SHUTDOWN...

  • Page 45: Vehicle Shutdown

    VEHICLE SHUTDOWN HIBERNATION When the scooter is not in use (unplugged, with the key turned OFF), the electronics consume negligible power. The battery drains extremely slowly. But, if you don’t ride for around 25 days, you should charge for a few hours before you head out. HOW TO SHUT DOWN By heading to the settings section on the dashboard.
  • Page 46 CARING FOR YOUR SCOOTER...

  • Page 47: Quick Clean-Up

    EXTEND YOUR BATTERY LIFE • Use of Optimised Charging feature is recommended. It helps control battery aging. • Always use the original charger provided by Ather to charge your vehicle. Avoid using 3rd party chargers. • Shut down (vacation mode) the vehicle when it remains idle for a few days, to prevent accidental battery draining.
  • Page 48 PULLING AND PUSHING Turn the motor OFF using the kill switch when pulling the scooter back or pushing the scooter on a decline. CAUTION Do not try to hold the scooter at a place using partial acceleration, while on a slope. In all likelihood, it will damage the motor.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Let us take the lead and service the scooter for you. DISCLAIMER Ather Energy Private Limited ("Ather") takes reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, but it shall not be responsible for any inadvertent errors or omissions that may appear in this document.
  • Page 50 The use of Ather 450 Apex™ electric scooter shall be governed by the terms and conditions of the agreement entered between you and Ather during purchase ("Agreement"). Ather makes no warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose, in relation to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this document.

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