light INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Workshop Manual

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DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222669
Symptom Result
Brake pedal slightly vibrates and operation sound (motor sound and sound from suspen-
sion) occurs when VDC function, TCS function, ABS function, EBD function, hill start assist
function and brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function operates. This is not a malfunction, The symptom
occurs VDC function
, TCS function, ABS
function, EBD function, hill start assist
function and brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function that are normally operat-
ed.
Brake stopping distance may become longer than models without ABS function depending
on the road conditions, when
ABS function is operated on slip pery road like rough road,
gravel road or snowy road.
Brake pedal vibrates and operation sound occurs during sudden acceleration and corner-
ing, when VDC function, TCS function, hill start assist function and brake limited slip differ-
ential (BLSD) function is operated.
Brake pedal vibrates and motor sound from the engine room occurs, when the engine starts
or the vehicle starts just after starting the engine This is not a malfunction. The symptom
occurs during the brake fluid accumula-
tion in the accumulator and operational
check of the ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit).
Acceleration may be felt insufficient depending on the road conditions. This is not a malfunction. The symptom occurs TCS function that puts the highest
priority to obtain the optimum traction
(stability).
TCS may operate momentarily, while driving on a road where friction coefficient varies, or
when downshifting or fully depressing accelerator pedal
ABS warning lamp and VDC warning lamp may turn ON, when the vehicle is on a rotating
turntable or is given a strong shaking or large vibrations on a ship while the engine is run-
ning.
In this case, restart the engine on a nor-
mal road. If the normal condition is re-
stored, there is no malfunction. In that
case, erase self-diagnosis result memory
for “ABS” with CONSULT-III.
VDC warning lamp may turn ON and VDC function, TCS function, hill start assist function
and brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function may not normally operate, when driving
on a special road the is extremely slanted (bank in a circuit course).
A malfunction in yaw rate/side/decel G sensor system may be detected when the vehicle
sharply turns during a spin turn, acceleration turn or drift driving while VDC function and
TCS function are OFF (VDC OFF switch is pressed and VDC OFF indicator lamp is in ON
status).
The vehicle speed does not increase, when the accelerator pedal is depressed while the
vehicle is on a 2-wheel chassis dynamometer for speedometer check.
This is not malfunction. (When checking
the vehicle on a chassis dynamometer,
operate VDC OFF switch so that TCS
function is OFF.)
The VDC warning lamp, ABS warn ing lamp and brake warning lamp turn ON and DTC
“C118E” may be detected in self-diagnosis resu lt of “ABS” when the brake pedal is exces-
sively operated, such as air bleeding. This is not a system malfunction because
this occurs due to the temporary de-
crease in accumulator fluid pressure. The
system returns to no
rmal condition when
the accumulator fluid pressure reaches
the specified pressure with the ignition
switch ON and the VDC warning lamp,
ABS warning lamp, a nd brake warning
lamp turn OFF. After these steps, ABS
self-diagnosis results are erased.
VDC OFF indicator lamp turns ON and TCS function is not operate when 4WD mode is “4L”.
(Models with 4WD system) This is not a malfunction. When the 4WD
mode becomes “4L” state, the TCS func-
tion is disabled. This function is enabled
when the 4WD mode becomes “AUTO”
or “4H”.
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COMPONENT PARTSBRC-143
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006248457
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13. Steering angle sensor
Refer to BRC-10, "
Component Parts
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14. ADAS control unit
Refer to DAS-13, "
Component Parts
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A. Back side of engine room (RH) B. Front bumper (center) C. Upper side of brake pedal
D. Under side of instrument lower driver
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Component Function
Description
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
Brake Assist (with preview function)
ADAS control unit ×××× ADAS control unit calculates a target distance between vehicles
and a target speed, based on signals received from each sensor
and switch to transmit an engine torque command value to ECM
and a brake fluid pressure cont rol signal to ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication
 ADAS control unit transmits buzzer output signal to combination
meter via CAN communication
ICC sensor ×××× ICC sensor detects light reflected from a vehicle ahead by irra-
diating laser forward and calculates a distance from the vehicle
ahead and a relative speed, based on the detected signal
 ICC sensor transmits the presence/absence of vehicle ahead and the distance from the vehicle to ADAS control unit via ITS
communication
ECM ×××× ECM transmits the accelerator pedal position signal, ICC brake
switch signal, stop lamp switch signal, ICC steering switch sig-
nal, etc. to ADAS control unit via CAN communication
 ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator based on the engine torque demand received from the ADAS control unit via
CAN communication
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) ×××× ABS actuator and electric unit (c
ontrol unit) transmits the vehicle
speed signal (wheel speed), stop lamp signal and VDC/TCS/
ABS system operation condition to ADAS control unit via CAN
communication
 ABS actuator and electric unit (c ontrol unit) controls the brake,
based on a brake fluid pressure control signal received from the
ADAS control unit via CAN communication
BCM ×BCM transmits the front wiper request signal to ADAS control unit
via CAN communication
TCM ××TCM transmits the signal related to A/T control to ADAS control
unit via CAN communication
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NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONBRC-147
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006228295
PRECAUTIONS FOR PREVIEW FUNCTION
 This system is only an aid to assist braking operation and is not a collision warning or avoidance device. It is
the driver ′s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
 As there is a performance limit to the Preview Function, never rely solely on this system. This system does
not correct careless inattentive or absent-minded driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain, fog, or other bad
weather. Reduce vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal , in order to maintain a safe distance between
vehicles.
 The system may not detect a vehicle ahead, depending on road or weather conditions. While the vehicle still
travels and the Brake Assist Syst em operates under normal conditions, the Preview Function may operate
improperly under the following conditions:
- When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the system sensor
- When strong light (for example, at sunrise or sunset ) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle
- Winding or hilly roads may cause the sensor to tem porarily not detect a vehicle in the same lane or may
detect objects or vehicles in other lanes.
- Vehicle position in the lane may cause the sensor to te mporarily not detect a vehicle in the same lane or may
detect objects or vehicles in other lanes.
 The system will not detect:
- Pedestrians or objects in the roadway
- Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
- Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel lane as illustrated
 When the Preview Function operates, the brake pedal may move slightly and may make a small noise. This is not a system malfunc-
tion.
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST]
COMPONENT PARTS
Component Description
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13. Steering angle sensor
Refer to BRC-10, "
Component Parts
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14. ADAS control unit
Refer to DAS-13, "
Component Parts
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A. Back side of engine room (RH) B. Front bumper (center) C. Upper side of brake pedal
D. Under side of inst rument lower driver
panel
Component Function
Description
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
Brake Assist (with preview function)
ADAS control unit ×××× ADAS control unit calculates a target distance between vehicles
and a target speed, based on signals received from each sensor
and switch to transmit an engine torque command value to ECM
and a brake fluid pres sure control signal to ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication
 ADAS control unit transmits buzzer output signal to combination
meter via CAN communication
ICC sensor ×××× ICC sensor detects light reflected from a vehicle ahead by irra-
diating laser forward and calculates a distance from the vehicle
ahead and a relative speed, based on the detected signal
 ICC sensor transmits the presence/absence of vehicle ahead and the distance from the vehicle to ADAS control unit via ITS
communication
ECM ×××× ECM transmits the accelerator pedal position signal, ICC brake
switch signal, stop lamp switch signal, ICC steering switch sig-
nal, etc. to ADAS control unit via CAN communication
 ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator based on the engine torque demand received from the ADAS control unit via
CAN communication
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) ×××× ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) transmits the vehicle
speed signal (wheel speed), stop lamp signal and VDC/TCS/
ABS system operation condition to ADAS control unit via CAN
communication
 ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) controls the brake, based on a brake fluid pressure control signal received from the
ADAS control unit via CAN communication
BCM ×BCM transmits the front wiper request signal to ADAS control unit
via CAN communication
TCM ××TCM transmits the signal related to A/T control to ADAS control
unit via CAN communication
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SYSTEM
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Fail-safe Indication
NOTE:
When the IBA turns OFF, the IBA OFF indicator lamp will illuminate.
Condition Description Indication on the combination meter
When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H or
4L position The system is temporary unavailable.
(Without the warning chime)
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Condition Description Indication on the combination meter
 When the sensor window is dirty
 When the system malfunction The system will be cancelled automatically
with a beep sound.
When driving into a strong light
(i.e. sunlight) The system is temporary unavailable.
(Without the warning chime)
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NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONBRC-157
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PRECAUTIONS FOR INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST
 The IBA system is a not collision avoidance system. It is the driver′s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
 As there is a performance limit, it may not prov ide a warning or brake in certain conditions.
 The system will not detect the following objects:
- Pedestrians, animals, or obstacles in the roadway
- Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
 The system will not detect under the following conditions:
- When the sensor gets dirty and it is impossibl e to detect the distance from the vehicle ahead.
- When driving into a strong light (i.e. sunlight)
 The sensor generally detects the signals returned from the reflectors on a vehicle ahead. Therefore, the sys-
tem may not function properly under the following conditions:
- When the reflectors of the vehicle ahead are positioned high or close each other (including a small vehicle
such as motorcycles).
- When the sensor gets dirty or and it is impossi ble to detect the distance from the vehicle ahead.
- When the reflectors on the vehicle ahead is missing, damaged or covered.
- When the reflector of the vehicle ahead is covered with dirt, snow and road spray.
- When visibility is low (such as rain, fog, snow, etc.).
- When snow or road spray from traveling vehicles are raised up.
- When dense exhaust or other smoke (black smoke) fr om vehicles reduces the sensor visibility.
- When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or the luggage room of vehicle.
- When abruptly accelerating or decelerating.
- On steep downhill or roads with sharp curves.
- When there is a highly reflective object near the vehicle ahead (i.e. very close to other vehicle, signboard,
etc.).
- While towing a trailer or other vehicle.
 Depending on certain road conditions (curved, beginning of a curve), vehicle conditions (steering position,
vehicle position), or preceding vehicle ′s conditions (position in lane, etc. ), the system may not function prop-
erly.
 The system may not function in offset conditions.
 The system may not function when the distanc e to the vehicle ahead is extremely close.
 The system detect highly reflective objects such as reflectors, signs, white markers, and other stationary objects on the road or
near the traveling lane, and when in extreme conditions, detection
of these objects may caus e the system to function.
 The system is designed to automatically check the sensor ′s func-
tionality. If the sensor is covered with ice, a transparent or translu-
cent plastic bag, etc., the system may not detect them. In these
instances the system may not be able to warn properly. Be sure to
check and clean the sensor regularly.
 Excessive noise will interfere with the warning chime sound, and the chime may not be heard.
 Never step in under the brake pedal to avoid an accident when IBA
system turns ON.
 Sudden appearance of the vehicle in front (i.e. it abrupt ly cuts in) may not be detected and the system may
not warn soon enough.
 The system will be cancelled automatically with a beep sound and the IBA OFF indicator lamp will illuminate
under the following conditions:
- When the sensor window is dirty
- When the system malfunctions
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CCS-10
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[ICC]
COMPONENT PARTS
Component Description
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× : Applicable
13. Steering angle sensor
Refer to BRC-10, "
Component Parts
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14. ADAS control unit
Refer to DAS-13, "
Component Parts
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A. Back side of engine room (RH) B. Front bumper (center) C. Upper side of brake pedal
D. Under side of inst rument lower driver
panel
Component Function
Description
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
Brake Assist (with preview function)
ADAS control unit ×××× ADAS control unit calculates a target distance between vehicles
and a target speed, based on signals received from each sensor
and switch to transmit an engine torque command value to ECM
and a brake fluid pres sure control signal to ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication
 ADAS control unit transmits buzzer output signal to combination
meter via CAN communication
ICC sensor ×××× ICC sensor detects light reflected from a vehicle ahead by irra-
diating laser forward and calculates a distance from the vehicle
ahead and a relative speed, based on the detected signal
 ICC sensor transmits the presence/absence of vehicle ahead and the distance from the vehicle to ADAS control unit via ITS
communication
ECM ×××× ECM transmits the accelerator pedal position signal, ICC brake
switch signal, stop lamp switch signal, ICC steering switch sig-
nal, etc. to ADAS control unit via CAN communication
 ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator based on the engine torque demand received from the ADAS control unit via
CAN communication
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) ×××× ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) transmits the vehicle
speed signal (wheel speed), stop lamp signal and VDC/TCS/
ABS system operation condition to ADAS control unit via CAN
communication
 ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) controls the brake, based on a brake fluid pressure control signal received from the
ADAS control unit via CAN communication
BCM ×BCM transmits the front wiper request signal to ADAS control unit
via CAN communication
TCM ××TCM transmits the signal related to A/T control to ADAS control
unit via CAN communication
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[ICC]
SYSTEM
 When the SET/COAST switch is pushed under the following condi-
tions, the system cannot be set. A warning chime will sound and
the set speed indicator and own vehicle indicator will blink.
- When the SNOW mode switch is ON (To use the ICC system, turn
OFF the SNOW mode switch, push the MAIN switch to turn OFF
the ICC system and reset the ICC system by pushing the MAIN
switch again.)
- When the 4WD shift switch is not AUTO position. (To use the ICC
system, shift the AUTO position, push the MAIN switch to turn OFF
the ICC system and reset the ICC system by pushing the MAIN
switch again.)
- When the VDC is OFF. (To use the ICC system, turn ON the VDC system, push the MAIN switch to turn OFF the I CC system and reset the ICC system by pushing the MAIN
switch again.)
- When ABS or VDC (including the TCS) operates.
- When driving into a strong light (i.e., sunlight).
- When the wheel is slipping. (To use the ICC system, make sure the wheels are no longer spinning, push the
MAIN switch to turn OFF the ICC system and rese t the ICC system by pushing the MAIN switch again.)
Cancel Conditions
1. When CANCEL switch is pressed.
2. When brake pedal is depressed.
3. When the vehicle ahead is not detected below the speed of 24 km/h (15 MPH).
4. When the selector lever is not in the “D” position or manual mode.
5. When the parking brakes are applied.
6. When the system judges the vehicle is at standstill.
7. When the front wiper s are operating at HI.
(If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensing auto-wi per, the system may cancel when the wipers are set
to AUTO.)
8. When the SNOW mode switch is turned ON.
9. When 4WD shift switch is not AUTO position
10. When ABS or VDC (including the TCS) operates.
11. When the MAIN switch is turned OFF.
12. When a wheel slips.
13. When driving into a strong light (i.e., sunlight).
14. When the VDC is turned OFF.
15. When the system malfunction occurs.
CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED) CR UISE CONTROL MODE FUNCTION
CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED) CRUISE CONTROL MODE FUNCTION : System
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[ICC]
OPERATION
WARNING LAMP AND AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION DISPLAY
NOTE:
Condition Display on ICC system display
When own vehicle comes closer to the vehicle ahead and it is judged that the distance be-
tween the vehicles is not sufficient
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Condition Description Display on ICC system display
Warning
display  When the VDC is turned OFF
 When the VDC or ABS (in-
cluding the TCS) operates
 When a wheel slips
 When the 4WD shift switch is not AUTO
 When the SNOW mode switch is turned ON
 When driving into a strong light (i.e., sunlight) A chime sounds and the control is automatically
canceled.
NOTE:
When the conditions listed above are no longer
present, turn the system OFF using the MAIN
switch.
Turn the ICC system back on to use the system.
When the sensor window is
dirty, making it impossible to de-
tect a vehicle ahead. A chime sounds and the control is automatically
canceled.
NOTE:
Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the engine
OFF.
Clean the sensor window with a soft cloth and
then perform the settings again.
When the ICC system is mal-
functioning A chime sounds and the control is automatically
canceled.
NOTE:
Turn the engine OFF and restart engine. If there
is no malfunction, it is possible to set the system.
Automatic
cancella-
tion display  When brake pedal is de-
pressed
 When CANCEL switch is pressed
 When a vehicle ahead is not
detected below the speed of
24 km/h (15 MPH)
 When the system judges the
vehicle is at standstill
 When the selector lever is not in “D” position or manual
mode
 When the front wipers are op- erating at HI
(If the vehicle is equipped
with a rain sensing auto-wip-
er, the system may cancel
when the wipers are set to
AUTO)
 When the parking brake are
applied A chime sounds and the control is automatically
canceled.
NOTE:
 The system will be in a standby, after the control
is automatically canceled.
 A chime sounds when the control is automati-
cally canceled, except when brake pedal is de-
pressed or when CANCEL switch is pressed.
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONCCS-27
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Precautions for Vehicle-to-V ehicle Distance Control ModeINFOID:0000000006224276
 ICC system is only an aid to assist the driver and is not a collision warning or avoidance device. It is the\
driver's responsibility to stay alert, drive safe ly and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
 The system is primarily intended for use on straight, dry, open roads with light traffic. It is not advisable to
use the system in city traffic or congested areas.
 This system will not adapt automatically to road condi tions. This system should be used in evenly flowing
traffic. Do not use the system on roads with sharp curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or in fog.
 The ICC sensor will not detect under most conditions.
- Stationary and slow moving vehicles.
- Pedestrians or objects in the roadway.
- Oncoming vehicles in the some lane.
- Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel lane.
 As there is a performance limit to the distance contro l function, never rely solely on the ICC system. This
system does not correct careless, inattentive or absent -minded driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain,
fog, or other bad weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal, depending on the
distance to the vehicle ahead and the surrounding circumstances in order to maintain a safe distance
between vehicles.
 If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle decelerat es to a standstill within the limitations of the sys-
tem. The system will cancel once it judges that the vehicle has come to a standstill and sound a warning
chime. To prevent the vehicle from movi ng, the driver must depress the brake pedal.
 The system may not detect the vehicle in front of the dr iver in certain road or weather conditions. To avoid
accidents, never use the ICC syst em under the following conditions:
- On roads where the traffic is heavy or there are sharp curves.
- On slippery road surfaces such as on ice or snow, etc.
- On off-road surfaces such as on sand or rock, etc.
- During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
- When the windshield wipers are operating at high speed. The ICC system may cancel when the wipers are
set to the AUTO position.
- When strong light (for example, at sunrise or sunset ) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle.
- When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the system sensor.
- On steep downhill roads (the vehicle may go beyond the set vehicle speed and frequent braking may result in overheating the brakes).
- On repeated uphill and downhill roads.
- When traffic conditions make it difficult to keep a proper distance between vehicles because of frequent acceleration or deceleration.
- When towing a trailer or other vehicle
 In some road or traffic conditions, a vehicle or object can unexpectedly come into the sensor detection zone and cause automatic braking. The driver may need to c ontrol the distance from other vehicles using the
accelerator pedal. Always stay alert and avoid using t he ICC system when it is not recommended in this sec-
tion.
 The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode uses a sensor located on the front of the vehicle to detect vehi-
cles traveling ahead. The sensor generally detects t he signals returned from the reflectors on a vehicle
ahead. Therefore, if the sensor c annot detect the reflector on the v ehicle ahead, the ICC system may not
maintain the selected distance.
 The following are some conditions in which the sensor cannot detect the signals:
- When the reflector of the vehicle ahead is positioned high on the vehicle (trailer, etc.).
- When the reflector on the vehicle ahead is missing, damaged or covered.
- When the reflector of the vehicle ahead is covered with dirt, snow and road spray.
- When the snow or road spray from traveling vehicles reduces the sensor's visibility.
- When dense exhaust or other smoke (black smoke) fr om vehicles reduces the sensor's visibility.
- When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or the luggage room of own vehicle.
- When the vehicle is towing a trailer, etc.
 The ICC system is designed to automatic ally check the sensor's operation within the limitation of the system.
When the sensor is covered with dirt or is obstruct ed, the system will automatically be canceled. If the sen-
sor is covered with ice, a transparent or translucent vinyl bag, etc., the ICC system may not detect them. In
these instances, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode may not cancel and may not be able to main-
tain the selected following distance from the vehicle ahead. Be sure to check and clean the sensor regularly.
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