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General FAQ´S
1. In case of malfunction what do I have to do?
A malfunction shall be shown as an error or warning on the head unit. Please, connect the My Smartbike App from MAHLE to check the code number that identifies the malfunction and share with an authorized Dealer or Customer Service
2. Why is the Head Unit flashing when the battery is close to being drained?
The head unit LED bar will light up in the color of the engaged assist level and show the actual state of your battery charge. When battery charge goes below 10%, the Head Unit LED bar starts flashing to warn you about this status, when charge goes below 5%, flashing becomes faster to warn about an eventual ordered shutdown of the system at any time
3. My display or Head Unit Control shows an error, what do I have to do?
A malfunction shall be shown as an error or warning on the head unit. Please connect the My-Smartbike App from MAHLE to check the code number that identifies the malfunction and share it with an authorized Dealer or Customer Service.
4. Is it possible to use third-party Range Extenders?
NO. The Range Extender is a device that establishes a digital communication with the batteries. If you do use NON-MAHLE original equipment, you run the risk of destroying components and voiding the warranty terms.
5. What is the consequence of tampering with the ebike system?
Tampering will cause a direct security and safety issue that will affect the normal operation mode designed, running a high risk of suffering personal injuries and losing the normal warranty terms. Only use MAHLE official components to avoid that.
FAQ´S X20
1. Is it possible to install a MAHLE Display on your Smartbike?
The X20 systems supports ANT+ LEV profile; therefore using the PULSARONE as a Display grants full compatibility with your X20.
2. Is the bike compatible with other Displays?
Other compatible Displays can be found here:
3. Is it possible to install or retrofit the ebike eSHIFTERS?
Commercial Answer. Technically it can be done; but wiring routing on some OEM integrations might become tricky from end user point of view.
4. Is It possible to upgrade the eBike from the iX250 to iX350 battery?
Check with your dealer. Change batteries will change the specifications of your ebike. Anyway, iX250 and iX350 have different sizes but share same fitting points. Any battery replacing also requires the activation of the new battery by the dealer.
5. What is the range with the iX250 and iX350 batteries?
Range depends on your weight and cargo carried, elevation of terrain, wheel size, assist used, motor setup defined, speed and type of battery installed. As reference we can use this table:
FAQ´S X35
1. How can I pair my ebike ?
1) Turn ON your Mahle Smartbike and keep it close to you.
2) Open the My Smartbike APP.
3) Ensure that all permissions are enabled, such as GPS/Location or Bluetooth
4) In the Main Menu tap on “Link my Smartbike”
If you are still facing problems, please check that your settings are working properly. You could consider the following points:
- Turn the phone off/on.
- Make sure that you have all permissions enabled (GPS or Location, Bluetooth, MAHLE SmartBike APP)
- Turn GPS off/on. Ensure that you allowed the APP to use your location. Settings > Apps >MAHLE SmartBike APP > Permissions > Toggle Location ON.
- Disable any battery saver settings including Power Saving Mode, Battery Management, Optimization or any third-party apps.
If you are still unable to connect the bike, please contact the MAHLE Service
2. Which ANT+Device can I connect with the bike?
In the following link you can check the compatible components:
3. My activities cannot be recorded and are lost
Please check that your settings are working properly. Make sure that you have all permissions enabled (GPS or Location, Bluetooth, MAHLE SmartBike APP) .We suggest checking your internet connection.
4. How can I connect a Health Rate Monitor ?
If you want to connect the app to a compatible heart rate monitor, you must bear in mind that the Sensor must have a Bluetooth 4.0 protocol or higher or dual BLE/ANT+. We are not compatible with ANT + bands.
If your Sensor is compatible, please turn it ON and you will see “Link heart rate monitor” on the main screen.
You have to complete your profile information regarding the weight, the age and the gender for the calculation of calories. If you didn’t complete it, the health rate cannot be connected.
It is important that you also accept the necessary permissions to share your health information with the APP. You have to accept T&C so that the data can be processed and the calories can be seen.
5. Is it necessary to use the phone and have it nearby to use the bicycle?
No, the bike is an autonomous system and you can use the electric propulsion system without connecting to the app. Although it is true that when connecting we can provide certain extra functionalities from the app such as: Configure the engine maps, or increase the level of assistance when we connect to a Heart rate band
The APP can be used to save your routes