Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: 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 of each ignition key contains an electronic device that modulates the output signal from a special antenna located under the seat when the ignition is switched on.
The modulated signal acts as a password (which is different at each start-up) and tells the ecu that an "authorised" ignition key is being used to start up the engine. When the ecu recognises the signal, it enables engine start-up.
Abs disabling function
This function disables or enables the abs.
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu page 48, using
button (1, fig. 14) ?"
" or (2, fig. 14) ?"& ...
Keys (fig. 62)
The owner receives a set of keys comprising:
1 Active key (1, fig. 62)
1 Passive key (2, fig. 62)
It contains the code used by the "hands free" system for the
key-on, in different ...
Other materials:
Refitting the rear brake calliper
When replacing the brake pipes (33) or removing one of the rear braking
system components, pay special attention to the
position of the couplings on the pump and the calliper.
Warning
If incorrectly positioned, the hose can affect brake operation and
foul moving parts. Position the hose as sh ...
Trip 2 meter
This function shows the distance travelled since the trip meter was last
reset (in km or miles depending on the specific
application).
Press and hold (1) "s" for 3 seconds while in this function to reset the trip
odometer.
When the reading exceeds 9999.9, Distance travelled is reset and t ...
Information about the model
Identification data
Diavel identification data
Each ducati motorcycle has two identification numbers -the frame number and
the engine number- and an ec nameplate
(a) (not present on the us version).
Note
Please quote these numbers, which identify the motorcycle model, when
ordering spare pa ...