KIA Rio / Rio Hatchback (2018 year). Manual — part 20

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C190F03JM

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity

849 lbs

Weight

(385 kg)

Subtract Occupant

B

Weight

805 lbs

161 lbs (73 kg) × 5

(365 kg)

C

Available Cargo and

44 lbs

Luggage weight

(20 kg)

A

B

C

Example 3

C190F02JM

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity

849 lbs

Weight

(385 kg)

Subtract Occupant

B

Weight

750 lbs

150 lbs (68 kg) × 5

(340 kg)

C

Available Cargo and

99 lbs

Luggage weight

(45 kg)

A

B

C

Example 2

C190F01JM

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity

849 lbs

Weight

(385 kg)

Subtract Occupant

B

Weight

300 lbs

150 lbs (68 kg) × 2

(136 kg)

C

Available Cargo and

549 lbs

Luggage weight

(249 kg)

Example 1

A

B

C

Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight
and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's
capacity weight.

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Certification label

The certification label is located on
the driver's door sill at the center pil-
lar.
This label shows the maximum
allowable weight of the fully loaded
vehicle. This is called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and
cargo.
This label also tells you the maxi-
mum weight that can be supported
by the front and rear axles, called
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

To find out the actual loads on your
front and rear axles, you need to go
to a weigh station and weigh your
vehicle.Your dealer can help you with
this. Be sure to spread out your load
equally on both sides of the center-
line.

The label will help you decide how
much cargo and installed equipment
your vehicle can carry.

If you carry items inside your vehicle
- like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else - they are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,
the items will keep going and can
cause an injury if they strike the driv-
er or a passenger.

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WARNING

- Over

loading

Never exceed the GVWR for
your vehicle, the GAWR for
either the front or rear axle and
vehicle capacity weight.
Exceeding these ratings can
affect your vehicle’s handling
and braking ability.

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NOTICE

Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be cov-
ered by your warranty. Do not over-
load your vehicle.

WARNING

- Over

loading

Do not overload your vehicle.
Overloading your vehicle can
cause heat buildup in your vehi-
cle's tires and possible tire fail-
ure, increased stopping dis-
tances and poor vehicle han-
dling--all of which may result in
a crash.

WARNING

- Loose cargo

Do not travel with unsecured
blunt objects in the passenger
compartment of your vehicle
(e.g. suit cases or unsecured
child seats). These items may
strike occupant during a sud-
den stop or crash.

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This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle and/or
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle
weight within its design rating capa-
bility, with or without a trailer.
Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of the vehi-
cle design performance. Before load-
ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determin-
ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with
or without a trailer, from the vehicle's
specifications and the compliance
label:

Base curb weight

This is the weight of the vehicle
including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or option-
al equipment.

Vehicle curb weight

This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your deal-
er plus any aftermarket equipment.

Cargo weight

This figure includes all weight added
to the Base Curb Weight, including
cargo and optional equipment.

GAW (Gross axle weight)

This is the total weight placed on
each axle (front and rear) - including
vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR
(Gross axle weight rating)

This is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). These numbers
are shown on the compliance label.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its GAWR.

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)

This is the Base Curb Weight plus
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
gers.

GVWR
(Gross vehicle weight rating)

This is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
(including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo). The GVWR
is shown on the certification label
located on the driver’s door sill.

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What to do in an emergency

Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

• Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

In case of an emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing. . . . . . . 7-3
• If you have a flat tire while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
• If engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

• If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly. . 7-4
• If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . . 7-4

Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

• Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS -Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

• Low tire pressure telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
• TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

malfunction indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

• Changing a tire with TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. . 7-11

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS - Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

• Check tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
• Low tire pressure telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
• Low tire pressure position telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

• Changing a tire with TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. . . 7-17

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) . . . . . . . . . 7-18

• Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
• Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
• Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
• Jack label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

• Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
• Removable towing hook (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
• Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

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ROAD WARNING

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher serves
as a warning to other drivers to exer-
cise extreme caution when
approaching, overtaking, or passing
your vehicle.

It should be used whenever emer-
gency repairs are being made or
when the vehicle is stopped near the
edge of a roadway.
Depress the flasher switch with the
ignition switch in any position. The
flasher switch is located in the center
console switch panel. All turn signal
lights will flash simultaneously.

• The hazard warning flasher oper-

ates whether your vehicle is run-
ning or not.

• The turn signals do not work when

the hazard flasher is on.

• Care must be taken when using

the hazard warning flasher while
the vehicle is being towed.

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In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine off and to the ACC
position by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for more than 2
seconds or 3 times successively
within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still
moving, you can restart the engine
without depressing the brake pedal
by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position
(if smart key equipped).

If the engine stalls at a cross-
road or crossing

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.

If you have a flat tire while
driving

If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
ing:
1.Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the road
as this may cause a loss of control.
When the vehicle has slowed down
to such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on a firm level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.

2.When the vehicle is stopped, turn

on your emergency hazard flash-
ers, set the parking brake and put
the transaxle in P (Automatic
transaxle or reverse (manual
transaxle).

3.Have all passengers get out of the

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.

4.When changing a flat tire, follow

the instruction provided later in this
section.

If engine stalls while driving

1.Reduce your speed gradually,

keeping a straight line. Move cau-
tiously off the road to a safe place.

2.Turn on your emergency flashers.
3.Try to start the engine again. If your

vehicle will not start, contact an
authorized Kia dealer or seek other
qualified assistance.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING

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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

If the engine doesn't turn over
or turns over slowly

1.If your vehicle has an Automatic

transaxle be sure the shift lever is
in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the
emergency brake is set.

2.Check the battery connections to

be sure they are clean and tight.

3.Turn on the interior light. If the light

dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the battery is dis-
charged.

4.Check the starter connections to

be sure they are securely tight-
ened.

5.Do not push or pull the vehicle to

start it. See instructions for “Jump
starting”.

If engine turns over normally
but does not start

1.Check fuel level.
2.With the ignition switch in the

LOCK position, check all connec-
tors at the ignition coil and spark
plugs. Reconnect any that may be
disconnected or loose.

3.Check the fuel line in the engine

compartment.

4.If the engine still does not start, call

an authorized Kia dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.

WARNING

- Push/

pull start

Do not push or pull the vehicle
to start it. Push or pull starting
may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overload and create a
fire hazard.

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EMERGENCY STARTING

Connect cables in numerical order
and disconnect in reverse order.

Jump starting

Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid
harm to yourself or damage to your
vehicle or battery, follow these jump
starting procedures. If in doubt, we
strongly recommend that you have a
competent technician or towing serv-
ice jump start your vehicle.

CAUTION

- 12 volt battery

Use only a 12-volt jumper sys-
tem. You can damage a 12-volt
starting motor, ignition system,
and other electrical parts
beyond repair by use of a 24-
volt power supply (either two
12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).

WARNING

- Battery

Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery
produces hydrogen gas which
will explode if exposed to flame
or sparks.

WARNING

- Battery

Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as
this may cause the battery to
rupture or explode.

WARNING

- Frozen

batteries

Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen or if the electrolyte
level is low as the battery may
rupture or explode.

WARNING

- Sulfuric acid

risk

When jump starting your vehicle
be careful not to get acid on
yourself, your clothing or on the
vehicle. Automobile batteries
contain sulfuric acid. This is poi-
sonous and highly corrosive.

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Discharged battery

Jumper Cables

Booster battery

(-)

(+)

(+)

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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you will experience a
loss of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine is probably too
hot. If this happens, you should:

1.Pull off the road and stop as soon

as it is safe to do so.

2.Place the shift lever in P

(Automatic transaxle or neutral
(manual transaxle) and set the
parking brake. If the air condition-
ing is on, turn it off.

3.If engine coolant is running out

under the vehicle or steam is com-
ing out from underneath the hood,
stop the engine. Do not open the
hood until the coolant has stopped
running or the steaming has
stopped. If there is no visible loss
of engine coolant and no steam,
leave the engine running and
check to be sure the engine cool-
ing fan is operating. If the fan is not
running, turn the engine off.

4.Check to see if the water pump

drive belt is missing. If it is not
missing, check to see that it is
tight. If the drive belt seems to be
satisfactory, check for coolant leak-
ing from the radiator, hoses or
under the vehicle. (If the air condi-
tioning had been in use, it is nor-
mal for cold water to be draining
from it when you stop).

5.If the water pump drive belt is bro-

ken or engine coolant leaks, stop
the engine immediately and call
the nearest authorized Kia dealer
for assistance.

6.If you cannot find the cause of the

overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reser-
voir to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.

7.Proceed with caution, keeping

alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
call an authorized Kia dealer for
assistance.

Serious loss of coolant indicates
there is a leak in the cooling system
and this should be checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.

WARNING

- Under the

hood

While the engine is running,
keep hair, hands and clothing
away from moving parts such
as the fan and drive belts.

WARNING

- Radiator cap

Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This can
allow coolant to be blown out of
the opening and cause serious
burns.

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS -TYPE A)

(1) Low tire pressure telltale /

TPMS malfunction indicator

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehi-
cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pres-
sure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not oper-
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute
and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When
the malfunction indicator is illuminat-
ed, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, includ-
ing the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehi-
cle that prevent the TPMS from func-
tioning properly.

Always check the

TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.

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If the TPMS indicator does not illumi-
nate for 3 seconds when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position or
engine is running, or if it comes on
after blinking for approximately one
minute, take your car to your nearest
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.

Low tire pressure
telltale

When the tire pressure monitoring
system warning indicator is illuminat-
ed, one or more of your tires is sig-
nificantly under-inflated.
If the telltale illuminates, immediately
reduce your speed, avoid hard cor-
nering and anticipate increased stop-
ping distances. You should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible.
Inflate the tires to the proper pres-
sure as indicated on the vehicle’s
placard or tire inflation pressure label
located on the driver’s side center pil-
lar outer panel. If you cannot reach a
service station or if the tire cannot
hold the newly added air, replace the
low pressure tire with the spare tire.
Then the Low Tire Pressure telltale
may flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously
illuminated after restarting and about
20 minutes of continuous driving
before you have the low pressure tire
repaired and replaced on the vehicle.

In winter or cold weather, the low tire
pressure telltale may be illuminated if
the tire pressure was adjusted to the
recommended tire inflation pressure
in warm weather. It does not mean
your TPMS is malfunctioning
because the decreased temperature
leads to a proportional lowering of
tire pressure.
When you drive your vehicle from a
warm area to a cold area or from a
cold area to a warm area, or the out-
side temperature is greatly higher or
lower, you should check the tire infla-
tion pressure and adjust the tires to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure.

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TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator

The TPMS malfunction indicator will
illuminate after it blinks for approxi-
mately one minute when there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. If the system is
able to correctly detect an under
inflation warning at the same time as
system failure then it will illuminate
the TPMS malfunction indicator.
Have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible to determine the cause of
the problem.
The TPMS malfunction indicator may
be illuminated if the vehicle is moving
around electric power supply cables
or radio transmitters such as at
police stations, government and pub-
lic offices, broadcasting stations, mil-
itary installations, airports, or trans-
mitting towers, etc. This can interfere
with normal operation of the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).

The TPMS malfunction indicator may
illuminate if snow chains or some
separately purchased devices such
as notebook computers, mobile
charger, remote starter, navigation
etc. are used in the vehicle. This can
interfere with normal operation of the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).

WARNING

- Low

pressure
damage

Do not drive on low pressure
tires. Significantly low tire pres-
sure can cause the tires to over-
heat and fail making the vehicle
unstable resulting in increased
braking distances and a loss of
vehicle control.

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Changing a tire with TPMS

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire
Pressure will come on. Have the flat
tire repaired by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible or replace
the flat tire with the spare tire.

Each wheel is equipped with a tire
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
Kia dealer.

Even if you replace the low pressure
tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire
Pressure telltale will blink or remain
on until the low pressure tire is
repaired and placed on the vehicle.
After you replace the low pressure
tire with the TPMS spare tire, the
Low Tire Pressure telltale may blink
or illuminate after a few minutes
because the TPMS sensor mounted
on the spare wheel is not initiated.
Once the low pressure tire is reinflat-
ed to the recommended pressure
and installed on the vehicle or the
TPMS sensor mounted on the
replaced spare wheel is initiated by
an authorized Kia dealer, the TPMS
malfunction indicator and the low tire
pressure telltale will extinguish within
a few minutes of driving.
If the indicator is not extinguished
after a few minutes of driving, please
visit an authorized Kia dealer.

If an original mounted tire is replaced
with the spare tire, the TPMS sensor
on the replaced spare wheel should
be initiated and the TPMS sensor on
the original mounted wheel should
be deactivated. If the TPMS sensor
on the original mounted wheel locat-
ed in the spare tire carrier still acti-
vates, the tire pressure monitoring
system may not operate properly.
Have the tire with TPMS serviced or
replaced by an authorized Kia deal-
er.

CAUTION

- Repair Agents

Never use a puncture-repairing
agent not approved by Kia to
repair and/or inflate a low pres-
sure tire. The tire sealant not
approved by Kia may damage
the tire pressure sensor.

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You may not be able to identify a low
tire by simply looking at it. Always
use a good quality tire pressure
gauge to measure the tire's inflation
pressure. Please note that a tire that
is hot (from being driven) will have a
higher pressure measurement than a
tire that is cold.
A cold tire means the vehicle has
been sitting for 3 hours and driven for
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3
hour period.
Allow the tire to cool before measur-
ing the inflation pressure. Always be
sure the tire is cold before inflating to
the recommended pressure.
The TPMS cannot alert you to severe
and sudden tire damage caused by
external factors such as nails or road
debris.
If you feel any vehicle instability,
immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes gradu-
ally and with light force, and slowly
move to a safe position off the road.

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NOTICE

Tampering with, modifying, or dis-
abling the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) components may
interfere with the system's ability to
warn the driver of low tire pressure
conditions and/or TPMS malfunc-
tions. Tampering with, modifying,
or disabling the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) compo-
nents may void the warranty for
that portion of the vehicle.

This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2.This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS -TYPE B,IF EQUIPPED)

(1) Low tire pressure telltale /

TPMS malfunction indicator

(2) Low tire pressure position telltale

(Shown on the LCD display)

Check tire pressure

• You can check the tire pressure in

the information mode on the clus-
ter.
- Refer to “User settings mode” in

chapter 4.

• Tire pressure is displayed 1~2 min-

utes later after driving.

• If tire pressure is not displayed

when the vehicle is stopped, “Drive
to display” message displays. After
driving, check the tire pressure.

• You can change the tire pressure

unit in the user settings mode on
the cluster.
- psi, kpa, bar (Refer to “User set-

tings mode” in chapter 4).

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NOTICE

• The tire pressure may change due

to factors such as parking condi-
tion, driving style, and altitude
above sea level.

• Low tire pressure warning may

sound when a tire’s pressure unit is
equal or higher than nearby tires.
This is a normal occurrence, which
is due to the change in tire pressure
along with tire temperature.

• The tire pressure shown on the

dashboard may differ from the
tire pressure measured by tire
pressure gauge.

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