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River INDIE User Manual

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  • Page 2 1. Information to the Owner 2. Foreword 3. Getting Started 4. Know your Indie 5. Riding the Indie 6. Charging the Indie 7. Loading & Storage 8. Accessory Mounts 9. Convenience 10. Caring for the Indie 11. Technical Data 12. Contact us...
  • Page 3 Information to the Owner...
  • Page 4 However, River Mobility reserves the right to make changes at any time. This manual applies to the Indie released in 2023 and includes details of the vehicle, charger and other optional equipment. At the time of publication, all known options or accessories are marked with an asterisk.
  • Page 5 River Indie User Manual | Information to the Owner Safety and Vehicle Damage Warning River Mobility cares about your safety and the safety of those around you. This manual provides many safety procedures and instructions. This information is meant to forewarn you about potential hazards to you and others, as well as your vehicle.
  • Page 6 Foreword...
  • Page 7 We’ve built the Indie to deliver the most comfortable experience one can have while riding an electric scooter. Indie is here as your best friend on two wheels, a dependable companion you can travel with anytime, anywhere. To get to know it a little better, we bring you this user manual, so that you have the smoothest journey with the SUV of Scooters.
  • Page 8 Getting Started...
  • Page 9 River Indie User Manual | Getting Started What is an Electric Scooter? An electric scooter such as the Indie is driven by a motor which is powered by a rechargeable battery, while traditional vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine which runs by burning fossil fuels.
  • Page 10 Know your Indie...
  • Page 11 River Indie User Manual | Know your Indie Part Identification - Indie 01. Head Lamp 09. Safeguards 02. Mirrors 10. Charger Lid 03. Grab Handle 11. Glovebox 04. Bag Hook 12. Instrument Cluster 05. Side Stand 13. Handlebar 06. Front Footpegs 14.
  • Page 12 Brake system The Indie is equipped with a Combined Braking System (CBS), which upon using the right brake lever engages the front brakes, and upon using the left brake lever engages both the front and rear brakes.
  • Page 13 • If the Indie is being stored and not used for a long period of time, ensure that you fully charge it before doing so. When stored, it is recommended to check the status and charge the battery fully at least once in a month.
  • Page 14 River Indie User Manual | Know your Indie Unique Identification Numbers Each Indie is marked with a unique VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) & MIN (Motor Identification Number). Use the below guide to locate and read these numbers. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1.
  • Page 15 River Indie User Manual | Know your Indie Switchgear & Instrument Cluster Left Switchgear Headlamp Switch High beam Press to engage High Beam. Note: Both the low beam and high beam will be ON in this mode. Low beam (Default position) Press to switch back to low beam from high beam mode.
  • Page 16 River Indie User Manual | Know your Indie Right Switchgear Hazard lights button Press the Hazard Lights button to make all the blinkers flash continuously to indicate a hazard. Press again to disengage. Note: Engaging the hazard lights overrides the operation of the blinker switch.
  • Page 17 River Indie User Manual | Know your Indie Lockset Display Adjust Park Reset Lockset Lock : Steering locked, Motor OFF, display OFF : Steering unlocked, Motor OFF, display OFF : Steering unlocked, Motor OFF/ON, display ON To lock the steering Turn the handlebar to the left side.
  • Page 18 River Indie User Manual | Know your Indie Display Indications 01. Ready to Ride Indicates if the motor is ON 02. Turn Indicator (Left/Right) : Indicates if left/right blinkers or hazard lights are enabled 03. Battery SOC Shows the remaining charge 04.
  • Page 19 River Indie User Manual | Know your Indie 13. Service Notifies if the vehicle needs to be serviced or inspected 14. Power Displays the power demanded during the ride 15. Trip Meter Shows the distance travelled since it was last reset to zero 16.
  • Page 20 Riding the Indie...
  • Page 21 River Indie User Manual | Riding the Indie Pre-ride check & Starting the Indie It is recommended to check the below aspects before starting the scooter to ensure a smooth and hassle-free ride experience. 1. Check your tire pressure and ensure that they are inflated to the recommended level.
  • Page 22 River Indie User Manual | Riding the Indie 9. Turn the key to ON position in the lockset. The vehicle performs a self diagnostic check while the instrument cluster initialises. This takes about two seconds. NOTICE You will have to wait until the self diagnostic check completes before you can proceed to the next step.
  • Page 23 • Eco : This mode offers the best range. In this mode, the Indie offers a good ride in the city while limiting top speed to 45 kmph. • Ride : This mode offers slightly better responsiveness as compared to Eco.
  • Page 24 River Indie User Manual | Riding the Indie Stopping the Indie 1. Indie can be stopped by applying the brakes until it slows down and comes to a halt. 2. Press the Kill/Start Switch to Kill-ON position. 3. Check if the Indie needs to be charged.
  • Page 25 3 kmph in both directions. Exiting Park mode 1. Press the Park button again to exit Park mode. 2. The Indie will go back to the last riding mode used before entering Park mode. Parking the vehicle After stopping the vehicle, please follow the instructions below: 1.
  • Page 26 You cannot reset the trip meter while in Park mode. Long term storage / Hibernation Hibernation mode allows the Indie to further reduce the energy consumed by the electronics when it is parked. This allows you to have sufficient charge left when you use the vehicle after a long break.
  • Page 27 River Indie User Manual | Riding the Indie Exiting hibernation You can exit hibernation with any of the following methods: • Turn-ON the key and the vehicle will come out of hibernation. Charging the Indie • Plug-in the charger. Refer to section for more information.
  • Page 28 Charging the Indie...
  • Page 29 River Indie User Manual | Charging the Indie To charge the Indie’s battery, please follow the guide below. Charger Port on the vehicle The charger port is located under the charger lid on the left side of the glovebox. To access the same, you will need to: 1.
  • Page 30 River Indie User Manual | Charging the Indie Using the Charger safely Before using the charger, you must understand the basic preparations needed to ensure your safety. Setting up your environment - Guideline for installation • Please choose a dry place away from rain and plumbing to install the plug point for your charger.
  • Page 31 River Indie User Manual | Charging the Indie Portable charger The portable charger provided with Indie consists of a charger unit, charging gun and the PRCD plug. These are provided in a storage bag along with the vehicle. Part Identification - Charger 1.
  • Page 32 River Indie User Manual | Charging the Indie Plugging in for charge 1. Before starting to charge, ensure that the wall socket has been set up correctly and that the PRCD has been tested. 2. Park the vehicle on the stand and open the Charger Lid.
  • Page 33 The charger gun is unlocked when you turn-ON the vehicle. • During charging, the vehicle will be immobilised. • You may have to wait up to 60 seconds before the Indie starts charging. • You may have to wait up to 60 seconds for the estimated charging time to be provided.
  • Page 34 DANGER • Do not attempt to touch the charger without turning off the MCB. • In case of any issue, contact River Mobility or an authorised service centre. WARNING • Wait for at least 30 minutes before attempting to disconnect the charger from the vehicle and the wall socket.
  • Page 35 Waking up a discharged vehicle This section applies to the below scenarios: 1. Indie has been left in hibernation for long periods of time. 2. Indie has been parked for long periods of time. 3. Indie has not been charged after depleting the range.
  • Page 36 Loading & Storage...
  • Page 37 River Indie User Manual | Loading & Storage Glovebox • The 12 litre glovebox in the front comes in handy to store your essentials. • To unlock it, insert the key into the glovebox lock and rotate it clockwise. •...
  • Page 38 • The bag hook can carry up to 3kg. Floorboard The floorboard of the Indie can carry up to 20kg of load. This includes the payload as well as the weight of any installed accessory.
  • Page 39 River Indie User Manual | Loading & Storage Pannier Stay (optional) The pannier stays* (if equipped) on either side of the Indie can carry up to 5kg. This includes the payload as well as the weight of any installed accessory.
  • Page 40 Accessory Mounts...
  • Page 41 River Indie User Manual | Accessory Mounts Indie is equipped with accessory mounts at various locations as shown below. Please refer to the document provided along with each accessory for further information regarding its installation and usage. Grab Handle Handlebar...
  • Page 42 Convenience...
  • Page 43 Front Footpegs Indie comes equipped with foldable footpegs for the rider. USB Charging Indie comes equipped with two USB chargers. One is located on the right side of the handlebar and the other is inside the glovebox on the left.
  • Page 44 River Indie User Manual | Convenience Toolkit To assist you in performing emergency repairs, a tool kit is supplied along with the vehicle and is located below the seat base. To access it, insert the key into the seat lock, rotate it in clockwise direction and lift the seat.
  • Page 45 River Indie User Manual | Convenience River App The River App is designed to make your ownership more convenient. You can remotely monitor your scooter’s status such as charge level, range available in each mode and time to fully charge if plugged in. You can also see a summary of your recent rides and riding trends.
  • Page 46 Caring for the Indie...
  • Page 47 River Indie User Manual | Caring for the Indie 1. Turn off the vehicle before washing and use a clean and wet cloth to clean it. 2. Do not use a high pressure water jet on painted, electrical/ electronic components.
  • Page 48 River Indie User Manual | Caring for the Indie Periodic Maintenance & Service Interval Periodic inspection and service of the vehicle is essential to ensure adequate performance, durability and safety. When the vehicle is due for inspection or service, the instrument cluster will indicate it with this symbol.
  • Page 49 Technical Data...
  • Page 50 River Indie User Manual | Technical Data Specifications Top Speed 90 kmph Continuous Power 4.5 kW Max Power 6.7 kW Max Torque 26 Nm Max Battery voltage 58.1 V Nominal Battery voltage 51.1 V Battery Capacity 4 kWh Motor Type...
  • Page 51 River Indie User Manual | Technical Data Consumables Brake Fluid DOT 4 Belt Type - Timing belt Primary belt - 17 mm Secondary belt - 21 mm Brake Disc (Front) 240 mm Brake Disc (Rear) 200 mm Brake Pad (Front)
  • Page 52 Contact us...
  • Page 53 River Indie User Manual | Contact Us Should you require any assistance, please reach out to us through the below channels: • Call 080-69537509 • Email support@rideriver.com • Website : www.rideriver.com...
  • Page 54 River Mobility Pvt. Ltd. #25/3, Seetharampalya - Hoodi Road, KIADB EPIP Zone, Mahadevapura, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560048, India...