2006 Acura TL warning

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The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom 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
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
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Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating). Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry). Rim diameter in inches. Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means. Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width). Tire width in millimeters. Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
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 heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied 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 f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Saf ety
Standard No. 109 and No. 139.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example
TIN.
Date of manuf acture. Tire type code. Manuf acturer’s
identification mark. This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
P R
DOT
2202
235
45 17
93
W
OBGN
PVC
Temperature A,B,C
Tire Labeling
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles), Tire L abeling
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
Tire Size
Technical Inf ormation
273
DOT OBGN PVC 2202
P235/45R17 93W

ÎCONT INUED
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Checking the Fuses .259
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Hazard Warning Flashers .86
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .264
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Jump Starting .252
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .256
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .257
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Overheated Engine .254
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Towing .263
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Emergency Brake .112
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Emergency Flashers .86
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Emergency Towing .263
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Emergency Trunk Opener .94
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Emissions Controls .274
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Emissions Testing, State .277
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .60,257
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Oil Lif e .73
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Oil Pressure Indicator .60,256
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Oil, What Kind to Use .218
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Overheating .254
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Specif ications .271
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Speed Limiter .191,197
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Starting .189
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Engine, if it won’t start .250 ......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .177
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .274
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Gas Mileage, Improving .180
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Gasoline .176
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .64
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .176
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Tank, Filling the .177
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Gas Station Procedures .177
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Fan, Interior .122
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .119
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Filling the Fuel Tank .177
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Filter, Oil .219
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .86
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Flat Tire, Changing a .245
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Floor Mats .232
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission .223
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Brake .225
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Clutch .225
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Manual Transmission .224
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Power Steering .226
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Windshield Washers .222
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .132
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Fog Lights .85..........................
Four-way Flashers .86
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Front Airbags .11,23
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Front Seats .98
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Adjusting .98
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Heaters .106
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Airbags .11,23
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Fuel .176
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Fill Door and Cap .177
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .176
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Tank, Filling the .177
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Fuses, Checking the .259
Index
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INDEX
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Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature .66
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .193
6-speed Manual
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Transmission .190
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Glove Box .116
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Halogen Fog Bulbs .227
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HandsFree Link (HFL) .80,160
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Hazard Warning Flashers .86
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Headlights .84
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Aiming .227
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .86
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Daytime Running Lights .84
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High Beam Indicator .63
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Reminder Chime .84
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Turning on .84
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Head Restraints .99
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High-Low Beam Switch .84 HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .156
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Hood, Opening the .178
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .268
Ignition
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Keys .89
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Switch .90
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Timing Control System .275
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Immobilizer System .91
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators .60
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .61,201
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .60,258
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Charging System . 60,256
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Cruise Control .62
DRL (Daytime Running ..................................
Lights) .63
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Fog Light .64
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High Beam .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
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Low Fuel .64
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Low Oil Pressure . 60,256 ...........................
Side Airbag Of f .61
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SRS .30, 61
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .63
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VSA Activation .62
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VSA System .62
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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 235
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Inside Mirror .101
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Inspection, Tire .236
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 85
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Interior Lights .113
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 246
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Jack, Tire .245
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Jump Starting .252
Index
H I
J
IV

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Time, Setting the .112
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Tire Chains .239
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .245
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System .204
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .65,205
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TPMS System Indicator .65,205
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TPMS System Failure .205
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .....................................
Messages .74
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Tires .234
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Air Pressure .235
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Checking Wear .236
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Compact Spare .244
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .272
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Inf lation .235
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Inspection .236
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Replacing .238
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Rotating .237
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Snow .239
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Specif ications .271
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Summer Tire .239
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Traction Devices .239
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Winter Driving .239
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Tools, Tire Changing .245 Towing
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A Trailer .206
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Emergency Wrecker .263
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Traction Devices .239
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .223
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Checking Fluid Level Manual .224
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Fluid Selection .223,224
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Identif ication Number .268
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Shif ting the Automatic .193
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Shif ting the Manual .190
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Treadwear .237
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Trip Computer .75
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Trip Meter .71
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Trunk .93
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Emergency Trunk Release .94
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Opening the .93
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Open Monitor Light .69
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Turn Signals .84
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .243
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .272 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline .176
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .220
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Vehicle Capacity Load .184
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Vehicle Dimensions .270
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .268
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .202
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VSA System Indicator .62,202
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VSA Activation Indicator .62,202
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VSA Of f Switch .203
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Vehicle Storage .241
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VIN .268
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Viscosity, Oil .218
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WARNING, Explanation of. ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .54
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Warranty Coverages .281
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .222
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Indicator .71
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Operation .83
Index
U V
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VIII