Kaabo Mantis Urban – Full Setup, Charging, Controls & Safety GuideUpdated a month ago
📄 Full Manual
You can download the manual here.
📦 What’s Included
- Mantis scooter (handlebar detached)
- Charger (2.0A)
- Tools
- User manual
🧩 Product Overview
Key components include:
- Display screen
- Power button
- Throttle (acceleration button)
- Brake lever
- Turn signal buttons
- Headlights
- Folding mechanism
- Charging port
- Rear motor
- Kickstand
⚙️ Assembly
Steps
- Lift and straighten the handlebar stem
- Push the locking lever upwards to secure it
- Ensure the quick-release is fully locked before riding
👉 This step is critical for safety
🔁 Folding & Unfolding
To Fold
- Pull up the lock buckle
- Lower the stem
- Hook into the rear latch
To Unfold
- Lift the stem
- Lock it into position
- Secure the lever
🔋 Charging
Steps
- Turn scooter OFF
- Open charging port
- Connect charger to scooter
- Plug into wall outlet
Indicators
- Red light = charging
- Green light = fully charged
Charging Time
- Approx. 5–7 hours
🔋 Battery Care
- Charge after every use (recommended)
- Charge at least every 3 months if not used
- Avoid full discharge
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Avoid extreme temperatures
👉 Battery performance drops in cold weather and recovers when warmer
⚠️ Charging Safety
- Only use original charger
- Do NOT charge when wet or damaged
- Do NOT charge in extreme temperatures (<0°C or >40°C)
- Do NOT leave plugged in for more than 24 hours
- Stop charging if overheating, smell, or leakage occurs
🎮 Controls & Operation
Power
- Hold power button for 2 seconds to turn ON
Acceleration
- Press throttle to accelerate
- Scooter uses kick-to-start (must be moving first)
Modes / Gears
- 3 speed levels available (1–3)
- Gear 3 = maximum speed
Lights
- Long press mode button to toggle lights
Turn Signals
- Located on handlebar
- Blink automatically (~12 seconds)
- Press again to cancel
🔐 NFC Unlock
- Scooter requires NFC card to unlock
- Tap card on display area to start riding
⚙️ Advanced Settings
- Hold MODE for 2–3 seconds to enter settings
- Password: 1500
- Includes speed, braking, and performance adjustments
🛵 How to Ride
- Wear helmet and protective gear
- Power ON and unlock with NFC
- Push scooter forward
- Use throttle to accelerate
- Brake gently to slow down
⚠️ Safety Guidelines
MUST DO
- Wear helmet and protective gear
- Ride on safe, stable surfaces
- Follow local laws
DO NOT:
- Ride in heavy rain or deep water
- Carry passengers
- Perform tricks or jumps
- Ride on stairs or high obstacles (>3 cm)
- Use while damaged
👉 The manual clearly warns that improper use can cause injury or damage
🔧 Maintenance
Cleaning
- Use damp cloth only
- Do NOT use chemicals or pressure washers
Battery
- Replace when capacity drops below ~50%
- Do NOT open or modify
Storage
- Store indoors
- Avoid heat, cold, and moisture
🚨 Important Notes
- Max rider weight: 120 kg
- Recommended operating temp: -5°C to 40°C
- Charge before first ride (~6 hours)
- Replace critical screws yearly or after ~5000 km