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Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Keys (fig. 62)

The owner receives a set of keys comprising:

It contains the code used by the "hands free" system for the key-on, in different modes.

The active key (1, fig. 63) Is the one that is normally used: press button (a, fig. 63) To fully open the metal part, i.E.

Position (b, fig. 63). Holding depressed button (a, fig. 63) You can move the metal part and set it to the middle position (c, fig. 63); Once in place, release button to lock.

The metal part returns inside the grip by pushing it in.

Keys


Keys


The key contains a battery that must be replaced when the low key battery "warning" is displayed as soon as the instrument panel is turned on (fig. 64).

Note


In this case, replace the battery as soon as possible (page 88).

When the charge level goes below a certain limit, the key can only work in passive mode, like the passive key: in this case, the instrument panel will not display any message.

Warning


Do not ride with the key (1 or 2, fig. 62) Inserted in the lock of the tank cap or in the seat lock as it could come out and represent a potential danger. Furthermore, if bumped, the key mechanism and the integrated circuit could be damaged.

Also riding in poor weather conditions with the key inserted could cause damage to its integrated circuit.

Do not leave the key on the motorcycle when washing it as it could be damaged, not being watertight.

The immobilizer system


The immobilizer system
For additional antitheft protection, the motorcycle is equipped with an immobilizer, an electronic system that locks the engine automatically whenever the ignition switch is turned off. The grip ...

Replacing the battery in the active key
Only use 3 volt cr 2032 lithium ion batteries. Note The keys do not need to be reprogrammed after replacing the battery. Remove the metal part of the battery. Use a large sized coin to pry ope ...

Other materials:

Maintenance indicator
This function indicates that the vehicle is about to or has travelled a distance for which an authorised ducati service centre should be contacted to have the general maintenance or oil change performed. Maintenance table First warning - oil service 1000 km The first warning is activated a ...

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 handlebar rather than the button located underneath the plastic shield covering the hands free syst ...

Removal of the water pump
Note For clarity, the figures show the engine removed from the frame. Loosen and remove the water pump cover (12) fixing screws (13) to the generator cover (16). Remove the water pump cover (12). Clean the pump housing of any scale. Check the bearings wear by turning the impeller s ...

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