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 informationKey-on/key-off using the red key on the handlebar with the passive key
A key-on can be performed by pressing the red button (6) on
the handlebar in the hands free on/off position and in
the presence of the passive key (4, fig. 77).
Note
The passive key (4, fig. 77) Has a range of a few cm,
therefore the key (4, fig. 77) Must be positioned near the
antenna (2). R ...
Digital rpm indication function
This function displays the number of rpms for improved accuracy when setting
idle rpm.
To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using
buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "rpm"
function and press the reset button (3) to confirm.
The display shows the numerical v ...
Testing the battery charging system
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
You can determine the engine rpm required for generator to produce just
enough current to charge battery, feed the
injection ignition system and all electric items fitted to motorcycle. Wh ...