Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Checking protection and safety device components
Checking the side stand switch
Remove the switch (1) from the side stand undoing screw (2) and disconnect the main wiring connector from the switch (see paragraph "routing of wiring on frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Use an analogue or digital multimeter (sect. 6 - 11, Using a multimeter to check the electrical systems) to check switch operation (see table).
Note
The same test may be carried out using the "dds" tester (sect. 6 - 11,
Diagnostic instruments). 
0 = Open contact
X = closed contact
Refit switch (1) to side stand and tighten the screw (2) to a torque of 5 nm +/-10 (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Checking the fuses
The main fuse box (1) and the secondary one (2) are located in the tool tray;
to reach the fuse box remove the seat as
specified under sect. 5 - 3 "Removal of the seat".
The fuses are accessed b ...
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Warning indication (alarms/signals)
The dashboard activates in real-time some warnings / malfunction that are not
dangerous for the correct operation of the
vehicle.
At key-on (at the end of the check) one or more "warnings" are displayed if they
are active.
When a "warning" is triggered, the indication (amber yellow) remai ...
Indicator speed avg - average speed
This function shows the average speed of the motorcycle.
The calculation is made considering the distance and time
travelled since the last trip 1 reset. When trip 1 is reset, the
value is set to zero and the first available value is shown on
the display 10 seconds after the reset. Dashes &quo ...
Recharging the battery
Examine the label on the battery showing the check intervals in order to
determine when to test the voltage.
Charge the battery if the open circuit voltage is lower than 12.8 V. Leaving
the battery discharged for more than one
month could damage it. Check the battery charge with a voltmete ...