Ducati Diavel Service Manual: How to start the motorcycle if the active key is not working
If no keyboard is detected, the dashboard does not switch on. Ensure that the active key is within the operating range of 1.5 Metres and that the key battery is charged. If the state of charge of the key battery is not known, place either the active or passive key on the seat and start the motorcycle normally while keeping the key in this position.
The photo illustrates where to place the passive key or the active key, if its battery is flat.
How to start the engine
With the motorcycle off and the dashboard on, the on/off switch is turned to
"run off"
With the motorcycle and dashboard on, the on/off switch is turned to "run
off".
To start the engine, ...
How to start the motorcycle without keys
To start the motorcycle when necessary with no active or passive key, switch
the dashboard on by pressing the button on
the hands free system (located under the plastic shield at the front of the
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Other materials:
Checking the coolant level
To the specified intervals in the "scheduled maintenance chart" (sect. 4 - 2)
Check the coolant level contained in
the expansion reservoir, on the right side of the vehicle.
The coolant level must be between the max. And min marks on the tank.
If the level is low, top up with the recommende ...
Overhauling the front forks
Note
It is advisable to loosen the top cap (14) when the fork is still fitted
to the motorcycle.
Note
The specific tools for the revision of the fork, are described in sect. 3
- 4, Specific tools for the frame.
Loosen the spring preload adjuster before unscrewing the plug (14).
Unscrew th ...
Chain lubrication
The chain fitted on your motorcycle has o-rings that keep dirt
out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts.
So as not to damage these seals when cleaning the chain,
use special solvents and avoid aggressive washing with highpressure
steam cleaners.
After cleaning, blow the chain dry with ...