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Adjust backlight brightness on a Shimano STEPS SC-E6100, SC-E7000 or SC-E8000

Shimano STEPS SC-E6100 / SC-E7000 / SC-E8000

Brightness has five steps in the settings menu. The display also dims automatically at night when the lights are on.

Step by step

  1. Stop the bike and switch the system on. Press and hold the assist switch's X (down) and Y (up) buttons at the same time until the [Setting] menu appears. On an SC-E6100 without a switch you can also hold the display's own function button.
  2. Scroll with the X and Y buttons; confirm with the A (function/light) button.
  3. Scroll to [Brightness] and press A.
  4. Set 1 (dim) to 5 (brightest) with X and Y, press A.
  5. If the text is hard to read in sun, also try [Font colour] (white on black vs black on white).
  6. Scroll to [Exit] and press A.
Tip: Set brightness 3 and use the font colour switch instead of maximum brightness; it reads better in sunlight and saves a little battery.

Can't find it?

No [Brightness] item: on some firmware versions it is inside [Adjust]. If the display is dim regardless of setting, the backlight is failing and the display needs replacement.

Frequently asked

The display goes dark for a second when the motor starts.

That is a voltage dip from a weak or cold battery, not a brightness setting. Check battery health.

Does the display dim automatically?

Yes, when the lights are on it uses the night setting. Set [Brightness] with the lights on to adjust that level.

Can I turn the backlight off completely?

No. Level 1 is the minimum.

Manuals and video

Other Shimano STEPS SC-E6100 / SC-E7000 / SC-E8000 guides

Shimano SC-E6100: switch mph to km/hShimano SC-E6100: change display languageShimano SC-E6100: set the clockShimano SC-E6100: reset trip distanceShimano SC-E6100: wheel size / circumference (dealer only)Shimano SC-E6100: customise assist levels (E-TUBE)Shimano SC-E6100: pair with E-TUBE Project / E-TUBE RideShimano SC-E6100: firmware update (app vs dealer)Shimano SC-E6100: walk assist modeShimano SC-E6100: turn 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.