2014 Ducati Monster 821 Dark Owners Manual - Page 155
2014 Ducati Monster 821 Dark Manual
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Once the "Hazard" function is activated, if vehicle is turned off (i.e. key turned to "OFF"), the function will stay active until manually disabled by the user or it will turn off automatically after 120 minutes (2 hours) in order to save battery charge. The Immobilizer system For improved anti-theft protection, the motorcycle is equipped with an IMMOBILIZER, an electronic system that inhibits engine operation whenever the ignition switch is turned off. Housed in the handgrip of each ignition key is an electronic device that modulates an output signal. When the ignition is turned on this signal is generated by a special antenna incorporated in the switch and changes every time. The modulated signal represents the "password" (which is changed at each start-up) by which the ECU recognizes the ignition key. The ECU will only allow the engine to start if it recognizes this password. 153