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Mi Electric Scooter 3 FAQ

Overview
1.Q: What features does Mi Electric Scooter 3 have?
A: 1.25 km/h:Maximum speed
2.Maximum power 600 W:The scooter can reach a maximum speed of 25km/h and has a 16% slope climbing capacity. Propel yourself forward with just a light press of the accelerator.
3.New rear dual-pad disc brake:More stable and safer
4.3-step folding:Quick storage for more convenience(Folding security and speed mode safety have been evaluated by TÜV Rheinland, according to EN 17128:2020 regulations.)
5.Aerospace grade aluminum body:Light and sturdy
6.Travels up to 30 km distance:Sufficient electrical energy.The kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) can recover kinetic energy from braking and coasting, and convert it into usable electrical energy to further improve travel range.
7.Three-sided reflector protection:Not only does the scooter feature an LED rear warning light, but also a large-size front reflector light, and bidirectional side reflectors to keep you safe.
8.New rear dual-pad disc brake for more stability:The dual-pad disc brake offers efficient braking for a quick response and prolongs the service life of brake pads, making riding safer.
 
2.Q: How many speed modes does Mi Electric Scooter 3 have?
A: Mi Electric Scooter 3 has three speeds mode,Simply press the power button twice to switch among three modes. When commuting to work, press S to go faster. When cruising around the park, press D, and in crowded areas, you can turn on the pedestrian mode to walk alongside. The safety of the speed modes has been evaluated by TÜV Rheinland according to EN17128 regulations.
 
3.Q: How about the battery of Mi Electric Scooter 3?
A: Smarter and more endurable battery: When the battery level is under 30% and the scooter is not powered on for about 10 consecutive days, the battery will enter into sleep mode* to extend its life. In addition, the BMS 5th Generation Intelligent Battery Management System will keep your battery safe.
 
4.Q: How to fold and carry Mi Electric Scooter 3?
A: Fast folding in 3 steps
Innovative folding design evaluated by TÜV Rheinland* (according to EN17128) for a minimalist appearance, convenient storage, and more stability.
The frame is made of a high-strength aviation grade Series 6 aluminium alloy body equipped with more comfortable pneumatic tyres. The total weight is only 13 kg, making it convenient to take with you while travelling.
Fold method:
1. Turn off the electric scooter before folding, support folding finger pulling with hand and open the folding wrench.
2. Hook the two points at the position of buckle.
Carry: To carry the standpipe with one or both hands after folding.
5.Q: How to inflate for Mi Electric Scooter 3 tire?
A: When the scooter tire height drops by 20%-30%, it needs to be inflated. The recommended value of tire pressure after inflation is 50psi. The charging steps are as follows:
1. Screw off the cap of the tire inflation nozzle,
2. Connect and tighten the extension nozzle and tire nozzle,
6.Q: How to study to drive Mi Electric Scooter 3 at the first time?
There is a safety driving manual in the package of the scooter. Please read the operation manual before driving, and drive according to the relevant contents. Wear helmet, elbow and knee protection.The driving method is as follows:
1. Boot and check the vehicle's light.
2、Stand on the pedal with one foot and push the other foot backward.When the electric scooter is sliding, put your other foot on the pedal. After keeping your feet stable, gently press the accelerator dial (the accelerator will not start until the speed is more than 5km/h).
3、After the electric scooter stops steady, the throttle automatically shuts off.Repeat step 2 if you need to restart.
4、Release the throttle dial to slow down.Turning on the energy recovery system helps slow down.Squeeze the brake handle firmly to brake abruptly.
5、When turning, the body's center of gravity should be slightly inclined to the direction of turning, and slowly turn the hand handle.

Q&A

1.Q: If the weight is more than 100kg, can I ride Mi Electric Scooter 3?
A: It's just that the weight is higher, the more you need to drive gently, don't speed up and slow down too much.In addition, if you weigh more than 100kg, your ability to climb and overcome obstacles will also decrease. Please do not drive up steep hills or through speed bumps.Please ride carefully if you are tall and heavy.
 
2.Q: What is the protection level of Mi Electric Scooter 3? Can you ride in rain, snow, hail, fog environment?
A: Although the car has a waterproof design, it is not recommended to wade in the water for a long time, as such a long time may cause the motor to enter water and cause faults.In addition, for the sake of the personal safety of users, it is easy to be dangerous in bad weather, so it is not recommended to ride. If you must ride, you need to pay special attention to the road conditions and slow down.
 
3.Q: What are the functions of Mi Electric Scooter 3 control panel?
A: The icons and functions of the scooter control panel are as follows:
1. Speed meter: it is used to display the current driving speed of electric scooter;When the electric scooter fails, the speedometer shows the fault code.
2. Bluetooth display: The bluetooth icon long bright indicates that the electric scooter has been successfully connected to the mobile device.
3. Lock tip: Determine whether the car is locked through the operation of Mi Home APP.
4. Fault display: The wrench icon flashes to indicate that the scooter is out of order.
5. Battery display: display the remaining battery capacity through 5 bars.Each bar represents about 20 percent of the car's full battery.
6. Power switch: Short press the switch to open the electric scooter; long press the switch for 3s or above to close the electric scooter; in boot state, short press the switch once (to open/close the driving light); continuous short press the switch twice to switch the riding mode.
7. High temperature tip: When the thermometer icon is always on, the battery temperature is not less than 50℃. In this case, the vehicle's acceleration capacity is weakened and it may not be able to be charged.
 
4.Q: What should I do if I forget the Bluetooth connection password of Mi Electric Scooter 3?
A: If you forget your password, you can try to clear it and reconnect.Clear password method: in the boot state, put the brake handle and finger handle (throttle) to the bottom, and then shut down, restart,the password can be cleared.
 
5.Q: Why does the APP prompts that fail to update the firmware of the scooter?
A: In case of this problem, please ensure that the mobile phone screen is always on during the update, the APP update interface does not quit, and the network is kept open.If that doesn't work, try switching to a different system and device.
 
APP Related
1.Q: How to bind Mi Electric Scooter 3 with Mi Home APP?
A: With the Mi Home app functions, operations such as firmware upgrades and scooter locking or unlocking can be carried out using Bluetooth. You can also view riding data at any time and modify various personalized settings.
First, confirm that the mobile phone system and bluetooth version meet the conditions of use, turn on the mobile phone Bluetooth function, directly open and log in the App, and then operate the binding connection.
Binding steps:
Enter Mi Home app->click the add button in the upper right corner-> input device name/select nearby devices/select device from the vehicle, select device ->Mi Electric Scooter 3-> and operate and connect according to the prompts.
1. After clicking the scooter, it will prompt you to press the power button of the scooter to pair up;
2. Keep the mobile phone network connection open and get close to the scooter to wait for the matching;
3. After the addition, you can choose the room where the equipment belongs and customize the name of the vehicle;
4. After the naming is completed, you can choose to share the device;
5. After the addition, it will search the vehicle connection again and then enter the vehicle plug-in page;
6. The new vehicle binding needs to be activated. When it is added, there will be a guide video.
Note: When the vehicle is not activated, the vehicle will start with a Didi sound and a speed limit. Parameters of the scooter can be set after activation.
 
2.Q: How to delete Mi Electric Scooter 3 from Mi Home APP?
A:There are three ways to remove the bound vehicle from Mi Home App:
1. Find the scooter on the home page of Mi Home App and long press the device option to quickly select and delete the device,
2. Enter the Mi Electric Scooter 3 vehicle details page, open More -> select delete;
3. The device can also be deleted by revoking authorization in Setting -> legal information.