When released, the gear change pedal (1, fig. 96) Automatically returns to rest position n in the centre. This is indicated by the instrument panel light n (2, fig. 4) Coming on.
The pedal can be moved: down = press down the pedal to engage the 1st gear and to shift down. At this point the n light on the instrument panel will go off; upwards= lift the pedal to engage 2nd gear and then 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gears.
Each time you move the pedal you will engage the next gear.

Rear brake pedal
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedalsMaintenance 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 ...
Carrying the maximum load allowed
Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long
distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety
features and avoiding trouble when performing sudden
manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
Warning
Do not exceed the total permi ...
Refitting the side stand
Place the stand plate on the rear shock absorber support; bring adjuster (14)
in line with bracket (s) and start the screw
(12) in the nut behind the bracket (s).
Insert the screws (11), (3) and (10) fully home in this order, but do not
tighten.
Loosen the screw (12) with the relative nut ...