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Hyundai Elantra Touring (2012 year). Manual - part 18

What to do in an emergency

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)

As an added safety feature, your

Your vehicle has also been equipped

vehicle has been equipped with a tire

with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

indicate when the system is not

that illuminates a low tire pressure

operating properly. The TPMS mal-

telltale when one or more of your

function indicator is provided by a

tires is significantly under-inflated.

separate telltale, which displays the

Accordingly, when the low tire pres-

symbol "TPMS" when illuminated.

sure telltale illuminates, you should

When the malfunction indicator is

stop and check your tires as soon as

illuminated, the system may not be

possible, and inflate them to the

able to detect or signal low tire pres-

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

sure as intended. TPMS malfunc-

cantly under-inflated tire causes the

tions may occur for a variety of rea-

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tire to overheat and can lead to tire

sons, including the installation of

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failure. Under-inflation also reduces

replacement or alternate tires or

(1) TPMS malfunction indicator

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and

wheels on the vehicle that prevent

(2) Low tire pressure telltale

may affect the vehicle’s handling and

the TPMS from functioning properly.

stopping ability.

Always check the TPMS malfunction

telltale after replacing one or more

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tires or wheels on your vehicle to

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

Please note that the TPMS is not a

ensure that the replacement or alter-

vided), should be checked monthly

substitute for proper tire mainte-

nate tires and wheels allow the

when cold and inflated to the inflation

nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-

TPMS to continue to function proper-

pressure recommended by the vehi-

bility to maintain correct tire pres-

ly.

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-

sure, even if under-inflation has not

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

reached the level to trigger illumina-

your vehicle has tires of a different

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure

size than the size indicated on the

telltale.

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

sure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for

those tires.)

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✽ NOTICE

✽ NOTICE

Low tire pressure tell-

The low tire pressure telltale comes

The compact spare tire is not

tale

on for 3 seconds after the ignition

equipped with a tire pressure sensor.

switch is turned to the ON position.

If the warning lights do not come on,

When the tire pressure monitoring

or continuously remains on after

CAUTION

system warning indicators are illumi-

coming on for about 3 seconds when

nated, one or more of your tires is

In winter or cold weather, the

you turned the ignition switch to the

significantly under-inflated.

low tire pressure telltale may be

ON position, the Tire pressure

illuminated if the tire pressure

Immediately reduce your speed,

System may not be working proper-

was adjusted to the recom-

avoid hard cornering and anticipate

ly. To confirm this, first check and

mended tire inflation pressure

increased stopping distances. You

adjust the tire pressure of each

in warm weather. It does not

should stop and check your tires as

wheel. If the low tire pressure tell-

mean your TPMS is malfunction-

soon as possible. Inflate the tires to

tale light goes off, the system is

ing because the decreased tem-

the proper pressure as indicated on

working properly. If the low tire

perature leads to a proportional

the vehicle’s placard or tire inflation

pressure telltale light still stays ON,

lowering of tire pressure.

pressure label located on the driver’s

the Tire Pressure Monitoring

side center pillar outer panel. If you

When you drive your vehicle

System is not working properly. If

cannot reach a service station or if

from a warm area to a cold area

this occurs, have your vehicle

the tire cannot hold the newly added

or from a cold area to a warm

checked by an authorized

air, replace the low pressure tire with

area, or the outside temperature

HYUNDAI dealers as soon as possi-

the compact spare tire.

is greatly higher or lower, you

ble.

should check the tire inflation

Then the TPMS malfunction indicator

pressure and adjust the tires to

may turn on and the Low Tire

the recommended tire inflation

Pressure telltale still turn on after

pressure.

restarting and about 20 minutes of

continuous driving before you have

the low pressure tire repaired and

replaced on the vehicle.

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WARNING - Low pressure

TPMS (Tire Pressure

CAUTION

damage

TPMS

Monitoring System)

•

The TPMS malfunction indica-

Significantly low tire pressure

malfunction indicator

tor may be illuminated if the

makes the vehicle unstable and

vehicle is moving around elec-

can contribute to loss of vehicle

The TPMS malfunction indicator

tric power supply cables or

control and increased braking

comes on and stays on when there is

radio transmitter such as at

distances.

a problem with the Tire Pressure

police stations, government

and public offices, broadcast-

Continued driving on low pres-

Monitoring System. If the system is

ing stations, military installa-

sure tires can cause the tires to

able to correctly detect an under-

tions, airports, or transmitting

overheat and fail.

inflation warning at the same time as

towers, etc. This can interfere

system failure then it will illuminate

with normal operation of the

both the TPMS malfunction and the

Tire Pressure Monitoring

low tire pressure telltale e.g. if front

System (TPMS).

left sensor fails, the TPMS malfunc-

tion indicator illuminates, but if front

•

If there is a failed tire sensor, it

right, rear left, or rear right tire is

is possible for the TPMS to

under-inflated, the low tire pressure

temporarily learn a replace-

telltale may illuminate together with

ment sensor if closely driven

the TPMS malfunction indicator.

to another vehicle that is also

Have the system checked by an

equipped with TPMS. In rare

cases, this may temporarily

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

as possible to determine the cause

delay the TPMS malfunction

indicator from turning on.

of the problem.

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Even if you replace the low pressure

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Changing a tire with TPMS

tire with the compact spare tire, the

•

The TPMS malfunction indica-

Low Tire Pressure telltale will remain

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire

tor may be illuminated if snow

Pressure telltale will turn on. Have

on until the low pressure tire is

chains are used or some sep-

repaired and placed on the vehicle.

the flat tire repaired by an authorized

arate electronic devices such

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-

After you replace the low pressure

as notebook computer, mobile

ble or replace the flat tire with the

tire with the compact spare tire, the

charger, remote starter or nav-

spare tire.

TPMS malfunction indicator may be

igation etc., are used in the

illuminated after a few minutes

vehicle. This can interfere with

because the compact spare tire does

normal operation of the Tire

CAUTION

Pressure Monitoring System

not have a sensor.

NEVER use a puncture-repair-

(TPMS).

Once the low pressure tire is re-

ing agent to repair and/or inflate

inflated to the recommended pres-

a low pressure tire. The tire

sure and installed on the vehicle, the

sealant can damage the tire

TPMS malfunction indicator and the

pressure sensor. If used, you

low tire pressure telltale will extin-

will have to replace the tire pres-

guish within a few minutes of driving.

sure sensor.

If the indicators are not extinguished

after a few minutes of driving, please

Each wheel is equipped with a tire

visit an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

pressure sensor mounted inside the

tire behind the valve stem. You must

use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-

ommended that you always have

your tires serviced by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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You may not be able identify a low

This device complies with Part 15

tire by simply looking at it. Always

WARNING - TPMS

of the FCC rules.

use a good quality tire pressure

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

Operation is subject to the following

gauge to measure the tire's inflation

severe and sudden tire dam-

two conditions:

pressure. Please note that a tire that

age caused by external factors

1. This device may not cause harm-

is hot (from being driven) will have a

such as nails or road debris.

ful interference, and

higher pressure measurement than a

• If you feel any vehicle instabil-

tire that is cold (from sitting station-

2. This device must accept any inter-

ity, immediately take your foot

ary for at least 3 hours and driven

ference received, including inter-

off the accelerator, apply the

less than 1 mile (1.6km) during that 3

ference that may cause undesired

brakes gradually and with

hour period).

operation.

light force, and slowly move to

Allow the tire to cool before measur-

a safe position off the road.

ing the inflation pressure. Always be

WARNING

sure the tire is cold before inflating to

Changes or modifications not

the recommended pressure.

expressly approved by the party

WARNING - Protecting

A cold tire means the vehicle has

responsible for compliance

TPMS

been sitting for 3 hours and driven for

could void the user's authority

Tampering with, modifying, or

less than 1 mile (1.6km) in that 3

to operate the equipment.

disabling the Tire Pressure

hour period.

Monitoring System

(TPMS)

components may interfere with

CAUTION

the system's ability to warn the

Do not use any tire sealant if

driver of low tire pressure con-

your vehicle is equipped with a

ditions and/or TPMS malfunc-

Tire

Pressure Monitoring

tions. Tampering with, modify-

System. The liquid sealant can

ing, or disabling the Tire

damage the tire pressure sen-

Pressure Monitoring System

sors.

(TPMS) components may void

the warranty for that portion of

the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

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Jacking instructions

WARNING - Changing tires

The jack is provided for emergency

•

Never attempt vehicle repairs

tire changing only.

in the traffic lanes of a public

To prevent the jack from “rattling”

road or highway.

while the vehicle is in motion, store it

•

Always move the vehicle com-

properly.

pletely off the road and onto

Follow jacking instructions to reduce

the shoulder before trying to

the possibility of personal injury.

change a tire. The jack should

be used on level firm ground.

If you cannot find a firm, level

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place off the road, call a tow-

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ing service company for

Jack and tools

assistance.

The spare tire, jack, jack handle,

•

Be sure to use the correct

wheel lug nut wrench are stored in

front and rear jacking posi-

the luggage compartment. Remove

tions on the vehicle; never

the luggage under tray out of the way

use the bumpers or any other

to reach this equipment.

part of the vehicle for jack

support.

(1) Jack handle

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(2) Jack

(3) Wheel lug nut wrench

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•

The vehicle can easily roll off

the jack causing serious

injury or death. No person

should place any portion of

their body under a vehicle that

is supported only by a jack;

use vehicle support stands.

•

Do not start or run the engine

while the vehicle is on the

jack.

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•

Do not allow anyone to remain

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in the vehicle while it is on the

Removing and storing the spare

Changing tires

jack.

tire

1. Park on a level surface and apply

•

Make sure any children pres-

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

the parking brake firmly.

ent are in a secure place away

counterclockwise.

2. Shift the shift lever into R

from the road and from the

Store the tire in the reverse order of

(Reverse) with manual transaxle

vehicle to be raised with the

removal.

or P

(Park) with automatic

jack.

transaxle.

To prevent the spare tire and tools

from “rattling” while the vehicle is in

3. Activate the hazard warning flash-

motion, store them properly.

er.

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WARNING - Changing a tire

•

To prevent vehicle movement

while changing a tire, always

set the parking brake fully,

and always block the wheel

diagonally opposite the wheel

being changed.

•

We recommend that the

wheels of the vehicle be

chocked, and that no person

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remain in a vehicle that is

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being jacked.

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-

jack, jack handle, and spare tire

terclockwise one turn each, but do

from the vehicle.

not remove any nut until the tire

5. Block both the front and rear of the

has been raised off the ground.

wheel that is diagonally opposite

the jack position.

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9. Loosen the wheel nuts and

remove them with your fingers.

Slide the wheel off the studs and

lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To

put the wheel on the hub, pick up

the spare tire, line up the holes

with the studs and slide the wheel

onto them. If this is difficult, tip the

wheel slightly and get the top hole

in the wheel lined up with the top

stud. Then jiggle the wheel back

and forth until the wheel can be

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slid over the other studs.

7. Place the jack at the front or rear

8. Insert the jack handle into the jack

jacking position closest to the tire

and turn it clockwise, raising the

you are changing. Place the jack

vehicle until the tire just clears the

at the designated locations under

ground. This measurement is

the frame. The jacking positions

approximately

1.2 in

(30 mm).

are plates welded to the frame

Before removing the wheel lug

with two tabs and a raised dot to

nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-

index with the jack.

ble and that there is no chance for

movement or slippage.

WARNING - Jack location

To reduce the possibility of

injury, be sure to use only the

jack provided with the vehicle

and in the correct jack position;

never use any other part of the

vehicle for jack support.

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10. To reinstall the wheel, hold it on

WARNING

the studs, put the wheel nuts on

Wheels and wheel covers may

the studs and tighten them finger

have sharp edges. Handle them

tight. The nuts should be installed

carefully to avoid possible

with their tapered small diameter

severe injury. Before putting the

ends directed inward. Jiggle the

wheel into place, be sure that

tire to be sure it is completely

there is nothing on the hub or

seated, then tighten the nuts as

wheel (such as mud, tar, gravel,

much as possible with your fin-

etc.) that prevents the wheel

gers again.

from fitting solidly against the

11. Lower the car to the ground by

hub.

turning the wheel nut wrench

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If there is, remove it. If there is

counterclockwise.

Then position the wrench as shown

not good contact on the mount-

in the drawing and tighten the wheel

ing surface between the wheel

nuts. Be sure the socket is seated

and hub, the wheel nuts could

completely over the nut. Do not stand

come loose and cause the loss

on the wrench handle or use an

of a wheel. Loss of a wheel may

extension pipe over the wrench han-

result in loss of control of the

dle.

vehicle. This may cause serious

Go around the wheel tightening

injury or death.

every other nut until they are all tight.

Then double-check each nut for

tightness. After changing wheels,

have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

tighten the wheel nuts to their proper

torque as soon as possible.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel:

65~79 lb.ft (9~11 kg.m)

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What to do in an emergency

If you have a tire gauge, remove the

valve cap and check the air pressure.

CAUTION

WARNING - Wheel studs

If the pressure is lower than recom-

Your vehicle has metric threads

If the studs are damaged, they

mended, drive slowly to the nearest

on the wheel studs and nuts.

may lose their ability to retain

service station and inflate to the cor-

Make certain during wheel

the wheel. This could lead to the

rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust

removal that the same nuts that

loss of the wheel and a collision

it until it is correct. Always reinstall

were removed are reinstalled -

resulting in serious injuries.

the valve cap after checking or

or, if replaced, that nuts with

adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is

metric threads and the same

not replaced, air may leak from the

chamfer configuration are used.

To prevent the jack, jack handle,

tire. If you lose a valve cap, buy

Installation of a non-metric

wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire

another and install it as soon as pos-

thread nut on a metric stud or

from rattling while the vehicle is in

sible.

vice-versa will not secure the

motion, store them properly.

After you have changed wheels,

wheel to the hub properly and

always secure the flat tire in its place

will damage the stud so that it

WARNING - Inadequate

and return the jack and tools to their

must be replaced.

spare tire pressure

proper storage locations.

Note that most lug nuts do not

Check the inflation pressures as

have metric threads. Be sure to

soon as possible after installing

use extreme care in checking

the spare tire. Adjust it to the

for thread style before installing

specified pressure, if necessary.

aftermarket lug nuts or wheels.

Refer to “Tires and wheels” in

If in doubt, consult an author-

section 8.

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

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When using a compact spare tire,

Important - use of compact spare tire

WARNING

observe the following precautions:

(if equipped)

The compact spare tire is for

•

Under no circumstances should

Your vehicle is equipped with a com-

emergency use only. Do not

you exceed 50 mph (80 km/h); a

pact spare tire. This compact spare

operate your vehicle on this

higher speed could damage the

tire takes up less space than a regu-

compact spare at speeds over

tire.

lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a

50 mph (80 km/h). The original

•

Ensure that you drive slowly

conventional tire and is designed for

tire should be repaired or

enough for the road conditions to

temporary use only.

replaced as soon as is possible

avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,

to avoid failure of the spare

such as a pothole or debris, could

CAUTION

possibly leading to personal

seriously damage the compact

injury or death.

•

You should drive carefully

spare.

when the compact spare is in

•

Any continuous road use of this tire

use. The compact spare

could result in tire failure, loss of

The compact spare should be inflat-

should be replaced by the

vehicle control, and possible per-

ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).

proper conventional tire and

sonal injury.

rim at the first opportunity.

•

Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi-

✽ NOTICE

•

The operation of this vehicle

mum load rating or the load-carry-

is not recommended with

Check the inflation pressure after

ing capacity shown on the sidewall

more than one compact spare

installing the spare tire. Adjust it to

of the compact spare tire.

tire in use at the same time.

the specified pressure, as necessary.

•

Avoid driving over obstacles. The

compact spare tire diameter is

smaller than the diameter of a con-

ventional tire and reduces the

ground clearance approximately 1

inch (25 mm), which could result in

damage to the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

TOWING

It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the

rear wheels on the ground (without dol-

lies) and the front wheels off the ground.

If any of the loaded wheels or suspen-

sion components are damaged or the

vehicle is being towed with the front

wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly

under the front wheels.

When being towed by a commercial tow

truck and wheel dollies are not used, the

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front of the vehicle should always be lift-

ed, not the rear.

dolly

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Towing service

CAUTION

If emergency towing is necessary, we

• Do not tow the vehicle backwards

recommend having it done by an author-

with the front wheels on the

ized HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial

ground as this may cause dam-

tow-truck service. Proper lifting and tow-

age to the vehicle.

ing procedures are necessary to prevent

• Do not tow with sling-type equip-

damage to the vehicle. The use of wheel

ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed

dollies or flatbed is recommended.

equipment.

For trailer towing guidelines information,

refer to “Trailer towing” in section 5.

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What to do in an emergency

When towing your vehicle in an emer-

gency without wheel dollies :

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-

tion.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION

Failure to place the transaxle shift

lever in N (Neutral) may cause inter-

nal damage to the transaxle.

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3. Install the towing hook by turning it

Removable towing hook (rear)

clockwise into the hole until it is fully

secured.

1. Open the tailgate, and remove the tow-

ing hook from the tool case.

4. Remove the towing hook and install

the cover after use.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing the

lower part of the cover on the rear

bumper.

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What to do in an emergency

Front

Use extreme caution when towing the

vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle to

CAUTION

steer it and operate the brakes.

• Attach a towing strap to the tow

Towing in this manner may be done only

hook.

on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-

• Using a portion of the vehicle

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

other than the tow hooks for tow-

wheels, axles, power train, steering and

ing may damage the body of your

brakes must all be in good condition.

vehicle.

•

Do not use the towing hooks to pull a

• Use only a cable or chain specifi-

vehicle out of mud, sand or other con-

cally intended for use in towing

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ditions from which the vehicle cannot

vehicles. Securely fasten the

Rear

be driven out under its own power.

cable or chain to the towing hook

•

Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the

provided.

vehicle doing the towing.

•

The drivers of both vehicles should

•

Before emergency towing, check that

communicate with each other frequent-

the hook is not broken or damaged.

ly.

•

Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

•

Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and

even force.

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•

To avoid damaging the hook, do not

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pull from the side or at a vertical angle.

Emergency towing

Always pull straight ahead.

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow

truck service.

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be tem-

porarily towed using a cable or chain

secured to the emergency towing hook

under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.

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WARNING

Emergency towing precautions

Use extreme caution when towing

•

Place the ignition switch in ACC so the

the vehicle.

steering wheel isn’t locked.

• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

•

Place the transaxle shift lever in N

driving maneuvers which would

(Neutral).

place excessive stress on the

•

Release the parking brake.

emergency towing hook and tow-

•

Press the brake pedal with more force

ing cable or chain. The hook and

than normal since you will have

towing cable or chain may break

reduced brake performance.

and cause serious injury or dam-

•

More steering effort will be required

age.

because the power steering system

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• If the disabled vehicle cannot be

will be disabled.

moved, do not forcibly continue

•

Use a towing strap less than 16 feet (5

•

If you are driving down a long hill, the

the towing. Contact an authorized

m) long. Attach a white or red cloth

brakes may overheat and brake per-

HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial

(about 12 inches (30 cm) wide) in the

formance will be reduced. Stop often

tow truck service for assistance.

middle of the strap for easy visibility.

and let the brakes cool off.

• Tow the vehicle as straight ahead

•

Drive carefully so that the towing strap

as possible.

is not loosened during towing.

• Keep away from the vehicle dur-

ing towing.

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