Centurion VARIO Quick guide

ATTENTION!
Read at lea pages 1–12 before your fir ride!
Peorm the functional check on pages 13–15 before every ride! Observe the chapter “Intended use”
and the bike card!
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CENTURION VARIO
DIN 79010 “CYCLES  TRANSPORTATION BIKES AND CARGO BIKES”
DIN EN 15194 “CYCLES  ELECTRICALLY POWER ASSISTED CYCLES  EPAC BICYCLES”
MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC

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Handlebars
Brake lever
Stem
Headset
Front pannier
rack
Front headlamp
Valve
Front brake
Brake disc/rotor
Wheel:
Quick-release/
thru axle
Spoke
Rim
Reflector ring
Tyre
Hub
Saddle
Telescopic seat po
Seat po clamp
Seat po clamp
at seat tube
Backre pad
Transpo bar
Seat bench
Rear pannier rack
Rear light
Spoke guard
Mudguard
Cassette sprockets
Foot re
Brake disc/rotor
Rear derailleur
Chain
Double leg kickand
with chain guide
Crank
aMotor/drive unit
bRechargeable battery
cDisplay and
control unit
Suspension fork:
IFork crown
II Stanchion tube
III Lower leg
IV Dropout
Frame:
1Top tube
2Down tube
3Seat tube
4Rear ay
5Chainay
6Head tube

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Pay particular attention to the following
symbols:
WARNING
This symbol indicates a hazardous situation which could result
in death or serious injury – if the relevant operational instruc-
tions are not followed or if the relevant protective measures are
not taken.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a hazardous situation which could result
in minor or moderate injury – if the relevant operational instruc-
tions are not followed or if the relevant protective measures are
not taken.
NOTICE
This symbol is used to address practices not related to physical
injury – which may, however, result in damage to property and
the environment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 This symbol indicates specic safety-related instructions or
procedures about how to handle the product or refers to a sec-
tion in the original operating instructions that deserve your par-
ticular attention.
The described possible consequences will not be repeated in these
original CENTURION operating instructions every time one of the sym-
bols appears.
This is the translation of the original CENTURION operating instructions.
For the sake of better legibility, the short form original CENTURION op-
erating instructions is used throughout the following text.
Original CENTURION operating
instructions
The CENTURION VARIO transportation bike is the subject of these
original CENTURION operating instructions.
These original CENTURION operating instructions are supplementa-
ry instructions as to the characteristics of transportation bikes. They
form a system together with the original CENTURION operating in-
structions for EPAC bicycles and the system instructions of the drive
system manufacturer BOSCH that you received together with your
CENTURION VARIO transportation bike.
– These original CENTURION operating instructions describe the
special features of handling your transportation bike VARIO.
– The original CENTURION operating instructions for EPAC/
EAPC bicycles provide extensive information on how to operate
your electric bike and a lot of interesting facts about technology,
maintenance and care.
– The system instructions of the drive system manufacturer
BOSCH provides you with further details on the drive system.
Be sure to also observe the comprehensive CENTURION user man-
uals and the instructions of the component manufacturers which you
can nd for download on the CENTURION website.
https://www.centurion.de/manuals

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Some notes on these original CENTURION
operating instructions ....................................3
General safety instructions ...............................4
Intended use .............................................7
Before your first ride with your CENTURION VARIO ..... 10
Before every ride with your CENTURION VARIO ......... 13
After an accident ....................................... 16
Useful tips for riding your CENTURION VARIO........... 18
Transportation of passengers and goods................ 19
Transportation of passengers ............................19
Accessories ............................................ 23
Mounting the accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Passenger kit ...........................................24
Transport bar ...........................................25
Thule®child seats ........................................26
Front pannier rack........................................29
Handle ................................................30
Pannier bags............................................31
Front pannier rack bag ....................................32
Foot rests ..............................................33
Foot pegs ..............................................34
Folding lock ............................................35
Tyre puncture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Transporting the CENTURION VARIO .................... 35
Service and maintenance ............................... 36
Legal requirements for riding on public roads........... 38
Warranty and guarantee ................................ 39
A note on wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Guarantee on CENTURION bikes .........................40
Bike card ............................................... 41
Table of contents
Imprint:
Edition 1, October 2022
Technical details in the text and illustrations of this manual are subject
to change.
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For the sake of better legibility, the male form is used with personal names
and personal nouns throughout these original operating instructions. The
terms in question principally apply to all genders in the spirit of equal treat-
ment. The abbreviated language form is used solely for editorial reasons
and does not represent any value judgment.

Translation of the original
operating instructions
EPAC (electrically power assisted cycles) EN 15194
Read at least pages 4–11 before your first ride!
Perform the functional check on pages 12–14 before
every rid e!
Observe the chapter “Intended use”, the service
schedule and the bike card!
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Some notes on these original
CENTURION operating
instructions
These supplementary instructions for the
CENTURION VARIO transportation bike
(e–g) con-
tain a wealth of information on the special features
and handling of your new CENTURION VARIO
which take into account its differences from a con-
ventional electric bike.
These instructions are not intended to help you as-
semble a CENTURION VARIO transportation bike
from individual components, to repair it or to make
a partly assembled CENTURION VARIO ready for
use.
For other than the shown or designated
CENTURION VARIO transportation bike these
original CENTURION operating instructions are
not applicable.
Technical details in the text and illustrations of the
original CENTURION operating instructions are sub-
ject to change.
This operating instructions system complies with
the requirements of the DIN 79010 standard “Cy-
cles – Transportation bikes and cargo bikes”,
the DIN EN 15194 standard “Cycles – Electrically
power assisted cycles – EPAC bicycles” as well
as the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
These original CENTURION operating instructions
are subject to European law. If the CENTURION
VARIO transportation bike is delivered to countries
outside Europe, supplementary instructions have to
be provided by the manufacturer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep these original CENTURION operating
instructions for future reference and hand it
over to the respective user, in case you sell,
lend or pass on the CENTURION VARIO.
Always keep yourself informed at
www.centurion.de
 YoundthecomprehensiveCENTURIONop-
erating instructions (h) , the system instruc-
tions of your drive system manufacturer and
the instructions of the component manufac-
turers for download on the CENTURION web-
site:
https://www.centurion.de/manuals

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General safety instructions
Dear CENTURION customer,
In purchasing this CENTURION VARIO
(a) you have
chosen a product of high quality. Each component of
your new CENTURION VARIO has been designed,
manufactured and assembled with great care and
expertise. Your CENTURION VARIO has been fully
assembled and undergone a functional check. Ei-
ther it has been assembled for you ready for use by
your CENTURION dealer or you can make it ready
for use with these original CENTURION operating
instructions.
Therefore, read and follow these original
CENTURION operating instructions before you set
off on the CENTURION VARIO. It is only after hav-
ing observed all the instructions in these original
CENTURION operating instructions and performed
all necessary tests that you can pedal with pleasure
and a condent feeling from the very rst metres.
These original CENTURION operating instructions
contain a wealth of information on the operation of
your CENTURION VARIO and a lot of interesting in-
formation about the technology, maintenance and
care of transportation bikes. Read these original
CENTURION operating instructions thoroughly. We
are sure that even if you have been cycling all your
life you will nd it worthwhile. In particular the tech-
nology of electric bikes and transportation bikes has
developed at a rapid pace in recent years
(b) .
Before you set off on your new CENTURION VARIO
for the rst time, read at least the following chapters:
“Intended use”
“BeforeyourrstridewithyourCENTURION
VARIO”
“Useful tips for riding your CENTURION VARIO”
“Transportation of passengers and goods”
Make it a habit to regularly perform the tests de-
scribed in the chapter “Before every ride with your
CENTURION VARIO”. This is to detect any defects
that may have occurred during use.
When doing any adjustments or servicing
(c) , al-
ways be aware that the instructions and notes only
refer to this CENTURION VARIO. The tips are not
applicable to any other electric bike or transporta-
tion bike. Due to a variety of designs and model
changes, the routines described may require com-
plementary information.
Be sure to also observe the instructions of the com-
ponent manufacturers
(d) that you may have re-
ceived from your CENTURION dealer.

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2
3
4
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Handlebars
Brake lever
Stem
Headset
Front pannier
rack
Front headlamp
Valve
Front brake
Brake disc/rotor
Wheel:
Quick-release/
thru axle
Spoke
Rim
Reflector ring
Tyre
Hub
Saddle
Telescopic seat po
Seat po clamp
Seat po clamp
at seat tube
Backre pad
Transpo bar
Seat bench
Rear pannier rack
Rear light
Spoke guard
Mudguard
Cassette sprockets
Foot re
Brake disc/rotor
Rear derailleur
Chain
Double leg kickand
with chain guide
Crank
a Motor/drive unit
b Rechargeable battery
c Display and
control unit
Suspension fork:
I Fork crown
II Stanchion tube
III Lower leg
IV Dropout
Frame:
1 Top tube
2 Down tube
3 Seat tube
4 Rear ay
5 Chainay
6 Head tube
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Be aware that these instructions may require further
explanation, depending on the experience and/or
skills of the person doing the work. For some work
you may require additional (special) tools or addition-
al instructions. The original CENTURION operating
instructions cannot teach you the skills of a bicycle
mechanic.
When riding on public roads be sure your bike is
equipped according to the road trafc licensing reg-
ulation
(e) , always ride considerately and observe
the trafc rules so as not to endanger yourself or
others.
Before you set off, let us point out a few things to
you that are very important to every cyclist: Be sure
that you and your passengers always wear a prop-
erly adjusted helmet
(f) . Make sure you always wear
suitable, bright clothing, also when riding on public
roads, as a minimum, however, straight cut trousers
and shoes with grip and a rm sole.
These original CENTURION operating instructions
cannot teach you how to ride. Be aware that rid-
ing a transportation bike is a potentially dangerous
activity that requires the rider to stay in control of
his or her CENTURION VARIO at all times. Riding a
transportation bike requires especially good physi-
cal condition, skill and caution
(g) .
Start by riding your CENTURION VARIO in unloaded
condition in an area free of trafc and other road
users until you have full control of it.
Then, load your CENTURION VARIO with goods
and practise riding it. Do not take children and pas-
sengers with you until you feel safe with the handling
of your loaded CENTURION VARIO.
As with almost any activity, you can get hurt while
riding a transportation bike. When you set off on a
transportation bike, you should be aware and accept
this risk. Always keep in mind that on a transpor-
tation bike you have no safety devices around you
(e.g. bodywork, ABS, airbag) like you have in a car.
Therefore, always ride carefully and respect the other
road users. Never ride under the inuence of drugs,
medication, alcohol or when you are tired.
Observe the legal regulations for the off-road use of
electric bikes or transportation bikes. These regu-
lations differ in different countries. Respect nature
when riding through forests and the open country-
side. Be sure to only ride on signposted, well main-
tained trails and roads.
First, we would like to familiarise you with the various
components of your CENTURION VARIO. Unfold
the cover of these original CENTURION operating
instructions. Here you nd a CENTURION VARIO
showing all the essential components
(h) . Leave the
page unfolded as you read. This helps you to easily
locate the components as they are referred to in the
text.

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WARNING
In the interest of your own safety, do not over-
do it when making any maintenance work or
adjustments on your transportation bike. If
you are not absolutely sure or have any ques-
tions, contact your CENTURION dealer.
During cycling you must not hold onto a mov-
ing vehicle or trailer. Keep both hands on the
handlebar. Only take your feet off the pedals,
if required by the condition of the road. Also
bear in mind that riding with headphones is in
some countries allowed as long as the acous-
tic perception is not impaired. Inform yourself
about the law situation in the country where
you use your transportation bike.
Be sure to never set off before having secured
your passengers or the objects in the trans-
port box, i.e. before having actively secured
them with safety belts or lashing straps
(a) .
Cargo shifting or fast and strong movements
of the passengers may otherwise modify the
centre of gravity and result in critical riding
situations. Read the chapters “Useful tips for
riding your CENTURION VARIO” and “Trans-
portation of passengers and goods”.
CAUTION
A heavily loaded transportation bike can
cause more shocks during the ride than a
conventional bike. This can lead to discom-
fort over time. Vibration loads are reduced by
the suspension with a suspension fork
(b) .
Ask your CENTURION dealer for advice.

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Your CENTURION VARIO was specically designed
for transporting cargo as well as larger and heavier
objects
(g) .
With specic seats and handles your CENTURION
VARIO transportation bike is also suitable for trans-
porting children
(h) .
Riding a transportation bike especially in loaded
condition requires special skills and caution.
Be sure to use your CENTURION VARIO according
to its intended purpose only. Otherwise there is the
risk that the CENTURION VARIO may not withstand
the stress and fail. This can result in an accident with
unforeseeable consequences.
In addition, improper use will invalidate the warranty.
Ask your CENTURION dealer to conrm the catego-
ry your CENTURION VARIO belongs to. Have a look
at your bike card.
The maximum permissible overall weight is made
up as follows:
Weight CENTURION VARIO 33 kg
+Rider’s weight (kg)
+Load on rear pannier rack or child seat
with child(ren) in the rear, incl. accessories:
max. 70 kg
+ Load front pannier rack: max. 15 kg
+Overall weight trailer incl. cargo and/or
passenger(s): max. 45 kg
= Maximum permissible overall weight 180 kg
Intended use
There are various categories of transportation and
cargo bikes that are equipped according to the
respective intended purpose. Your CENTURION
VARIO transportation bike belongs to the sin-
gle-track transportation bikes and is intended for
the transportation of passengers and goods.
Due to the single-track design and the comparably
short wheel base, the CENTURION VARIO comes
very close to the conventional bicycle. A prolonged
and strengthened rear pannier rack
(e) allows the
transport of kids or large objects. A front pannier
rack
(f) provides additional possibilities for the trans-
portation of small and light objects.
Your CENTURION VARIO is designed for hard-sur-
face terrains, i.e. for asphalted roads and cycle
lanes or gravel eld tracks, open to bicycles. Front
and rear wheels remain in permanent contact to the
ground.
Your CENTURION VARIO is not suitable for moun-
tain bike use and jumps. The suspension fork as-
sembled is to improve comfort and not for riding
off-road.

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WARNING
Be sure to never set off before having secured
your passengers in the child seat or on the
passenger kit or the objects in the transport
box, i.e. before having actively secured them
with safety belts or lashing straps. Cargo
shifting or fast and strong movements of the
passengers may otherwise modify the cen-
tre of gravity and result in critical riding sit-
uations. Read the chapter “Transportation of
passengers and goods”.
Both cargo and passengers modify the rid-
ing characteristics of your CENTURION
VARIO in general and lengthen the braking
distance! Therefore, practise riding and brak-
ing with your loaded CENTURION VARIO in
a place free of trafc. Ride particularly con-
siderately and anticipate critical situations.
Read the chapter “Useful tips for riding your
CENTURION VARIO”.
Adjust the tyre pressure to the additional
weight. The maximum pressure is indicated
on the tyre side
(d) .
Tell your child or the children you are taking
along not to stretch their arms or legs beyond
the transport bar or child seat during the ride.
Fast and strong movements of your child
have a negative effect on the riding stability.
If you are not absolutely sure or have any questions,
contact your CENTURION dealer.
You are allowed to transport passengers on your
CENTURION VARIO under the following conditions:
– In Thule®Yepp Maxi EASY Fit child seats with
transport bar
(a) :
Maximum 2 children from 1 to at least 4 years old
with a maximum weight of 22 kg per child
– In passenger kit with transport bar, seat
bench including backrest pad, foot rests and
spoke guard
(b) :
Maximum 2 children from the age of 5 years at
the earliest
– On the seat bench with handle and spoke
guard
(c) :
Maximum one child or young adult from 11 years
and up to a maximum of 70 kg
– In the bicycle trailer:
Maximum 2 children up to a maximum overall
weight of the trailer of 45 kg
The transporting person must be 16 years old at
least.
You nd detailed information on transporting pas-
sengers and objects in the chapter “Transportation
of passengers and goods”.

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Service schedule
1st service – After 100 – 300 kilometers or 5 – 15 hours of use at the
latest or after three months from date of purchase
Order no.: Date:
Replaced or repaired parts:
Stamp and signature
of the CENTURION dealer:
2nd service – After 2,000 kilometers or 100 hours of use at the latest
or after one year
Order no.: Date:
Replaced or repaired parts:
Stamp and signature
of the CENTURION dealer:
3rd service – After 4,000 kilometers or 200 hours of use at the latest
or after two years
Order no.: Date:
Replaced or repaired parts:
Stamp and signature
of the CENTURION dealer:
4th service – After 6,000 kilometers or 300 hours of use at the latest or
after three years
Order no.: Date:
Replaced or repaired parts:
Stamp and signature
of the CENTURION dealer:
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NOTICE
All details in these original CENTURION oper-
ating instructions refer to the private use of the
CENTURION VARIO. Commercial use affects
the time intervals between servicing
(g) of the
CENTURION VARIO and can shorten them
signicantly.Morefrequentservicingsbyyour
CENTURION dealer are absolutely necessary
in this case. Contact your CENTURION dealer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your CENTURION VARIO is longer and pos-
sibly wider than conventional bicycles or
electric bikes. Bike-parking facilities do not
always offer enough space for transporta-
tion bikes. Make sure that you neither ob-
struct the road nor the cycle lane/footpath,
e.g. for wheelchair users, when parking your
CENTURION VARIO.
Under certain conditions you are allowed to
take children of various age groups along with
your CENTURION VARIO
(h) . Read the infor-
mation further above in this chapter and in
the chapters “Transportation of passengers”
and “Legal requirements for riding on public
roads” and observe the instructions.
If you want to use the CENTURION VARIO in a
country other than Germany, Austria or Swit-
zerland, inform yourself about the regulations
in this country.
The regulations and rules for transportation
bikes are continuously revised. Read the daily
press to keep yourself informed about current
legislative changes.
WARNING
Before you set off, make sure your child is
strong enough to withstand the shocks and
forces occurring during the ride.
Your CENTURION VARIO is designed for
a maximum permissible overall weight of
180 kg including rider, passenger(s) and/or
cargo, accessories and CENTURION VARIO
(e) . You nd more details on the permitted
distribution of the weight further above in this
chapter.
Do not overestimate your own strength and
keep in mind that the possible cargo should
not exceed the rider’s own weight. Otherwise,
this may result in the fact that you lose con-
trol of your CENTURION VARIO in critical situ-
ations.
NOTICE
Keep in mind that a lot of additional load also
increases wear. Therefore, check the condi-
tion of the wearing parts (f) regularly, at least
as indicated in the chapter “Service and main-
tenance schedule” in your comprehensive
CENTURION user manual for trekking bikes.
Under adverse conditions, e.g. when you ride
a lot in rainy and dirty conditions and with lots
of additional loads or when you cover a lot of
altitude metres, you have to anticipate even
clearly shorter intervals.

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Before your first ride with
your CENTURION VARIO
1. In order to be allowed to participate in road
trafc, there are legal requirements. They vary
from country to country.
Your CENTURION VARIO is equipped to be
used in road trafc in Germany, Austria and
Switzerland
(a) .
If you want to use your CENTURION VARIO
in another country, you may have to equip it
to the requirements in this country. Ask your
CENTURION dealer about the laws and regula-
tions applicable in the country where you intend
to use your CENTURION VARIO.
For more information see the chapter “Legal re-
quirements for riding on public roads” in your
comprehensive original CENTURION operating
instructions for trekking bikes.
2. Are you familiar with the brake system?
Read the bike card and check whether the
brake lever of the front brake
(b) is on the side
you are used to (right or left). If it is not, ask your
CENTURION dealer to switch the brake levers
before you set off for the rst time.
Your new bicycle is equipped with modern
brakes
(c) which may be far more powerful
than those you were used to so far. Be sure to
rst practise using the brakes on a level, non-
slip surface off public roads!
For more information see the chapter “Brake
system” in your comprehensive original
CENTURION operating instructions for trekking
bikes and the instructions of the component
manufacturers, possibly supplied.
3. Are you familiar with the type and function-
ing of the gears
(d) ?Ask your CENTURION
dealer to explain the gear system to you and
make yourself familiar with your new gears in an
area free of trafc.
For more information see the chapter “The
gears” in your comprehensive original
CENTURION operating instructions for trekking
bikes and the instructions of the component
manufacturers, possibly supplied.

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4. Are saddle and handlebar properly adjust-
ed? The saddle should be set to a height from
which you can just reach the pedal in its lowest
position with your heel
(e) . Check whether your
toes reach to the oor when you are sitting on
the saddle
(f) . Your CENTURION dealer will be
pleased to help you, if you are not happy with
your seating position.
Keep in mind: especially with transportation
bikes a safe stand is of major importance.
Therefore, set the saddle in a rather low posi-
tion, at least to begin with.
For more information see the chapter “Adjust-
ing the CENTURION bike to the rider” in your
comprehensive original CENTURION operating
instructions for trekking bikes.
5. Your CENTURION VARIO is equipped with
a suspension fork
(g) . You should ask your
CENTURION dealer to properly adjust the sus-
pension fork. An improperly adjusted suspen-
sion fork is liable to malfunction or damage to
the suspension fork. In any case, this affects
the riding behaviour and you will not achieve
maximumg riding safety and fun.
For more information see the chapter “Sus-
pension forks” in your comprehensive original
CENTURION operating instructions for trekking
bikes and the instructions of the component
manufacturers, possibly supplied.
6. Are you familiar with the accessory parts of
your CENTURION VARIO and their assembly
(h) ?Ask your CENTURION dealer to explain
them to you and read the chapter “Accesso-
ries” in these original CENTURION operating
instructions.
7. Start by riding your CENTURION VARIO in
unloaded condition in an area free of trafc and
other road users until you have full control of it.
Also practise cornering and riding downhill as
well as braking and emergency braking. Once
you feel secure, try out riding with cargo or pas-
sengers that you should increase gradually.
For more information see the chapters “Useful
tips for riding your CENTURION VARIO” and
“Transportation of passengers and goods”.

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WARNING
Be sure to use the CENTURION VARIO only
for its intended purpose, as it may otherwise
not withstand the stress and fail.
Be sure to never set off before having secured
your passengers in the child seat or on the
passenger kit or the objects in the transport
box, i.e. before having actively secured them
with safety belts or lashing straps
(a) . Cargo
shifting or fast and strong movements of the
passengers may otherwise modify the cen-
tre of gravity and result in critical riding sit-
uations. Read the chapter “Transportation of
passengers and goods”.
Both cargo and passengers (b) modify the
riding characteristics of your CENTURION
VARIO in general and lengthen the braking
distance! Therefore, practise riding and brak-
ing with your loaded CENTURION VARIO in a
placefreeoftrafc
(c) . Then slowly increase
the weight of the load. Ride particularly con-
siderately and anticipate critical situations.
Read the chapter “Useful tips for riding your
CENTURION VARIO”.
Be aware that the distance you need to stop
increases, when you ride with passengers or
heavy load. Be sure to ride particularly cau-
tiously when riding on sloping roads and in
bends.
CAUTION
The CENTURION VARIO is clearly heavier and
bigger than your standard bicycle or electric
bike. Get help if needed, when you have to lift
your CENTURION VARIO, e.g. for adjusting or
checks. Be sure to lift in a way that it does not
hurt your back.
Make particularly sure there is enough space
between your crotch and the top tube
(d) so
that you do not hurt yourself, when you have
to get off your quickly.
The A-weighted emission sound pressure lev-
el at the rider’s ears is less than 70 dB(A).
NOTICE
We recommend that you take out private lia-
bility insurance. Make sure that coverage for
this kind of damage is provided by your in-
surance. Contact your insurance company or
agency.

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Before every ride with your
CENTURION VARIO
Your CENTURION VARIO has undergone numerous
tests during production and a nal check has been
carried out by your CENTURION dealer. Neverthe-
less, be sure to check the following points before
every ride to exclude any malfunctioning that may
be due to the transport of the CENTURION VARIO
or to a work a third person may have performed on
your CENTURION VARIO during a standstill:
1. Are the quick-release levers
(e) or the bolt-
ed connections of the front and rear wheel,
the seat post and other components properly
closed? For more information see the chapter
“How to use the quick-releases” in your com-
prehensive original CENTURION operating in-
structions for trekking bikes.
2. Are the tyres in good condition and do they
have sufcient pressure
(f) ?A higher pres-
sure gives a better riding stability and reduces
the risk of a puncture. The minimum and maxi-
mum pressure (in bar or psi) is indicated on the
tyre side. For more information see the chapter
“The wheels and the tyres” in your comprehen-
sive original CENTURION operating instructions
for trekking bikes and the instructions of the
component manufacturers, possibly supplied.
3.
Are the passengers and the objects to be
transported properly secured?
This is to avoid
a shifting of the cargo.
Make sure the load distribution is as centred,
deep and even as possible. Always check the
correct t of your child's seat belt before you
set off.
For more information see the chapter “Trans-
portation of passengers and goods”.
4. Let both wheels rotate freely
(g) to check
whether the rims run true. Observe the gap be-
tween the frame and the rim or tyre. Poor con-
centricity can also be an indication of laterally
burst tyres, broken axles or torn spokes.
For more information see the chapter “The
wheels and the tyres” in your comprehensive
original CENTURION operating instructions for
trekking bikes and the instructions of the com-
ponent manufacturers, possibly supplied.
5. Do a brake test at standstill by forcefully pull-
ing the brake levers towards the handlebar
(h) .
With disc brakes you should have a stable
pressure point at once. If you have to actuate
the brake lever more than once to get a pos-
itive braking response, have the CENTURION
VARIO checked by your CENTURION dealer.
You should not be able to pull the lever all the
way to the handlebar.
If you have hydraulic brakes, check the hydrau-
lic brake hoses for oil or brake uid leaks! Also
check the thickness of the brake pads.

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For more information see the chapter “Brake
system” in your comprehensive original
CENTURION operating instructions for trekking
bikes and the instructions of the component
manufacturers, possibly supplied.
6. Take hold of all add-on parts once, such as
the child seat, the front pannier rack and the
transport bar and carefully try moving the parts
back and forth to check their reliable t.
If components are not properly tight, realign
them if necessary and carefully tighten the bolts
until the components are securely clamped.
The maximum torque values are specied di-
rectly on the components or in these original
operating instructions.
7. In order to be allowed to participate in road
trafc,there are legal requirements. They vary
from country to country. Your CENTURION
VARIO is equipped to be used in road trafc in
Germany, Austria and Switzerland
(a) .
Riding without lights and reectors in poor vis-
ibility and in the dark is very dangerous. If you
ride on public roads, you always need an ap-
proved lighting system. Switch on the light as
soon as it gets dark.
For more information see the chapter “Legal re-
quirements for riding on public roads” in your
comprehensive original CENTURION operating
instructions for trekking bikes.
8. Your CENTURION VARIO is equipped with
a suspension fork. Press down on your
CENTURION VARIO and see whether the sus-
pension fork retracts and extends as usual
(b) .
For more information see the chapter “Sus-
pension forks” in your comprehensive original
CENTURION operating instructions for trekking
bikes and the instructions of the component
manufacturers, possibly supplied.
9. Make sure the mounted kickstand is fully
raised before you set off. Risk of accident!
10. Do not forget to take a high quality D-, folding
(c) or chain lock with you on your ride. The only
way to effectively protect your CENTURION
VARIO against theft is to lock it to an immovable
object.
11. Check the state of charge of the recharge-
able battery of your CENTURION VARIO
(d)
before you set off. For more information see the
original CENTURION operating instructions for
EPAC bicycles supplied with your CENTURION
VARIO.
You nd the comprehensive CENTURION oper-
ating instructions as well as the system instruc-
tions of your drive system manufacturer on the
CENTURION website:
https://www.centurion.de/manuals

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WARNING
Improperly closed fastenings (e) can cause
components of the CENTURION VARIO to
come loose.
Adjust the tyre pressure to the additional
weight. The maximum pressure is indicated
on the tyre side
(f) .
The bolted connections have to be tightened
to the prescribed torque values. Use a torque
wrench
(g) and never exceed the maximum
torquevalues!You ndthemon thecompo-
nents themselves, in your comprehensive
original CENTURION operating instructions
for trekking bikes and/or in the instructions of
the component manufacturers.
Your CENTURION VARIO is subjected to a
lot of stress resulting from the surface of the
ground and the forces that you apply to the
CENTURION VARIO. Due to these dynamic
loads, the different components react with
wear and fatigue. Check your CENTURION
VARIO regularly for signs of wear, scratches,
deformations, colour changes or incipient
cracks
(h) . Components which have reached
the end of their service life may fail sudden-
ly. Let your CENTURION dealer maintain and
service your CENTURION VARIO regularly. In
cases of doubt it is always best to replace
components.
WARNING
Do not use your CENTURION VARIO, if it fails
on one of these points. If you are not abso-
lutely sure or have any questions, contact
your CENTURION dealer.
CAUTION
The CENTURION VARIO is clearly heavier and
bigger than your standard bicycle or electric
bike. Get help if needed, when you have to lift
your CENTURION VARIO, e.g. for adjusting or
checks. Be sure to lift in a way that it does not
hurt your back.

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After an accident
1. Check whether the front and rear wheels are
still rmly xed in the dropouts
(a) and wheth-
er the rims are still centred with respect to the
frame or fork. Spin the of front and rear wheel
and observe the gap between frame and rim or
tyre.
For more information see the chapters “Brake
system”, “How to use the quick-releases”, “The
wheels and the tyres” in your comprehensive
original CENTURION operating instructions for
trekking bikes and the instructions of the com-
ponent manufacturers, possibly supplied.
2. Check that the handlebar and the stem are
neither bent nor broken and that they are level
and upright
(b) . Make sure the stem is rmly
xed on the fork by trying to turn the handlebar
relative to the front wheel
(c) . Briey lean on the
brake levers to make sure the handlebar is rm-
ly xed in the stem. Realign the components, if
necessary, and gently tighten the bolts to en-
sure a reliable clamping of the components.
The maximum torque values are specied di-
rectly on the components or in the instructions
of the component manufacturers, possibly sup-
plied. For more information see the chapters
“Adjusting the CENTURION bike to the rider”,
“The headset” in your comprehensive original
CENTURION operating instructions for trekking
bikes and the instructions of the component
manufacturers, possibly supplied.
3. Check whether the chain still runs on the
chainwheels and the sprockets. If your
CENTURION VARIO fell over to the chain side,
verify the proper functioning of the gears. Ask
a helper to lift the CENTURION VARIO by the
rear pannier rack and carefully shift through the
gears. Pay particular attention when shifting to
the small gears and make sure the rear derail-
leur does not get too close to the spokes
(d) as
the chain climbs onto the larger sprockets.
If the rear derailleur or the dropouts/derailleur
hanger are bent, the rear derailleur may collide
with the spokes or the chain may slip. This can
result in damage to the rear derailleur, the rear
wheel and the frame.

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For more information see the chapter “The
gears” in your comprehensive original
CENTURION operating instructions for trekking
bikes and the instructions of the component
manufacturers, possibly supplied.
4. Make sure the saddle is not out of alignment
using the top tube or the bottom bracket shell
as a reference. If necessary, open the clamping,
realign the saddle and retighten the clamping.
For more information see the chapters “Adjust-
ing the CENTURION bike to the rider”, “How to
use the quick-releases” in your comprehensive
original CENTURION operating instructions for
trekking bikes and the instructions of the com-
ponent manufacturers, possibly supplied.
5. Touch all add-on parts once, such as the
child seat, the front pannier rack
(e) and the
transport bar
(f) and try carefully moving the
parts back and forth to check their reliable t.
If components are not properly tight, realign
them if necessary and carefully tighten the bolts
until the components are securely clamped.
The maximum torque values are specied di-
rectly on the components or in these original
operating instructions.
6. Finally, take a good look at the whole
CENTURION VARIO to detect any deforma-
tions, colour changes or cracks
(g) .
Ride back very carefully by taking the shortest route
possible and without additional load and passen-
gers, if possible, even if your CENTURION VARIO
(h) went through this check without any problems.
Do not accelerate or brake hard and do not ride out
of the saddle. If you have any doubts about the suit-
ability for use of your CENTURION VARIO, leave it
and organise a transport to your CENTURION dealer.
Back home you need to check the CENTURION
VARIO thoroughly. The damaged parts must be re-
paired. Ask your CENTURION dealer for advice.
WARNING
Deformed components, especially compo-
nents made of aluminium, can break without
previous warning. They must not be repaired,
i.e. straightened, because even then there is
an imminent risk of accident. This applies in
particular to the fork, the handlebar, the stem,
the cranks, the seat post and the pedals.
When in doubt, it is always recommendable
to have these components replaced, as your
safety comes rst. Ask your CENTURION
dealer for advice.
CAUTION
The CENTURION VARIO is clearly heavier and
bigger than your standard bicycle or electric
bike. Get help if needed, when you have to lift
your CENTURION VARIO, e.g. for adjusting or
checks. Be sure to lift in a way that it does not
hurt your back.

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Useful tips for riding your
CENTURION VARIO
Riding a transportation bike requires special skills
and caution. Start by riding your CENTURION
VARIO in unloaded condition in an area free of trafc
and other road users until you have full control of it.
Especially in the beginning, practise getting on and
off your CENTURION VARIO
(a) . If necessary, have
another person help you at the beginning until you
are used to the weight of your CENTURION VARIO.
Also practise riding through bends and in doing so
avoid narrow bends. Always ride cautiously and
carefully! Also train riding downhill as well as braking
and emergency braking.
Also practise parking (jacking up) the CENTURION
VARIO
(b) . For this purpose your CENTURION
VARIO is equipped with a kickstand that has two
lock-in positions. A rst lock-in position to park the
CENTURION VARIO at short term without jacking
up
(c) . A second lock-in position for a safe jacking
up of your CENTURION VARIO
(d) . Actuate the re-
mote-control lever next to the control unit of your
drive unit to fold up the kickstand.
WARNING
Make sure not to actuate the remote-control
lever of your kickstand accidentally. Especially
on slopes, this can lead to the kickstand fold-
ing up unintentionally and the CENTURION
VARIO tipping over.
 Besuretoneverusethe rstlock-inposition
(c) when taking along your child or children on
your CENTURION VARIO.
WARNING
Be sure to never leave your child or the
children you take along unattended on the
CENTURION VARIO. Especially not when it
is parked on the kickstand. The CENTURION
VARIO can fall over.
Be sure to always check that the kickstand is
properly locked-in before taking your hands
off the CENTURION VARIO.
Practise riding on narrow cycle lanes and push your
CENTURION VARIO through narrow places until you
get used to the dimensions of your CENTURION
VARIO. It is only after you have performed these exer-
cises with your CENTURION VARIO, that you should
practise with passengers or cargo, which you should
gradually increase. However, before riding with car-
go read the chapter “Transportation of passengers
and goods”. You will quickly notice that the riding
characteristics are much more sluggish than that of
a conventional bike. Therefore, ride defensively and
anticipate a larger turning circle, longer evasive ma-
noeuvres and stopping distances on all your rides.
WARNING
Be aware that the distance you need to stop
increases, when you ride with passengers or
heavy load. Be sure to ride particularly cautious-
ly when riding on sloping roads and in bends.
Be aware that pedestrians do not expect a bi-
cycle with the dimensions of a CENTURION
VARIO when you approach from behind. There-
fore, ride particularly cautiously and with fore-
sight on shared paths for cyclists and pedestri-
ans. If necessary, ring the bell to warn others.