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WARNING! The acceleration of an electric bicycle can be faster than
anticipated and may feel unusual at first. Before your first ride, you should
use the lowest power ECO mode and become familiar with the operation
of the electric bicycle by practicing starting and stopping, cornering, and
navigating obstacles in a safe environment away from other bicycles,
pedestrians, and/or vehicles. Due to the greater acceleration of an electric
bicycle, you should also pay particular attention to terrain conditions as you
may approach obstacles faster than expected. Please note the default motor
support mode upon startup is always SPORT (middle setting) mode.
CAUTION: The weight of your Vado is significantly higher than a bicycle
without motor support. Use caution when handling the bicycle (including, but
not limited to parking, lifting, pushing, loading it into a car or onto a bicycle
carrier and unloading it).
CAUTION: Do not ride your Vado without the battery installed. Riding without
a battery may damage exposed electrical components.
Make sure the battery mechanism is locked in place and the key is removed
before riding.
WARNING! Use caution when viewing or using the display while riding, as it
can be distracting and can lead to accidents. You should always stop before
changing settings or operating the various functions of the display.
5.2. BEFORE RIDING
Regardless of your experience level, you should read the “FIRST” section of your Owner’s
Manual (Bike Fit, Safety First, Mechanical Safety Check, and First Ride) and carry out all
important safety checks. In addition, make sure you are familiar with the following areas of the
bicycle that are specific to electric bicycles.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE:
BATTERY: Is the battery fully charged?
MASTERMIND TCD DISPLAY: Are you familiar with the function of the display features?
REMOTE: Are you familiar with the function of the buttons on the remote?
BEFORE EVERY RIDE:
BATTERY: Do you have sufficient battery charge?
MASTERMIND TCD DISPLAY: Is the display functioning correctly?
REMOTE: Do you know how to use the remote to change the motor support level from
OFF to ECO to SPORT to TURBO?
5.3. ENVIOLO AUTOMATIQ ACCELERATION
The enviolo system automatically shifts to a lower ratio when coming to a stop to ease the
required pedal force when you begin riding again. Within a few pedal strokes, the pedal pace
(cadence) will then be regulated to your preset cadence.
5.4. KNOW YOUR RANGE
Know the range of your electric bicycle before you start your ride. You can calculate your range
by visiting www.specialized.com, selecting your Turbo bicycle model, then clicking on the
range calculator. In addition to the range calculator, we recommend using the Smart Control
feature in the Mission Control App to control your range.
5.5. REMOVABLE YELLOW STICKER
Your Vado bicycle has a sticker adhered to the frame stating
the bicycle serial number. Remove this sticker from the
bicycle and place it on the last page of this manual for future
reference.
5.6. RIDING WITH KIDS
There are many different setups that allow you to ride with kids. Please look at the Riding
Safely section in the Owner’s Manual regarding general information and instructions on child
carriers or trailers.
If you regularly ride with kids on your bicycle, your Authorized Specialized Retailer should
conduct a periodic safety inspection.
WARNING! Riding with kids on your bicycle will affect the handling by altering
the center of gravity, weight, and balance. It may also negatively impact your
cornering ability, increase your stopping distance, and reduce your ability to
slow down and maneuver, especially at higher speeds or down a steep grade.
All of this can result in a loss of control, potentially causing serious injury and/
or death. You should also become familiar with and practice riding with the
accessory in a controlled environment away from traffic.
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