Porsche eBike Cross User manual

PORSCHE eBike Cross | PORSCHE eBike Cross PERFORMANCE
PORSCHE eBike Cross PERFORMANCE EXC PORSCHE eBike Sport
EN - MY23

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Table of Content
Table of Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirements for riders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety information in the instruction manual .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Symbols on the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Current regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Version of the product and edition of the man-
ual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Target group/users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Product and type designation . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Emergency stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pushing aid mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Detailed information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Proper use of the eBike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Problems while using the eBike . . . . . . . . . 16
Categories of use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the eBike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Shimano Steps EP8 operating system 19
Description of the functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
On/off button (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Display button (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Support switch (X/Y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pushing aid mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
First use and before every ride . . . . . . . .25
Connecting the charger cable . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Charging the drive battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Drive battery in the down tube . . . . . . . . . . 26
Front axle and seat post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Handlebars, stem and suspension fork . . . 29
Saddle height and position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Switching the drive system on and off . . . 29
Checking the bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Riding on public roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
What to check after a crash . . . . . . . . . .32
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Handlebars and stem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Drive train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Other checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Checking the brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Bedding in the brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Grip width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Brake chafing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Drive system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Electric drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mechanical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cranks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Gear system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the gear system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Drive battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Charging the drive battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing the drive battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Installing the drive battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Storing the eBike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Handlebars, stem and headset . . . . . . .50
Adjusting the handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Stem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adjusting the saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adjusting the AERO seat post . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjusting the Dropper seat post . . . . . . . . . 52
Lowering the saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Suspension - suspension fork . . . . . . . .53
Adjusting the suspension fork . . . . . . . . . . 53
Compression damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Rebound damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Running gear - rear triangle . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjusting the rear shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Compression damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rebound damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Testing the fork and shock settings . . . . . 56
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Checks before every ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Quick test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Front wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Rear wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Checking the tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Checking the spokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Checking that the rims run true . . . . . . . . 61
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Fitting the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Fitting the lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fitting the reflectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Side reflectors on the wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fitting the front reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fitting the rear reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Transporting the PORSCHE eBike . . . . 65
Transporting the eBike by car . . . . . . . . . . 65
Transporting the eBike by air . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Warranty, wear and brake pads . . . . . . 68
Wear parts excluded from the warranty . 68
Normal wear and tear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Cleaning, packaging and disposal . . . . .70
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Packaging material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Service record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
1st service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
2nd service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3rd service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4th service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5th service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6th service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7th service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8th service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9th service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
List of tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Recommended tightening torques . . . . . . . 76
Torque table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
EU Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . .78
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

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Introduction
Dear customer,
Thank you for buying this PORSCHE eBike.
You have chosen a high-quality product.
This instruction manual contains informa-
tion about the safe use and maintenance of
your PORSCHE eBike. Please read the in-
struction manual carefully before you go for
your first ride,
so that you can find out about the risks as-
sociated with the incorrect use of your
eBike.
In this instruction manual it is not possible
to describe in detail all the maintenance
that your PORSCHE eBike needs. Therefore,
you should also refer to the enclosed in-
structions provided by our component
manufacturers and visit their websites.
It is important that you care for and main-
tain your PORSCHE eBike correctly. This
will help to ensure that it runs without prob-
lems and performs at its best. This manual
cannot teach you the skills you need to be a
bike mechanic. In addition, special tools are
needed for some jobs.
Therefore, you should have maintenance
and repairs carried out by the Porsche Cen-
tre or ROTWILD authorised dealer that sup-
plied your bike.
If you are not able to contact the Porsche
Centre or dealer, you will find a list of other
ROTWILD authorised dealers on our web-
site at www.rotwild.com.
PORSCHE is constantly developing and im-
proving its cycles, in collaboration with
ROTWILD, and reserves the right to make
changes to the design, equipment and
technology. For this reason, you cannot
make any legal claims on the basis of the
information, illustrations and descriptions in
this instruction manual.
The PORSCHE eBike is supplied almost
completely pre-assembled. Nevertheless
we recommend that you check the bike’s
functions before riding it. Always wear suit-
able safety clothing, including a helmet,
gloves and glasses.
Before you ride the bike on public roads, you
should check the regulations that apply in
your country and ensure that your eBike
meets the necessary requirements. You
should also follow the road traffic regula-
tions and behave considerately to avoid
putting yourself and other road users in
danger.
The standard equipment required on bicy-
cles in other countries may differ from that
in Germany. In particular, the road traffic
regulations may be different.
ⓘ
INFORMATION
Before you use your bike, find out about the
regulations that apply to cyclists and bikes
on the roads in your country.

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When you use your PORSCHE eBike off
road, you must comply with the law in your
country. We would also ask you to respect
nature and the environment.
We at PORSCHE hope that you enjoy riding
your new PORSCHE eBike.
Requirements for riders
Please follow the national regulations in
your country.
Where no other legal requirements apply to
riders of electrically assisted bikes, we rec-
ommend that the rider should be a mini-
mum of 15 years old and have experience
of riding pedal-powered bikes.
In addition, the rider must have the physical
and mental capability to ride a pedal-pow-
ered eBike.
You should only use your PORSCHE eBike
for its intended purpose (see the section
“Proper use of the eBike”). This will ensure
that the PORSCHE eBike is always ridden in
accordance with the intended category of
use.
If the PORSCHE eBike is not used properly,
this will invalidate the warranty.
Make sure that you understand the techni-
cal terms that are explained in this instruc-
tion manual on the page where there is an
overview of your PORSCHE eBike.
Please note that this instruction manual
does not describe how to build a PORSCHE
eBike from parts or how to turn a partially
assembled eBike into a roadworthy bike.
Keep this manual in a safe place so that you
can carry out the function checks correctly
at any time. Parents should explain the con-
tents of the manual to their children if they
do not understand it.
Rider’s height. Porsche Centre or ROT-
WILD authorised dealer will help you to
choose the right frame size for your height.
The PORSCHE eBike comes in different
frame sizes. for people of the following
heights:
Frame size:
[S] Height: 1.56 – 1.70 m
[M] Height: 1.68 – 1.82 m
[L] Height: 1.80 – 1.94 m

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Language
The original instruction manual is written in
German. Other language versions are trans-
lations and are not valid without the Ger-
man original instruction manual.
You can find the latest version of the in-
struction manual in each language via the
following QR codes.
Česky
Polski
Español
Nederlands
English
Italiano
Français
Deutsch

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Safety
Safety information in the instruc-
tion manual
The following types of safety information
are provided in this instruction manual:
⚠
DANGER
Serious injuries or death.
If you do not follow the safety information in
the “Danger” category, you will suffer seri-
ous injuries or death.
⚠
WARNING
Serious injuries or death possible.
If you do not follow the safety information in
the “Warning” category, you could risk seri-
ous injuries or death.
⚠
CAUTION
Moderate or minor injuries possible.
If you do not follow the safety information in
the “Caution” category, you could suffer
moderate or minor injuries.
INFORMATION
Damage to property possible.
If you do not follow the safety instructions
in the “Note” category, you could cause
damage to the PORSCHE eBike.
ⓘ
INFORMATION
Additional information, tips and notes come
under the heading “Information”. Please
read and follow them carefully.
Symbols on the product

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Current regulations
The PORSCHE eBike models described in
this instruction manual are electrically as-
sisted (EPAC). They meet the requirements
of the EN 15194 standard, among others.
This instruction manual complies with the
standards listed in the EU declaration of
conformity
that can be found at the end of the instruc-
tion manual.
You should use only original spare parts and
accessories on your eBike. PORSCHE can-
not be held liable for any damage caused if
other spare parts and accessories are used.
Your ROTWILD authorised dealer will have
a list of approved accessories.
Before you fit accessories to your POR-
SCHE eBike, please check with your dealer
that they are permitted and approved for
road use.
Type plate
Figure 1: Sample type plate for PORSCHE
electric power assisted cycles
(EPACs)
You will find the latest version of the in-
struction manual for your PORSCHE eBike
at:
www.porsche.com/porschebikes

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General information
Version of the product and edition
of the manual
This original instruction manual relates to
the 2023 model year, which runs from May
2023 to December 2023.
The manual was published in May 2023.
Manufacturer
The manufacturer of the PORSCHE eBikes
is:
ADP ENGINEERING GMBH
Am Bauhof 5
64807 Dieburg, Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.rotwild.com
Copyright
© ADP ENGINEERING GMBH, 2023
This original instruction manual must not be
reproduced or distributed and its content
must not be used or communicated, unless
specific permission has been given. If you
breach these regulations, you will be liable
for damages. All rights reserved in the event
of the registration of a patent, utility model
or industrial design.
Target group/users
This original instruction manual is intended
for the rider and operator of the PORSCHE
eBike described here.
The operator generally has the right of dis-
posal over the PORSCHE eBike and makes
it available for the rider to use and for the
specialist dealer to maintain and repair. If
the eBike is being test ridden, hired out or
loaned, for example, the operator and the
rider may be different people.
ROTWILD authorised dealers have trained
staff who are able to identify and prevent
the risks that can occur when maintaining
and repairing the PORSCHE eBike.
Scope of delivery
1 x eBike
1 x battery
1 x set of accessories
- Reflector set
- Front and rear reflector (eBike Cross,
eBike Cross Performance/EXC)
- Side stand
- Charger
- Charging adapter
- 2 x battery keys
- Instruction manual

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Product and type designation
This original instruction manual applies to
the following PORSCHE eBikes:
PORSCHE eBike Cross/PORSCHE eBike
Cross Performance/PORSCHE eBike Cross
EXC/Porsche eBike Sport
Emergency stop
⚠
CAUTION
The eBike does not have a separate emer-
gency stop or shut-off button.
The bike can be shut down by removing the
battery or taking the connector out of the
drive system.
Power
The power is switched off as soon as the
rider stops pedalling. The eBike can be
stopped mechanically using the brakes. The
brake system is not connected to the drive
system.
⚠
CAUTION
When support mode is switched on, the
drive system responds to the smallest pres-
sure on the pedals.
When you get off the bike, you should apply
the brakes to prevent it from rolling away
and to reduce the risk of an accident.
Pushing aid mode
When the pushing aid mode is switched on,
the drive train will disconnect as soon as
you release the walk-assist button.
ⓘ
INFORMATION
The drive system does not switch off when
you apply the brakes, which means that it is
always available.
Figure 2: Applying the brakes/pulling away
The eBike must only be switched on if the
rider is ready to apply the brakes, in other
words, if he or she can reach at least one of
the brakes.

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Figure 3: ON/OFF switch
⚠
CAUTION
The eBike must be switched off as soon as
the rider is no longer able to apply the
brakes.

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Detailed information
Figure 4: Detailed information about the
PORSCHE eBike 1 Suspension fork
2Handlebars
3Stem
4Frame
5Saddle clamp
6Saddle
7Seat post
8Rear triangle/swing arm
9Cassette
10 Rear dérailleur
11 Spoke
12 Rim
13 Tyres
14 Chain
15 Chain ring
16 Crank
17 Pedals
18 Motor
19 Down tube with drive battery
20 Disc brake
21 Shock
22 Linkage
Please refer to the parts list for your
model to find out whether your eBike has
the components listed here.

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Important information
The frame of the PORSCHE eBike is made
by hand from high-quality carbon fibre
composite and is designed to be robust
enough for the intended category of use of
the eBike (see the section “Proper use of
the eBike”).
⚠
WARNING
Damage to the frame caused by excessive
stresses, accidents or crashes.
A damaged frame can suddenly fail and
cause a crash. If your PORSCHE eBike is
damaged or if you have had an accident or
a crash, contact your Porsche Centre or
your ROTWILD authorised dealer.
The PORSCHE eBike has a modern, light-
weight design and its components have a
limited life span. Different materials and
components react in different ways to wear
and fatigue caused by stress. If a compo-
nent exceeds its design service life, it can
suddenly fail. This may result in the rider
being injured.
INFORMATION
Specific information about carbon. Please
note that carbon and aluminium behave in a
fundamentally different way when dam-
aged. Unlike aluminium, when carbon is
overstressed it does not become dented or
deformed.
The effects of damage to carbon are gener-
ally internal and invisible (cracks). After a
crash, the frame and front wheel fork must
be checked by a dealer and replaced if the
carbon structure has been damaged. Car-
bon components can suddenly fail as a re-
sult of damage.
⚠
CAUTION
If the fibres have broken, take care when
handling the material. The fine carbon fi-
bres can cause injuries.
Components made from carbon must never
be straightened after they have been dam-
aged. They must be replaced immediately.
Paint damage must be repaired to prevent
the material from absorbing moisture,
which could have a negative impact on its
properties. Please note that carbon fibre is
highly sensitive to pressure when clamped
(for example the saddle and dérailleur
clamps).

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INFORMATION
Always use a torque wrench and note the
recommended tightening torques (see the
section “Recommended tightening tor-
ques”).
Keep the contact surfaces of the carbon
free of grease. Use special carbon assembly
paste (available from bike dealers). Never
clamp a carbon frame in a stand (when
maintaining the bike) or in a roof rack. Only
use the seat post for this purpose, providing
that it is not made from carbon fibre.
Make sure that carbon components do not
get too hot, for example if exposed to sun-
light in a car.
We recommend that you do not paint or
powder coat your frame or front wheel fork.
These processes can involve high tempera-
tures which could damage or destroy the
components.
If you have had the frame or fork partially
repainted, you must ask your ROTWILD au-
thorised dealer to check them.
⚠
WARNING
Material fatigue in carbon components.
Carbon components that are exposed to
high levels of stress, such as handlebars,
stems and seat posts, can suffer from ma-
terial fatigue in the same way as metal
parts.
Have your bike serviced regularly at the rec-
ommended intervals so that these compo-
nents can be checked.
⚠
WARNING
Using damaged carbon components. If
carbon frames, carbon forks or other carbon
components make cracking noises or if you
can see cracks, nicks or dents, you must
stop using them. Damaged carbon compo-
nents can suddenly fail and cause a crash.
The damaged carbon components must be
replaced immediately.
Your ROTWILD dealer will clean the eBike
thoroughly and check it for signs of material
fatigue.
⚠
CAUTION
If you notice any signs of material fatigue
while you are using the eBike, you must
stop using it immediately and inform your
PORSCHE Centre or your ROTWILD au-
thorised dealer. You can also ask your ROT-
WILD authorised dealer to check the eBike
for material fatigue.

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INFORMATION
If you have bought your PORSCHE eBike
online, you can contact the PORSCHE De-
sign Customer Service in the event of signs
of material fatigue.
The e-mail address of the PORSCHE De-
sign Customer Service is:
[email protected]

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Proper use of the eBike
Using the eBike properly includes following
the instructions on operating, maintaining
and servicing the bike in this instruction
manual. The instruction manual has been
written specifically for your PORSCHE
eBike, but cannot describe your PORSCHE
eBike down to the smallest detail.
The PORSCHE eBike is an electric mountain
bike. The models described in this manual
are designed for private use on paved roads
and paths and for off-road riding in accord-
ance with the specified category of use.
They are intended to transport one person.
See the section "Categories of use".
Safety information
If you do not follow the safety instructions
in this instruction manual, you run the risk
of the eBike breaking down. PORSCHE will
not be liable for the resulting damage.
INFORMATION
The total permitted weight of the POR-
SCHE eBike, including the rider and any
luggage, is 120 kg and is shown on the type
plate of the eBike.
⚠
WARNING
Using child seats and child trailers. POR-
SCHE eBikes are not approved for child
seats or for towing child trailers. Do not use
child seats or child trailers.
Your ROTWILD authorised dealer will have
a list of approved accessories.
⚠
WARNING
If the drive system is switched on, bags or
loads can activate the pushing aid mode.
They can also interfere with other functions,
such as braking.
⚠
WARNING
Overloading the eBike. Overloading the
eBike can cause safety-related compo-
nents to break or fail (for example the
frame, front wheel fork, handlebars, stem,
seat post etc.). Do not exceed the total per-
mitted weight under any circumstances.
Never take a second person on the bike.
You must not use the eBike if it is damaged
or incomplete, for example if the drive bat-
tery has been removed.

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⚠
WARNING
Uncontrolled riding.
By failing to fasten loads properly and riding
carelessly you can put yourself and other
road users at risk. You can lose control of
the eBike. Do not transport bags or other
loads on the handlebars. Do not ride with
your hands off the handlebars. Only ride on
suitable surfaces that have sufficient grip.
Wear a bike helmet for your own safety to
help you to avoid head injuries.
The eBike has rotating and moving parts. If
you wear the wrong type of clothing, use
the eBike incorrectly or fail to pay attention,
there is a risk that you will be injured.
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INFORMATION
Kickstands / centre stands.
The PORSCHE models with the type desig-
nation specified on the cover can only be
fitted with the side stand that is supplied
with them.
⚠
WARNING
Using the eBike in any other way does not
constitute proper use. No liability will be ac-
cepted if the eBike is not used properly. This
will also invalidate the warranty. This in-
cludes lending the eBike to a rider who is
not familiar with it, transporting more than
one person, riding with excessive luggage,
riding with your hands off the handlebars,
riding on unsuitable surfaces (ice or snow)
and incorrect maintenance or repairs.
You must not hang shopping bags or similar
loads on the handlebars.
Problems while using the eBike
If you notice unusual noises, vibrations,
smells, discolouration, deformed compo-
nents, friction or wear while riding or main-
taining the eBike or while charging the drive
battery, you must stop using it and take it to
your ROTWILD authorised dealer. The same
applies if the bike feels different, for exam-
ple during braking, pedalling or steering.
INFORMATION
Please follow the instructions for use and
assembly provided by the component man-
ufacturers which are included with your
eBike, together with the instruction manual
for use on the component manufacturers’
websites.
Your Porsche Centre or ROTWILD author-
ised dealer will be happy to answer any fur-
ther questions you may have.

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Categories of use
The various PORSCHE eBike models are
suitable/designed for different categories
of use:
Category 1
This is a set of conditions
for the operation of a bicy-
cle on a regular paved surface where the
tyres are intended to maintain ground con-
tact.
Category 2
PORSCHE eBike Sport
This is a set of conditions
for the operation of a bicycle that includes
Category 1 as well as unpaved and gravel
roads and trails with moderate inclines. The
tyres may briefly lose contact with the
ground. Jumps and drops are restricted to a
maximum height of 15 cm.
Category 3
PORSCHE eBike Cross
PORSCHE eBike Cross
PERFORMANCE
PORSCHE eBike Cross PERFORMANCE
EXC
This is a set of conditions for the operation
of a bicycle that includes Category 1 and
Category 2 as well as rough trails, rough
unpaved roads, and rough terrain and unim-
proved trails that require technical skills. A
good riding technique is needed. Jumps and
drops are restricted to a maximum height of
61 cm.
Category 4
This is a set of conditions
for the operation of a bicy-
cle that includes Categories 1 to 3 and rid-
ing downhill on rough trails at a speed of up
to 40 km/h. Jumps and drops are restricted
to a maximum height of 122 cm.
Using the eBike
⚠
WARNING
Only use the PORSCHE eBike in the manner
described in this instruction manual. Any
other type of use constitutes improper use
and can lead to accidents, injuries or dam-
age to property. If you pass the product on
to a third-party, hand over all the docu-
ments. Keep all the documents for later use.

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⚠
WARNING
The PORSCHE eBike is not a toy. Never
leave children unsupervised with the pack-
aging, because there is a risk of suffocation.
Children often underestimate the dangers
involved. Always keep children away from
the product.
INFORMATION
The manufacturer and the dealer accept no
liability for damage caused by improper or
incorrect use.

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Shimano Steps EP8 operating system
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INFORMATION
The support switch of the Shimano Steps
EP8 operating system is on the left of the
handlebars when you are sitting on the bike.
The display is on the right of the handlebars
when you are sitting on the bike.
Description of the functions
The operating system has two buttons and
a support switch. The functions are as fol-
lows:
On/off button (1)
Using the on/off button (1) on the top tube,
you can switch the PORSCHE eBike on and
off. If you do not use the PORSCHE eBike
for around 10 minutes, the system switch-
es off automatically to save energy.
Display button (2)
By pressing the display button (2) while you
are riding, you can change the ride data
shown on the display.
When the eBike is stationary, pressing and
holding the display button (2) for around
two seconds allows you to access the set-
tings menu and select items from the
menu.
Figure 5: On/off button (1) and display but-
ton (2)
Support switch (X/Y)
You use the support switch (X/Y) to select
the level of support you want while you are
riding. If you press the top button (X), you
increase the level of support. To reduce the
level of support, you press the bottom but-
ton (Y).
You use the support switch (X/Y) to move
the cursor in the settings menu.
Figure 6: Support switch (X/Y)