Use walk assist with a Shimano STEPS SC-E5000 or SC-E5003 display
Walk assist works the same on all STEPS: go to OFF, step once more to [WALK], then hold the down button.
Step by step
- Stop the bike. Press the assist-down (X) button on the switch until OFF shows.
- Press X again: the display shows [WALK].
- Press and hold X; the motor pushes at walking pace while held.
- Release to stop. Press Y to return to a riding mode.
Tip: Shift to a low gear before entering [WALK]; on derailleur bikes the push is far stronger in a low gear.
Can't find it?
No [WALK] appears: the brand disabled it, or the bike has only the display button and no switch. A dealer can enable walk assist in E-TUBE Project where the region allows.
Frequently asked
Walk assist stops after a second.
Keep X held and keep the bike moving; it stops when the wheel stalls.
Maximum walk speed?
6 km/h in the EU.
Can I use walk assist with the display button only?
No. Walk assist needs the SW-E6000/E7000 switch.
Manuals and video
Videos found on YouTube and checked automatically; they are other people's work, not ours.
- How To Use Walk Mode On Shimano Ebikes! BikesOnline
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: lights on/off
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.