2023 Ducati DesertX Instrument Panel Quick Guide

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Instrument Panel (Dashboard)

Instrument panel
The motorbike is equipped with an instrument panel featuring a TFT colour display.
The instrument panel provides all the information needed for safe driving and allows you to customise the vehicle settings and parameters.

Warning lights

The previous figure shows the warning lights in “Full” and “Rally” display modes . The following table lists the available warning lights:

no.	Description	Colour
1	Left turn indicator	Green
2	ABS system malfunction flashing: ABS in self-diagnosis and/or functioning with degraded performance; on: ABS disabled and/or not functioning due to a fault in the ABS control unit.	Amber yellow
3	Engine oil low pressure Important If the ENGINE OIL light stays ON, stop the engine or it may suffer severe damage.	Red
4	Right turn indicator	Green
5	DTC intervention	Amber yellow (display)
6	Immobilizer	Red
7	Heated handgrips enabled (if present)	(display)
8	Service	Amber yellow (display)
9	Warning lights and secondary tank warning lights if present	Amber yellow / red (display)

no.	Description	Colour
10	DAVC Diagnosis flashing: DTC/DWC enabled, but with degraded performance; on: DTC or DWC disabled and/or not functioning due to a fault.	Amber yellow (display)
11	Fog lights on, if any	Amber yellow (display)
12	MIL  The warning light turns steady on in case of error in engine management. Proceed slowly, avoid harsh acceleration and overtaking, take the vehicle to a Ducati authorised service centre to eliminate the malfunction. The warning light turns on flashing to warn about a critical emission-re‐ lated error that could damage the catalytic converter. If possible, have the vehicle be taken to a Ducati authorised service centre and the malfunc‐ tion eliminated and at any rate proceed slowly, avoid harsh acceleration and overtaking.	Amber yellow (display)
13	Generic error	Amber yellow (display)
14	Side stand down Note When the side stand is extended, the fuel indicator will not update. When the side stand is in the rest (horizontal) position, the first update of the fuel indicator will occur only after a few seconds.	Red (display)
15	High beam on	Blue (display)
16	DRL – daytime running light on, set in “Auto” mode	Green (display)

The position of the warning lights in the “Rally” display mode is the same for the Turn by turn screen, if present .

Important
If the display shows the message “TRANSPORT MODE”, immediately contact your Ducati Dealer that will delete this message and ensure the full operation of the motorcycle.
Upon key-on, the instrument panel displays the Ducati logo and carries out a sequential check of the LED warning lights.
After this routine, the instrument panel displays the main page in the mode in use before last Key-Off.
During this check stage, if the motorcycle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph), the instrument panel will stop:

• The display check routine and display the standard screen containing updated information;
  The warning light check routine and leave ON only the warning lights that are actually active at the moment.

Main page items
The instrument panel has two main screen display modes, in which all the information and elements necessary for riding are shown: the “Full” screen (A) and the “Rally” screen (B).
The display modes are associated by default with the Riding Modes as follows:

• “Full” for the Sport, Touring, Urban, Sport and Wet Riding Modes.
  “Rally” for the Rally and Enduro Riding Modes.

To change the display mode of the current Riding Mode.
To change the displayed units of measurement.
You can also set the screens in “Light” or “Dark” mode.
The items available for “Full” and “Rally” modes are listed below.

no.	Description
1	Interactive Menu
2	Info display
3	Speed It is displayed increased by 5% and together with the set unit of measurement (km/h or mph).
4	Gear
5	Rev counter
6	Current Riding Mode
7	Connected Bluetooth devices
8	Connected Ducati Link app
9	Fuel level Available in 2 modes: graduated bar or km or miles remaining. It is possible to set it through the “Fuel indicator” function in the “Setting menu” (see page 211). Note When the motorbike is in low fuel condition, if the main screen is set to “Full” mode and the fuel indicator is set to “Level”, the level will automatically be displayed in remaining km or miles. When the low fuel condition is over, the fuel indicator will return to the previously set display. Note When the side stand is extended, the fuel indicator will not update. When the side stand is in the rest (horizontal) position, the first update of the fuel indicator will occur only after a few seconds.

no.	Description
10	Clock Available in the 12 or 24-hour format. It is possible to set it through the “Date and time” function in the “Setting menu” (see page 226).
11	Engine Coolant temperature (°C or °F) The temperature display range goes from +40 °C to +150 °C (+104 °F ÷ +302 °F). If the temperature is below +40°C (+104°F), “Low” is displayed, whereas if it is above +150°C (+302°F), “High” is displayed flashing red. Attention In case of overheating, if possible, it is recommended to ride at reduced speed to allow the cooling system to lower the engine temperature. If this is not possible due to traffic conditions, stop and turn the engine off. If the motorcycle continues to be used when the engine is overheated, severe damage may occur. When the engine temperature returns to normal, continue riding by frequently checking the in‐ strument panel indication.
12	Air temperature (°C or °F) Note When the motorcycle is stopped, the engine heat could influence the displayed temperature.
13	Parameters window It displays the values of the DWC, DTC, ABS, EBC parameters set for the current Riding Mode The window disappears when the motorcycle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).

no.	Description
1	Interactive Menu
2	Info display
3	Speed It is displayed increased by 5% and together with the set unit of measurement (km/h or mph).
4	Gear
5	Rev counter Note With the motorcycle at a standstill or at a speed below 5 km/h (3 mph), the parameter window is displayed instead of the rev counter: it shows the values of the DWC, DTC, ABS, EBC parameters set for the current Riding Mode.
6	Current Riding Mode
7	Connected Bluetooth devices (if present,
8	Connected Ducati Link app (if present
9	Fuel level Available in 2 modes: graduated bar or km or miles remaining. It is possible to set it through the “Fuel indicator” function in the “Setting menu” (see page 211). Note When the side stand is extended, the fuel indicator will not update. When the side stand is in the rest (horizontal) position, the first update of the fuel indicator will occur only after a few seconds.

no.	Description
10	Clock Available in the 12 or 24-hour format. It is possible to set it through the “Date and time” function in the “Setting menu” (see page 226).
11	Engine Coolant temperature (°C or °F) The temperature display range goes from +40 °C to +150 °C (+104 °F ÷ +302 °F). If the temperature is below +40°C (+104°F), “Low” is displayed, whereas if it is above +150°C (+302°F), “High” is displayed flashing red. Attention In case of overheating, if possible, it is recommended to ride at reduced speed to allow the cooling system to lower the engine temperature. If this is not possible due to traffic conditions, stop and turn the engine off. If the motorcycle continues to be used when the engine is overheated, severe damage may occur. When the engine temperature returns to normal, continue riding by frequently checking the in‐ strument panel indication.
12	Air temperature (°C or °F) Note When the motorcycle is stopped, the engine heat could influence the displayed temperature.
13	Trip master
14	Range (km or miles)

Riding Mode
6 different “Riding modes” are available: RALLY, ENDURO, WET, TOURING, URBAN, SPORT.
The name of the Riding Mode is shown at the centre of the display:

(A) in the “Full” display mode (see page 110);
(B) in the “Rally” display mode (see page 110) or in the “Turn by turn” screen if available (see page 141).

Each Riding Mode is associated with a different colour for the name and rev counter box.
The parameters associated to each Riding Mode are the following: Power, DWC, DTC, DQS, ABS, EBC. For each Riding Mode it is possible to customise the parameters using the “Riding Mode” function in the “Setting menu” .

• 
• Changing Riding Mode
• Note
  If the “Rally” screen is active, make sure that the Trip master function is selected.
•  
• Press and hold the MODE/ENTER button (3) for a long time.
  The dedicated screen is displayed where, using buttons (1) and (2), it is possible to scroll through the available Riding Modes and display the parameters with the relevant set values
• Press the MODE/ENTER button (3) to confirm.
  Select “Exit” and press MODE/ENTER button (3) to quit the screen without making any changes.
  As soon as the new Riding Mode is confirmed, the instrument panel checks the following conditions:
• If speed is lower than or equal to 5 km/h (3 mph) and throttle control is open, the message “Close throttle” is displayed; the new Riding Mode is confirmed and stored only when throttle control is closed and then the main screen is displayed. If speed is lower than or equal to 5 km/h (3 mph), throttle control is closed but brakes are actuated, the message “Release brakes” is displayed. The new Riding Mode is confirmed and stored only when brakes are released and then the main screen is displayed.

• If both of the above conditions occur, the message “Close throttle and release brakes” is displayed. The new Riding Mode is confirmed and stored only when both conditions are satisfied and then the main screen is displayed.

If either of the conditions required to validate the change of Riding Mode are not true within 5 seconds from activation of one of the above-described conditions, the procedure will be aborted, the instrument panel will go back to displaying the main page and no settings will be changed.

Attention
Ducati recommends changing the Riding Mode when the motorcycle is stopped. If it is changed while riding, be very careful (it is recommended to change the Riding mode at a low speed).

Engine rpm indication
The engine rpm are displayed as follows:

• Using a rev counter with a grey wake (A) in the “Full” display mode ;
  Using a rev counter featuring a wake (B) in the “Rally” display mode or in the “Turn by turn” screen if available.

During the first 1000 km (600 mi) of the odometer (vehicle running-in period), or up to the first service, a virtual engine rpm limiter is set to 6000 rpm regardless of the engine temperature and is indicated when the wake becomes amber yellow. After the running-in period or after the first inspection, the virtual limiter indicates and advises the rider to ride at lower revs when the engine is cold. The virtual limiter threshold changes according to the engine temperature:

• If the engine temperature is below 40 °C
  (104 °F), the rev counter wake will turn amber yellow after 6000 rpm;
  If the engine temperature is within 40 °C (104 °F) and 60 °C (140 °F), the rev counter wake will turn amber yellow after 8000 rpm;
• If the engine temperature is above 60 °C (140 °F), the rev counter wake will not turn amber yellow.

When the wake becomes amber yellow and starts blinking, the instrument panel is warning the rider to shift up.
The wake becomes flashing red when the rev limiter trips (Over-rev).
If the number of rpm is lower than 1,000 rpm, the wake is not displayed.

Interactive menu and Info display
Interactive Menu (A)
This menu contains a series of functions that can be activated by the rider.
When a function is activated, a corresponding window is displayed with which you can interact. Available functions are displayed on 2 lines, the selected function is the one highlighted at the top of the Interactive Menu.
To select the interactive menu, refer to paragraph “Selection and navigation” of this chapter.

Available functions include:

• Turn by turn 
• Phone 
• Music 
• Chrono 
• Fuel transfer
• Setting menu 

Info display (B)
This menu contains all available meters with travel information.
Available information is displayed on 2 lines, the selected information is the one highlighted at the top of the Info display menu.
To select the Info display menu, refer to paragraph “Selection and navigation” of this chapter.
The order of the information can be changed via the “Info display” function in the “Setting menu” (see page 206).
To change the trip information units of measurement, .

The information contained in the “Info display” menu are listed below.

Name	Description	Measurement units / format
Total	Total odometer	km, miles
Range	Residual range visible only if the fuel level display mode has been set to “Level”	km, miles
Trip 1	Partial mileage 1	km, miles
Ø cons.1	Average consumption 1	L/100, km/l, mpg UK, mpg US
Ø speed 1	Average speed 1	km/h, mph
Trip 1 time	Travel time 1	hhh:mm
Trip 2	Partial mileage 2	km, miles
Cons.	Instantaneous fuel consumption	L/100, km/l, mpg UK, mpg US
Daylight	If available,  Indicates the remaining daylight hours.	hh mm

Resetting trip 1 information
The “Trip 1”, “Ø cons.1”, “Ø speed 1” and “Trip 1 time” information can be reset by pressing the ENTER button (3) when selected: “Reset trip 1 info?” and the items “Yes” and “No” (C) are displayed.
Use buttons (1) and (2) to select “Yes” or “No” and press ENTER (3) to confirm your choice.
To exit without making any changes, keep button (1) pressed for a long time.
When the trip 1 information is reset, all the meters that refer to it are reset as well.

Resetting trip 2 information
The “Trip 2” information can be reset by pressing the ENTER button (3) when selected: “Reset Trip 2 info?” and the items “Yes” and “No” (D) will be displayed. Use buttons (1) and (2) to select “Yes” or “No” and press ENTER (3) to confirm your choice.
To exit without making any changes, keep button (1) pressed for a long time.

Selection and navigation
When one of the menus is selected, the relevant window (E) or (F) is highlighted and buttons (1), (2) and ENTER (3) are used for menu navigation and interaction.
In the “Full” screen (see page 110) to toggle the selection between “Interactive menu” and “Info display” and vice versa:

• If “Interactive menu” is currently selected, long press and hold button (2) to move the selection to “Info display” (F);
• If “Info display” is currently selected, long press and hold button (1) to move the selection to
  “Interactive menu” (E).

In the “Rally” screen (see page 110) there is an additional selectable item: the “Trip master” function (see page 134).
To toggle the selection between “Interactive menu”, “Trip master” and “Info display”:

• If “Interactive Menu” (G) is currently selected, long press the button (2) to move the selection to “Trip master” (H); long press the button (2) again to move the selection to “Info display” (I);
• If “Trip master” (H) is currently selected, long press the button (1) to move the selection to “Interactive Menu” (G); long press the button (2) again to move the selection to “Info display” (I);
• If “Info display” (I) is currently selected, long press the button (1) to move the selection to “Trip master” (H); long press the button (1) again to move the selection to “Interactive menu” (G).

FAQs

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