2023 DODGE HORNET parking sensors

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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ......................................................80
Normal Starting ........................................................... 80
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) .......................................... 81
Extended Park Starting............................................... 81
After Starting — Warming Up The Engine .................. 81
If Engine Fails To Start ............................................... 81
Stopping The Engine ................................................... 82
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .......................82
PARK BRAKE ....................................................................... 82 Electric Park Brake (EPB) .......................................... 82
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .............................................85 Ignition Park Interlock................................................. 86
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ......................................................................... 86
9-Speed Automatic Transmission ............................. 86
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) ..................................................88
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ...........................................88
POWER STEERING ..............................................................88
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED.............................89 Autostop Mode ............................................................ 89
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop.... 89
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode............ 90
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System ........... 90
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System............ 90
System Malfunction .................................................... 90 ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 90
Activation...................................................................... 91
Exceeding The Set Speed ........................................... 91
Deactivation ................................................................. 91
INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST (ISA) —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................................ 91 Activation...................................................................... 92
Sign Capture Modes .................................................... 92
Exceeding The Set Speed ........................................... 92
Deactivation ................................................................. 92
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS ............................................. 92 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)..................................... 92
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................................ 99 Activation/Deactivation ............................................... 99
Traffic Sign Recognition Modes .................................. 99
Indications On The Display....................................... 100
INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................................... 100 Activation/Deactivation ............................................ 100
ACTIVE DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................................... 101 Operation................................................................... 101
Turning Active Driving Assist On Or Off ................... 102
Indications On The Display....................................... 103
Minimum Risk Maneuver ......................................... 104
System Status ........................................................... 104
System Operation/Limitations................................. 104 PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................................105
ParkSense Sensors ................................................... 105
ParkSense Warning Display...................................... 105ParkSense Display .................................................... 105
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .......................... 106
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ............ 106
Cleaning The ParkSense System ............................. 106
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .................... 106
Side Distance Warning (SDW) System..................... 107
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED......................................................................108 Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active
Park Assist System .................................................... 109
Parallel/Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance
Operation ................................................................... 110Exiting The Parking Space ........................................ 112
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 113 LaneSense Operation ............................................... 113Turning LaneSense On Or Off ................................... 114
LaneSense Warning Message .................................. 114
Changing LaneSense Status .................................... 116
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............................ 116
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED......................................................................117
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................................119
VEHICLE LOADING ...........................................................120 Certification Label ..................................................... 120

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PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual and
audible indications of the distance between the rear, and
if equipped, the front fascia/bumper and a detected
obstacle when backing up or moving forward (e.g. during a
parking maneuver).
NOTE:
The system is designed to assist the driver and not to
substitute the driver.
 The driver must stay in full control of the vehicle's
acceleration and braking and is responsible for
controlling the vehicle's movements
Úpage 106.
ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is
changed to the ON/RUN position.
ParkSense is active in DRIVE or REVERSE, as long as the
system is on. The system will remain active until the
vehicle speed is increased to approximately 8 mph
(13 km/h) or above while in DRIVE or NEUTRAL, and
7 mph (11 km/h) or above while in REVERSE. While in
REVERSE and above the system's operating speed, a
warning will appear in the radio touchscreen indicating the
vehicle speed is too fast. The system will become active
again if the vehicle speed is decreased to less than
approximately 6 mph (9 km/h).
PARKSENSE SENSORS
The six ParkSense sensors (four when vehicle is not
equipped with front sensors), located in the rear fascia/
bumper, and the six ParkSense sensors located in the
front fascia/bumper, monitor the area in front and behind
the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view.
The front sensors detect obstacles from approximately
12 inches (30 cm) up to 35 inches (90 cm) from the front fascia/bumper. The rear sensors can detect obstacles
from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 59 inches
(150 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper. These distances
depend on the location, type and orientation of the
obstacle in the horizontal direction.
PARKSENSE WARNING DISPLAY
The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if the
settings are selected within the Uconnect system
Úpage 130.
The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the radio
touchscreen, and provides visual warnings to indicate the
distance between the rear fascia/bumper and/or front
fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.
PARKSENSE DISPLAY

The warning display will turn on indicating the system status
when the vehicle is in REVERSE, or when the vehicle is in
DRIVE or NEUTRAL and an obstacle has been detected.

The system will determine if an obstacle is in course of
collision with the vehicle and will provide a visual warning
to the driver. The system will indicate a detected obstacle
by showing an arc in the left and/or right front or rear
regions based on the object’s distance and location relative to the vehicle. The color of the arc depends on the
distance and position of the obstacle inside or outside the
trajectory.
If the system detects an obstacle outside of the vehicles
trajectory then it will display in grey. When the obstacle
detected is on course of a collision the system will turn
yellow then red. If the obstacle detected is less than
12 inches (30 cm) then a continuous tone will sound and
the corresponding red arc will be displayed.
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
When an obstacle in course of a collision gets closer to the
vehicle the tone frequency smoothly increases. The
audible alert will remain on until one of the following
conditions occurs:

The vehicle is at a standstill and the gear selector is
moved out of the REVERSE position.
 When the obstacle detected is outside of the vehicle
path.
ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist audible alert
(chime) after approximately three seconds when an
obstacle has been detected, or if the vehicle is stationary.
NOTE:ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if on, when
the system is sounding an audible tone.
Adjustable Chime Volume Settings
Front and Rear chime volume settings can be selected
from the Uconnect system
Úpage 130.
The chime volume settings include low, medium, and high.
ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state
through ignition cycles.
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SIDE DISTANCE WARNING (SDW)
S
YSTEM
The Side Distance Warning system has the function of
detecting the presence of side obstacles near the vehicle
using the parking sensors located in the front and rear
fascias/bumpers.
Side Distance Warning Display
The Side Distance Warning screen will only be displayed if
this feature is enabled within Uconnect Settings
Úpage 130.
The system warns the driver with an acoustic signal, and
when selected, with visual indications on the radio
touchscreen display.
NOTE:ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio if on when
the system is sounding an audible tone.
Activation/Deactivation
The system can operate only after driving a short distance
and if the vehicle speed is between 0 and 8 mph (0 and
13 km/h) while in DRIVE or NEUTRAL, or 7 mph (11 km/h) in REVERSE. The system can be activated/deactivated via
the Settings menu of the Uconnect system. If the
ParkSense System is deactivated via the ParkSense
switch, then the Side Distance Warning system will
automatically be deactivated.

Side Distance Warning System Status

NOTE:
The vehicle needs to be driven approximately one car
length in order for the Side Distance Warning system to
activate.

Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recommended
that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly be
disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is
not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in
injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because
the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than
the rear fascia/bumper when the vehicle sounds the
continuous tone. Also, the sensors could detect the
ball mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on its
size and shape, giving a false indication that an
obstacle is behind the vehicle.
CAUTION!
ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to
recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the
sensors will not be detected when they are in close
proximity.
 The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when an
obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense.
WARNING!
WARNING ALERTS
Distance
(in/cm) Less than
12 inches
(30 cm)12 – 23 inches
(30 – 60 cm)
Arcs-Left Red Arc Yellow Arc
Arcs-Right Red Arc Yellow Arc
Audible Alert
Chime Audible alert only when the vehicle
is on course for a collision
Radio Volume
Reduced Yes
Yes
1 — System Not Active
2 — System Active
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108STARTING AND OPERATING
(Continued)
Side Distance Warning Usage Precautions
Some conditions may influence the performance of the
Side Distance Warning system:
NOTE:
Ensure that the front and rear fascias/bumpers are
free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the
ParkSense system operating properly.
 Construction equipment, large trucks, and other vibra -
tions could affect the performance of ParkSense.
 ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of the
radio when it is sounding a tone.
 Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not
to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be
covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Failure to do so can result in the system not working
properly. The ParkSense system might not detect an
obstacle behind or in front of the fascia/bumper, or it
could provide a false indication that an obstacle is
behind or in front of the fascia/bumper.
 The presence of a tow hook without a trailer may inter -
fere with the correct operation of the parking sensors.
Before using the ParkSense system, it is recom -
mended to remove the removable tow hook ball
assembly and any attachments from the vehicle when
it is not used for towing operations. If you leave the tow
hook fitted when not towing a trailer, the tow hook
could be detected as an obstacle by the sensors.
Contact your authorized dealer to update the
ParkSense system operations.

PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is intended to
assist the driver during parallel, perpendicular, and
parallel park exit maneuvers by identifying a proper
parking space, providing audible/visual instructions, and
controlling the steering wheel. The ParkSense Active Park
Assist system is defined as “semi-automatic” since the
driver maintains control of the accelerator, gear selector
and brakes. Depending on the driver's parking maneuver
selection, the ParkSense Active Park Assist system is
capable of maneuvering a vehicle into a parallel or a
perpendicular parking space on either side (i.e., driver
side or passenger side), as well as exiting a parallel
parking space.
NOTE:
 The driver is always responsible for controlling the
vehicle, responsible for any surrounding objects, and
must intervene as required.
 The system is designed to assist the driver and not to
substitute the driver.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using ParkSense. Always check carefully behind your
vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,
and blind spots before backing up. You are respon -
sible for safety and must continue to pay attention to
your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
 Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recommended
that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly be
disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is
not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in
injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because
the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than
the rear fascia/bumper when the vehicle sounds the
continuous tone. Also, the sensors could detect the
ball mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on its
size and shape, giving a false indication that an
obstacle is behind the vehicle.
CAUTION!
ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to
recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the
sensors will not be detected when they are in close
proximity.
The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when
an obstacle is detected. It is recommended that
the driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense.
CAUTION!

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Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to
stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from
the steering wheel. When the vehicle comes to a standstill
(your hands still removed from the steering wheel), you will
be instructed to place the gear selector into the REVERSE
position.

Shift To Reverse — Parallel Parking Space
Shift To Reverse — Perpendicular Parking Space

The system may then instruct the driver to wait for steering
to complete before then instructing to check the vehicle’s
surroundings, and move backward.
Several more gear shifts (DRIVE and REVERSE) while
keeping hands off of the steering wheel will be instructed
to the driver while checking the vehicle’s surroundings
before completing the parking maneuver.
When the vehicle is in the parking position, the maneuver
is complete and the driver will be instructed to check the
vehicle's parking position, then shift the vehicle into PARK.
The message “Active ParkSense Complete - Check Parking
Position” will be displayed momentarily.
NOTE:
 It is the driver's responsibility to use the brake and stop
the vehicle. The driver should check their surroundings
and be prepared to stop the vehicle either when
instructed to, or when driver intervention is required.
 It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and
accelerator during the semi-automatic parking
maneuver.
 When the system instructs the driver to remove their
hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check
their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.
 The system will cancel the maneuver if the vehicle
speed exceeds 5 mph (7 km/h) during active steering
guidance into the parking space. The system will
provide a warning to the driver at 3 mph (5 km/h) that
tells them to slow down. The driver is then responsible
for completing the maneuver if the system is canceled. 
If the system is canceled during the maneuver for any
reason, the driver must take control of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when performing parallel or
perpendicular parking maneuvers even when using
the ParkSense Active Park Assist system. Always
check carefully behind and in front of your vehicle,
look behind and in front of you, and be sure to check
for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstruc -
tions, and blind spots before backing up and moving
forward. You are responsible for safety and must
continue to pay attention to your surroundings.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
 Before using the ParkSense Active Park Assist
system, it is strongly recommended that the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly be disconnected from
the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.
Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehi -
cles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much
closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia/bumper
when the vehicle sounds the continuous tone. Also,
the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch
ball assembly, depending on its size and shape,
giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind
the vehicle.
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112STARTING AND OPERATING
EXITING THE PARKING SPACE
NOTE:The function does not work for exiting a perpendicular
parking space, but only exiting parallel parking spaces.
Activation
To activate this function, push the Active ParkSense
switch once, then select “Parallel Park Exit” from the
Uconnect touchscreen. After selection, the system
activates and instructs the driver on the operations that
have to be carried out to perform the maneuver correctly. Selection Of The Maneuver Side
Use the turn signal to choose the direction that you want
to perform the maneuver. Use the right arrow indicator to
perform the maneuver to the right side and use the left
arrow indicator to perform the maneuver to the left.
During the maneuver, the system instructs the driver to
shift to REVERSE, and operate the turn signal in the
direction you want to exit. Let go of the steering wheel and
use the brake or accelerator pedals as instructed, while
the system handles the steering automatically for exiting
the parking space. If the driver continues to carry out a
voluntary or involuntary action on the steering wheel
during the exit maneuver (touching or holding the steering
wheel to prevent its movement), the maneuver will be
interrupted.

Shift To Reverse Then Move Backward
Shift To Drive Then Move Forward

End Of Maneuver
The semi-automatic maneuver ends when the display
shows the message of a completed maneuver. At the end
of the maneuver, the system gives back the vehicle control
to the driver.
Important Information

If the sensors undergo impact which alters their posi -
tion, the system operation could be greatly affected.
 The sensors reach top performance after the vehicle
has gone about 30 miles (50 km) due to the dynamic
tire circumference calculations used for parking.
 Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not
to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be
covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Failure to do so can result in the system not working
properly. The ParkSense system might not detect an
obstacle behind or in front of the fascia/bumper, or it
could provide a false indication that an obstacle is
behind or in front of the fascia/bumper.
CAUTION!
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is only a
parking aid and it is unable to recognize every
obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs
might be temporarily detected or not detected at all.
Obstacles located above or below the sensors will
not be detected when they are in close proximity.
 The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the
ParkSense Active Park Assist system in order to be
able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected. It
is recommended that the driver looks over his/her
shoulder when using the ParkSense Active Park
Assist system.

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Construction equipment, large trucks, and other vibra -
tions could affect the performance of ParkSense.
 Sensors may detect a nonexistent obstacle (echo
noise) due to mechanical noises, for example while
washing the vehicle or in the case of rain, strong wind,
and hail.
 The sensors may not detect objects of a particular
shape or made from particular materials (very thin
poles, trailer beams, panels, nets, bushes, anti-parking
posts, pavements, rubbish bins, motor vehicles, etc.).
Always take great care to check that the vehicle and its
path are actually compatible with the parking place
identified by the system.
 The use of wheels and tires that are different size to the
original equipment could affect the operation of the
system.
 The operation of the rear sensors is automatically
deactivated when the trailer's electric plug is inserted
in the vehicle's tow hook socket, while the front
sensors stay active and can provide acoustic and
visual warnings. If this situation occurs, Active Park
Assist will not work. The rear sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug is removed.
 In the case of parking maneuvers on roads with
inclines, the performance of the system could be
inferior and it may deactivate.
 If a parking maneuver is being carried out between
two parked vehicles alongside a curb, the system may
cause the vehicle to drive up onto the curb. 
Some maneuvers at very tight bends might be impos -
sible to be carried out.
 Take great care to ensure that conditions do not
change during the parking maneuver (e.g. if there are
persons and/or animals in the parking place, moving
vehicles, etc.) and intervene immediately if necessary.
 During parking maneuvers, pay attention to vehicles
approaching from the opposite direction. Always abide
by the law and road regulations.
NOTE:
Correct system operation is not guaranteed if snow
chains or the compact spare tire are fitted.
 The function only informs the driver about the last
appropriate parking place (parallel or perpendicular)
detected by the parking sensors.
 Some messages displayed are accompanied by
audible warnings.
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
LANESENSE OPERATION
The LaneSense system is operational at speeds above
37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h). The
LaneSense system uses a forward facing camera to detect
lane markings and measure vehicle position within the
lane boundaries. When both lane markings are detected and the driver
unintentionally drifts out of the lane (no turn signal
applied), the LaneSense system provides a haptic warning
in the form of torque applied to the steering wheel to
prompt the driver to remain within the lane boundaries. If
the driver continues to unintentionally drift out of the lane,
the LaneSense system provides a visual warning through
the instrument cluster display to prompt the driver to
remain within the lane boundaries.
The driver may manually override the haptic warning by
applying torque to the steering wheel at any time.
When only a single lane marking is detected and the driver
unintentionally drifts across the lane marking (no turn
signal applied), the LaneSense system provides a visual
warning through the instrument cluster display to prompt
the driver to remain within the lane. When only a single
lane marking is detected, a haptic (torque) warning will not
be provided.
NOTE:When operating conditions have been met, the Lane
-
Sense system will monitor if the driver’s hands are on the
steering wheel and provides an audible warning to the
driver when the driver’s hands are not detected on the
steering wheel. The system will cancel if the driver does
not return their hands to the wheel.
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162SAFETY
NOTE:In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be
blocked by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors
are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will
not be able to alert the driver.
Blind Spot Modes
Blind Spot Alert has three selectable modes of operation
that are available in the Uconnect system.
Blind Spot Alert Lights Only (Default Setting)
When operating in Lights Only mode, the BSM system will
provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror
based on a detected object. However, when the system is
operating in Rear Cross Path (RCP) mode, the system will
respond with both visual and audible alerts when a
detected object is present. Whenever an audible alert is
requested, the radio is muted for the duration of the
chime. Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode,
the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the
appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object.
If the turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to
an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible
chime will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and
detected object are present on the same side at the same
time, both the visual and audible alerts will be issued. In
addition to the audible alert the radio (if on) will also be
muted.
When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with
both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is
present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio
volume is reduced. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored;
the RCP state always requests the chime.
Blind Spot Alert Off
When the BSM system is turned off, there will be no visual
or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems.NOTE:The BSM system will store the current operating mode
when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle is
started the previously stored mode will be recalled and
used.
Blocked Sensor
If the system detects degraded performance due to
contamination or foreign objects, a message will warn you
of a blocked sensor and the warning indicators in side
view mirrors will be illuminated. The warning indicators will
remain illuminated until blockage clearing conditions are
met. First clear the fascia/bumper area around the sensors of the blockage. After removing the blockage,
reset the system by cycling the ignition from ON to OFF and
then back ON.
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
W
ITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED
FCW with Mitigation provides the driver with audible
warnings, visual warnings (within the instrument cluster
display), and may apply a brake jerk to warn the driver
when it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings
and limited braking are intended to provide the driver with
enough time to react, avoid or mitigate the potential
collision.
NOTE:FCW monitors the information from the forward looking
sensors/cameras as well as the Electronic Brake
Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward
collision. When the system determines that a forward
collision is probable, the driver will be provided with
audible and visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk
warning.
If the driver does not take action based upon these
progressive warnings, then the system will provide a
limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and
mitigate the potential forward collision. If the driver reacts
to the warnings by braking and the system determines
that the driver intends to avoid the collision by braking but
has not applied sufficient brake force, the system will
compensate and provide additional brake force as
required.
WARNING!
Rear Cross Path Detection (RCP) is not a backup aid
system. It is intended to be used to help a driver detect
an oncoming vehicle in a parking lot situation. Drivers
must be careful when backing up, even when using
RCP. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look
behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians,
animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots
before backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.

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