Requirements............ 14 Switching the eBike system on/off........ 14 Energy supply of the on-board computer ......... 15 ................ 15 Storage mode/resetting the Kiox .......... 15 Displays and settings of the on-board computer....... 17 Operating logic .............. 17 Screen sequence .............. 18 Start page ................ 19 Status page .................
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Powering external devices from the USB port ...... 25 Fault code display .............. 26 Maintenance and servicing ............ 31 Maintenance and cleaning ............. 31 After-sales service and advice on using products ...... 31 Transport................ 31 Disposal ................ 31 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018) Bosch eBike Systems...
Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference. The term battery pack used in these operating instructions refers to all orig- inal Bosch eBike battery packs. Do not allow yourself to be distracted by the display of the on-board computer.
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English – 4 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bosch eBike Systems is under licence. The on-board computer is fitted with a radio interface. Local operat- ing restrictions, e.g.
English – 5 Privacy notice If the on-board computer is sent to Bosch Service because it requires servic- ing, the data stored on the device may be transmitted to Bosch. Bosch eBike Systems 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018)
In addition to the functions shown here, changes to software relating to trou- bleshooting and functional enhancements may be introduced at any time. A smartphone app and an online portal will also be available for the Kiox on- board computer at a later date.
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English – 7 (17) Bosch eBike Systems 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018)
(9) Select button (10) Scroll button backwards/to the left < (11) Decrease assistance level button –/ Scroll down on the button (12) Increase assistance level button +/ Scroll up on the button 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018) Bosch eBike Systems...
B) Not included as part of standard delivery C) When the USB cover is closed Declaration of Conformity Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch eBike Systems, hereby declares that the Kiox radio communication unit complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text Bosch eBike Systems...
Fitting and removing the on-board computer (see figure A) Fit the lower part of the Kiox into the holder (5) first and tilt it forward gently until you can feel that the on-board computer is firmly fixed in the magnetic holder.
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To do this, loosen the headset screw (16) until the Kiox holder can be swivelled sideways. Put the on-board computer in the holder. Screw the locking screw (M3 thread, 6 mm long) from below into the thread provided in the on-board computer (using a longer screw may dam- age the on-board computer).
Operation Before initial commissioning The Kiox is supplied with a partially charged battery. Before using it for the first time, this battery must be charged for at least one hour via the USB port (see "Energy supply of the on-board computer", page English – 15) or via the eBike system.
If this option is selected, Anglo-American (imperial) units are displayed (e.g. miles rather than kilometers). – Here you can choose the interface language from a choice of nine differ- ent languages. Bosch eBike Systems 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018)
– Remove the on-board computer from its holder. If no power is drawn from the eBike drive for about ten minutes (e.g. be- cause the eBike is not moving) and no button is pressed on the on-board 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018) Bosch eBike Systems...
If the on-board computer is removed from the holder (5), all values of the functions are saved and are still displayed. If the Kiox battery is not recharged, the date and time will be retained for up to six months.
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If, con- trary to expectations, the Kiox is not in working order and cannot be oper- ated, pressing and holding the on/off button (for at least eight seconds) will reset it.
If no button is pressed after the on-board computer is removed from the holder, it will switch itself off after one minute. Bosch eBike Systems 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018)
2. Time and range 3. Distance and ride time 4. Power and cadence 5. Average speed and maximum speed 6. Distance, range, power and heart rate 7. Heart rate 8. Status page 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018) Bosch eBike Systems...
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Battery charge indicator for eBike battery e Speed unit display f Speed g Navigation bar h Motor output i Your performance j Average speed k Performance evaluation A) Can be changed via the status page. Bosch eBike Systems 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018)
It may also display symbols to indi- cate an activated Bluetooth® function or a device connected via Bluetooth® (e.g. a heart rate monitor). You can access the from the bottom section. 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018) Bosch eBike Systems...
12- or 24-hour format, adjust the time, date and time zone and select your preferred language. You can reset the Kiox to its factory set- tings, run a software update (if available) and choose between a black or white design.
The requested motor output appears on the display h. The maximum motor output depends on the selected assistance level. If the on-board computer is removed from the holder (5), the assistance level that was last displayed for the battery is saved. Bosch eBike Systems 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018)
Switching the bike lights on and off has no effect on the backlighting of the display. eShift (optional) eShift is the integration of electronic gear shifting systems into the eBike system. The eShift components are electrically connected to the drive unit 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018) Bosch eBike Systems...
Open the protective cap (17) on the USB port of the on-board computer. Use the Micro A–Micro B USB charging cable (available from your Bosch eBike dealer) to connect the USB port of the external device to the USB port (6) of the on-board computer.
Clean the buttons if this is the case. Configuration error Restart the system. If the problem per- sists, contact your Bosch eBike dealer. Drive unit connection Have all the connections checked problem eBike battery connection...
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Code Cause Remedy Software version error Restart the system. If the problem per- sists, contact your Bosch eBike dealer. Internal fault in the drive Restart the system. If the problem per- unit sists, contact your Bosch eBike dealer. Internal software error Restart the system.
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Cause Remedy warm up to a tolerable temperature. Restart the system. If the problem per- sists, contact your Bosch eBike dealer. An unauthorized con- Remove the consumer. Restart the sys- sumer has been de- tem. If the problem persists, contact tected.
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English – 29 Code Cause Remedy Restart the system. If the problem per- sists, contact your Bosch eBike dealer. Battery temperature er- Disconnect the charger from the bat- ror during charging tery. Leave the battery to cool down. If the problem persists, contact your Bosch eBike dealer.
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ABS indi- 833... cator light should switch off. If the prob- Sensor disc potentially lem persists, contact your Bosch eBike unavailable, faulty or in- dealer. correctly mounted; sig- nificant difference be- tween front and rear tire diameter;...
The drive unit, on-board computer incl. operating unit, bat- tery, speed sensor, accessories and packaging should be disposed of in an environmentally correct manner. Do not dispose of eBikes and their components with household waste. Bosch eBike Systems 1 270 U20 Ken | (13.11.2018)
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Please return Bosch eBike components that are no longer usable to an au- thorized bicycle dealer. Subject to change without notice.
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