This function allows setting the "background" of the dashboard on tank.
To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "back light" function and press the reset button (3) to enter the following page.
Use button (1) "s" or (2) "t" to select the "dashboard 1" function and confirm by pressing the reset button (3).
Once you enter the "dashboard 1" function, setting is highlighted on the display (day, night or auto in green); use button (1) "s" or (2) "t" to shift the arrow to the left onto the new setting and confirm by pressing the reset button (3).
To exit the setting function, press the reset button (3) when "exit" is highlighted.
"Day" setting: dashboard background becomes permanently "white" to improve readout view - recommended with bright exterior lighting.
"Night" setting: dashboard background becomes permanently "black" for a more dimmed visibility - recommended with poor exterior lighting and/or dark.
"Auto" setting: dashboard background is set automatically according to exterior lighting conditions (detected by a sensor) and will be "black" for a more dimmed visibility with poor exterior lighting and "white" for an improved readout view with bright exterior lighting.
Note
In the event of an interruption of the power supply from the battery, when power is restored at the next key-on, the backlighting will always be set by default to "auto" mode.

Menu 2 on/off function
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If any fault occurs during activation of the electric steering lock: for
example, if the pin jams, if the handlebar is moved
while the pin is deployed or if there is excessive strain on the electric pin
actuator motor, the electric steering lock is
automatically disengaged and the hands free s ...
Low hands free key (hf) battery level
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the hands free system has detected that the battery
that permits the active key (1, fig. 62) To communicate and
turn the vehicle on is almost discharged.
Note
In this case, ducati recommends replacing the battery
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Riding safety
The points given below are applicable for every day
motorcycle use and shoud be carefully observed for safe and
effective vehicle operation.
A motorcycle does not provide the impact protection of an
automobile, so defensive riding in addition to wearing
protective apparel is extremely importa ...