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A GUIDE FOR YOUR RIDE. IMPORTANT: Read carefully and retain for future reference. VENTURE FEATURING The RackIt Smart Cargo System Electric Cruiser Bike. MODEL SKU(S): JVNTRE-BLK...
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JETSON'S TOP TWO RIDING RULES: BE SAFE. HAVE FUN!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, repair, or replace the unit or any • Do not allow distractions when riding, such as answering the phone or engaging in any components of the unit without instruction from the Jetson Care Team. This other activities.
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WARNING: NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, Always observe basic precautions when using this product, including the following: including interference that may cause undesired operation.
2.1 Starting Notes · KICK OFF YOUR ADVENTURE RIGHT: PRIOR TO USE OF THIS PRODUCT, GETTING CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE USER MANUAL, INCLUDING SAFETY WARNINGS. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND, ACCEPT, AND ADHERE TO ALL: · MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS. STARTED. · SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. ·...
2.3 Unfolding & Folding the Frame UNFOLDED WHEN TO UNFOLD: FOR SETUP AND RIDING WHEN TO FOLD: FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT FOLDED IMPORTANT: Take care when unfolding the frame for setup, as the handlebar will only be semi-attached. Note that the pedals and seat will not yet be installed.
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How to Fold: BIKE FRAME FRAME FOLDING LATCH BIKE STAND HINGE POINT PUSH AND HOLD THE TAB ON THE FOLDING LATCH AT THE HINGE POINT, PIVOT THE FRONT OF THE BIKE AROUND TO FORWARD. THE LEFT UNTIL THE FRONT WHEEL IS NEXT TO THE REAR WHEEL. WITH THE TAB PUSHED FORWARD, FORCEFULLY PULL PROP THE BIKE ON THE BIKE STAND TO KEEP IT UPRIGHT WHILE IN THE FRAME FOLDING LATCH OPEN AND AWAY FROM...
2.4 Unfolding & Folding the Stem IMPORTANT: Take care when unfolding WHEN TO UNFOLD: FOR RIDING the stem for setup, as the handlebar will only be WHEN TO FOLD: FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT semi-attached. How to Unfold: STEM STEM STEM HINGE STEM FOLDING POINT LATCH...
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How to Fold: STEM STEM FOLDING STEM LATCH STEM HINGE POINT STEM FOLDING LATCH STEM BASE ROTATE THE LOCKING RING WHILE HOLDING THE HANDLEBAR AT THE HINGE POINT, GENTLY LOWER COUNTERCLOCKWISE AROUND THE STEM STEADY, PULL THE LATCH OPEN. THE STEM DOWN TOWARDS THE STEM UNTIL THE TAB CLEARS FROM GROUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THE TAB SLOT ON THE FOLDING LATCH.
2.5 Attaching the Handlebar CLAMP LATCH CLAMP CLAMP TOP LATCH CURVED WASHER LATCH STEM HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR CLAMP TOP CLAMP CLAMP BASE FLAT WASHER LCD SCREEN CLAMP BASE KNOB LIFT THE LATCH ON THE HANDLEBAR REMOVE THE KNOB AND FLAT WASHER. POSITION THE HANDLEBAR IN CLAMP UP.
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CLAMP CURVED LATCH WASHER CLAMP LATCH STEM LATCH CURVED WASHER CLAMP TOP CLAMP BASE CLAMP TOP KNOB CLAMP BASE FLAT LATCH WASHER STEM REINSERT THE STEM OF THE CLAMP LATCH WITH TWIST THE KNOB CLOCKWISE ONTO THE TIP OF THE LATCH STEM. CURVED WASHER THROUGH THE CLAMP TOP.
2.6 Assembling & Attaching the Seat YOU WILL NEED THE 15MM WRENCH. Assembling: FLIP THE SEAT BASE UPSIDE-DOWN AND PLACE IT ON AN ELEVATED WORK SURFACE, WITH THE BACK OF THE SEAT BASE IS AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE WORK SURFACE. SLIDE 1 BOLT SLEEVE OVER EACH PREINSTALLED BOLT ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SEAT BASE.
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Attaching: TROUBLESHOOTING: If you cannot open the clamp latch with ease, the clamp may be too tight. Loosen the clamp by turning the PULL OPEN THE LATCH ON THE SEAT CLAMP. clamp knob counterclockwise. LOCATE THE "MINIMUM INSERTION" MARK NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT POST.
2.7 Attaching the Pedals CRANK ARM SPINDLE PEDAL (R) 15MM WRENCH YOU WILL NEED THE 15MM WRENCH. USE THE WRENCH TO FINISH INSERTING AND THEN TIGHTENING THE SPINDLE INTO THE CRANK ARM. ALIGN THE SPINDLE ON PEDAL MARKED "R" WITH THE CHECK THAT THE RIGHT PEDAL IS SECURE.
2.8 Securing the Bell 2.9 Securing the Front Reflector BELL BELL TAB HANDLEBAR PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER FRONT REFLECTOR REFLECTOR CLAMP SCREW BELL CLAMP SCREW HAND GRIP PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. IF NECESSARY, LOOSEN (BUT DO NOT REMOVE) THE SCREW ON IF NECESSARY, LOOSEN (BUT DO NOT REMOVE) THE THE BELL CLAMP BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE FOR 1 - 2 SCREW ON THE REFLECTOR CLAMP BY TURNING IT...
2.10 Tire Inflation & Pressure BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE, YOU WILL NEED TO ADD AIR TO THE TIRES TO BRING THEM TO THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE OF 35 PSI (POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH). USE A GAUGE TO CHECK THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE IS AT 35 PSI PRIOR TO EVERY RIDE.
2.11 Charging the Battery THE BATTERY CAN BE CHARGED WHEN IT IS SECURED IN THE FRAME OR REMOVED FROM THE FRAME. (SEE SECTION 4.7 FOR REMOVAL.) CHARGING PORT BATTERY WITH COVER (SHOWN INSTALLED) FLIP THE BATTERY POWER SWITCH ON THE BATTERY TO THE OFF (–) POSITION.
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· CHECK THAT THE CHARGER LABEL IDENTIFIES THE CHARGER AS COMPATIBLE THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE MARKING WITH YOUR JETSON MODEL. YOU CAN FIND YOUR JETSON MODEL’S NAME AND YOUR CHARGER WILL SKU ON A LABEL ADHERED TO THE TOP, SIDE, OR UNDERSIDE OF THE PRODUCT’S HAVE.
3.1 Pre-Ride Safety Checks CONDUCT THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE EVERY JOURNEY. PREPARING Brake: · MAKE SURE THE BRAKE WORKS PROPERLY SUCH THAT THE HANDBRAKE LEVERS TO RIDE ARE SECURED TO THE HANDLEBAR AND LUBRICATED SO THEY COMPRESS EASILY. · THE BRAKE PADS ARE NOT WORN, AND ARE CENTERED AND ALIGNED WITH THE ROTOR.
3.2 Checking & Adjusting the Brakes Brake Safety & Functionality Check: AFTER ASSEMBLY AND PRIOR TO EVERY RIDE, CHECK THAT THE BRAKES ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND SAFELY TO SLOW THE WHEEL DOWN AND BRING IT TO A STOP BY PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING STEPS: WALK WITH YOUR BIKE AND GENTLY PULL THE LEFT HANDBRAKE.
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Adjusting the Brake Caliper: ON THE BRAKE THAT NEEDS ADJUSTING, CALIPER LOCATE THE CALIPER, ADJUSTMENT BRAKE PADS, AND DISC. BOLTS LIFT THAT WHEEL OF THE BIKE AND GIVE IT A SPIN. CALIPER WATCH THE DISC REVOLVE BRAKE PADS (INTERIOR OF BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER;...
3.3 Adjusting Handlebar Rotation THE HANDLEBAR CAN BE ROTATED SLIGHTLY FORWARD OR BACKWARDS SO THAT ALL OF THE FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ON IT ARE IN THE IDEAL POSITION. THEY SHOULD BE EASILY REACHABLE WHILE RIDING AND ANGLED IDEALLY IN THE LINE OF SIGHT FOR EACH USER.
3.4 Adjusting Handlebar Height TROUBLESHOOTING: If you cannot open or close the clamp latch, 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. STEM CLAMP LATCH STEM CLAMP KNOB...
3.5 Adjusting Seat Height WHEN A RIDER IS SITTING ON THE SEAT AND HAS A FOOT ON THE PEDAL AT THE LOWEST PEDAL ROTATION POINT, THERE SHOULD BE A SMALL BEND IN THE KNEE. LEGS SHOULD NEVER BE FULLY EXTENDED DURING PEDALING. To Raise Or Lower The Seat: PULL OPEN THE LATCH ON THE SEAT CLAMP.
4.1 Powering On & Off IMPORTANT: FEATURES & • To power on your e-bike, the battery power switch on the battery must be in the ON (O) position. • Always remember to power off your bike when putting it away. FUNCTIONS.
4.2 Understanding & Using the LCD Screen CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED ERROR ALERT (SECTION 5.8) ELECTRONIC SPEED MODE LIGHTS ON (SECTION 5.7) (SECTION 4.4) WALK ASSISTANCE ON (SECTION 5.9) RIDING SPEED REMAINING BATTERY UNIT OF CHARGE MEASUREMENT (SECTION 4.3) DISPLAYABLE SPECS POWER/MODE BUTTON PLUS (+) BUTTON...
Error Codes: 0 - 13 IMPORTANT: IF AN ERROR CODE APPEARS ON YOUR LCD SCREEN, CONTACT THE JETSON CARE TEAM FOR ASSISTANCE PRIOR TO RIDING YOUR E-BIKE AGAIN. Changing the Spec Displayed: QUICK-PRESS THE POWER/MODE BUTTON (⏻) TO TOGGLE THE DISPLAY NOTE: BETWEEN THE ODOMETER, TRIP ODOMETER, TRIP TIME, AND VOLTAGE.
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Changing the Unit of Measurement: SIMULTANEOUSLY PRESS AND HOLD THE PLUS (+) AND MINUS (−) BUTTONS FOR 2 - 3 SECONDS TO ENTER THE SETTINGS MENU. QUICK PRESS THE POWER/MODE (⏻) BUTTON UNTIL "P02" IS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN. QUICK PRESS THE PLUS (+) OR MINUS (−) BUTTON TO TOGGLE BETWEEN MILES ("1") AND KILOMETERS ("0") UNTIL THE DESIRED SETTING IS REACHED.
INDICATOR APPROXIMATE 71% - 100% 61% - 70% 41% - 60% 21% - 40% <20% REMAINING CHARGE PERCENTAGE* Charge your Jetson NOW! IMPORTANT: *APPROXIMATION ONLY. MAY VARY BASED ON USE. IMPORTANT: Your bike’s ability to When the battery reach top speed can...
4.4 Using the Lights 4.5 Using the Bell 4.6 Using the Kickstand BELL PLUS (+) BUTTON MINUS (−) BUTTON BELL TAB KICKSTAND IF RIDING IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS, TURN USE THE BELL AS AN ALERT TO TO USE THE KICKSTAND: PIVOT IT ON THE LIGHTS SO YOU CAN BETTER SEE OTHER RIDERS AND PEDESTRIANS.
4.7 Removing & Reinserting the Battery THERE ARE 3 BATTERY AND KEY POSITIONS. Home Position: Locked/Middle Position: Unlocked Position: 90° 90° BATTERY: LOCKED IN BATTERY: LOCKED IN BATTERY: REMOVABLE KEY: REMOVABLE KEY: LOCKED IN KEY: LOCKED IN THE BATTERY IS LOCKED IN THE FRAME, THE BATTERY AND THE KEY ARE BOTH THE BATTERY IS UNLOCKED AND CAN AND THE KEY CAN BE INSERTED AND...
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To Remove the Battery: BATTERY HANDLE SEAT IMPORTANT: In order to remove the battery form the frame, the battery power switch must be in the off (-) position. BATTERY BATTERY COMPARTMENT SEAT RELEASE BATTERY POWER SWITCH CHANNEL BATTERY TAB (X5) (X5) ENSURE THAT THE BATTERY POWER INSERT KEY INTO THE KEYHOLE (A) AND...
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To Reinsert the Battery: BATTERY TAB TAB CHANNEL (X5) SEAT (X5) BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY COMPARTMENT "CLICK" IF NECESSARY, MOVE THE SEAT OUT · THE KEYHOLE IS FACING THE LEFT OF THE WAY BY LIFTING THE SEAT SIDE OF THE BIKE. RELEASE TAB AND LIFTING THE SEAT ·...
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KEYHOLE LOCK BOLT HOLE LOCK BOLT LOCK BOLT HOLE TURN THE KEY CLOCKWISE 90°(A) TO TO REMOVE THE KEY, TURN THE KEY THE LOCKED POSITION (SEE START CLOCKWISE ANOTHER 90°, AND PULL OF SECTION 4.7) UNTIL YOU SEE THE THE KEY OUT OF THE KEYHOLE. (SEE LOCK BOLT APPEAR IN THE LOCK BOLT START OF SECTION 4.7).
4.8 Unfolding & Folding the Pedals To Unfold: To Fold: CRANK PEDAL PEDAL PULL OUTWARDS AND DOWN UNTIL THE PEDAL SNAPS PUSH THE PEDAL IN TOWARDS THE CRANK ARM (A) INTO PLACE. AND THEN UPWARDS (B) UNTIL IT IS FOLDED AWAY.
4.9 Using the RackIt Smart Cargo System Rack EXAMPLE RACKIT SMART CARGO SYSTEM ACCESSORY YOUR E-BIKE IS EQUIPPED (NOT INCLUDED.) INSULATED WITH THE JETSON RACKIT SMART CARGO SYSTEM COOLER RACK—DESIGNED TO CARRY COMPANION “CLICK ON, CLICK OFF” CARRY-ALL ACCESSORIES*. SADDLE...
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Using the RackIt Without A Companion Cargo Accessory: PLACE YOUR CARGO ON THE RACK. SLIP 1 HOOK OF A BUNGEE STRAP (NOT INCLUDED) INTO ONE BUNGEE ATTACHMENT LOOP ON THE RACK. STRETCH THE BUNGEE STRAP OVER THE CARGO AND AROUND THE RACK UNTIL IT IS TAUT.
5.1 Moving Your E-Bike WAYS TO RIDE AND TRANSPORT YOUR E-BIKE: RIDING WITHOUT ANY ELECTRONIC ASSISTANCE (SECTION 5.2) MAKING PEDALING WITH ELECTRONIC ASSISTANCE (SECTION 5.3) USING THE THROTTLE FOR ALL-MOTOR RIDING (SECTION 5.5) MOVES. RIDING WITH CRUISE CONTROL (SECTION 5.8) USING ELECTRONIC WALK ASSISTANCE (SECTION 5.9) 5.2 Traditional Biking ·...
5.4 Using the Gears GEAR INDICATOR GEAR IN USE MARK UPSHIFT LEVER THE E-BIKE IS A 7-GEAR BIKE. LOWER GEARS MAKE FOR EASIER PEDALING BECAUSE THERE IS LESS RESISTANCE, BUT YOU’LL COVER LESS GROUND WITH EACH PEDAL STROKE. USE LOW GEARS FOR RIDING UPHILL, TACKING ROUGH TERRAIN, OR TO RIDE SLOWLY.
5.5 Riding with the Throttle 5.6 Using the Brakes ACCELERATION FRONT BRAKE REAR BRAKE THROTTLE HANDBRAKE HANDBRAKE · SQUEEZE ONE OR BOTH HANDBRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. THE MAXIMUM SPEED AT WHICH THE BIKE CAN TRAVEL USING · SQUEEZE MORE FORCEFULLY TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. ALL-MOTOR POWER IS DEPENDENT ON THE SPEED MODE YOU ·...
5.7 Understanding & Using Speed Modes THE AMOUNT OF POWER THAT THE MOTOR DELIVERS WILL DEPEND ON WHICH SPEED MODE YOU HAVE SET. WHEN PEDALING: THE MOTOR WILL GIVE BOOSTS OF POWER TO HELP YOU REACH THE MAXIMUM SPEED POSSIBLE IN THE SPEED MODE YOU HAVE SET.
5.10 Helmet Safety A HELMET SHOULD BE WORN BY THE RIDER AT ALL TIMES. IMPROPER POSITIONING: PROPER POSITIONING: THE FOREHEAD IS EXPOSED. THE FOREHEAD IS COVERED A FALL COULD RESULT BY THE HELMET. IN SERIOUS INJURY. *WEAR A HELMET, APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, SHOES, AND SAFETY GEAR. AVOID CLOTHING THAT CAN GET CAUGHT INTO OR UNDER THE WHEELS.
5.11 Maximizing Speed & Riding Range IN IDEAL CONDITIONS, THE MAXIMUM MILEAGE THAT CAN BE ACHIEVED PER FULLY CHARGED BATTERY IS 34 MILES (54.7 KM) IF EXCLUSIVELY USING ELECTRONIC PEDAL ASSISTANCE, OR 20 MILES (32.1 KM) IF EXCLUSIVELY USING THE THROTTLE. THE MAXIMUM SPEED IS 20 MPH (32.1 KM/H).
CARE & MAINTENANCE Take good care of your Jetson to keep it riding smoothly and safely. Here's how: Handling Your Jetson: • 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.
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.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 THE FULL...
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