This function turns on the motorcycle "temporarily" in the case of hf (hands free) system "malfunctions".
To activate the function, press the "emergency" hands free button (7, fig. 87) If the motorcycle cannot be turned on using the normal starter button.
After pressing the button, the instrument panel activates the "insert pin code" indication on the display with four dashes "- - - -" in the bottom line highlighted in green to enter the 4 digit pin code.
Entering the code: press the reset button (12, fig. 12); Each time you press the
button (2, fig. 14) ?"
"
the displayed
number increases from "0" to "9" and then returns to "0";
to confirm the number, press the reset button (12, fig. 12);
Repeat the procedure until inserting the fourth digit;
press the reset button (12, fig. 12) Again to confirm.
If the code is incorrect, the instrument panel will return to the four dashes " - - - - " indication in order to enter the code again.
Note
There is no limit to the number of times the code can be re-entered; the instrument panel will turn off automatically 120 seconds after an attempt to enter the code.
If the entered code was correctly, the message "correct" will flash on the display for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the instrument panel will return to the "normal" view (with all indications active).
From this moment, the vehicle can be started using the start button (key-on).
Note
The vehicle can be started until a key-off is performed; if the problem still persists upon the next starting attempt, repeat the procedure from the beginning in order to start the motorcycle "temporarily".
Important
If this procedure is necessary in order to start the vehicle, contact an authorised ducati service centre as soon as possible to fix the problem.

Key-on/key-off using the pin code (immobilizer release)
Lh switchTiming system
Central external cover
Air filter
Horizontal cylinder timing belt cover
Screw
Filter support
Screw
Washer
Nut
Tensioner pulley assembly
Circlip
Camshaft pulley
Tensioner pin
Idler pulley assembly
Timing belt
Nut
Key
Spacer
Camshaft pulley
Driveshaft pulley ...
Storing the bike away
If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods, it is
advisable to carry out the following operations before storing
it away:
clean the motorcycle;
empty the fuel tank;
pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through the
spark plug bores, then turn the engine over by hand ...
Charging the battery
Before charging the battery, it is recommended to remove it
from the motorcycle.
Important
The battery is housed in the cowling, always contact
a ducati dealer or an authorised service centre for its
removal.
Remove the left cowling (1, fig. 137) Loosening:
side screw (2, fig. 137) Retaining ...