Segway ZT3 Pro – Setup, Charging, Operation, Maintenance & Features GuideUpdated 10 days ago
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- 1x Segway ZT3 Pro
- 1x Information Card
- 1x 7/64'' (3 mm) Allen wrench
- 1x Battery charger
- 4x screws
Separately sold accessories
- Phone holder
- Storage kit
- Rear-view mirror
- Seat
- Front basket kit
SETTING UP YOUR NEW E-SCOOTER
- Unfold the stem.
- Close the quick-release lever until the folding latch reaches the bottom.
- Make sure the quick-release lever is locked firmly when pushed down without lifting the folding latch.
- Slide the handlebar and wires into the stem with the headlight facing forward.
- Power off the scooter before assembly.
- Make sure the brake cable is not wrapped around the stem.
- Lift the vehicle out of the box.
- Place it on the ground and unfold the kickstand.
- Install the four screws in order using the Allen wrench.
- Tighten the screws to 5 ± 1 N·m.
Important setup notes
- Make sure the folding latch reaches the bottom.
- Make sure the quick-release lever is locked firmly.
- The brake cable should not wrap around the stem.
- Before riding, make sure the folding latch is in the locked position.
- Stop riding immediately if the folding latch cannot be locked.
ACTIVATION
- A non-activated Segway eKickScooter keeps beeping when turned on.
- While non-activated, speed is limited to 10 km/h (6.2 mph).
- Charge the eKickScooter for three seconds to activate the battery.
- Power on the eKickScooter.
- Scan the QR code to download the Segway-Ninebot app and register or log in.
- Tap Search vehicle and pair with the eKickScooter.
- Follow the instructions and watch the Riding Safety video.
- Tap to activate the Segway eKickScooter.
- After activation, the default speed mode is D mode.
SEGWAY-NINEBOT APP
The manual shows these app features:
- Start Speed
- Locking Function
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Customize Mode Speed
- Charging Limit and Scheduled Charging
- Function Tone
- Light Effect
- Energy Recovery
- Imperial / Metric System
App and firmware versions may vary depending on the vehicle.
HANDLEBAR FUNCTIONS
Mode Switching / Cruise Control Button
- Press to switch speed mode.
- In non-Walk Mode, when speed is ≥ 5 km/h (3.1 mph), press and hold for 2 seconds to enable Cruise Control.
- Press again, use the throttle, or squeeze the brake lever to disable Cruise Control.
Direction Indicator Button
- Press to turn on the left or right signal.
- Press again to turn it off.
- Press and hold the left or right direction indicator button to turn emergency flashers on or off.
Custom Button
- Default function: Hill-Hold Assist
- Quick features can be customised through the Segway-Ninebot App.
- After setting, press the custom button to use the selected function.
Bell
- Press the button to use the bell.
Power Button / Headlight
- Press the Power Button to power on the scooter.
- Press and hold to power it off.
- After powering on, press once to turn the headlight on.
- Press again to turn the headlight off.
Throttle
- Twist / press the throttle to speed up.
Hill-Hold Assist
- After enabling this function in the Segway-Ninebot App, press the custom button to quickly activate Hill-Hold Assist when the vehicle is at a complete stop.
- When Hill-Hold Assist is active, the driving wheel is locked and the vehicle will not move forward when using the throttle.
- Press the custom button again to exit and unlock the driving wheel.
- Hill-Hold Assist can also be activated by squeezing and holding the brake lever for 3 seconds.
- Squeeze again to exit.
DASHBOARD
The dashboard shows:
- Tire Pressure Reminder
- Bluetooth
- Left / Right Direction Indicator
- Locking Reminder
- Headlight
- Boost Function
- Walk Mode
- Cruise Control
- Warning
- Speedometer
- Battery Level
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Speed Mode indicator
Dashboard notes
- Tire Pressure Reminder lights regularly to remind the user to check tyre pressure.
- Bluetooth lights when the scooter is successfully connected to a mobile device.
- Locking Reminder lights when the scooter is locked.
- When entering Walk Mode, the headlight and taillight are always on and cannot be turned off.
- Boost Function lights when activated.
- Walk Mode indicates a maximum speed of 5 km/h.
- Warning lights when the scooter has detected errors.
- The speedometer shows riding speed, and during charging it shows battery power.
- Battery level equals 10 bars in total.
- When the first battery bar is red, battery power is very low and the scooter should be charged immediately.
- TCS lights when enabled.
SPEED MODES
The manual lists these speed modes:
- E (ECO Mode) – 15 km/h (9.3 mph)
- D (Drive Mode) – 20 km/h (12.4 mph)
- S (Sport Mode) – 25 km/h (15.5 mph)
The manual also shows these tested ranges:
- ECO Mode – 70 km (43.5 miles)
- Drive Mode – 56 km (34.8 miles)
- Sport Mode – 50 km (31.1 miles)
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
- Power on the eKickScooter.
- Fold the kickstand up.
- Stand on the footboard with one foot and push off with the other foot to start gliding.
- Put both feet on the footboard and stand stably.
- Press the throttle to speed up once balanced.
- Slow down by releasing the throttle and squeezing the brake lever.
- When turning left or right, press the corresponding direction indicator button.
- Slightly turn the handlebar to turn left or right.
- Put down the kickstand when getting off the scooter.
Start speed
- For safety, the motor does not engage until the scooter reaches 3 km/h (1.9 mph).
- Start Speed can be adjusted through the Segway-Ninebot App.
CRUISE CONTROL
- When speed is above 5 km/h (3.1 mph), press and hold the Cruise Control button for 2 seconds to enable Cruise Control.
- Two beeps sound when Cruise Control is activated.
- The Cruise Control icon remains on while active.
- Exit Cruise Control by:
- pressing the Cruise Control button,
- using the throttle,
- squeezing the brake lever.
Important cruise control notes
- Once engaged, the scooter continues and maintains speed when the throttle is released.
- Releasing the throttle does not lower speed or stop the scooter while Cruise Control is active.
- If someone else uses the scooter, they should be informed in advance of the Cruise Control settings.
- If Cruise Control is enabled, it stays on until disabled through the app.
- Check in the app before each ride whether it is enabled or disabled.
ENERGY RECOVERY
Energy Recovery levels in the app:
- Off
- Strong
- Weak
How it works
- By default, Energy Recovery is set to Off.
- When enabled, releasing the throttle while riding automatically activates Energy Recovery.
- The motor then produces reverse electromotive force, slowing the scooter.
- Strong mode creates more noticeable deceleration.
Important notes
- Energy Recovery assists braking but does not replace the braking system.
- Use the brake lever when you need to stop or slow down safely.
- Use extra caution on downhill paths or under special riding conditions.
- Releasing the throttle on a decline may still result in acceleration due to gravity and inertia, while Energy Recovery also applies decelerative force.
- Energy Recovery does not engage while Cruise Control is active.
- Once Cruise Control is disengaged, releasing the throttle starts Energy Recovery if it is enabled in the app.
- Once enabled, Energy Recovery remains on until manually turned off in the app.
- The dashboard does not display Energy Recovery status.
- Borrowers should be informed about the current Energy Recovery setting.
- If there are questions about this function, contact Technical Support.
LOCKING FUNCTIONS
CodeLock
CodeLock can be enabled or disabled through the Segway-Ninebot App from:
- Homepage
- More Functions
- Locking Function
The manual shows two options:
- Digital CodeLock
- Pattern CodeLock
Digital CodeLock
- Enable Digital CodeLock in the app.
- Set a four-digit password.
- Press the Power Button and use the Mode Switching Button and Power Button to enter the password.
- The number increases by one for each press of the Mode Switching Button.
- The number decreases by one for each press of the Power Button.
- Squeeze any brake lever or press the Custom Button to confirm each password entered.
- The rider can also press the left and right buttons to check each password entered and use the Mode Switching Button and Power Button to change the password.
- After the correct digital password is entered, the buzzer sends two short beeps and the vehicle powers on.
Pattern CodeLock
- Enable Pattern CodeLock in the app.
- Set a 4 to 8 direction password.
- Press the Power Button and use the up, down, left, and right directional buttons to enter the password.
- Each time a direction button is entered, the button flashes once and the corresponding direction is displayed on the dashboard.
- The buzzer also sends a short beep.
- After the correct pattern password is entered, the buzzer sends two short beeps and the vehicle powers on.
Password attempts
- Digital or pattern password can be entered up to 3 times.
- After entering the wrong password 3 times, the screen powers off automatically.
- A fourth attempt can be made after powering on again.
- If the wrong password is entered again, an alert is triggered.
AirLock
- Set a digital or key unlocking passcode first in the app.
- Enable AirLock through the app.
- Turn on Bluetooth on the phone and connect to the vehicle.
- When the phone is close to the vehicle, Bluetooth connects automatically and the Bluetooth icon lights up on the dashboard.
- Press the Power Button to power on the vehicle.
- If AirLock is enabled but unlocking fails, press the power button and enter the digital password to unlock the vehicle.
Abnormal Movement Alert
- Can be turned on or off through the Segway-Ninebot App.
- If abnormal movement is detected while the scooter is powered off:
- the buzzer sends an alert for 5 seconds,
- the driving wheel is locked.
- If there is no abnormal movement after 5 seconds, the alert stops.
- Otherwise all lights flash with the alert for 5 seconds.
- If abnormal movement continues, the alert continues.
APPLE FIND MY
Only Apple device users need these instructions.
Add vehicle to Find My
Method A
- Connect the vehicle with the Segway-Ninebot app.
- Enable Find My from:
- Homepage
- More Functions
- Ninebot Laboratory
- Locating vehicle (Beta version)
- Enable
- The app then switches to Find My.
- Tap +
- Tap Add Other Item
- Choose the vehicle and follow the instructions to pair it.
Method B
- Open the Find My app on iPhone or iPad.
- Tap +
- Tap Add Other Item
- Power on the vehicle.
- Pair the unlocked vehicle with Apple Find My by:
- squeezing the brake lever 3 times,
- pressing the power button once,
- choosing the vehicle in Find My,
- following the on-screen instructions.
Reset Find My pairing
Method A
- Connect the vehicle with the Segway-Ninebot app.
- Disable Find My from:
- Homepage
- More Functions
- Ninebot Laboratory
- Locating vehicle (Beta version)
- Disable
- Then manually remove the vehicle from the Find My app.
Method B
- After powering on the vehicle in unlocked status:
- squeeze the brake lever 5 times
- press the power button once
- Then manually remove the vehicle from the Find My app.
- After these steps, the owner can no longer use Find My to find the vehicle.
Additional Find My notes
- Any iOS user can check the scooter’s serial number through Apple Find My by squeezing the brake lever 8 times and pressing the power button once.
- A Segway eKickScooter can be connected to a maximum of 3 iOS devices with the same account.
- The owner can enable or disable Find My Beacon by squeezing the brake lever 9 times and pressing the power button once in unlocked status.
- The manual describes Nearby, Separated, and Connected status behaviour after Find My pairing.
- Only the owner can update firmware after connecting the scooter to the Segway-Ninebot App. Non-owners cannot update firmware.
CHARGING
- Open the charging port rubber plug.
- Insert the charge plug.
- Fasten the rubber plug when finished.
- The scooter is fully charged when the charger LED changes from red to green.
Battery sleep mode
- When battery power is under 30% and the scooter is not powered on for about 7 consecutive days, the battery enters sleep mode.
- If this happens, the scooter cannot be powered on.
- Charge it for three seconds to activate the battery.
FOLDING, CARRYING & UNFOLDING
Folding
- Lift the snap hook on the stem.
- Lift the folding latch.
- Open the quick-release lever.
- Fold the stem.
Carrying
- Align the snap hook with the illustrated area at the rear of the pedal.
- Press it down to hook onto the buckle.
- Lift by the stem to carry.
Unfolding
- Disengage the snap hook from the buckle.
- Unfold the stem.
- Close the quick-release lever.
- Make sure the safety button reaches the return mark.
- Press the quick-release lever firmly to make sure the folding mechanism is tightened.
- The scooter makes a click sound when the folding mechanism is tightened.
TYRES
- Unscrew the valve cap.
- Connect the pump to inflate the tyres.
- Recommended tyre pressure: 42–48 psi.
CLEANING
- Use a soft, wet cloth to wipe the mainframe clean.
- Dirt that is hard to remove can be scrubbed with a toothbrush and toothpaste, then cleaned with a soft, wet cloth.
- Make sure the scooter is powered off, the charge cable is unplugged, and the rubber cap on the charge port is tightly sealed before cleaning.
- Do not wash the scooter with alcohol, gasoline, acetone, or other corrosive or volatile solvents.
- Do not wash the scooter with a power washer.
- Do not use strong water flow or high-pressure hoses.
- Avoid getting water in the charge port.
- If the scooter has been exposed to heavy rain, store it outdoors away from buildings and people, but protected from the elements, until dry.
STORAGE
- Store the eKickScooter indoors.
- Do not store it outdoors for extended periods.
- Store it in an environment no higher than 50°C and no lower than -10°C.
- If the storage temperature is below 0°C, do not charge it until it has been placed in a warmer environment above 10°C.
- Exposure to sunlight and temperature extremes accelerates ageing of plastic components and may reduce battery life.
BATTERY CARE
- Only use the battery specified by the manufacturer.
- Do not store or charge the battery outside the stated temperature limits.
- Do not puncture the battery.
- Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
- Do not touch battery contacts.
- Keep battery contacts away from metal objects to prevent short circuit.
- Do not charge or use the battery if it is damaged or if there is a trace of water.
- Do not expose the battery to fire.
- Charge the battery after each ride and avoid fully draining it.
- For long-term storage, charge the battery to 50% or above before storage.
- It is recommended to charge the battery once every 30 to 60 days during long-term storage.
- A well-maintained battery performs best at about 25°C.
- Battery range and performance may decrease below 0°C.
MAINTENANCE
The manual includes a recommended maintenance schedule.
Regular checks listed in the manual include
- Mainframe cleaning
- Tyre pressure
- Tread wear
- Screws on the stem top
- Brake calliper screws
- Hub motor function
- Front wheel function
- Front / rear disc brake function
- Headlight
- Taillight
- Direction indicators
- Front position lamp
- Dashboard
- Throttle
- App detection
- Charging
- Buttons
- Steering
Maintenance details shown in the manual
- Inflate tyres to 42–48 psi
- Brake calliper screw torque: 7.7 ± 0.2 N·m
- Handlebar and stem screw torque: 5.5 ± 0.3 N·m
- Throttle screw torque: 2.5 ± 0.1 N·m
- Brake lever screw torque: 5 ± 0.1 N·m
- Button and switch screw torque: 1.7 ± 0.1 N·m
- Steering test angle: 50°
- For long-term storage, charging once every 60 days is recommended
- The battery needs replacement when total mileage is more than 15,000 km (9,321 miles)
- After 2 years or 20,000 km (12,427 miles), abnormal parts of the scooter need to be replaced immediately.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Always wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads.
- Age range shown in the manual: 16–60 years
- Height range shown in the manual: 160–200 cm
- Do not ride on public roads, motorways, or highways unless local laws or regulations allow it.
- Do not use a mobile phone or wear earphones while riding.
- Do not carry passengers.
- Do not ride up or down stairs or jump over obstacles.
- Do not ride with only one foot or one hand.
- Avoid contacting obstacles with the tyre or wheel.
- Do not overtake.
- Watch your head when passing through doorways.
- Do not carry heavy objects on the handlebar.
- Do not ride in the rain.
- Do not ride through puddles or other obstacles.
- Keep speed between 5–10 km/h (3.1–6.2 mph) when riding through speed bumps or uneven surfaces.
- Do not wear high heels when riding.
- Do not touch the hub motor after riding because it can get hot.
- Do not touch the brake after riding.
- Do not park in open space or outdoors for a long time.
- This vehicle is not intended for acrobatic use.
- Before each ride, check for loose fasteners and damaged components.
- If the scooter makes abnormal sounds or signals an alarm, stop riding immediately.