Operation
Before the Ride
 
 
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Status Indicator
The operating condition and motor temperature (in color graduation) is dis-
played.
The meaning, for example, is   lights blue,   flashes red.
1.6 Before the Ride
IMPORTANT!—Power up procedure
During power up procedure, the BIKEDRIVE will perform a self test and initialization. 
Moving the bike contrary to the driving direction during this process can lead to mal-
function. Therefore, while power up procedure is in process,…
• do not rotate the rear wheel backwards (contrary to the driving direction),
• do not block the rear wheel,
• do not apply brakes!
1) Make sure that the battery is sufficiently charged for your planned 
tour.
2) Make sure that the battery is turned off (page 6).
3) Slide battery into battery rail, let it click into place, and lock it. Remove 
key.
4) Turn PowerGrip in neutral position «Zero».
5) Turn on main switch on battery.
6) After reaching the operation status «System ready» you are good to 
go. Bear in mind the safety notes on page 5!
Operating 
condition
System
off
System
boot
System
ready
System 
error
Master 
halted
Motor 
temperature
cold normal warm hot
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