Ducati Diavel Carbon User manual

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Owner's manual US/CANADA
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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 page 233.
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.
Enjoy your ride!
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Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Safety guidelines 7
Warning symbols used in the manual 7
Permitted use 8
Rider's obligation 9
Reporting of safety defects 10
Rider education 10
Clothing 10
"Best Practices" for safety 12
Refueling 15
Carrying the maximum load allowed 16
Dangerous products - warnings 17
Vehicle ID number 19
Engine ID number 20
Plate positioning 21
Noise and exhaust emission control system
information 27
California emission control warranty statement
Your warranty rights and obligations 28
Manufacturer's warranty coverage 28
Owner's warranty responsibilities 28
California evaporation emission system 29
Ducati limited warranty on emission control
system 30
Instrument Panel (Dashboard) 33
Dashboard on handlebar 33
LCD unit functions 36
Vehicle speed indicator 37
Engine rpm indicator (RPM) 38
Clock 39
Coolant temperature 40
Display background color (Automatic
adjustment) 41
Dashboard on tank 42
TFT - Parameter setting/display 44
Total distance covered indicator "Odometer" 46
"Trip 1" meter 47
"Trip 2" meter 48
"RANGE" indicator - Estimate of the distance that can
be covered 49
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Indicator "CONS. AVG" - Average fuel
consumption 50
Indicator "CONS." - Instantaneous fuel
consumption 51
Indicator "SPEED AVG" - Average speed 52
Indicator "TRIP TIME" - Trip time 53
Indicator "AIR" - Air temperature 54
Engaged gear indicator 56
"Riding Mode set" indication 57
Indication if the "LAP" function is active/not
active 58
"SIDE STAND" indication 58
"FUEL LEVEL" indication 60
"Riding Mode" function (riding style change) 63
Maintenance indicator 65
Maintenance table 65
First warning - OIL SERVICE 1000 km 67
Residual range indication when the SERVICE is
due 68
Indication of range reached for SERVICE 70
Warning indication (Alarms/Signals) 72
"Low" battery level 74
Traction Control (DTC) deactivated 75
Hands Free (HF) key not recognized 76
"Low" Hands Free (HF) key battery level 77
"High" engine coolant temperature 78
Steering release error - Steering still locked 79
Dashboard diagnosis 80
"Setting" menu 86
Riding Mode" customization 88
DTC (Ducati Traction Control) setting
function 91
ENGINE setting function (Engine Power
Control) 96
DEFAULT function (Resetting Ducati default
parameters) 98
Menu 2 On/Off function 100
Background setting function for the dashboard on
tank - DASHBOARD 1 102
Backlighting setting function for the dashboard on
handlebar - DASHBOARD 2 104
Digital RPM indication function 106
LAP Activation/Deactivation function (lap
time) 107
LAP registration function 109
Stored LAP display function 111
Stored LAP erase function 113
Battery voltage indicator (BATTERY) 115
Clock setting function 118
Units of measurement modification function 120
ABS disabling function 124
The Immobilizer system 126
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Keys 127
Replacing the battery in the active key 129
Duplicate keys 133
Immobilizer override procedure 133
Light control 139
Other functions 147
Controls 151
Position of motorcycle controls 151
Hands Free" system 152
Left-hand switch 162
Clutch lever 163
Right-hand switch 164
Throttle twistgrip 165
Front brake lever 166
Rear brake pedal 167
Gear change pedal 168
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear
brake pedals 169
Main components and devices 171
Position on the vehicle 171
Tank filler plug 172
Seat lock 174
Side stand 177
Passenger grabhandle 179
Adjusting the front fork 180
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 182
Riding the motorcycle 185
Break-in recommendations 185
Pre-ride checks 187
Engine on/off 190
Moving off 193
Braking 193
ABS system 194
Stopping the motorcycle 195
Parking 196
Refueling 199
Tool kit and accessories 200
Main maintenance operations 201
Change the air filter 201
Check and top up the coolant level 201
Check brake and clutch fluid level 20
Check brake pads for wear 204
Lubricate cables and joints 205
Adjust throttle control free play 207
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Charge the battery 208
Charge and maintenance of the battery during winter
storage 216
Check drive chain tension 218
Chain lubrication 220
Replace the high and low beam bulbs 221
Beam setting 222
Adjust rear-view mirrors 224
Tubeless tyres 225
Check engine oil level 227
Clean and replace the spark plugs 229
Clean the motorcycle 230
Storing the motorcycle 232
Important notes 232
Scheduled maintenance chart 233
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the Dealer 233
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the customer 236
Technical data 237
Weights 237
Overall dimensions 238
Top-ups 239
Timing system 241
Performance data 242
Spark plugs 242
Fuel system 242
Brakes 243
Transmission 244
Frame 244
Wheels 245
Tires 245
Suspensions 245
Exhaust system 245
Available colors 245
Electrical system 247
Routine maintenance record 253
Routine maintenance record 253
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Introduction
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.
Attention
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.
Attention
Using the bike off-road may cause the rider to
lose control, which in turn may lead to vehicle
damage, injury or death.
Attention
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.
This motorcycle carries the rider and can carry a
passenger.
Attention
The total weight of the motorcycle in running
order with rider, passenger, baggage and additional
accessories must not exceed 882lb/ 400kg.
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