remote start CHRYSLER 300 2015 2.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC . . . . . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8REMOTE START...............10KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™..........10VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . .......14SEAT BELT SYSTEMS.............14SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)—AIRBAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15CHILD RESTRAINTS.............18HEAD RESTRAINTS..............22FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24REAR SEAT...................27HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS...28ADJUSTABLE PEDALS............29TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS............31TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMLEVER.....................32HEADLIGHT SWITCH............33ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL.....35ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 37LANESENSE..................42PA R K V I E W ® R E A R B AC K- U P C A M E R A . . 4 2EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION................43AUTOSTICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46BLIND SPOT MONITORING........48POWER SUNROOF..............49WIND BUFFETING..............51
ELECTRONICS
YO U R V E H I C L E ' S S O U N D SYS T E M....52IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO........54Uconnect® ACCESS..............55Uconnect® 8.4A.................71Uconnect® 8.4AN...............94Uconnect® PHONE ..............109STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS...118SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK.....118DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID). . 119PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES.......120UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)..................121
POWER OUTLETS.............123
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS).......124RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)...........125
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..........126INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS......132JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.....132BATTERY LOCATION............139JUMP-STARTING..............139MANUAL PARK RELEASE..........141TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.....142FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.......143EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).....144
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD . . .........145ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L.....146ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L.....148FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINEPA RTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 0MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . 152MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . .....152FUSES.....................157TIRE PRESSURES...............161SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . 162FUEL DOOR RELEASE ...........164WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE.....165REPLACEMENT BULBS...........166
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . . 167FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMERCENTER...................167PUBLICATIONS ORDERING........167ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS....170
INDEX................... 171
TA B L E O F CO N T E N TS

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
•Pedalsthatcannotmovefreelycancauselossofvehiclecontrolandincreasetheriskof
serious personal injury.
•Alwaysmakesurethatobjectscannotfallintothedriverfootwellwhilethevehicleis
moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with
the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/transmission gear selector.
•Donotleavethekeyfobinornearthevehicle,orinalocationaccessibletochildren,and
do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
•Neverusethe“PARK”positionasasubstitutefortheparkingbrake.Alwaysapplythe
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
•RefertoyourOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetails.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers
may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go™ and
Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try
disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist,
please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of FCA
US LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2015 FCA US LLC
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KEY FOB
The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which
stores in the rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key
Fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking /unlocking the glove compartment. You can
keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.
To r e m o v e t h e e m e r g e n c y k e y , s l i d e t h e m e c h a n i c a l l a t c h o n t h e b a c k o f t h e K e y F o b s i d e w a y s
with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Base Key Fob
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Push and release the LOCKbutton on the
RKE transmitter to lock all doors. The turn
signal lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to
acknowledge the signal.
Push and release the UNLOCKbutton on
the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver's
door or twice within five seconds to unlock all
doors. The turn signal lights will flash to ac-
knowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated
entry system will also turn on.
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to
unlock either the driver's door or all doors on
the first push of the UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter. To change the current setting,
refer to your “Uconnect® Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” in your Own-
er's Manual on the DVD for further informa-
tion.
Base Key Fob
1 — Decklid2 — Unlock3 — Lock4 — Remote Start5 — Panic Alarm6 — Emergency Key
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REMOTE START
• Push the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the
REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
•Todrivethevehicle,pushtheUNLOCKbuttonandcycletheignitiontotheON/RUN
position.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is cycled
to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains
Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous
and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.
•KeepKeyFobtransmittersawayfromchildren.OperationoftheRemoteStartSystem,
windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or
killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This feature
allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without having to push the Key Fob
lock or unlock buttons as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.
To U n l o c k F r o m T h e D r i v e r O r P a s s e n g e r S i d e :
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft
(1.5m) of the driver or passenger side door
handle, grab either front door handle to un-
lock the door automatically.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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REAR SEAT
Folding Rear Seatback
•Pullontheloops,locatedneartheoutertopoftheseatbacks,tofolddowneitherorboth
seatbacks. These loops can be tucked away when not in use.
•Whentheseatbackisraisedtotheupright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback above the
seat loop.
WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked
into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause you and others to severely injured or killed.
•Thecargoareaintherearofthevehicle(withtherearseatbacksinthelocked-upor
folded-down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in
motion. They could be severely injured or killed in a collision. Children should be seated
and using the proper restraint system.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
The front heated seats control buttons are located within the climate or controls screen of the
touchscreen.
• Press the heated seat buttononce to turn the HI setting On.
• Press the heated seat buttona second time to turn the LO setting On.
• Press the heated seat buttona third time to turn the heating elements Off.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after approximately
60 minutes. The LO-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
NOTE:
On models that are equipped with remote start, this feature can be programmed to come on
during a remote start through the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
Rear Seat Loop
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Uconnect® ACCESS
Uconnect® Access — If Equipped (Available On Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN
—U.S.ResidentsOnly)
WARNING!
ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the steering wheel. You have full responsibility and
assume all risks related to the use of the Uconnect® features and applications in this vehicle.
Only use Uconnect® when it is safe to do so. Failure to do so may result in an accident involving
serious injury or death.
Uconnect® Access enhances your ownership and driving experience by connecting your vehicle
with a built-in cellular connection. With Uconnect® Access, you can:
• Place a call to a local 9-1-1 Operator for emergency assistance.
•Remotelylock/unlockyourdoorsandstartyourvehiclefromvirtuallyanywhere,usingthe
Uconnect® Access App from your smartphone. You can also do so by logging into Mopar
Owner Connect, or by calling Uconnect® Care. (Vehicle must be within the United States and
have network coverage).
•TurnyourvehicleintoaWiFiHotspotandconnectyourdevicestotheinternet.
•Receivetextoremailnotificationsifyourvehicle'stheftalarmgoesoff.
•Receivestolenvehicleassistance,usingGPStechnologytohelpauthoritieslocateyour
vehicle if it is stolen.
•Listentoyourtextmessagesorsendfree-formtextmessageswithyourvoicewhilekeeping
your hands on the wheel, using the Voice Texting feature. Requires a cell phone that supports
Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP).
•Searchforplacestoeat,shop,relaxandplaywithYelp®,usingyourvoiceoron-screenmenu.
Then navigate to them (navigation standard on Uconnect® 8.4AN, optional on Uconnect®
8.4A).
•GetoperatorassistanceusingtheASSISTbuttononyourinteriorrearviewmirror.
Before you drive, familiarize yourself with the easy-to-use Uconnect® Access.
1. The ASSIST and 9-1-1 buttons are located on your rearview mirror. The ASSIST button is used
for contacting Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Care and Uconnect® Care. The 9-1-1 button
connects you to emergency services.
NOTE:
Ve h i c l e s s o l d i n C a n a d a a n d M e x i c o D O N O T h a v e 9 - 1 - 1 C a l l s y s t e m c a p a b i l i t i e s . 9 - 1 - 1 o r
other emergency line operators in Canada and Mexico may not answer or respond to 9-1-1
system calls.
2. The Uconnect® “Apps” button on the menu bar at the bottom right corner of the radio
touchscreen. This is where you can begin your registration process, manage your Apps and
purchase WiFi on demand.
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NOTE:
For security reasons, this link is valid for 72 hours from the time you’ve submitted your email
address into the radio touchscreen. If the link has expired, simply re-enter your email address into
the Uconnect® Registration App on the radio touchscreen to receive another link. The secured
registration link will take you through the Uconnect® Access registration process step by step.
7. To unlock the full potential of Uconnect® Access in your vehicle, you will need to create or
validate an existing Mopar Owner Connect account previously (Owner Center). Uconnect®
along with Mopar Owner Connect have joined forces to create one destination to manage all
of your vehicle needs, from managing your Uconnect® Access account, to tracking service
history and finding recommended accessories for your vehicle. If you already have a Mopar
Owner Connect account, log in to the website with your existing username/email and
password. For assistance with this web based registration process, call Uconnect® Care at
1-855-792-4241 .
8. Once you are logged in to your Mopar Owner Connect account, you will create a personal
Uconnect® Security PIN. The Uconnect® Security PIN will be required to authenticate you
when accessing your account via Uconnect® Care or performing any remote services such as
Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Remote Horn & Lights or Starting and Stopping the engine.
9. If your vehicle qualifies for a trial package it will be presented. Simply agree to the Uconnect®
Terms of Service (checkbox) and then select the “Start Service” button.
At this point your vehicle is registered with Uconnect® Access. Continue to set up Via Mobile.
Apps will be downloaded the next time you start your vehicle. If the Apps have not appeared after
24 hours, please contact Uconnect® Care.
Download The Uconnect® Access App
The Uconnect® Access smartphone app allows you to remotely lock or unlock your doors, start
your engine (if equipped) and activate your horn and lights from virtually anywhere. The
smartphone app also features Via Mobile (if equipped) which uses your smartphone’s data plan
to access your personal Pandora®, iHeartRadio, Slacker Radio and Aha™ by HARMAN accounts
and control them using your vehicle touchscreen.
The Uconnect® Access app is only compatible with select iPhone® and Android smartphones.
Visit UconnectPhone.com or call 1-877-855-8400 to confirm that your smartphone is compatible
with Uconnect®. Once you’ve confirmed your smartphone is compatible, Android and iPhone®
users should visit their respective app store and search for “Uconnect Access” to download the
app.
Set Up Your Via Mobile Profile — If Equipped
Setting up your Via Mobile profile means entering your login information for each App so that
they can work in your vehicle. Complete your Via Mobile Profile online during registration of your
Uconnect® Access system. Access this pageby logging into your Mopar Owner Connect
account (moparownerconnect.com), going to Edit Profile, then Via Mobile Profile.
If you already have an account with these Apps, scroll down and press the “Link” button to enter
your information. If you do not have an account, you can create a new one.
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7. The Uconnect® Payment Account will then ask for your “Payment Account PIN,” which you
established when setting up your Uconnect® payment account. After entering this four digit
PIN, click the “Complete” key to make the purchase.
8. You will receive a confirmation message that your purchase has been submitted. Click the
“OK” button to end the process.
Purchasing WiFi Hotspot While In Your Vehicle
Yo u m u s t s e t u p a U c o n n e c t ® A c c e s s P a y m e n t A c c o u n t o n l i n e ( l o g i n t omoparownerconnect.com,
go to Edit Profile, then Uconnect® Payment Account, to set up and manage your Payment
Account).
1. To purchase WiFi while in your vehicle, ensure the vehicle is running and in Park. Press the“Apps” button on the touchscreen, then select WiFi within the “Apps” menu. Follow theon-screen instructions. When asked for your payment PIN, use the 4-digit PIN you establishedwhen setting up your payment account on Mopar Owner Connect.
NOTE:
This may be different than the Uconnect® Security PIN you established for using features such as
Remote Vehicle Start. After purchasing WiFi, it may take up to 30 minutes (with the vehicle
running) before the WiFi will be active in your vehicle.
2. Select WiFi again, then note the hotspot name. Select this network when connecting devicesto the hotspot. Also click on View/Edit Passphrase, then note the security passphrase you willneed to connect to the network on each device.
If your devices cannot see the WiFi Hotspot network after 30 minutes, please contact Uconnect®
Care by pushing the ASSIST button on the rearview mirror, or by calling 1-855-792-4241 .
Using Uconnect® Access
Getting Started With Apps
Applications (Apps) and features in your Uconnect® Access system deliver services that are
customized for the driver and are certified by FCA US LLC. Two different types are:
1.Built-In Features—usethebuilt-in3GCellularNetworkonyourUconnect®8.4ANradio.
2.Uconnect® Access Via Mobile(if equipped) — Via Mobile uses the Uconnect® Access app
and your smartphone's data plan to access your personal Pandora®, iHeartRadio, Aha™ by
HARMAN and Slacker Radio accounts from the vehicle and control them using the vehicle
touchscreen. Customer’s data plan charges will apply. Available on Uconnect® 8.4A and
8.4AN Radios (if equipped).
Get started with your Uconnect® Access apps by pressing the Uconnect® “Apps” button on the
menu bar at the bottom right corner of the radio touchscreen. Available apps and features are
organized by the tabs on the left of the screen:
Favorite Apps—This is the default screen when you first press the “Apps” button on the touchscreen,
and is a good place to put the apps you use most frequently. To make an App a “favorite”, press the
“settings” button on the touchscreen to the right of the app, and select “Make a favorite.”
All Apps—OrganizesyourUconnect®Accessapps(whenavailable).
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4.Yelp®—Customershavetheabilitytosearchfornearbydestinationsorapointofinterest
(POI) either by category or custom search by using keywords (for example, “Italian restau-
rant”). Searching can be done by either voice or by using the touchscreen keypad. Using the
touchscreen, launch Yelp® by selecting the “Apps” icon, press the “All Apps” tab, and then
press “Yelp.” Using voice recognition, push the Voice Command (VR) button on the steering
wheel and say “Launch Yelp®.”
5.Security Alarm Notification—TheSecurityAlarmNotificationfeaturenotifiesyouviaemail
or text (SMS) message when the vehicle’s factory-installed security alarm system has been
set-off. There are a number of reasons why your alarm may have been triggered, one of which
could be that your vehicle was stolen. If so, please see the details of the Stolen Vehicle
Assistance service below. When you register, Security Alarm Notification is automatically set
to send you an email at the mail address you provide should the alarm go off. You may also opt
to have a text message sent to your mobile device.
6.Stolen Vehicle Assistance—Ifyourvehicleisstolen,contactlocallawenforcementimme-
diately to file a stolen vehicle report. Once this report has been filed, Uconnect® care can help
locate your vehicle. The Uconnect® Care agent will ask for the stolen vehicle report number
issued by local law enforcement. Then, using GPS technology and the built-in wireless
connection within your vehicle, the Uconnect® Care agent will be able to locate the stolen
vehicle and work with law enforcement to help recover it. (Vehicle must be within the United
States, have network coverage and must be registered with Uconnect® Access with an active
subscription that includes the applicable feature).
7.WiFi Hotspot—WiFiHotspotison-demandWiFi3Gconnectivitythat'sbuilt-inandready
to go whenever you are. Once your vehicle is registered for Uconnect® Access, you can
purchase a Wifi Hotspot subscription at the Uconnect® Store. After you've made your
purchase, turn on your signal and connect your passengers devices. It's never been easier to
bring your home or office with you.
NOTE:
Yo u r v e h i c l e m u s t h a v e a w o r k i n g e l e c t r i c a l s y s t e m f o r a n y o f t h e i n v e h i c l e U c o n n e c t ® f e a t u r e s t o
operate.
Uconnect® Access Remote Features
If you own a compatible iPhone® or Android® powered device, the Uconnect® Access App allows
you to remotely lock or unlock your doors, start your engine or activate your horn and lights from
virtually anywhere (Vehicle must be within the United States and have network coverage). You
can download the App from Mopar Owner Connect or from the App Store (iPhone) or Google
Play store. Visit UconnectPhone.com to determine if your device is compatible. For Uconnect®
Phone customer support and to determine if your device is compatible.
U.S. residents - visit UconnectPhone.com or call 1-877-855-8400
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Remote Start—Thisfeatureprovidestheabilitytostarttheengineonyourvehicle,withoutthe
keys and from virtually any distance. You can send a request to your vehicle in one of two ways:
1. Using the Uconnect® Access App from a compatible smartphone.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
•After 15 minutes if you have not entered your vehicle with the key, the engine will shut off
automatically.
• You can also send a command to turn-off an engine that has been remote started.
•This remote function requires your vehicle to be equipped with a factory-installed Remote
Start system. To utilize this feature after the Uconnect® Access App is downloaded, login
with your user name and password.
NOTE:
Your four digit Uconnect® Security PIN is required to confirm the request.
•Yo u c a n s e t - u p n o t i f i c a t i o n s f o r y o u r a c c o u n t t o r e c e i v e a n e m a i l o r t e x t ( S M S ) m e s s a g e e v e r y
time a command is sent. Login to Mopar Owner Connect (moparownerconnect.com) and
click on Edit Profile to manage Uconnect® Notifications.
Remote Door Lock/Unlock— This feature provides the ability to lock or unlock the door on
your vehicle, without the keys and from virtually any distance. You can send a request to your
vehicle in one of three ways:
1. Using the Uconnect® Access App from a compatible smartphone.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
3. By contacting the Uconnect® Care on the phone.
To u s e t h i s f e a t u r e a f t e r t h e U c o n n e c t ® A c c e s s A p p i s d o w n l o a d e d , l o g i n u s i n g y o u r u s e r n a m e
and password. You will need your four digit Uconnect® Security PIN to confirm the request. Press
the “closed lock” icon on your Uconnect® Access App to lock the doors, and press the “open
Lock” icon to unlock the driver’s door.
Yo u c a n s e t - u p n o t i f i c a t i o n s f o r y o u r a c c o u n t t o r e c e i v e a n e m a i l o r t e x t ( S M S ) m e s s a g e e v e r y
time a command is sent. Login to Mopar Owner Connect (moparownerconnect.com) and click
on Edit Profile to manage Uconnect® Notifications.
Remote Horn And Lights—It’seasytolocateavehicleinadark,crowdedornoisyparkingarea
by activating the horn and lights. It may also help if you need to draw attention to your vehicle for
any reason. You can send a request to your vehicle in one of three ways:
1. Using the Uconnect® Access App from a compatible smartphone.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
3. By contacting the Uconnect® Care on the phone.
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