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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Introduction to the "hands free" system

The hands free system allows the rider to start the engine without physically using the ignition key. The ignition key merely has to be in the vicinity of the motorcycle, such as in the rider's pocket, for example, in order to use the vehicle.

Compared to the standard ignition switches the hands free system allows having the hands completely free during usual actions (i.E. Engine ignition/stop, dashboard switch on/off) and engaging/disengaging the steering lock.

The electric steering lock used with the hands free system locks the handlebar either in the fully right or fully left position, offering greater versatility when parking.

The hands free system consists of the following components:

The hands free system is connected to the other computers (nodes) on the motorcycle and to the dashboard via the can line. Through this connection, the system can either enable (key detected and recognised) or disable (key not detected or not recognised - immobilizer function) engine start. Any relevant information messages, such as battery key low warning or no key warning, are displayed on the tank dashboard.

The hands free system
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Operating principle
Introduction The hands free system features two separate on/off buttons, either one of which may be used as preferred by the rider. For practical reasons, we recommend using the button on the ha ...

Other materials:

Hands free
Hands free Special screw Plug Electric fuel plug Button Spring Frame Elastic pin Spare parts catalogue Diavel abs handlebar and controls Diavel carbon abs handlebar and controls Important Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures a ...

Indicator cons. - Instantaneous fuel consumption
This function indicates the "instantaneous" fuel consumption. The calculation is made considering the quantity of fuel used and the distance travelled during the last second. The datum is expressed in "l / 100" (litres / 100 km); it is possible to change the units of measurement for "consump ...

Removal of the intake manifold and coolant union
Loosen the clips (f) and remove the hoses (t). Remove the manifolds (25) undoing the screws (21). Loosen the clamp (a) and remove the hose (b). Remove the union (12) and recover the seal (24). ...

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