Scrambler Ducati Nightshift User manual

Owner’s manual ENGLISH
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Dear Ducatista,
thank you for trusting us with the purchase of your new Scrambler 
We recommend that you read the use and maintenance manual carefully, to quickly get familiar with your
Ducati and make the most of all its features. In the manual, we provide lots of useful advice and information
on your safety, on how to take care of your bike and on how to maintain its value through correct
maintenance by specialist Service Centres.
You can also find this manual in digital format, always up-to-date, in the dedicated area of the Ducati
website and in the MyDucati App, which can be consulted both from a PC and a phone.
In this way, you will always have the most up-to-date version of the manual available and you will also find
information and frequently asked questions regarding your bike and the world of Ducati.
You can send suggestions for improvement regarding the contents of this Use and maintenance manual to
the following address: [e-mail]
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This manual forms an integral  of the motorcycle and must be kept with it for its whole service life. If the
motorcycle is resold, the manual must always be handed over to the new owner. The quality standards and
safety of Ducati motorcycles are steadily improved as new design solutions, equipment and accessories are
developed. While the information contained in this manual is current at the time of going to print, Ducati
Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without any
obligations. For this reason, the illustrations in this manual might  from your motorcycle.
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Check the FAQs and tutorials dedicated to your bike on the Ducati website to keep up to date with all
the latest news regarding its functions and features.
The information in the manual is current at the time of going to print. The quality and safety standards of
Ducati motorbikes are constantly updated. Check on the Ducati website the functions and features in the
updated Owner's Manual of your motorbike.
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company, specifying the reasons for request. For any servicing or suggestions you might need, please
contact our authorised service centres.
For  information, please contact us at:
[email protected]
Our Advisors are available to give you suggestions and useful tips.
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For  information, please contact the Ducati  by clicking on “Contact us” in the Services
and Maintenance section of the www.ducati.com website.
Our Advisors are available to give you suggestions and useful tips.
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Enjoy your ride!
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Table of contents
Roadside Assistance ......................... 9
Roadside Assistance ..........................................9
 updates .............................13
 updates ............................................. 13
Warranty information ......................14
General warranty conditions .......................... 14
Infotainment .....................................21
Infotainment (if any)........................................ 21
Bluetooth device pairing and
management (if any)....................................... 22
Phone (if any) ................................................... 29
Music (if any) .................................................... 34
General Information.........................37
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the
Manual................................................................37
Warning symbols used in the manual ..........37
Intended use......................................................37
Rider's obligations .......................................... 38
Rider's training..................................................39
Apparel ...............................................................39
"Safety ""Best Practices"""............................. 40
Refuelling.......................................................... 42
Carrying the maximum load allowed ........... 43
Information about carrying capacity............ 43
Dangerous products - warnings ................... 44
Vehicle identification number ....................... 46
Engine identification number ........................47
Main components and devices .....48
Position on the vehicle ................................... 48
Tank filler plug ................................................. 49
Removing and  the seat .................. 50
Maintaining the  charge.....................51
Side stand ..........................................................53
USB connection ............................................... 55
Adjusting the rear shock absorber ............... 56
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Controls ............................................. 58
Position of motorcycle controls .................... 58
Switchgears ...................................................... 59
Light control ...................................................... 61
Keys.................................................................... 64
Key-operated ignition switch and
steering lock ..................................................... 66
Restoring motorcycle operation via the
PIN code .............................................................67
Clutch lever ....................................................... 69
 twistgrip ............................................. 71
Front brake lever ..............................................72
Rear brake pedal...............................................73
Gear change pedal............................................74
Adjusting the position of the
gearchange pedal and rear brake pedal.......75
Riding the motorcycle .................... 76
Motorcycle running-in period ........................76
Pre-ride checks..................................................77
ABS device .........................................................79
Engine  ............................................ 80
Moving  ........................................................ 83
Braking .............................................................. 84
Stopping the motorcycle................................ 85
Parking............................................................... 86
Refuelling.......................................................... 88
Tool kit and accessories................................... 91
Instrument panel (Dashboard)...... 92
Instrument panel............................................. 92
Warning lights...................................................93
Main page items ...............................................97
Interactive menu and Info display ............. 100
Riding Mode ....................................................106
Engine rpm indication ...................................109
Heated handgrips (if any) ............................. 110
 menu................................................... 112
 menu - Service.................................. 114
 menu - Riding Mode ....................... 118
 menu - Riding Mode - Power ........120
 menu - Riding Mode - DTC ............122
 menu – Riding Mode - DQS (if
present) ............................................................ 127
 menu - Riding Mode - Default ......130
 menu - Info display.......................... 133
 menu - Fuel indicator......................136
 menu - DRL....................................... 137
 menu - Display .................................139
 menu - PIN code...............................144
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 menu - Date and time.....................149
 menu - Turn indicators....................156
 menu - Language.............................158
 menu - Units .....................................160
 menu - Info........................................166
Ducati Link app connection (if present) .....168
Warning displaying .........................................171
Error warnings................................................. 175
Main use and maintenance
operations ........................................ 177
Check brake fluid level................................... 177
Changing the air filter....................................178
Checking brake pads for wear ...................... 179
Charging the ..................................... 180
Checking drive chain tension .......................182
Lubricating the drive chain...........................185
Aligning the headlight...................................190
Adjusting the rear-view mirrors...................192
Tubeless tyres .................................................193
Check engine oil level ....................................196
Cleaning the motorcycle ...............................198
Storing the motorcycle.................................200
 notes.............................................200
Vehicle  ........................................... 202
Scheduled maintenance ..... 203
Scheduled maintenance 
operations to be carried out by the dealer 203
Scheduled maintenance 
operations to be carried out by the
Customer.........................................................208
Technical data ................................209
Weights ........................................................... 209
Dimensions ......................................................210
"Fuel, lubricants and other fluids" .............. 211
Engine............................................................... 213
Timing system.................................................214
 data ...........................................215
Spark plugs ......................................................215
Fuel system......................................................215
Brakes ...............................................................215
Transmission ................................................... 217
Frame................................................................218
Wheels ..............................................................218
Tyres..................................................................218
Suspension.......................................................218
Exhaust system...............................................218
Available colours.............................................219
Electric system............................................... 220
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Open source ................... 226
Information about open source  . 226
Declarations of conformity .......... 227
Declarations of conformity .......................... 227
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Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
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The "ACI Global Services" roadside assistance is
in force only in the following countries:
Denmark, Belgium, France, Luxembourg,
Switzerland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy, Norway,
Holland, Spain, Austria, Germany, Sweden, 
Canary Islands, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Greece, Hungary,
Malta, Poland, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine.
The Ducati Card Assistance Programme, created in
collaboration with Ducati and ACI Global Services,
 assistance in case of breakdown and/or
accident to the Ducati Customer. The service is
active 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 24 months
(in case of extended warranty the relevant conditions
will apply) from the date of delivery of the
motorcycle or for the period of coverage of the Ever
Red warranty extension.
The roadside assistance services include:
●Roadside assistance and towing
●Information Service
● of passengers following roadside
assistance
●Return of passengers or continuation of the
journey
●Recovery of the repaired or found motorcycle
●Repatriation of the motorcycle from abroad
●Search and sending of spare  abroad
●Hotel expenses
●Recovery of the motorcycle  the road in case
of accident
●Advance payment of bail abroad
and may be requested in the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (including
Corsica, roads open to ordinary  Fyrom (the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), Germany,
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