VANMOOF S3 User manual

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Your VanMoof is packed full of
features. Make the most out of them
by downloading the app.

VanMoof B.V.
Mauritskade 55 1092AD Amsterdam
Please read the manual before
riding the bike.
S3 & X3
Rider manual

The toolbox
VanMoof S3 & X3
Take your bike out of the box
Get your toolbox ready
Adjust the stem
Wheel position
Brake disc covers
Brake disc alignment
Wheel alignment
Connect the motor cable
Attach the pedals
Check your handlebar
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Saddle adjustment
Adjusting the handlebar height
Matrix Display
Inate your tires
Activating your bike
Handlebar buttons
Locking your bike
Unlocking when connected
Unlocking when not connected
Enabling Apple Find My
Power assist level
Controlling the lights
Power and reset
Charging
Bike basics
Chain guard and cleaning
Screw connections
Replacing parts
Apple Find My
Warranty
Warnings
Find your t Love your VanMoof
Build your VanMoof The rst ride
Table of contents

The toolbox
VanMoof S3 & X3
Take your bike out of the box
Get your toolbox ready
Adjust the stem
Wheel position
We know you can’t wait to get riding
– this won’t take long, promise.
Brake disc covers
Brake disc alignment
Wheel alignment
Connect the motor cable
Attach the pedals
Check your handlebar
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Tire pumpCharger
Washers 2x
T 30
Allen Key #3
Allen Key #5
Cable
cover
Cellebration prop
Allen Key #6 Lube Anti-theft nut tool
Handlebar spacers
Anti-theft wrench
Anti-theft nuts 2x
The toolbox

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VanMoof X3
VanMoof S3
Charging port
Electronic shifter
Sensor
Matrix Display
Power button
Motor
Front lightRear light
Battery
Smart Cartridge
Kick Lock
Charging port
Sensor
Matrix
Display
Power button
Motor
Front light
Rear light
Battery
Smart Cartridge
Electronic shifter
Kick Lock

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1.1 To take the bike out of the box, gently
pull the yellow strap.
2.1 Take the toolbox out of the triangular
front wheel stand – you’ll nd it at the
front side of the stand. Make sure you
detach the wheel from the bike’s frame.
2.2 Remove (and recycle) all protective
packaging. Squeeze the tab on the
cable ties to remove them without
cutting – you can reuse them later.
1. Take your bike out of the box
2. Get your toolbox ready
ToolboxFront wheel stand

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90°
3.1 Rotate the stem 90° clockwise so it’s in
line with the front fender.
4.1 Take the bike out of the front wheel
stand and place it on the oor.
3. Adjust the stem
4. Wheel position
Note
See page 28 to learn how to
adjust the handlebar.
3.2 Check the bolts’ position – the top
should enter from the left, and the
bottom from the right. Tighten the two
bolts using Allen key #5, making sure
the stem stays in line with the front
wheel. Do not over-tighten the bolts,
just turn until they are secure.
Allen key #5
Place on the oor

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Front wheel stand
Motor cable
facing down
4.3 Looking down from a riding position,
the motor cable attached to the wheel
should be on the right side and facing
down.
4.2 Put the front wheel in the front wheel
stand.

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Plastic insert
5.1 Remove the plastic insert from the
brake calliper. MAKE SURE YOU DON’T
SQUEEZE THE BRAKE LEVERS while
doing this.
5. Brake disc cover
5.2 Carefully lift up the bike and guide the
front fork onto the wheel.

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6.1 The brake disc should be aligned with
the brake calliper pads, with room for
the wheel to spin freely.
6. Brake disc alignment
6.2 Tighten the left side of the wheel
(clockwise) using the anti-theft wrench.
Make sure to place both the washer
and the nut when tightening.
6.3 Double check that the wheel is still
centred and tighten the right side
(clockwise) using the anti-theft wrench.
Washer
Anti-theft nut
Anti-theft wrench + nut tool
Alignment

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7.1 Check both sides of the front fork
dropout to see if the installation is
correct, the anti-theft nut should sit in
the centre of the dropout.
8.2 Identify the motor cable opening (C).
To connect the motor cable both
arrows on the connectors should be
aligned (D).
8.1 Make sure that the motor cable (A)
runs between the motor and fender
stay (B). Double check that the motor
cable is not rubbing on the motor or
wheel.
7. Wheel alignment
8. Connect the motor cable
CA
B
D
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8.3 Take the motor cable cover (E) and
press it over the cable holder (F) until
you hear a snap (G).
8.4 To remove the motor cable cover (H),
insert a at screw driver in the opening
between the cover and the frame, and
apply force away from the bike frame
until it opens. Be gentle so that you
don’t accidentally damage the paint.
Congratulations!
That was the hardest part – take a
moment to celebrate.
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E
G
H

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9. Attach the pedals
9.1 Identify the left pedal – if you stand
behind the bike, it’s attached to the left
side (and has an engraved ‘L’).
9.2 Screw onto the left crank by hand in
an anticlockwise direction.
9.3 Tighten the pedal using Allen key #6.
Engraved ‘L’ Tighten using
Allen key #6
Screw

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9.4 Identify the right pedal – if you
stand behind the bike, it’s attached
to the right side of the bike (and
has an engraved ‘R’).
9.5 Screw onto the right crank by hand in a
clockwise direction.
9.6 Tighten the pedal using Allen key #6.
10.1 Hold the front wheel between your
knees and try to rotate the handlebar.
If you can feel any movement, use Allen
key #5 to secure the handlebar.
Check the bolts’ position – the top
should enter from the left, and the
bottom from the right.
10. Check your handlebar
Tighten using
Allen key #6
Screw
Allen key #5
Engraved ‘R’

The rst ride
Matrix Display
Inate your tires
Activating your bike
Handlebar buttons
Locking your bike
Unlocking when connected
Ready for take o? Here’s how to get
the most from your new VanMoof.
Unlocking when not connected
Enabling Apple Find My
Power assist level
Controlling the lights
Power and reset
Charging

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If something goes wrong, an
error message will appear.
When changing settings,
the Matrix Display will
show what you’re currently
adjusting.
The alarm will be activated
if anyone tampers with your
bike.
When stationary, you’ll see
the standby icon – time to
get moving!
When charging, a lightning
bolt will appear on the Matrix
Display.
While riding, you’ll see your
speed, gear, and current
battery level.
Matrix Display
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THE FIRST RIDE
2.1 Before you ride your VanMoof, you’ll
have to get it out of shipping mode.
To do this, insert the charging plug or
press the on/o button (see page 24 for
charging information).
1.1 Using the included pump, inate
your tires to 3.0- 3. 5 Bar / 50 Psi (the
recommended pressure is printed on
the tires, if you need a reminder. The
maximum tire pressure is 4.5 Bar / 65
Psi ).
2. Activating your bike
2.2 Open the VanMoof App to create
an account and register your bike (if you
haven’t already). The app will connect
automatically, and guide you through
setting your personal unlock code (see
page 20) If connection fails, check
if your phone is near the bike and Blue-
tooth is enabled.
1. Inate your tires
Charger Power button