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J5
Electric Bike.
A guide for your ride.
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MODEL SKU: JJ5-BLK

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Summary of Contents for Jetson J5

  • Page 1 Electric Bike. A guide for your ride. IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MODEL SKU: JJ5-BLK...
  • Page 3 Jetson's top two riding rules: Be safe. Have fun!

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Warnings ........................4 Warranty Coverage .
  • Page 5 5. Making Moves 5.1 Riding Your J5 ......................4 6 5.2 Using Electronic Pedal Assistance...

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings • Before use, please read the user manual and safety warnings carefully, and make sure you understand and accept all the safety instructions. The user will be responsible for any loss or damage caused by improper use. • Failure to use correct charger can result in fire and explosion, resulting in property damage, injury, and death. •...

  • Page 7: Additional Operation Cautions

    • The rider should not exceed 250 lb. MODIFICATIONS Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, repair, or replace the unit or any components of the unit without instruction from the Jetson Care Team. This will void any warranty, and can lead to malfunctions which may cause injury.

  • Page 8: Disposal Of Used Battery

    WARNING: Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in injury to the child or others. • Keep small parts away from children during assembly. • Accessory must be assembled and removed by an adult. • Frequently inspect the product for damage. * ADULT ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED.

  • Page 9: Warranty Coverage

    Jetson's user manuals (refer to ridejetson.com/support). Under this warranty, you will be able to direct your claims to Jetson even in situations where you purchased the Jetson Product from one of our authorized retailers. To read...

  • Page 10: About Your Product

    1. About Your Product Product Overview 1. HANDLEBAR* (DETAILS PAGE 10) 12. SEAT CLAMP 2. STEM CLAMP 13. REAR REFLECTOR 3. FOLDING LATCH 14. SEAT* 4. FRONT TIRE 15. CARRYING HANDLE 5. FRONT DISC BRAKE 16. CHARGING PORT WITH COVER 6.
  • Page 11 NOTE: IMAGES MAY NOT REFLECT EXACT APPEARANCE OF ACTUAL PRODUCT.
  • Page 12 1. HANDLEBAR CLAMP 2. FRONT REFLECTOR 3. HANDBRAKE (X2; LEFT AND RIGHT) 4. LCD SCREEN 5. POWER BUTTON 6. ACCELERATION THROTTLE...
  • Page 13 TOOL INCLUDED FOR ASSEMBLY, ADJUSTMENT, & MAINTENANCE (DEPENDENT ON PRODUCTION DATE): MULTI-TOOL TIP IDENTIFICATION: 6MM ALLEN KEY FLAT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER 5MM ALLEN KEY 10MM SOCKET 4MM ALLEN KEY 9MM SOCKET 3MM ALLEN KEY 8MM SOCKET 2.5MM ALLEN KEY 14 GAUGE SPOKE WRENCH 2MM ALLEN KEY 8MM HEX WRENCH SOCKET SCREW...

  • Page 14: Product Specs

    Product Specs · PRODUCT DIMENSIONS, UNFOLDED: 47.0˝(L) × 21.0˝(W) × 43.0˝(H) · PRODUCT DIMENSIONS, FOLDED: 47.0˝(L) × 11˝(W) × 31.0˝(H) · PRODUCT WEIGHT: 37.5 LB · TIRE SIZE: 14˝ · BATTERY: 6AH RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM-ION · CHARGER: 42V 1.5A · CHARGING TIME: UP TO 5 HOURS ·...

  • Page 15: Rider Suitability

    Rider Suitability inches FOR SAFE AND COMFORTABLE RIDING, THERE SHOULD BE A CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 1 - 3 INCHES BETWEEN THE CROTCH AND THE TOP TUBE OF THE BICYCLE FRAME WHEN THE RIDER STRADDLES THE BICYCLE WITH BOTH FEET FLAT ON THE GROUND.

  • Page 16: Online Resources

    Online Resources Scan for our most updated J5 onboarding materials and support resources. Find this user manual online at TK Find our collection of user manuals at https://ridejetson.com/pages/product-manuals...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    2. Getting Started Starting Notes · KICK OFF YOUR ADVENTURE RIGHT: PRIOR TO USE OF THIS PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE USER MANUAL, INCLUDING SAFETY WARNINGS. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND, ACCEPT, AND ADHERE TO ALL: • MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS. • SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. •...

  • Page 18: Attaching The Handlebar

    IMPORTANT: HANDLE THE SEMI-ATTACHED HANDLEBAR WITH CAUTION. TAKE CARE NOT TO TUG OR TANGLE THE WIRING CONNECTING THE HANDLEBAR TO THE FRAME. 1. PROP THE J5 UP ON ITS KICKSTAND. (SECTION 4.4) 2. LIFT THE STEM TUBE SLIGHTLY SO THAT IT IS NO LONGER TOUCHING THE FRAME BUT IS NOT FULLY UPRIGHT. DO NOT YET CLOSE THE FOLDING LATCH.
  • Page 19 HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR STEM "MINIMUM INSERTION" MARK STEM CLAMP STEM TUBE CLAMP KNOB CLAMP LATCH FOLDING LATCH...
  • Page 20 5. HOLD THE STEM TUBE UPRIGHT AND CLOSE THE THE STEM CLAMP LATCH. TROUBLESHOOTING: IF YOU CANNOT CLOSE THE LATCH WITH EASE, THE CLAMP IS TOO TIGHT. LOOSEN THE CLAMP BY TURNING THE KNOB COUNTERCLOCKWISE FOR ½ ROTATION AT A TIME UNTIL YOU CAN CLOSE THE LATCH. STEM CLAMP HANDLEBAR STEM CLAMP KNOB...
  • Page 21 6. CHECK THAT THE HANDLEBAR IS SECURE IN THE STEM TUBE. IF THE HANDLEBAR STEM SLIDES IN THE STEM TUBE, TIGHTEN THE STEM CLAMP BY TURNING THE KNOB CLOCKWISE. HANDLEBAR STEM CLAMP KNOB (*OPPOSITE SIDE; NOT SHOWN) STEM TUBE STEM CLAMP LATCH...

  • Page 22: Unfolding & Folding The Handlebar

    Unfolding & Folding the Handlebar WHEN TO RAISE: FOR ASSEMBLY AND RIDING WHEN TO LOWER: FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT HOW TO RAISE THE STEM: 1. RAISE THE STEM UP AND OVER THE HINGE POINT UNTIL IT IS FULLY UPRIGHT ON THE STEM BASE. STEM STEM BASE...
  • Page 23 IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE THAT THE LATCH IS PROPERLY CLOSED AND SECURE ON THE BIKE FRAME, MAKE SURE THAT THE LATCH STEM "CLICKS" INTO PLACE. IMPORTANT: NEVER RIDE THE J5 WITHOUT THE HANDLEBAR UPRIGHT AND THE LATCH SECURELY CLOSED. FOLDING LATCH...
  • Page 24 HOW TO LOWER THE STEM: 1. PUSH THE TAB ON THE FOLDING LATCH IN. 2. WITH THE TAB PUSHED IN, FORCEFULLY PULL THE FOLDING LATCH OPEN AND AWAY FROM THE STEM. FOLDING LATCH...
  • Page 25 3. AT THE HINGE POINT, PIVOT THE STEM DOWN TOWARDS THE GROUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BIKE. STEM...

  • Page 26: Attaching The Seat

    Attaching the Seat 1. PULL OPEN THE LATCH ON THE SEAT CLAMP. TROUBLESHOOTING: IF YOU CANNOT OPEN THE CLAMP LATCH WITH EASE, THE KNOB MAY BE TOO TIGHT. LOOSEN THE KNOB BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE FOR ½ ROTATION AT A TIME UNTIL YOU CAN UTILIZE THE LATCH. 2.
  • Page 27 SEAT SEAT POST "MINIMUM INSERTION" MARK SEAT TUBE CLAMP LATCH CLAMP KNOB SEAT CLAMP...
  • Page 28 5. WHILE HOLDING THE SEAT AT THE DESIRED HEIGHT, CLOSE THE LATCH ON THE CLAMP. IMPORTANT: ENSURE THAT THE MINIMUM INSERTION MARK IS NOT VISIBLE ABOVE THE SEAT CLAMP. SEAT SEAT CLAMP CLAMP LATCH...
  • Page 29 6. CHECK THAT THE SEAT IS SECURE: USE YOUR HAND TO PUT DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON THE SEAT. IF THE SEAT POST SLIPS FURTHER DOWN INTO THE SEAT TUBE, BRING IT BACK TO POSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP BY TURNING THE KNOB CLOCKWISE. SEAT...

  • Page 30: Crank Arm

    CRANK ARM Unfolding & Folding the Pedals PEDAL THE PEDALS TUCK AWAY FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT. TO UNFOLD: PULL THE PEDAL AWAY FROM THE CRANK ARM.
  • Page 31 CRANK ARM PEDAL TO FOLD: WHILE PRESSING THE PEDAL INTO THE CRANK ARM(A), PIVOT IT UP TOWARDS THE FRAME(B).

  • Page 32: Securing The Bell

    Securing the Bell YOU WILL NEED A PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. (INCLUDED ON MULTI-TOOL WITH SOME MODELS) 1. LOOSEN (BUT DO NOT REMOVE) THE SCREW ON THE BELL CLAMP BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE FOR 1 - 2 ROTATIONS WITH A PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. 2.

  • Page 33: Securing The Front Reflector

    Securing the Front Reflector YOU WILL NEED A PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. (INCLUDED ON MULTI-TOOL WITH SOME MODELS) 1. ROTATE THE FRONT REFLECTOR CLAMP AROUND THE HANDLEBAR UNTIL THE REFLECTOR IS FACING THE FRONT OF THE BIKE. 2. SLIDE THE REFLECTOR TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE HANDLEBAR UNTIL THE REFLECTOR CLAMP FEELS SNUG ON THE THICKER PART OF THE HANDLEBAR.

  • Page 34: Preparing To Ride

    3. Preparing to Ride Adjusting Handlebar Height 1. PULL OPEN THE LATCH ON THE STEM CLAMP. 2. LOOSEN THE CLAMP KNOB BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE. 3. RAISE OR LOWER THE STEM UNTIL THE HANDLEBAR IS AT THE DESIRED HEIGHT. IMPORTANT: NEVER RAISE THE HANDLEBAR SUCH THAT THE "MINIMUM INSERTION" MARK COMES INTO VIEW ABOVE THE CLAMP.
  • Page 35 STEM STEM CLAMP CLAMP KNOB CLAMP LATCH...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Handlebar Rotation

    Adjusting Handlebar Rotation THE HANDLEBAR CAN BE ROTATED SLIGHTLY FORWARD OR BACKWARDS SO THAT ALL OF THE FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ON IT ARE IDEALLY POSITIONED FOR THE RIDER. THE HANDBRAKES, ESPECIALLY, SHOULD BE IN A POSITION THAT MAKES THEM EASY FOR THE RIDER TO GRIP.
  • Page 37 2. ROTATE THE HANDLEBAR FORWARD OR BACKWARD TO REPOSITION IT. 3. WHILE HOLDING THE HANDLEBAR IN THE NEW POSITION WITH ONE HAND, USE THE OTHER HAND TO PUSH THE LATCH DOWN AND BACK INTO THE CLOSED (LATCHED) POSITION. TROUBLESHOOTING: IF THE HANDLEBAR DOES NOT STAY SECURE WITH THE CLAMP CLOSED AROUND IT, YOU NEED TO TIGHTEN THE CLAMP.

  • Page 38: Adjusting Seat Height

    Adjusting Seat Height WHEN A RIDER IS SEATED AND HAS A FOOT ON THE PEDAL AT THE LOWEST PEDAL ROTATION POINT, THERE SHOULD BE A SMALL BEND IN THE RIDER’S KNEE. LEGS SHOULD NEVER BE FULLY EXTENDED DURING PEDALING. ADJUST THE SEAT SEAT HEIGHT ACCORDINGLY UNTIL IT IS IN THE IDEAL POSITION FOR PEDALING.

  • Page 39: Charging The Battery

    5. CLOSE THE CHARGING PORT COVER. CHARGER COMPATIBILITY: · ONLY USE THE INCLUDED CHARGER OR ONE OBTAINED DIRECTLY THROUGH JETSON LABELED WITH PS65D420Y1500S OR THE PART SKU PJJ5-CH. FAILURE TO USE CORRECT CHARGER CAN RESULT IN FIRE AND EXPLOSION, RESULTING IN...

  • Page 40: Important Charging Notes

    IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES: · PLUG THE CHARGER INTO THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE PLUGGING INTO THE CHARGING PORT ON THE BIKE. · DO NOT USE RELOCATABLE POWER TAPS. · NEVER TURN ON THE BIKE WHILE IT IS CHARGING. · CHARGE THE BATTERY UNTIL IT IS FULLY CHARGED—ABOUT 5 HOURS. ·...

  • Page 41: Tire Inflation & Pressure

    Tire Inflation & Pressure BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE, YOU WILL NEED TO ADD AIR TO THE TIRES TO BRING THEM TO WITHIN THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE OF 35 - 45 PSI (POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH). USE A GAUGE TO CHECK THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE FALLS WITHIN THIS RANGE PRIOR TO EVERY RIDE.

  • Page 42: Features And Functions

    4. Features & Functions ACCELERATION THROTTLE HANDBRAKE (SECTION 5.3) (SECTION 5.5) BELL POWER BUTTON BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL (SECTION 4.3) (SECTION 4.1) (SECTION 4.2) Powering On & Off QUICK-PRESS THE POWER BUTTON TO TURN YOUR E-BIKE ON OR OFF. IMPORTANT POWER NOTES: ·...

  • Page 43: Checking Battery Charge Level

    Checking Battery Charge Level YOU CAN KEEP TABS ON YOUR BATTERY’S CHARGE LEVEL BY LOOKING TO THE INDICATOR LIGHTS ON THE LCD SCREEN. NUMBER OF LIGHTS ILLUMINATED LESS THAN 25% APPROXIMATE REMAINING (CHARGE YOUR 76-100% 51-75% 26-50% CHARGE PERCENTAGE E-BIKE NOW!) IMPORTANT: YOUR BIKE'S ABILITY TO REACH TOP SPEED CAN BE AFFECTED BY THE BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL.

  • Page 44: Using The Kickstand

    KICKSTAND Using the Kickstand TO USE THE KICKSTAND, PIVOT IT DOWN AND GENTLY TILT YOUR BIKE ONTO IT TO STAND. TO RAISE THE KICKSTAND, PIVOT IT BACK UP. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RAISE THE KICKSTAND BEFORE RIDING.

  • Page 46: Using The Cargo Rack

    Using the Cargo Rack 1. PLACE YOUR CARGO ON THE RACK. 2. SLIP 1 HOOK OF A BUNGEE STRAP (NOT INCLUDED) AROUND ONE SIDE OF THE RACK. 3. STRETCH THE BUNGEE STRAP OVER THE CARGO AND AROUND THE RACK UNTIL IT IS TAUT. 4.

  • Page 47: Cargo Rack

    BUNGEE STRAP (NOT INCLUDED) CARGO RACK...

  • Page 48: Making Moves

    5. Making Moves Riding Your J5 JET OFF ON YOUR J5 IN 3 DIFFERENT WAYS: 1. WITH ASSISTED PEDALING (SECTION 5.2) 2. USING THE THROTTLE FOR ALL-MOTOR POWER (SECTION 5.3) 3. USING ONLY PEDAL POWER (SECTION 5.4) Using Electronic Pedal Assistance WHEN YOU PEDAL WITH THE POWER TURNED ON, THE MOTOR WILL GIVE BOOSTS OF POWER TO THE PEDALS TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR EXERTION.

  • Page 49: Using The Throttle

    Using the Throttle TO RIDE THE E-BIKE LIKE A MOTOR BIKE, STOP PEDALING AND KEEP YOUR FEET RESTING ON THE PEDALS. TO ACCELERATE, SLOWLY ROTATE THE TWIST THROTTLE TOWARDS YOU WITH YOUR RIGHT HAND. ACCELERATION THROTTLE THE MORE YOU ROTATE THE THROTTLE, THE MORE THE MOTOR WILL ENGAGE — AND THE FASTER YOU WILL TRAVEL. TO AVOID SUDDEN BURSTS OF SPEED, ALWAYS ROTATE THE THROTTLE GRADUALLY.

  • Page 50: Traditional Biking

    Traditional Biking YOU CAN RIDE YOUR E-BIKE LIKE A TRADITIONAL BIKE — USING ONLY PEDAL POWER. JUST RIDE AS YOU WOULD A TRADITIONAL BIKE, WITHOUT POWERING THE MOTOR ON.

  • Page 51: Using The Brakes

    Using the Brakes SQUEEZE ONE OR BOTH HANDBRAKES TO SLOW DOWN; SQUEEZE MORE FORCEFULLY TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. TO AVOID ABRUPT MOVEMENTS, TRY TO SQUEEZE THE HANDBRAKE(S) GRADUALLY. · LEFT HANDBRAKE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE · RIGHT HANDBRAKE REAR WHEEL BRAKE REAR BRAKE HANDBRAKE FRONT BRAKE HANDBRAKE...

  • Page 52: Maximizing Riding Range & Speed

    Maximizing Riding Range & Speed THE HARDER THE MOTOR NEEDS TO WORK, THE FASTER YOUR BATTERY WILL DRAIN. IN IDEAL CONDITIONS, THE MAXIMUM MILEAGE THAT CAN BE ACHIEVED FROM A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY IS 15 MILES USING ONLY MOTOR POWER, AND THE MAXIMUM SPEED IS 15.5 MPH.

  • Page 53: Safe Journeying

    6. Safe Journeying Pre-Ride Safety Checks ROLL SMOOTHLY AND SAFELY! CONDUCT THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE EVERY JOURNEY: BRAKES MAKE SURE THE BRAKES WORK PROPERLY SUCH THAT: · THE HANDBRAKE LEVERS ARE SECURED TO THE HANDLEBAR AND LUBRICATED SO THEY COMPRESS EASILY. ·...

  • Page 54: Helmet Safety

    Helmet Safety A HELMET SHOULD BE WORN BY THE RIDER AT ALL TIMES. PROPER POSITIONING: IMPROPER POSITIONING: THE FOREHEAD IS COVERED THE FOREHEAD IS EXPOSED. BY THE HELMET. A FALL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. * WEAR A HELMET, APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, SHOES, AND SAFETY GEAR. AVOID CLOTHING THAT CAN GET CAUGHT INTO OR UNDER THE WHEELS.

  • Page 55: Care & Maintenance

    Care & Maintenance TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR E-BIKE TO KEEP IT IN GOOD SHAPE. HERE’S HOW: HANDLING YOUR E-BIKE · AVOID EXPOSING YOUR E-BIKE TO SEVERE VIBRATION OR INTENSE PHYSICAL IMPACT. · NEVER DISASSEMBLE THE BATTERY. · KEEP YOUR E-BIKE AWAY FROM WATER AND MOISTURE. ·...
  • Page 56 5. THOROUGHLY WASH EYES OR AREAS OF SKIN THAT HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH LEAKING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE FLUID WITH CLEAN RUNNING WATER AND SEEK ADDITIONAL MEDICAL ATTENTION. · IF THERE ARE ANY ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY, CONTACT THE JETSON CARE TEAM.

  • Page 57: Chain Adjustment

    CHAIN ADJUSTMENT THE CHAIN MUST REMAIN ON THE SPROCKETS. IF THE CHAIN COMES OFF THE SPROCKETS, THE COASTER BRAKE WILL NOT OPERATE. ADJUSTMENT: · THE CHAIN MUST BE AT THE CORRECT TIGHTNESS. · IF TOO TIGHT, THE BICYCLE WILL BE DIFFICULT TO PEDAL. ·...

  • Page 58: Stay Connected

    Stay connected. Be sure to follow @ridejetson on social media to learn about fantastic offers, giveaways, and all the latest Jetson news. Loving your ride? Then be sure to leave a review at ridejetson.com/reviews. We can’t wait to hear from you!
  • Page 60 © 2025, TruRide Tech. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Manufactured for TruRide Tech LLC. JETSON® is a registered trademark used under license from JetStream Brands LLC. No portion of this document, including shape, graphics, and design, may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means.

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