Ducati Diavel ABS 2012 User manual

cod 913.7.197.1H
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US/CANADA
Owner's Manual
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Introduction
We'd like to welcome you among Ducati enthusiasts
and congratulate you on your excellent choice of
motorcycle. We imagine you'll be riding your Ducati
motorcycle for long trips as well as short daily
excursions. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you
smooth and enjoyable riding.
Your motorcycle is the result of constant research
and development by Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., so
it's important that the standard of quality is upheld
through careful observance of the scheduled
maintenance chart and the use of original spare parts.
In the Owner's Manual you'll find instructions for
performing small maintenance procedures.
The most important servicing and maintenance
procedures are contained in the Service Manual
available at Authorized Service Centers of Ducati
Motor Holding S.p.A..
In your own interest and safety, and in order to
guarantee product reliability, we strongly
recommend that you go to an Authorized Dealer or
Service Center for any servicing included on the
scheduled maintenance chart (see p. 201).
Our highly skilled staff has access to the special tools
and equipment needed to perform any servicing
procedure with expertise. They use only Ducati
original spare parts as the best guarantee for full
interchangeability, smooth running and long life.
All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty
Booklet.
The Warranty does not extend to motorcycles used
in competitions or competitive trials.
Any tampering or even partial modification of the
components will result in automatic invalidation of
Warranty rights.
Incorrect or insufficient servicing procedures, use of
non-original spare parts or parts not explicitly
approved by Ducati may lead to the invalidation of the
Warranty, besides potential damage and reduced
performance.
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Table of contents
Introduction 2
Safety guidelines 7
Warning symbols used in the manual. 7
Permitted use 8
Rider's obligation 8
Reporting safety defects 10
Rider education 11
Clothing 11
“Best Practices” for safety 12
Refueling 14
Carrying the maximum load allowed 15
Dangerous products - warnings 16
Vehicle ID number 18
Engine ID number 19
Plate positioning 20
Noise and exhaust emission control system
information 26
California emission control warranty statement
Your warranty rights and obligations 27
Manufacturer’s warranty coverage 27
Owner's warranty responsibilities: 27
California evaporation emission system 28
Ducati limited warranty on emission control
system 28
Instrument Panel (Dashboard) 31
Dashboard on handlebar 32
LCD unit functions 34
Vehicle speed indicator 35
Engine rpm indicator (RPM) 36
Clock 37
Coolant temperature 38
Display background color
(Automatic adjustment) 39
Dashboard on tank 39
TFT - Parameter setting/display 41
Total distance covered indicator: ”Odometer” 43
”Trip 1” meter 44
”Trip 2” meter 45
Distance traveled on fuel reserve:
”TRIP FUEL” 46
Indicator ”CONS. AVG” - Average fuel
consumption 47
Indicator ”CONS.” - Instantaneous fuel
consumption 48
Indicator “SPEED AVG” - Average speed 49
Indicator ”TRIP TIME” - Trip time 50
Indicator “AIR” - Air temperature 51
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Engaged gear indicator 52
“Riding Mode set” indication 52
Indication if the “LAP” function is active/not
active 53
“Riding Mode” function (riding style change) 54
Maintenance indicator 56
Maintenance table 56
First warning - OIL SERVICE 1000 km 57
Residual range indication when the SERVICE is
due 58
Indication of range reached for SERVICE 60
Warning indication (Alarms/Signals) 62
“Low” battery level 64
Traction Control (DTC) deactivated 64
Hands Free (HF) key not recognized 65
”Low” Hands Free (HF) key battery level 65
”High” engine coolant temperature 66
Steering release error - Steering still locked 67
Dashboard diagnosis 68
“Setting” menu 72
Riding Mode” customization 74
DTC (Ducati Traction Control) setting function 76
ENGINE setting function (Engine Power Control) 82
DEFAULT function (Resetting Ducati default
parameters) 84
Menu 2 On/Off function 86
Background setting function for the dashboard on
tank - DASHBOARD 1 88
Backlighting setting function for the dashboard on
handlebar - DASHBOARD 2 90
Digital RPM indication function 92
LAP Activation/Deactivation function (lap time) 94
LAP registration function 96
Stored LAP display function 98
Stored LAP erase function 100
Battery voltage indicator (BATTERY) 102
Clock setting function 104
Units of measurement modification function 106
ABS disabling function 110
The Immobilizer system 112
Keys 112
Replacing the battery in the active key 114
Duplicate keys 117
Immobilizer override procedure 117
Light control 123
Controls 128
Position of motorcycle controls 128
Hands Free” system 129
LH switch 138
Clutch lever 139
RH switch 140
Throttle twistgrip 141
Front brake lever 141
Rear brake pedal 142
Gear change pedal 142
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear
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brake pedals 143
Main components and devices 145
Position on the vehicle 145
Tank filler plug 146
Seat lock 147
Sidestand 150
Passenger grabhandle 151
Adjusting the front fork 152
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 154
Riding the motorcycle 158
Break-in recommendations 158
Pre-ride checks 160
Engine on/off 162
Moving off 164
Braking 164
Stopping the motorcycle 167
Parking 167
Refueling 171
Tool kit and accessories 172
Main maintenance operations 173
Change the air filter 173
Checking and topping up coolant level 173
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 174
Checking brake pads for wear 176
Lubricating cables and joints 177
Adjusting throttle control free play 178
Charging the battery 179
Charging and maintenance of the battery during
winter storage 187
Checking drive chain tension 189
Chain lubrication 190
Replacing the high and low beam bulbs 191
Beam setting 192
Rearview mirror adjustment 194
Tubeless tires 195
Checking engine oil level 197
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 198
Cleaning the motorcycle 199
Storing the motorcycle 200
Important notes 200
Scheduled maintenance chart 201
Operations to be carried out by the dealer 201
Operations to be carried out by the customer 204
Technical data 205
Overall dimensions 205
Weights 205
Engine 207
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Timing system 207
Performance data 208
Spark plugs 208
Fuel system 208
Brakes 209
Transmission 210
Frame 211
Wheels 211
Tires 211
Suspensions 212
Exhaust system 212
Available colors 212
Electrical system 213
Routine maintenance record 219
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Safety guidelines
Your safety and that of others are very important.
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. urges you to ride your
motorcycle responsibly.
Before using your motorcycle for the first time,
please read this manual carefully from start to finish
and closely follow the guidelines. This will allow you
to obtain all information regarding a correct use and
maintenance.
If you have any doubts or questions, consult a Dealer
or Authorized Service Center.
Warning symbols used in the manual.
Different forms of information regarding potential
hazards that may affect you or others have been
used. These include:
- Safety stickers on the motorcycle;
- Safety warnings preceded by a warning symbol
and by one or the two words Caution or
Important.
Warning
Failure to observe these instructions may lead
to a hazardous situation and cause severe injury to
the rider or others, or even death.
Important
Possibility of damaging the motorcycle and/or
its components.
Note
Additional information regarding the job being
performed.
The terms RIGHT and LEFT are referred to the
motorcycle viewed from the riding position.
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Permitted use
This motorcycle must be used only on road surfaces
with asphalt or flat and even pavement.
This motorcycle may not be used on dirt roads or for
off-road riding.
Warning
Using the bike off-road may cause the rider to
lose control, which in turn may lead to vehicle
damage, injury or death.
Warning
This motorcycle must not be used for towing or
for the addition of a sidecar, since this may cause a
loss or control and consequent accident.
Warning
The total weight of the motorcycle in running
order with rider, passenger, baggage and additional
accessories must not exceed 882 lb (400kg).
Rider's obligation
All riders must hold a driver's license.
Warning
Riding without a license is illegal and punishable
by law. Make sure you always have your license on
you when setting out on the motorcycle. Do not
allow inexpert riders or those not in possession of an
authorized driver's license to ride the motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle when under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Warning
Riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs is
illegal and punishable by law.
Avoid taking medication before riding the motorcycle
if you have not consulted your doctor about potential
side effects.
Warning
Some medications may induce sleepiness or
other effects that impair reflexes and the ability of the
rider to control the motorcycle, which may lead to
accident.
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