D-Air System - Ducati MULTISTRADA 1200S Owner's Manual

D-Air system

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D-Air device description
Warning
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The D-Air protection system was developed by
DAINESE and tested by TÜV to be used on asphalt
only. Therefore, in order to avoid any undesired
activation of the Jacket and/or Waistcoat, the relevant
electronic device must be disabled when riding off-
road - by "off-road" we mean the track use as well.
Warning: with Jacket/Waistcoat electronic device off,
the rider and passenger protection is disabled.
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D-Air is an innovative system designed for riders'
safety on the road. When riding on uneven roads or
off-road it is compulsory to disable the device.
It consists of two units: one including sensors and
electronic components already installed on the
vehicle, which recognises the motorcycle crash and
fall conditions; the other one is an electronic unit that,
together with the air system integrated in the
garment (Jacket/Waistcoat), activates the airbag
supplementary protection device.
The jacket/waistcoat provided with the D-Air
system can be worn by the motorcycle rider and
passenger.
Important
The jacket/waistcoat with D-Air
supplied with the bike and it must be purchased at a
Ducati Dealer or authorised service centre.
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When D-Air is activated
The sensors installed on the vehicle (fork sensors and
control unit under the seat) constantly monitors
motorcycle movements. Information provided by the
sensors is processed by the control unit and, in case
the recorded values exceed the pre-set thresholds,
the system inflates the airbag.
Following is a list of accident conditions that trigger
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the D-Air device:
- Impact against an obstacle.
- Rear impact.
- Loss of control with consequent vehicle lateral
fall.
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system is not
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