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600 INDEX About Your Brakes ...403 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ...407 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ...173 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ...540 Adding Fuel ...458 Adding Washer Fluid ...535 Additives, Fuel ...453 Adjustable Pedals ...167 Air bag ...58 Air Bag Advance Front Air Bag ...59 Air Bag Components ...58 Air bag Operation ...61 Air Bag Warning Light ...70 Driver Knee Air Bag ...63 Enhanced Accident Response ...69 Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...73 Front Air Bag ...58 If A Deployment Occurs ...68 Knee Impact Bolsters ...62 Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...72 Side Air Bags ...63 Transporting Pets ...94 Air bag Deployment ...58 Air bag Light ...70 Air bag Maintenance...72 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ...529 Air Conditioner Maintenance ...531 Air Conditioning...339 Air Conditioning Controls ...339 Air Conditioning Filter ...356 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...355 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...531 Air Conditioning System ...339 Air Pressure, Tires...431 Alarm Arm The System ...18 Alarm Light ...262

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	13
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)	13
Key Fob	14
Ignition Or Accessory On Message	16
SENTRY KEY®	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	19
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	20
To Disarm The System	20
Security System Manual Override	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To Unlock The Doors	23
Flash Lights With Lock	23
Headlight Illumination On Approach	23
To Lock The Doors	24
Sound Horn With Lock	24
To Unlatch The Trunk	24
Using The Panic Alarm	24
Programming Additional Transmitters	25
Transmitter Battery Replacement	25
General Information	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	28
How To Use Remote Start	28
To Enter Remote Start Mode	29
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	30
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	30
Cancel Remote Start	30
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
Power Door Locks	32
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	33
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit	34
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming	34
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	34
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	34
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	36
WINDOWS	41
Power Windows	41
AUTO-Down Feature	42
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection	42
Reset Auto-Up	43
Window Lockout Switch	43
Wind Buffeting	44
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	45
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	46
Trunk Emergency Release	46
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS	47
Important Safety Precautions	47
Seat Belt Systems	49
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	49
Lap/Shoulder Belts	50
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	55
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	55
Seat Belt Extender	56
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	57
Seat Belt Pretensioner	57
Energy Management Feature	58
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped	58
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	60
Air Bag System Components	60
Advanced Front Air Bags	61
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	62
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation	63
Knee Impact Bolsters	64
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag	65
Supplemental Side Air Bags	65
If A Deployment Occurs	70
Enhanced Accident Response System	71
System Reset Procedure	72
Air Bag Warning Light	72
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light	74
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	74
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	75
Child Restraints	76
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	78
Infants And Child Restraints	79
Older Children And Child Restraints	79
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	81
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	82
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System	83
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	84
Locating LATCH Anchorages	86
Locating Tether Anchorages	87
Center Seat LATCH	88
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint	88
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:	89
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	90
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	91
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	92
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	93
Transporting Pets	96
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	96
SAFETY TIPS	97
Transporting Passengers	97
Exhaust Gas	98
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	99
Seat Belts	99
Air Bag Warning Light	99
Defroster	99
Floor Mat Safety Information	99
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	101
Tires	101
Lights	101
Door Latches	101
Fluid Leaks	101
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	103
MIRRORS	110
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped	110
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	111
Outside Mirrors	117
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped	117
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	118
Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If Equipped	118
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped	118
Power Mirrors	119
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	120
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	120
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor	121
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED	122
Rear Cross Path	128
Modes Of Operation	130
General Information	131
SEATS	131
Power Seats — If Equipped	132
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	133
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	133
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	133
Reclining The Seatback	133
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	134
Heated Seats — If Equipped	135
Front Heated Seats	135
Rear Heated Seats	136
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	137
Manual Seats — If Equipped	138
Forward Or Rearward Adjustment	138
Recline	139
Head Restraints	140
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats	141
Rear Head Restraints	142
Folding Rear Seat	142
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	144
Programming The Memory Feature	145
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	146
Memory Position Recall	147
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	148
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	148
LIGHTS	150
Headlight Switch	150
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	151
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	151
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped	152
To Activate	153
To Deactivate	153
Headlight Time Delay	153
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	154
Lights-On Reminder	154
Fog Lights — If Equipped	154
Multifunction Lever	155
Turn Signals	155
Lane Change Assist	156
High/Low Beam Switch	156
Flash-To-Pass	156
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped	157
Courtesy Lights	158
Ambient Light — If Equipped	158
Interior Lights	159
Dimmer Controls	159
Dome Light Position	160
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)	160
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	160
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	161
Intermittent Wiper System	161
Wiper Operation	161
Windshield Washers	162
Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles	163
Mist Feature	163
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	164
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	164
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	165
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	166
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	168
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	169
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	171
To Activate	172
To Set A Desired Speed	172
To Deactivate	173
To Resume Speed	173
To Vary The Speed Setting	173
To Accelerate For Passing	174
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	175
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	175
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	178
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	179
To Activate/Deactivate	180
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	181
To Cancel	181
To Turn Off	182
To Resume	182
To Vary The Speed Setting	183
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	185
Overtake Aid	189
ACC Operation At Stop	190
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	190
Display Warnings And Maintenance	191
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	191
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning	193
Service ACC/FCW Warning	194
Precautions While Driving With ACC	194
Towing A Trailer	195
Offset Driving	195
Turns And Bends	195
Using ACC On Hills	196
Lane Changing	197
Narrow Vehicles	198
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	198
General Information	199
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode	199
To Set A Desired Speed	200
To Vary The Speed Setting	201
To Cancel	202
To Resume Speed	203
To Turn Off	203
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED	203
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation	203
Turning FCW ON Or OFF	205
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status	206
FCW Limited Warning	207
Service FCW Warning	207
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED	208
LaneSense Operation	208
Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF	209
LaneSense Warning Message	209
Changing LaneSense Status	213
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	213
ParkSense® Sensors	214
ParkSense® Warning Display	214
ParkSense® Display	214
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	219
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	220
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	220
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	221
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	222
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	225
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped	226
Courtesy Lights	227
Sunglasses Bin Door	227
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	228
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	229
Programming A Rolling Code	229
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Rolling Code)	231
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	232
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Non-Rolling Code)	232
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	233
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)	234
Using HomeLink®	234
Security	234
Troubleshooting Tips	235
General Information	236
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	236
Opening Sunroof — Express	237
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	237
Closing Sunroof — Express	238
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	238
Pinch Protect Feature	238
Venting Sunroof — Express	238
Sunshade Operation	239
Wind Buffeting	239
Sunroof Maintenance	239
Ignition Off Operation	239
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	240
CUPHOLDERS	244
Front Seat Cupholders	244
Rear Seat Cupholders	245
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped	245
STORAGE	246
Glove Compartment	246
Console Features	246
Door Storage	247
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	248
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	249
Rear Window Defroster	249
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	250
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	251
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	253
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	254
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	255
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	256
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)	265
Engine Oil Life Reset	268
DID Selectable Menu Items	270
Speedometer	270
Vehicle Info	270
Performance Features	271
Driver Assist	277
Fuel Economy	278
Trip Info	279
Audio	279
Stored Messages	279
Screen Setup	279
Uconnect® SETTINGS	280
Buttons On The Faceplate	281
Buttons On The Touchscreen	282
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 5.0 Settings	282
Display	283
Units	283
Voice	284
Clock & Date	285
Safety/Assistance	285
Lights	289
Doors & Locks	291
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped	292
Engine Off Options	293
Compass Settings — If Equipped	294
Audio	295
Phone/Bluetooth®	296
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped	296
Restore Settings	297
Clear Personal Data	298
System Information	298
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Settings	298
Display	299
Units	301
Voice	302
Clock	303
Safety & Driving Assistance	304
Lights	309
Doors & Locks	311
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped	313
Engine Off Options	314
Audio	315
Phone/Bluetooth®	316
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped	316
Restore Settings	317
Clear Personal Data	318
System Information	318
Performance Pages — If Equipped	318
Home	320
Timers	321
Gauges 1	324
Gauges 2	325
G-Force	326
Engine	327
Performance Control — If Equipped	328
Launch Mode	329
Drive Mode Set-Up	331
Default Mode	332
Sport Mode	333
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED	337
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL	338
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	339
Radio Operation	340
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	340
CLIMATE CONTROLS	341
Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped	341
Climate Control Functions	347
A/C (Air Conditioning)	347
Recirculation Control	348
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped	349
Climate Control Functions	354
A/C (Air Conditioning)	354
Recirculation	355
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	356
Automatic Operation	356
Manual Operation Override	356
Operating Tips	357
Summer Operation	357
Winter Operation	357
Vacation Storage	357
Window Fogging	358
Outside Air Intake	358
A/C Air Filter	358
Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions	359
Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS	360
Introducing Uconnect®	360
Get Started	361
Basic Voice Commands	362
Radio	364
Media	365
Phone	366
Voice Text Reply	368
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)	369
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)	370
Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN)	370
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)	371
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)	372
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)	373
Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN)	374
SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN)	375
Additional Information	376
STARTING AND OPERATING	377
STARTING PROCEDURES	381
Automatic Transmission	381
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	382
Normal Starting	382
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	382
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	383
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	383
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	384
If Engine Fails To Start	384
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	385
After Starting	385
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	386
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	386
Key Ignition Park Interlock	388
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	388
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission	389
Gear Ranges	390
AUTOSTICK	396
Operation	396
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE CONTROL	399
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED	399
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	400
Acceleration	400
Traction	401
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	401
Flowing/Rising Water	402
Shallow Standing Water	402
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING	404
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED	405
PARKING BRAKE	405
BRAKE SYSTEM	408
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	408
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	409
Traction Control System (TCS)	411
Brake Assist System (BAS)	411
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	412
ESC Operating Modes	413
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	415
HSA Activation Criteria	416
Towing With HSA	416
HSA Off	417
Ready Alert Braking	418
Rain Brake Support	418
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	418
Synchronizing ESC	420
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	420
Tire Markings	420
Tire Sizing Chart	422
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	424
Tire Terminology And Definitions	426
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	427
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	427
Tire And Loading Information Placard	428
Loading	428
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	432
Tire Pressure	432
Safety	432
Economy	433
Tread Wear	433
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability	433
Tire Inflation Pressures	433
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	435
Radial Ply Tires	435
Tire Types	436
All Season Tires — If Equipped	436
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped	436
Snow Tires	437
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped	438
Spare Tires — If Equipped	438
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped	438
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped	439
Full Size Spare — If Equipped	440
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped	440
Tire Spinning	441
Tread Wear Indicators	441
Life Of Tire	442
Replacement Tires	442
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)	444
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	445
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	446
Premium System	448
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings	449
Service TPMS Warning	450
General Information	452
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	452
Reformulated Gasoline	453
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	454
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	454
MMT In Gasoline	455
Materials Added To Fuel	455
Fuel System Cautions	456
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	457
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	457
E-85 General Information	457
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	458
Fuel Requirements	458
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles	459
Starting	459

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About Your Brakes

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403

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

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407

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .173

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)

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540

Adding Fuel

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458

Adding Washer Fluid

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535

Additives, Fuel

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453

Adjustable Pedals

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167

Air bag

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Air Bag

Advance Front Air Bag

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Air Bag Components

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Air bag Operation

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Air Bag Warning Light

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Driver Knee Air Bag

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Enhanced Accident Response

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Event Data Recorder (EDR)

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Front Air Bag

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If A Deployment Occurs

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Knee Impact Bolsters

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Maintaining Your Air Bag System

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Side Air Bags

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Transporting Pets

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Air bag Deployment

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Air bag Light

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Air bag Maintenance

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Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)

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529

Air Conditioner Maintenance

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531

Air Conditioning

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339

Air Conditioning Controls

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339

Air Conditioning Filter

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356

Air Conditioning, Operating Tips

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355

Air Conditioning Refrigerant

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531

Air Conditioning System

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339

Air Pressure, Tires

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431

Alarm

Arm The System

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Alarm Light

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262

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