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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: How to start the motorcycle if the active key is not working

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Electric system and engine control system / The hands free system / 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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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, simply push the on/off switch up to "run on" and press the black start button. ...

How to turn the motorcycle off
To turn the motorcycle off, turn the switch from "run on" to "run off". The engine stops. To switch the dashboard off, push the on/off switch downwards. When released, the switch automatically returns to the "run off" position. Push the switch downwards to switch the engine off and enter " ...

Useful information for safe riding
Warning Read this section before riding your motorcycle. Many accidents are the result of the inexperience of the rider. Always make sure you have your licence with you; you need a valid licence that entitles you to ride a motorcycle. Do not lend your motorcycle to persons who are inexperie ...

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