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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:

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.

The hands free system
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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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Abs system operating information
The response of the system is based on the analysis of the speed signals for front and rear wheels; the system is automatically deactivated if either of these signals is missing. Note In the event of the abs control unit detecting a fault in the abs electronic management system, it activates ...

Timing 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 ...

Location of elements on motorcycle
(A) injection relay; (b) etv relay (throttle valve operating engine); (c) radiator fan relay; (d) hands free relay. (E) ecu; (g) bbs (black box system or central electronics); (f) abs hydraulic unit with integrated control unit. Fuses located at the rear left of the vehicle. ...

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