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Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Keys (fig. 62)

The owner receives a set of keys comprising:

It contains the code used by the "hands free" system for the key-on, in different modes.

The active key (1, fig. 63) Is the one that is normally used: press button (a, fig. 63) To fully open the metal part, i.E.

Position (b, fig. 63). Holding depressed button (a, fig. 63) You can move the metal part and set it to the middle position (c, fig. 63); Once in place, release button to lock.

The metal part returns inside the grip by pushing it in.

Keys


Keys


The key contains a battery that must be replaced when the low key battery "warning" is displayed as soon as the instrument panel is turned on (fig. 64).

Note


In this case, replace the battery as soon as possible (page 88).

When the charge level goes below a certain limit, the key can only work in passive mode, like the passive key: in this case, the instrument panel will not display any message.

Warning


Do not ride with the key (1 or 2, fig. 62) Inserted in the lock of the tank cap or in the seat lock as it could come out and represent a potential danger. Furthermore, if bumped, the key mechanism and the integrated circuit could be damaged.

Also riding in poor weather conditions with the key inserted could cause damage to its integrated circuit.

Do not leave the key on the motorcycle when washing it as it could be damaged, not being watertight.

The immobilizer system


The immobilizer system
For additional antitheft protection, the motorcycle is equipped with an immobilizer, an electronic system that locks the engine automatically whenever the ignition switch is turned off. The grip ...

Replacing the battery in the active key
Only use 3 volt cr 2032 lithium ion batteries. Note The keys do not need to be reprogrammed after replacing the battery. Remove the metal part of the battery. Use a large sized coin to pry ope ...

Other materials:

Engine temperature sensor
Introduction The engine control system on the diavel uses a sensor that measures the temperature of the coolant (engine temperature). This sensor has a resistance of ntc type (negative temperature coefficient), that reduces its own value when the temperature increases. The engine temperature ...

Adjusting the throttle cable
The throttle grip in all steering positions must have free play, measured on the periphery of the flange of the grip, of 1.5 - 2.0 Mm. If necessary, adjust using the adjusters (1) and (2) located on the steering tube on the right side of the motorcycle. Adjuster (1) adjusts the throttle o ...

Adjusting the clutch lever and front brake lever
The clutch lever (1) is fitted with a span adjuster (2) which serves to alter the distance of the lever from the handlebar. The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the dial (2). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise to decrease lever d ...

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