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 ...
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Backlighting setting function for the instrument panel on Handlebar -
dashboard 2
This function allows backlighting setting of the instrument
panel on handlebar.
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu page 48, using
button (1, fig. 14) ?"
" or (2, fig. 14) ?" " select the "back light" function
and press ...
Front brake lever
Pull the lever (1, fig. 94) Towards the twistgrip to operate the
front brake. The system is hydraulically assisted and you only
need to pull the lever gently.
The control lever (1, fig. 94) Features a dial adjuster (2, fig. 94)
For lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar
adjustment.
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Low hands free key (hf) battery level
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that the hands free
system has detected that the battery that
permits the active key (a) to communicate and turn the vehicle on is almost
discharged.
Note
In this case replace as soon as possible the battery as indicated in sect.
6 - ...