Switch lights on and off with a Shimano STEPS SC-E5000 or SC-E5003
If the lights are powered from the drive unit, the light button on the switch (or a long press on the display button on some setups) toggles them.
Step by step
- Switch the bike on.
- Press the A/light button on the switch. A light icon appears on the display.
- Press again to switch off.
- If the bike has no switch, try a long press on the display's function button while the ride screen is shown; some brands map lights there.
- Auto mode (if the brand enabled it) is set in E-TUBE Project under [Light].
Tip: Many city bikes with the SC-E5000 have the lights permanently on by design; that is not a fault.
Can't find it?
Icon shows but the lamp stays dark: check the connector at the headlight. No icon at all: [Light] is disabled in E-TUBE Project, dealer or app can enable it.
Frequently asked
Lights come on by themselves at start-up.
Brand setting for always-on lighting. E-TUBE Project shows whether it can be changed.
Can I dim the headlight?
No, it is on or off.
Do the lights run from the main battery?
Yes, when wired to the drive unit's light output.
Manuals and video
Videos found on YouTube and checked automatically; they are other people's work, not ours.
- Shimano reviews: Shimano E7000computer does light on&off (Motor STePS E8000) | PissedConsumer.com PissedConsumer Video Reviews
- Reading Shimano Di2 LED Lights - What do they mean? Dave's Cycling
Other Shimano STEPS SC-E5000 / SC-E5003 guides
Shimano SC-E5000: switch mph to km/hShimano SC-E5000: change display languageShimano SC-E5000: reset trip distanceShimano SC-E5000: wheel size (dealer / E-TUBE only)Shimano SC-E5000 / E5003: connect to E-TUBEShimano SC-E5000: firmware updateShimano SC-E5000: walk assist
Still stuck? Take a photo of the display and show it to a local e-bike workshop. Bring the bike's system name (e.g. Bosch Performance Line CX) and the exact code; that saves diagnostic time and money.