Ducati Diavel Service Manual: How to start the motorcycle without keys
To start the motorcycle when necessary with no active or passive key, switch the dashboard on by pressing the button on the hands free system (located under the plastic shield at the front of the tank). The dashboard switches on and remains active for 2 minutes after the button is pressed to allow entry of the pin code for starting the engine. For further information consult chapters "recovery and emergency procedures - start procedure with pin code (no keys)" of this section.
How to start the motorcycle if the active key is not working
If no keyboard is detected, the dashboard does not switch on. Ensure that the
active key is within the operating range of
1.5 Metres and that the key battery is charged. If the state of charge of t ...
How to turn the motorcycle off
To turn the motorcycle off, turn the switch from "run on" to "run off". The
engine stops. To switch the dashboard off,
push the on/off switch downwards. When released, the switch automatically
re ...
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Checking the coolant level
To the specified intervals in the "scheduled maintenance chart" (sect. 4 - 2)
Check the coolant level contained in
the expansion reservoir, on the right side of the vehicle.
The coolant level must be between the max. And min marks on the tank.
If the level is low, top up with the recommende ...
Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start
lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic
cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the
controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside
the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...
Braking
Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and then
brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before
stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop.
Abs system
Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions is the
hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to mast ...