Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Introduction to the "hands free" system
The hands free system allows the rider to start the engine without physically using the ignition key. The ignition key merely has to be in the vicinity of the motorcycle, such as in the rider's pocket, for example, in order to use the vehicle.
Compared to the standard ignition switches the hands free system allows having the hands completely free during usual actions (i.E. Engine ignition/stop, dashboard switch on/off) and engaging/disengaging the steering lock.
The electric steering lock used with the hands free system locks the handlebar either in the fully right or fully left position, offering greater versatility when parking.
The hands free system consists of the following components:
- Hands free system with integrated button for switching the dashboard on and off and for locking and releasing the electric steering lock (henceforth indicated as "on/off button or switch")
- Antenna
- Electric steering lock (integrated into hands free system)
- Active key (with internal battery and transmitter) and passive key (with internal transponder)
- Button on handlebar for switching dashboard on and off and for locking and releasing the electric steering lock
The hands free system is connected to the other computers (nodes) on the motorcycle and to the dashboard via the can line. Through this connection, the system can either enable (key detected and recognised) or disable (key not detected or not recognised - immobilizer function) engine start. Any relevant information messages, such as battery key low warning or no key warning, are displayed on the tank dashboard.
Operating principle
Introduction
The hands free system features two separate on/off buttons, either one of
which may be used as preferred by the rider.
For practical reasons, we recommend using the button on the ha ...
Other materials:
Active key
Introduction
The active key (1) communicates with the hands free system by radio. In order
to function, the key must be within a 1.5
Metre radius from the antenna (located in the document compartment under the
seat).
In the event of a flat key battery or of an internal transmitter circuit f ...
Refitting the rear brake calliper
When replacing the brake pipes (33) or removing one of the rear braking
system components, pay special attention to the
position of the couplings on the pump and the calliper.
Warning
If incorrectly positioned, the hose can affect brake operation and
foul moving parts. Position the hose as sh ...
Key-on/key-off using the red key on the handlebar with the passive key
A key-on can be performed by pressing the red button (6) on
the handlebar in the hands free on/off position and in
the presence of the passive key (4, fig. 77).
Note
The passive key (4, fig. 77) Has a range of a few cm,
therefore the key (4, fig. 77) Must be positioned near the
antenna (2). R ...