Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Riding modes
The rider may select between four different riding modes (sport, touring, urban and enduro) from the dashboard and via the "turn indicator reset" button (3). Each riding mode contains settings for the following:
- The dtc set-up (sect. 6 - 7 "Dtc (ducati traction control) setting function")
- One of the three different maps of throttle opening (sect. 6 - 9, Operating principle and characteristics of the ride-bywire system)
The rider may modify the parameter settings of each riding mode or restore
the default settings. The default settings are
summarised in the following table. 
Operating principle of dtc
The bbs receives the front and rear speed information from the abs over the
can. Then, the bbs sends the vehicle speed
information to be displayed on the dashboard over the can.
If the tangentia ...
The battery charging circuit and power distribution
On the diavel, the +15v (key on power) voltage does not come from a
conventional ignition key, but from pin 30 of the
hands free relay. This relay is switched to closed state by the hands free unit ...
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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 ...
Key-on/key-off using the pin code (immobilizer release)
Key-on can be performed by pressing the button (7) on the
hands free lock (1, fig. 77) Without the presence of the keys
(3, fig. 77) And (4, fig. 77) And entering the pin code on the
dashboard.
Key-off can be performed by pressing the button (6) on the
handlebar / hands free key (7) / engine ...
Overhaul of the connecting rods
Make the following dimensional checks on the connecting rods:
Clearance with gudgeon pin on assembly.
In the event of excessive wear (sect. 3 - 1.1, Crankshaft), replace the
connecting rod.
The small end bushing must be in good condition and firmly driven into its seat.
Check for para ...