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All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
Compact wheel*: T 155/90 D 18 113 M T 155/80 R 19 114 M
Without sport package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL Front: 285/35 R 21 105 Y XL Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 Y XL
Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive50i with two rows of seats
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds including those
exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
60/420
60/420
60/420
60/420
32/220
32/220
32/22035/240
36/25032/220
33/230
33/230
33/230
36/250
35/240
35/240
35/24041/280
41/28036/250
35/240
36/250
36/250
39/270
35/240
35/240
39/27041/280
41/28041/280
38/260
42/290
38/260
45/310
35/240
36/25032/220
32/220
32/220With sport package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL Front: 285/35 R 21 105 Y XL Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 Y XL More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 283.
33/230
33/230
36/250
32/220
33/230
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Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive35i/X5 xDrive35d with three rows of seats
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds including those
exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
Without sport package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL
33/230
36/250
32/22041/280
44/30038/260
33/230
39/270
35/240
42/290
41/280
44/30033/230
36/250
32/220With sport package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 283.
39/270
42/290
38/260
33/230
35/240
38/260
41/280
35/24045/310
48/33042/290
35/240
42/290
38/260
45/310
38/260
41/280
41/28045/310
48/33048/330
41/280
48/330
42/290
49/340
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Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive50i with three rows of seats
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds including those
exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
Without sport package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL Front: 285/35 R 21 105 Y XL Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 Y XL
33/230
36/250
32/22041/280
44/30038/260
33/230
39/270
35/240
42/290
41/280
44/30033/230
36/250
32/220With sport package: 255/55 R 18 109 H M+S XL 255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL Front: 285/35 R 21 105 Y XL Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 Y XL More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 283.
35/240
33/230
38/260
39/270
42/290
38/260
41/280
35/24045/310
48/33042/290
35/240
42/290
38/260
45/310
38/260
41/280
41/28045/310
48/33044/300
41/280
48/330
41/280
44/300
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Tire inflation pressure X6 xDrive35i
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds including those
exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
32/220
35/240
32/220
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL 255/50 R 19 107 V M+S XL Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL Compact wheel*: T 155/90 D 18 113 M T 155/80 R 19 114 M More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 283.
60/420
60/420
32/220
32/220
33/230
32/220
32/220
36/250
42/290
36/250
38/260
36/250
36/250
38/260
39/270
60/420
60/420
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Tire inflation pressures for X6 xDrive50i
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds including those
exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
36/250
33/230
33/230
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL 255/50 R 19 107 V M+S XL Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL Compact wheel*: T 155/90 D 18 113 M T 155/80 R 19 114 M More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 283.
60/420
60/420
36/250
36/250
36/250
36/250
36/250
41/280
42/290
42/290
42/290
44/300
44/300
45/310
45/310
60/420
60/420
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Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires.
255/55 R 18 109 H
Tire size For instance: Nominal width in mm Aspect ratio in Ξ Radial belt construction Rim diameter in inches Load rating (not on ZR tires) Speed code letter (in front of the R on ZR tires)
Speed letter Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the US Department of Transportation. DOT code:
DOT xxxx xxx 0810
For instance: Manufacturer code for tire make Tire size and tire design Tire age
Tire age The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding: DOT ... 0810 indicates that the tire was manufactured in week 8 of 2010. BMW recommends that you replace all tires after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last for 10 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Tread wear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<
Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, how- ever, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteris- tics and climate.
Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test sur- faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor- nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac- teristics.<
Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
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of 0.16 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions. For the sake of safety, new tires should be installed.
Wear indicators at the tread-groove base are distributed over the tire's circumference and are marked on the side of the tire with TWI – Tread Wear Indicator. If the tire tread has been driven down to the wear indicators, a tread depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm has been reached.
Wheel/tire damage Please note that low-profile tires cause wheels, tires and suspension parts to be more suscep- tible to road hazards and consequential dam- ages. Unusual vibrations encountered during normal vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam- ple, be caused by driving over curbs. These kinds of problems may also be signaled by other changes in vehicle response, such as a strong tendency to pull to the left or right.
In these cases, reduce speed immedi- ately and have wheels and tires thor-
oughly checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel. If necessary, have the vehicle towed there. Otherwise, tire damage can be extremely dangerous to vehicle occupants and other road users.<
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi- cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep- arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.<
RSC – run-flat tires You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire, refer to page 249.
M+S Winter and all-season tires. These have better winter properties than sum- mer tires.
XL Indicates specially reinforced tires.
Tire condition Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear, signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depth The tread depth should not drop below 0.12 in/ 3 mm, although, for example, European legisla- tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 0.12 in/ 3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface. When winter tires wear down past a tread depth
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Run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by the circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire. Run-flat tires consist of partially self-contained tires and special rims. The sidewall reinforce- ment ensures that the tire retains some residual safety in the event of pressure drop and driving remains possible to a restricted degree. To continue driving with a damaged tire: > With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of
a flat tire page 100
> With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure page 103
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires installed only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center or a tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent dam- age and related safety hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are balanced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW does not recommend that you use retreaded tires, as driving safety may be impaired. The causes for this include the possi- bly different tire casing structures and the often wide variations in their age, which can result in a limited service life.<
The right wheels and tires When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount Run-flat tires for your own safety. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise you.
BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac- turing tolerances mean that even wheels and tires with identical official size ratings could actually have different dimensions than the approved units – these differences could lead to body contact, and with it the risk of severe acci- dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability, and therefore cannot be held liable for driving safety.<
When changing to larger wheels and tires, it may be necessary to make changes to
the wheelwell trim piece, as otherwise road users could be endangered or the vehicle could be damaged. Only have this work carried out by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained per- sonnel.< You can ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for the correct wheel/tire combination. The correct wheel/tire combination also affects various systems whose function would other- wise be impaired, e.g. ABS, DSC, xDrive, Dynamic Performance Control in the BMW X6, or Flat Tire Monitor. To maintain good handling and vehicle response, use only tires of a single tread config- uration from a single manufacturer. Following tire damage, have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible.
Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire Pressure Monitor When mounting new tires or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use wheels with TPM electronics, otherwise the
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Rotating wheels between axles
Even with tires of the same size, BMW recommends that you not rotate the front
tires to the rear or vice versa as this can nega- tively affect handling characteristics. When the vehicle is equipped with different tires sizes*, rotating tires from one axle to the other is not permitted.<
Snow chains* BMW only tests certain fine-link snow chains, classifies them as road-safe and recommends them. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center can provide you with this information. BMW X5: use is only permitted in pairs on the rear wheels with tires of the size: > 255/55 R 18
> 255/50 R 19
BMW X6: it is only permissible to use snow chains in pairs, on the 255/50 R 19 rear wheels. Observe the manufacturer's instructions when mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted. After mounting snow chains, do not ini- tialize the Flat Tire Monitor*, as otherwiseincorrect displays can occur. When you are driving with snow chains, it can be beneficial to activate DTC briefly, refer to page 96.<
Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire, refer to page 101. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise you on this subject.
Recommended tire brands
Certain tire makes are recommended by BMW depending on the tire size. You can recognize these from the clearly visible BMW marking on the tire sidewall. When used properly, these tires comply with the most demanding standards for safety and vehicle response.
Special characteristics of winter tires BMW recommends using winter tires for opera- tion on winter road or at temperatures below +457/+76. Although all-season M+S tires provide better winter traction than summer tires, they generally fail to provide the same lev- els of cold-weather performance as winter tires.
Paying attention to speed
Always observe the maximum permissi- ble speed for the winter tires, otherwise tire damage may occur, which can result in acci- dents.<
Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Always protect tires against all contact with oil, grease and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
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Under the hood
Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without
the required professional technical training. If you do not know what repair procedures to fol- low, have work on your vehicle done only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<
Hood
Releasing
Pull lever.
Opening
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard to engage.
Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear, otherwise injuries may
result. If you see any signs that the hood is not com- pletely closed while driving your vehicle, you should stop at once and close it securely.<
Press the release handle and open the hood.
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Engine compartment
BMW X5
1 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to page 67
2 Starting-aid terminal, refer to page 274
3 Expansion tank for coolant, refer topage 255
4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil on page 254
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BMW X6
3 Starting-aid terminal, refer to page 274
4 Expansion tank for coolant, refer topage 255
1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
1 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to page 67
2 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil on page 254
Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level check. The condition for the most accurate indication of the oil level possible is measurement with the engine at operating temperature, i.e. following an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km. You can display the oil level while driving or when stopped on a level surface with the engine running.
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3. "Engine oil level"
Adding engine oil
BMW X5
Possible messages > "Engine oil level OK" > "Measuring engine oil level...":
This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running, and about 5 minutes while the car is moving.
> "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!": Add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil at the next opportunity.
If the oil level displayed is below mini- mum, add engine oil immediately. Failure to do so may lead to engine dam- age.<
> "Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked.":
Have the vehicle checked immedi- ately, otherwise engine damage may
result if too much oil has been added.<
> "Measurement inactive. Have this
checked.": Do not add engine oil. Before continuing to drive, note the recalculated remaining mile- age until the next oil change service, refer to Service requirements on page 79. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
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BMW X6
Do not add 1 US quart/liter of oil until a corre- sponding message is shown on the Control Dis- play.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Continuous exposure to used oil has caused cancer in laboratory testing.
For this reason, any skin areas that come into contact with oil should be thoroughly washed with soap and water. Keep oil, grease etc. out of reach of children and observe the warnings on the containers to pre- vent health risks.<
Oil change Only have an oil change carried out by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel.
Oil grades
Do not use oil additives as these may cause engine damage.<
Comply with the appropriate environ- mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level 1. Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres- sure to escape, then continue turning to open.
3. The coolant level is correct when the cool-
ant level is between the MIN and MAX marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to the filler neck. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.
4.
5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click. 6. Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Approved engine oils Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center can advise you on which engine oils have been approved by the manufacturer of your vehicle. The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine. Approved oils can be identified by the following specifications:
Gasoline engine Preferred:
Alternative:
Diesel engine Preferred:
BMW Longlife-01
BMW Longlife-01 FE BMW Longlife-98BMW Longlife-04
Approved oils belong to the following viscosity classes: SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40 and SAE 5W-30.
Alternative oil grades If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/1 liter of another oil with the fol- lowing specifications may be used: API SM or higher
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.< Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a coolant additive. Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your BMW. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center can recommend suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard; observe the instruc- tions on the containers.<
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Maintenance
BMW maintenance system
> Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations
Service data in remote control Your vehicle stores the information required for maintenance continuously in the remote con- trol during driving. After accessing the data stored in the remote control, your BMW Service Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of service procedures for your own individual vehi- cle. You should therefore hand over the remote control you last used to drive to the BMW Ser- vice Advisor when you take your vehicle in for service.
Make sure the date is set correctly, refer to page 85, otherwise the effectiveness
of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured.<
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor- mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for additional information on service require- ments.
BMW recommends that you have service and repair operations performed at your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Take the time to ensure that these service pro- cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi- cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These entries verify that your vehicle has received the speci- fied regular maintenance.<
The BMW maintenance system supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The service schedule also includes operations related to the vehicle's comfort and convenience features, such as replacement of the filters for the inside air. The ultimate objective is to ensure economical maintenance by providing the ideal service for your vehicle. Should the day come when you decide to sell your BMW, a complete center service history will prove to be an asset of inestimable value.
CBS Condition Based Service Sensors and special algorithms take the differ- ent driving conditions of your BMW into account. Condition Based Service uses this to determine the current and future service requirements. By letting you define a service and maintenance regimen that reflects your own individual requirements, the system builds the basis for trouble-free driving. You can set the Control Display to show remaining distances and times of selected maintenance intervals and legally mandated deadlines, refer to page 79: > Engine oil > Brake pads, front and rear separately > Brake fluid > Vehicle check
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Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface
development of vehicle functions. In addition, if you signed a service contract for Assist, certain vehicle data can be sent directly from the vehi- cle to facilitate the desired services.
The chief components that make up the emis- sions content can be checked by a device that uses the OBD socket. This socket is located to the left on the driver's side, on the underside of the instrument cluster under a cover.
Emissions
The warning lamp lights up: The vehicle is producing higher emis- sions. Continued driving is possible.
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. The lamp flashes under certain conditions. This is a sign of excessive misfiring of the engine. In this case, you should reduce your speed and proceed to the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Heavy engine misfiring causes serious damage to the emission-relevant com- ponents, especially the catalytic converter, within a short time.
The warning lamp lights up if the fuel cap has not been properly tightened and the OBD system detects the
escape of fuel vapors. Check that the fuel cap is correctly seated and tighten it until you hear a clearly audible click.
Data memory Your vehicle records data on vehicle operation, malfunctions and user settings. These data are stored in the vehicle and in part in the remote control and can be read out by suitable devices during service, for example. The read data are used to assist in servicing and repairing your vehicle or for the optimization and continued
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