English – 5For this reason, it is not possible to predict the range accur-ately before and during a trip. However, as a general rule:– With the same assistance level on the eBike drive: Theless energy you need to exert in order to reach a certainspeed (e.g. by changing gears optimally), the less energythe eBike drive will consume and the higher the range perbattery charge will be.– The higher the selected assistance level under otherwiseconstant conditions, the smaller the range will be.Taking care of your eBikePlease observe the operating and storage temperatures ofthe eBike components. Protect the drive unit, on-board com-puter and battery against extreme temperatures (e.g. fromintense sunlight without adequate ventilation). Extreme tem-peratures can cause the components (especially the battery)to become damaged.Have your eBike system checked by an expert at least once ayear (including mechanical parts, up-to-dateness of systemsoftware).Please have your eBike serviced and repaired by an author-ised bicycle dealer.Maintenance and servicingMaintenance and cleaningWhen changing the bulbs, ensure that they are compatiblewith the Bosch eBike system (ask your bicycle dealer) andare suitable for the specified voltage. Bulbs must only be re-placed with bulbs of the same voltage.Do not immerse any components, including the drive unit, inwater or clean them with pressurised water.Have your eBike system checked by an expert at least once ayear (including mechanical parts, up-to-dateness of systemsoftware).Please have your eBike serviced and repaired by an author-ised bicycle dealer.After-sales service and advice on using productsIf you have any questions about the eBike system and itscomponents, contact an authorised bicycle dealer.For contact details of authorised bike dealerships, pleasevisit www.bosch-ebike.com.DisposalThe drive unit, on-board computer incl. operat-ing unit, battery, speed sensor, accessoriesand packaging should be disposed of in an en-vironmentally correct manner.Do not dispose of eBikes and their components with house-hold waste.In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EUand Directive 2006/66/EC respectively, elec-tronic devices that are no longer usable and de-fective/drained batteries must be collectedseparately and recycled in an environmentallyfriendly manner.Please return Bosch eBike components that are no longerusable to an authorised bicycle dealer.Subject to change without notice.Bosch eBike Systems 0 275 007 XD3 | (19.03.2020)57