88Lights and visibility
Headlight range control, lighting of instruments and
controls
Fig. 57 Next to the
steering wheel: Head-
light range control
Headlamp height adjustment
The headlight range control ⇒ Fig. 57 is modified according to the value of
the headlight beam and the vehicle load status. This offers the driver opti-
mum visibility and the headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers ⇒
.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ⇒ Fig. 57:ValueVehicle load status a)–Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty1All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty2All seats occupied, luggage compartment full.3Driver only, luggage compartment full.a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the table, it is possible to select
intermediary positions. Instrument and switch lighting
When the side lights or dipped beam headlights are switched on, the light-
ing for instruments and controls lights up at a constant brightness.
WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that the headlights dazzle and
distract other drivers. This could result in serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load status so that it does not
blind other drivers.
Reading light
Button / SwitchFunction
Switching off the reading light.
Switching on the reading light.
Switches door contact control on (central position).
The reading light comes on automatically when the vehicle is un-
locked, a door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition.
The light goes off a few seconds after all the doors are closed,
the vehicle is locked or the ignition is switched on.
Note
The reading lights go out when the vehicle is locked, or a few minutes after
the key is removed from the ignition. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging.
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In the engine compartment
Colour indicatorNecessary operations
light yellow or col-
ourlessThe electrolyte level of the vehicle's battery is too low.
Have the battery checked and, where applicable, re-
placed by a Specialised workshop.
blackThe electrolyte level of the vehicle's battery is correct.
WARNING
Working with the vehicle battery involves a risk of corrosion, explosions
and electric shock.
● Always wear protective gloves and eye protection.
● Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. It can burn skin and cause
blindness. When handling the battery, protect yourself from splashes of
acids, above all your hands, arms and face.
● Never tilt the vehicle battery. Battery acid could spill out of the open-
ings to release gases and cause corrosion damage.
● Never open the vehicle battery.
● If battery acid splashes on you, immediately rinse your eyes and skin
abundantly with water for several minutes. Then seek medical care imme-
diately.
● If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor immediately.
Charging, replacing and connecting or disconnecting the
battery
Charging the battery
The vehicle battery should be charged by a specialised workshop only, as
batteries using special technology have been installed and they must be
charged in a controlled environment ⇒
. SEAT recommends visiting a
Technical Service. Replacing a vehicle battery
The battery has been developed to suit the conditions of its location and
has special safety features. If the battery must be replaced, consult a Tech-
nical Service for information on electromagnetic compatibility, the size and
maintenance, performance and safety requirements of the new battery in
your vehicle before you purchase one. SEAT recommends you have the bat-
tery replaced by a Technical Service.
Use only maintenance-free genuine batteries conforming to TL 825 06 and
VW 7 50 73 Standards. These standards must be dated April 2008 or later.
Vehicles fitted with the Start-Stop system are equipped with a special bat-
tery. Therefore, this battery must only be replaced by another of the same
specifications.
Disconnecting the vehicle's battery
If you must disconnect the battery from the electrical system, please note
the following:
●
Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
● The vehicle must be unlocked before disconnecting the battery, other-
wise the alarm will be triggered.
● First disconnect the negative cable and then the positive ⇒
.
Connecting the vehicle's battery
● Before reconnecting the battery, switch off the engine, the ignition and
electric devices.
● First reconnect the positive cable and then the negative ⇒
.
Different control lamps may light up after connecting the battery and switch-
ing the ignition on. They will be turned off after a short trip at a speed of
between 15 - 20 km/h (10 - 12 mph). If the warning indicators remain lit,
please visit a specialised workshop to have the vehicle checked.
If the battery has been disconnected for a long time, it is possible that the
next service date is not displayed or calculated correctly ⇒ page 17. Respect
Vehicle diagramPrior to a journey...While drivingCare, cleaning and mainte-
nanceIf and whenTechnical Data
196In the engine compartment
the maximum service intervals permitted ⇒ Booklet Maintenance
Programme.
Automatic consumer disconnection
The intelligent vehicle electrical system automatically implements a range
of measures to prevent the battery from discharging when high demands
are made on it:
● the idling speed is increased so that the alternator provides more elec-
tricity.
● where necessary, the power of the most powerful consumers is reduced
or even completely disconnected.
● On starting the engine, the power supply from the 12-volt socket and
the cigarette lighter may be interrupted for a short time.
The on-board management program cannot always prevent the battery from
running flat. For example, if the ignition is left on for a long period with the
engine off or if the side lights or parking lights are left on while the vehicle
is stationary.
Why the battery runs flat:
● When stationary for a long time without starting the engine, particularly
if the ignition is switched on.
● Use of electrical consumers with the engine switched off.
WARNING
Incorrectly securing the battery or using the wrong battery can cause
short-circuits, fire and serious injuries.
● Always use only maintenance free batteries, protected to prevent a
leak, and whose properties, specifications and size correspond to the
standard battery.
WARNING
A highly explosive mixture of gases is released when the battery is under
charge.
● The batteries should be charged in a well-ventilated room only.
● Never charge a frozen or recently thawed battery. A flat battery can al-
so freeze at temperatures close to 0 °C (+32 °F).
● Always replace a battery which has frozen.
● Battery cables not correctly connected may cause a short circuit. Re-
connect first the positive cable and then the negative cable.
CAUTION
● Never disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched on or if the en-
gine is running. This could damage the electrical system or electronic com-
ponents.
● Never plug accessories supply current, such as solar panels or a battery
charger, to the 12-volt socket or the cigarette lighter. This could damage the
vehicle's electrical system.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the battery in an environment-friendly manner. Batteries contain
toxic substances such as sulphuric acid and lead.
For the sake of the environment
Battery acid can contaminate the environment. Collect any spilt service flu-
ids and allow a dispose of them correctly.
malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
starting on a slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
stopping on a slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Axle loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
B
BAS see Brake assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Battery Change in the vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Discharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
See Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Battery acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Before consulting a specialised workshop . . . 238
Belt tension device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Service and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Belt tension limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Bonnet Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Bottle capacity Windscreen washer water bottle . . . . . . . . . 94
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Brake assist system (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Brakes
Assisted braking systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Changing the brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Emergency brake indicator in case of sud-den braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Running-in brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 139
Brake system Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Brake systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Breakdown Securing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Bulb fault See changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
C
Capacities Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Care See "Care of your vehicle" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Care of your vehicle Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Caring for paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
CCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
central locking Deadlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Central locking button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
locking and unlocking from the exterior . . . 34
locking and unlocking from the inside . . . . 36
Central locking system After airbag deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Opening doors individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13 Bottom part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Top part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing Windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Front bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Initial operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
in the headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Rear lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Sea changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
292 Index
Tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turn signal convenience function . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Two-way radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Type of fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Tyre load rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Tyre pressureSpare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Tyre repair kit see Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . 220
U Unlocking from the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Check list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Fabric trim cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Padding cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Treating your upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
V Valve caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Vehicle Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 locking and unlocking from the exterior . . . 34
locking or unlocking from the inside . . . . . 36
Parking downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Parking uphill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Securing in case of a breakdown . . . . . . . 240
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Discharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Explanation of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Vehicle care Aerial built into the window . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Airbag modules (dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . 208
Aluminium wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
anodized surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Changing windscreen wiper blades . . . . . 201
Chrome wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Cleaning compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Cleaning seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Cleaning wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . 201
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
De-icing the door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . 203
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Fabric trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
High pressure cleaning apparatus . . . . . . 199
Padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Protection of vehicle undercarriage . . . . . 203
Rubber seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198, 199
Treating your upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Vehicle paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Windscreen wipers service position . . . . . . 93
Wooden trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Vehicle code Vehicle data label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Vehicle data label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Vehicle diagram Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Vehicle key assign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Synchronising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Vehicle key set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Vehicle mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Vehicle telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
302 Index
Vehicle's batteryAutomatic consumer disconnection . . . . . 196
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Checking the electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . 194
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Running flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Vibrations Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
W Warning and control lamps Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Warning lamp Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
City Safety Assist function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Hill hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Warning lamps Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
with high pressure cleaning apparatus . . 199
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Water box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Wear of tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 251
Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Wheel load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Beadlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
See "Wheels and tyres" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Avoiding damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Damaged tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Errors in wheel alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Foreign bodies in the tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Interchanging tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
New tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Older tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Replacing tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Run-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Speed rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219, 220
storing the replaced wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Storing tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Tyre code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Tyre identification number (TIN) . . . . . . . . 219
Tyre load rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Tyres with directional tread pattern . 211, 220
Valve caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Wear of tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Wheel balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Wheel trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Bolted trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Full hub caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Hub caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Wheel bolts caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Windscreen Heat-insulating glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Windscreen washer water Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Windscreen wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Windscreen wiper lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Windscreen wipers Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Headlight washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Heated windscreen washer jets . . . . . . . . . 92
Lifting the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Windscreen wipers service position . . . . . . . . . 93
Windscreen with metal coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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