If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying ducati north america. If nhtsa receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or ducati north america. To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in washington, d.C. Area) or write to: nhtsa, 1200 new jersey avenue se w43-488, washington, d.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline.
Safety warnings
Traffic rules vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Know the regulations in your jurisdiction before riding this motorcycle.
Warning
This motorcycle is designed and intended for use on streets and other smooth, paved areas only. Do not use this motorcycle on unpaved surfaces. Such use could lead to upset or other accident.
Noise emission warranty
Ducati motor s.P.A. Warrants that this exhaust system, at the time of sale, meets all applicable u.S. Epa federal noise standards. This warranty extends to the first person who buys this exhaust system for purposes other than resale, and to all subsequent buyers. Warranty claims should be directed to: ducati north america, 10443 bandley drive, cupertino, california, 95014 tel: 001.408.253.0499 - Fax: 001.408.253.4099.
Noise and exhaust emission control
system informationFirst warning - oil service 1000 km
The first warning is activated at 1000 km (600 miles) of odometer reading.
The (red) warning is activated as a large icon for 10 seconds upon every key-on
(1) then as a small warning that
remains displayed (2) until it is reset.
...
Riding mode set indication
This function indicates the "riding style" set for the vehicle.
Three "riding modes" are available: sport, touring and urban.
Each riding mode can be changed using the "riding mode" function.
Note
The background of the riding mode (sport, touring or urban) is blue (1) if
currently set ridi ...
Noise and exhaust emission control
system information
Source of emissions
The combustion process produces carbon monoxide and
hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons is very important
because under certain conditions, they react to form
photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the same way, but is
toxic. Duca ...