Lincoln TOWN CAR 2002 Owner Manual

Introduction 4

Congratulations 4 Safety and environment protection 5 Symbol glossary 8

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 17

Entertainment Systems 19

AM/FM stereo cassette 19 AM/FM stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) 26 CD changer 38

Climate Controls 43

Electronic automatic temperature control 43

Lights 49

Headlamps 49 Bulb replacement 53

Driver Controls 59

Steering wheel adjustment 60 Power windows 62 Mirrors 63 Message center 77

Locks and Security 88

Keys 88 Locks 88 Anti-theft system 90

Table of Contents

Seating and Safety Restraints 102

Seating 102 Safety restraints 106 Air bags 121 Child restraints 128

Driving 136

Starting 136 Brakes 140 Traction control/AdvanceTrac 143 Transmission operation 146 Vehicle loading 150 Trailer towing 151 Recreational towing 154

Roadside Emergencies 156

Hazard flasher switch 157 Fuses and relays 158 Changing tires 165 Jump starting 169 Wrecker towing 175

Customer Assistance 176

The dispute settlement board 179 Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 182 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 182 Ordering additional owner’s literature 183 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 185

Cleaning 186

Cleaning your vehicle 186 Underbody preservation 191

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Specifications 193

Hood 194 Engine compartment 194 Engine oil 195 Battery 199 Fuel information 207 Air filter(s) 221 Refill capacities 227 Lubricant specifications 228 Engine data 230 Vehicle dimensions 230

Accessories 234 Index 237

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Lincoln. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

In the United States: www.ford.com In Canada: www.ford.ca In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant

available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the

vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Introduction

Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

Introduction

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Special instructions

For your safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone

without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers.

Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety

restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Rear facing child or baby seats should NEVER be used in front

of a passenger side air bag.

Introduction

MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner

Guide for all other required information and warnings.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

MAX

MIN

Introduction

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

CHECK

FUEL

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION

O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

H F

CIRCLE SLOWLY

CAP

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have

the respective system inspected immediately.

Service engine soon

Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

Light turns on solid:

Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

100

MPH km/h

P R N D 2 1

120

140

100

160

110

180

120

WASHER LTR/100km

km MILES/GAL

FILL ON

LEFT

AIR

BAG

FUEL ECON

DIST TO EMPTY

AVG SPEED

TRIP A B

E/M

BRAKE

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Instrument Cluster

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Check fuel cap

Illuminates when the fuel cap is not installed correctly. Check the fuel cap for proper installation. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Instrument Cluster

Brake system warning

Illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. Also momentarily illuminates at start up to ensure the circuit is functional. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, or illuminates after releasing the parking brake, seek service immediately. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates at start up to ensure the circuit is functional. If the light does not illuminate, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced (refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information). With the ABS light on, the ABS is disabled and normal braking is still functional.

Air bag readiness

Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

BRAKE

ABS

AIR

BAG

Safety belt

Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

Instrument Cluster

Engine oil pressure

Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the

Maintenance and specifications

chapter.

Engine coolant temperature

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool.

Never remove the coolant

recovery cap while the engine is running or hot.

Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. If light stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up, have your vehicle serviced.

Trac active

Illuminates when the Traction Controly system is active. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Controly event.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION

O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS

CIRCLE SLOWLY

Instrument Cluster

Trac off

Illuminates when the Traction Controly system has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Air suspension

Illuminates when the air suspension switch is turned OFF or the air suspension system requires servicing.

Washer

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION

O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION

O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS

WASHER LTR/100km

FUEL ECON

DIST TO EMPTY

CIRCLE SLOWLY

AVG SPEED

TRIP A B

E/M

km MILES/GAL

Speed control

Illuminates when the speed control is activated.

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION

O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS

CIRCLE SLOWLY

O/D off

Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the Transmission Control Switch (TCS). If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

Turn signals

Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Door ajar

Illuminates when any door is open (or not fully closed).

Instrument Cluster

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION

O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION

O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS

CIRCLE SLOWLY

Instrument Cluster

Trunk ajar

Illuminates when the trunk is not completely closed. This light will flash five times and sound a tone for one second, then the light remains on.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

BeltMinder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION

O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS

CIRCLE SLOWLY

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Turn signal chime (if equipped)

Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile).

Instrument Cluster

GAUGES

CHECK

FUEL

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION

O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

H F

CIRCLE SLOWLY

CAP

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

100

MPH km/h

P R N D 2 1

120

140

100

160

110

180

120

WASHER LTR/100km

km MILES/GAL

FILL ON

LEFT

AIR

BAG

FUEL ECON

DIST TO EMPTY

AVG SPEED

TRIP A B

E/M

BRAKE

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. If the gauge enters the red section, the oil pressure/engine coolant and Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate, refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

Instrument Cluster

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

FILL ON

LEFT

100

120

140

160

180

100

110

120

CIRCLE SLOWLY

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR

MPH km/h

TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION

O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE

VOL - PUSH ON

BASS TREB BAL FADE

Entertainment Systems

FM1

CLK

TAPE

AMS

SEEK TUNE

SCAN

SIDE REW FF

1 - 2

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Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened.

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

VOL - PUSH ON

Entertainment Systems

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

BASS

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

TREB

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

BAL

Entertainment Systems

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press listenable station up the frequency band.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio mode.

to find the next

FADE

SCAN

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio and tape modes.

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the AM control to select from AM selections, and press the FM control to select from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

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Setting the clock

This feature applies to vehicles not equipped with a separate, instrument panel mounted clock. If your vehicle has a separate clock, please refer to Clock in this chapter.

Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock mode while in radio mode.

To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control and press:

CLK

TAPE

AMS

• to decrease hours and

•

To set the minute, press and hold the CLK control and press:

to increase hours.

Entertainment Systems

CLK

TAPE

AMS

•

The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode (radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time). When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds, when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Any time that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock. In media mode, the media information will always be displayed.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next

• Press

to decrease minutes and to increase minutes.

frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Entertainment Systems

Tape select

• To enter tape mode while in radio mode, press the TAPE AMS control.

Automatic Music Search

The Automatic Music Search feature allows you to quickly locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the next selection.

To activate the feature, momentarily depress the TAPE AMS button. Then, press either REW (for the beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMS circuit senses a blank section on the tape.

In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUST have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.

CLK

TAPE

AMS

CLK

TAPE

AMS

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape mode.

To rewind in tape mode, press the REW control.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in tape mode.

To fast forward in tape mode, press the FF control.

In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

SIDE

1 - 2

REW FF

SIDE

1 - 2

REW FF

Entertainment Systems

Tape direction select

Press SIDE and 1–2 at the same time to play the alternate side of a tape.

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

SIDE

1 - 2

REW FF

DolbyT noise reduction

Dolbyt noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback.

Press the reduction.

Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

control to activate (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise

Entertainment Systems

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE (CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE)

BAL

SEL

FADE

RDS

AUTO

VOL PUSH ON

CD TAPE

MUTE

FMAM

REW

SEEK

TUNE

SIDE 1.2

3 4

BASS

TREB

SCAN

COMP5SHUFF

ALPINET AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE (CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE)

VOL PUSH ON

CD TAPE

BASS

TREB

RDS

BAL

SEL

FADE

DSP

MUTE

AM FM

REW

SEEK

TUNE SCAN AUTO

SIDE 1-2

3 4

COMP5SHUFF

Entertainment Systems

Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lighting strategy. This lighting feature is operable when the headlamps are illuminated. During the operation of any selected mode, lighting for the individual function controls will either illuminate or turn off. Those controls which have a function for the specific mode of operation selected will be lit, while the controls which have no function for that mode will be turned off.

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

VOL PUSH ON

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

VOL PUSH ON

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped)

With this feature, radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.

The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting.

Entertainment Systems

With the radio on, press and hold the volume control for five seconds, until the display reads SPEED VOL, then press:

VOL PUSH ON

•

to increase volume

compensation

• to decrease or shut off the volume compensation

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

Press the BASS control. Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of bass.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control. Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of treble.

SEL

BASS

SEL

TREB

BASS

SEL

TREB

Entertainment Systems

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

Press the BAL control. Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the speakers.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

Press the FADE control. Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped).

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

Seek function in tape mode

• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape or return to the beginning of the current selection.

• Press

to listen to the next selection on the tape.

BAL

FADE

BAL

FADE

SEEK

SEL

Entertainment Systems

Seek function for CD changer

• Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press that selection from the beginning.

• Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped).

, the CD changer will replay

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to activate scan mode and to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band.

Press the SCAN control again to disengage scan mode.

Scan function in tape mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. The tape will scan in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.

To stop on a particular selection, press the SCAN control again.

Scan function in CD mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. The CD will scan in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.

To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

SEEK

SCAN

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes (if equipped).

FMAM

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