Lancia THESIS CONNECT User manual

Dear Customer,
this supplement is an integral part of the Owner Handbook and describes all the functions of the
CONNECT system, certain functions are optional for versions/markets where applicable. As a conse-
quence, you should consider only the information which is related to the CONNECT system config-
uration version of the car you purchased.
THESIS is fitted with the infotelematic CONNECT system which includes: colour TV set, sound
system with cassette player, CD-ROM/Audio CD player, CD-changer, GSM cell phone, navigator, on-
board computer and voice commands (for certain phone, audio and navigator functions), designed in
accordance with the specific features of the passenger compartment and with a personalised design.
The system is installed in a user-friendly position for the driver and passenger and the graphics on
the front panel make it easy to quickly locate the controls which facilitates the use of them.
The pages that follow contain the instructions for use, which we advise you to read carefully and
always keep within reach (e.g. in the glove compartment).
So, enjoy your reading and have a good journey.
IMPORTANT For the CONNECT navigation system, only use the original CD provided with the
car or in any case other CDs of the same brand.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS, USEFUL ADVICE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTROLS – REMOTE CONTROL – CD-CHANGER
MAIN SCREEN (MAIN)
SOUND SYSTEM (AUDIO)
CELL PHONE (TEL)
NAVIGATOR (NAV)
VOICE COMMANDS AND OUTPUTS
ON-BOARD COMPUTER (TRIP) – SETUP
TARGASYS SERVICES – ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS (SOS)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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All manoeuvres must be carried out
abiding by the highway code,
regardless of the advice given by the
navigation system. Should you leave
the recommended route, the naviga-
tion system will calculate a new one
for you and suggest it to you.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE AND TRAFFIC
SAFETY
The CONNECT system makes the
driver’s task easier in controlling the
main functions of the vehicle.
However, to avoid creating danger
for yourself and for others when
using your CONNECT, please pay
attention to the following points:
– the CONNECT system must be
used when you are in full control of
your car; in the event of doubt, stop
to carry out the different operations;
– use of the cell phone is prohibit-
ed near explosive substances.
You are recommended to learn how
to use the different functions of the
CONNECT system and in particular
of the sound system (e.g. storing
radio stations) before starting to
drive.
The navigation system allows you
to reach your destination through
the traffic and indicates to you any
change of route memorised on the
navigation CD-ROM. In fact the sys-
tem takes account of all information
concerning the roads when calculat-
ing the route, advising the best way.
However, it does not take into con-
sideration traffic conditions or sud-
den obstructions or any other incon-
venience.
Too high a volume when
driving can put the dri-
ver’s life at risk and that
of other people. Therefore the
volume should always be adjust-
ed in such a way that it is always
possible to hear the noises of the
surrounding environment (e.g.:
horns, ambulance, police sirens,
etc.).
The navigation system
helps the driver while he
drives, by suggesting
vocally or graphically, the opti-
mum routing to reach his preset
destination. Navigation system
suggestions do not excuse the dri-
ver from his full responsibilities
due to his driving behaviour and to
his compliance with road and
other traffic regulations. The
responsibility for road safety
always lies with the vehicle driver,
and it falls on him in any case.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS, USEFUL ADVICE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
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RECEPTION CONDITIONS
The radio reception conditions or
cell phone reception/transmission
conditions change constantly when
driving. Reception/transmission
may be disturbed by the presence of
mountains, buildings or bridges par-
ticularly when far away from the
station being listened to the GSM
cell.
TV reception can also be disturbed
by the presence of mountains, build-
ings or bridges: in this case move the
car to another place.
IMPORTANT When receiving
traffic information, the volume may
be higher than normal.
CASSETTES
To obtain optimum playing condi-
tions we give the following advice:
– Do not use poor quality cassettes,
with distortions or labels detached.
– Never leave the cassette inside the
CONNECT when not in use.
– Never insert other objects in the
cassette slot.
– Do not expose cassettes to the sun
or high temperatures.
– Put cassettes back in their boxes
after use.
– Over time, dirt on the playing
head caused by tapes may reduce
the high notes when playing. You
are therefore advised to clean the
head routinely using a special clean-
er tape of the non abrasive type.
– Preferably use C-60 cassettes and
in any case no longer than C-90 to
ensure the best playing conditions.
– Avoid inserting cassettes with
damaged tapes in the radio, espe-
cially if using C-90 cassettes, as the
tape might come out and get stuck.
– Do not lubricate the cassette
mechanism.
– Do not touch the player head
with magnetic or hard objects.
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COMPACT DISCS
When using the Audio CD player,
remember that the presence of dirt
or marks on Compact Discs may
cause skipping when playing and
poor sound quality. The same hap-
pens if Compact Discs are bent by
accident.
To obtain optimum playing condi-
tions we give the following advice:
– Only use Compact Discs with the
brand:
– After listening to them put
Compact Discs back in their boxes to
avoid marking or scoring which
could cause skipping when playing.
– Do not expose Compact Discs to
direct sunlight, high temperatures or
damp for prolonged lengths of time
to prevent them from bending.
– Do not stick labels or write on the
recorded surface of Compact Discs.
– To remove a Compact Disc from
its container, press on the centre and
raise the disc holding carefully from
the edges.
– To remove fingerprints and dust,
use a soft cloth starting from the
centre of the Compact Disc towards
the circumference.
– Carefully clean all Compact Discs
of any fingerprints and dust using a
soft cloth. Support Compact Discs
on the edges and clean from the cen-
tre outwards.
– Never use chemical products for
cleaning (e.g. spray cans, antistatics
or thinners) as they might damage
the surface of Compact Discs.
Proper way to hold
the compact disc
Removing the disc
– New discs may be rough around
the edges. When using these discs
the player might not work or the
sound might skip. To remove rough-
ness from the edge of a disc use a
ball-point pen, etc.
No
Ball-point pen
Roughness
– Always hold a Compact Disc by
the edge. Never touch the surface.
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IMPORTANT Do not use the pro-
tective sheets for CDs in commerce
or discs with stabilisers, etc. as they
might get stuck in the internal
mechanism and damage the disc.
Notes about Compact Discs
– Do not stick labels on the sur-
faces of a Compact Disc or write on
the surface with pens or pencils.
– Do not use highly scratched,
cracked or distorted Compact Discs.
This could damage the player or
prevent it from working properly.
– Do not expose Compact Discs to
direct sunlight or any other source of
heat.
– Do not use solvents such as stain
removers, antistatic sprays or thin-
ners in commerce for cleaning
Compact Discs.
No
No
No
No
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MULTIFUNCTION
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The system uses a graphic 7“, 16:9
LCD 256-colour TFT display with a
resolution of 480 x234 pixels
(153.4 x86.4 mm active matrix).
The display brightness can be
changed depending on the environ-
ment conditions and the driver’s
requirements, storing two settings,
day and night, which are can be set
manually by the user or automatical-
ly when turning on/off of the car
external lights.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The CONNECT system controls
and provides information for the fol-
lowing systems and functions:
– Sound system with radio, cassette
player, CD-ROM/Audio CD player,
CD-changer and voice commands
– colour TV set with voice com-
mands
– GSM cell phone with voice com-
mands
– Navigation system with voice
commands
– On-board computer
– Targasys assistance services and
functions.
The interface is the multifunction
information display for all the inte-
grated components.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON/OFF
AND STAND-BY FEATURE
The system may be in one of the
following conditions:
– off, all functions disabled
– normal status, all functions are
active or can be enabled
– stand-by, functions partially
active and screen darkened.
Turning the system on
The system is turned on automati-
cally turning the ignition key or the
ignition switch knob to MAR. When
it is turned on the system is in the
condition that was active before the
last time it was turned off (excluding
the stand-by status that is not
restored).
When the ignition key is at STOP
or removed or the ignition switch
knob is at STOP, the system is
turned on pressing the left knob or
the SOS key for the call for assis-
tance (to use the phone it is neces-
sary to enter the SIM card and the
PIN code, exception made for the
“emergency 112” call).
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Turning the system off
The system is turned off automati-
cally when turning the ignition key
or the ignition switch knob to STOP.
The conditions and functions active
before turning off are memorised
and brought back the next time the
engine is started (excluding the
stand-by status).
Turning off is delayed if a phone
call or an emergency call is in
progress and it will take place at the
end of the call.
If the system was turned on with
the left knob or the SOS key, with
the ignition key at STOP or removed
or ignition switch knob at STOP, it
is turned off pressing the left knob
again or automatically after about
20 minutes, to preserve the battery.
Stand-by
During operation with the ignition
key or ignition switch knob at MAR,
the system may be set to stand-by by
pressing the left knob. This operating
condition (Stand-by) corresponds to a
dark screen with the volume off, but
the system continues working invisi-
bly, therefore the phone is ready to
receive.
Dark
During CONNECT operation, the
system may be set to Dark condition
by pressing the relevant key, regard-
less of the ignition key or ignition
switch knob position. This operating
condition corresponds to a dark
screen but the system continues to
perform its functions (audio, naviga-
tion instructions, voice commands,
etc). The Dark function can also be
activated through the voice com-
mands as described in the relevant
section.
To bring the system back to the
normal operating condition, press
the DARK key again or pronounce
the relevant voice command.
CHOOSING THE OPERATING
MODE
The operating mode is selected
pressing one of the following keys:
– MAIN key = Main screen
– AUDIO key = Sound system set-
tings
– FM/AM (multifunction keys) =
Radio waveband selection
– CC/CD/CDC (multifunction keys)
= Audio source selection (cassette
player/Compact Disc player/CD-
changer)
– TV (multifunction key) = TV
function selection (only with car
stopped)
– TEL key = Telephone
– VOICE (key on steering wheel) =
Voice commands for telephone and
sound system (brief press) – Voice
recorder (prolonged press)
– NAV key = Navigator
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CHOOSING THE MENU
FUNCTIONS
The different operating modes of
the CONNECT allow access to dif-
ferent menus, with functions that in
turn show other submenus on the
display and so on. The procedures
for choosing and confirming the
functions of the different menus and
submenus are however the same and
they are described below.
To go back to the previous screen
from a submenu or to quit the vari-
ous operating modes, press the ESC
key.
Choosing and confirming a
function
To select a function of the menu on
the display, simply turn the right
knob in one of the two directions
until showing the function required.
To confirm the function selected,
press the right knob.
The knob enables to scroll quickly
long lists or the alphabet to enter
names; to speed up scrolling simply
turn the knob fast or slow as
required.
IMPORTANT On the menu or
submenu pages showing “OK”, to
store the new settings or the modi-
fied parameters it is necessary to exit
the corresponding screen confirming
“OK”. Leaving the page of the
menu or submenu with the ESC key,
the previous settings are restored.
– TRIP key = On-board computer
–•key = Targasys services
– SETUP key = System settings
– SOS key = Assistance services
and functions.
For each operating mode the corre-
sponding menu is shown on the dis-
play.
Multifunction keys
At the base of the CONNECT dis-
play there are six double keys whose
function depends on the system
operating condition active, which is
shown on the display.
The function corresponding to each
“multifunction” key is identified
each time by a label displayed on the
screen next to the relevant key.
In certain cases a label covers some
adjacent keys: the function of all
these keys will be the same.
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
To increase the volume: turn the
left knob clockwise.
To lower the volume: turn the left
knob counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT The volume of
PTY31 Alarm/Traffic Announcement
(TA), telephone, telephone ringer
and voice recognition can be adjust-
ed separately.
MUTE function
This function mutes automatically
the active audio source when a
phone call is being received or made.
NAV MUTE function (excluding
navigator voice instructions)
This function enables to turn off
the navigator voice instructions.
Soft Mute function
Function that gradually increases
or lowers the volume when the Mute
function is turned on/off.
Too high a volume when
driving can put the dri-
ver’s life at risk and that
of other people. Therefore the
volume should always be adjust-
ed in such a way that it is always
possible to hear the noises of the
surrounding environment (e.g.:
horns, ambulance, police sirens,
etc.).
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The structure of the CONNECT
ensures long years of operation with
no need for particular maintenance.
In the event of a fault, contact
Lancia Dealership.
Some care must however be taken
to ensure the complete efficiency of
the CONNECT system:
– the monitor is sensitive to
scratching, liquid detergents and UV
rays
– liquids that penetrate inside may
damage the device irreparably.
Clean the front panel and display
only using a soft, dry antistatic
cloth. Cleaning and polishing prod-
ucts may damage the surface.
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SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATES
The system software can be updat-
ed as soon as new versions for the
CONNECT navigation module soft-
ware are available to benefit of the
improvements made on certain
functions.
Software updating shall be per-
formed by specialised staff at
Lancia Dealership.
INTERNAL FAULTS
If the system detects an internal
fault on a certain module (audio,
phone, navigator, etc..), it will tem-
porarily freeze the last screen dis-
played and it will start diagnostics.
For a set period of time the system
will monitor the involved module for
troubleshooting. If time-out expires
with no result, the system will adopt
the best repair action (e.g.: resetting
the involved module hardware).
Should it be impossible to operate
the system, reset it manually by
pressing the Reset key 33 (fig. 1)
with a pen or a pencil.
PROTECTION AGAINST
OVERHEATING
The components of the telematic
system are protected against over-
heating. This device stops it from
working when the temperature of
the module exceeds the preset limit.
When the system temperature
exceeds the max. preset limit, the
CONNECT system is switched off
automatically until the regular oper-
ating temperature is restored.
Be careful not to knock
the display with pointed
or hard objects and avoid
touching with the hands. Do not
press on the display when clean-
ing.
WARNINGS
– In the event of a fault the CON-
NECT should be checked and
repaired only by Lancia Dealership.
– In case of particularly low tem-
peratures the display might take a
certain time to reach the optimum
brightness.
– In the case of prolonged parking
with high outside temperature, the
automatic thermal protection of the
system may come into action sus-
pending operation until the passen-
ger compartment temperature falls
to acceptable levels.
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CONTROLS AND REMOTE CONTROL
CONTROLS ON CONNECT FRONT PANEL (See fig. 1 on overleaf)
On the CONNECT system front panel there are 29 keys and 2 knobs for selecting the different functions. Certain controls
have multiple functions which depend on the system operating conditions active.
Turning on the function chosen is in some cases controlled by the length of time the key is pressed (brief or prolonged
press), as shown in the table below.
CONTROLS – REMOTE CONTROL – CD-CHANGER
Key
1 – SOS
2
3
4 – CD
5 – CC
6 – ¯
Press briefly
(less than 2 seconds)
Assistance services and functions
Navigation CD-ROM or Audio CD slot
Cassette slot
Eject navigation CD-ROM or Audio CD
Eject cassette
Radio mode: seeking the first station that can be
tuned with lower frequency.
Cassette mode: fast tape rewinding to the begin-
ning of the track being played or to previous track.
CD mode: select previous track.
TV mode: seeking the first channel
that can be tuned with lower frequency.
Press for longer than
2 seconds
–
–
–
–
–
Radio mode: “Scan” function on. Station scanning
in the band tuned starting from those with lower
frequency.
Cassette mode: fast tape rewind.
CD mode: fast backward.
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Key
7 – ˙
8
9 – SETUP
10 – TRIP
11 – AUDIO
12 – SRC
13 – MAIN
14 – DARK
15 – £
16 – TEL
17 – RPT
18 – NAV
19 – MAP
Press briefly
(less than 2 seconds)
Radio mode: seeking the first station that can be
tuned with higher frequency.
Cassette mode: fast tape forward to the end of the
track being played or to next track.
CD mode: select next track.
TV mode: seeking the first channel
that can be tuned with higher frequency.
System on/off: press the knob.
Volume adjustment: turn the knob.
System settings and car functions that can be
modified
Select on-board computer screen
Audio mode on and/or specific screen selection
Select audio source: FM1, FM2, FM3-AS, MW,
LW, CC, CD, CDC, TV
Select MAIN screen
DARK mode on: dark screen
Forwarding the phone call set.
Accepting the incoming call.
Ending the call in progress.
Phone mode on and/or select specific screen
Repetition of last navigator voice instruction
Navigation mode on and/or select specific screen
Select navigator map mode
Press for longer than
2 seconds
Radio mode: “Scan” function on. Station scanning
in the band tuned starting from those with higher
frequency.
Cassette mode: fast tape forward.
CD mode: fast forward.
–
–
–
Audio mode off (Radio, CC, CD/CDC)
–
–
–
Refusing the incoming call
Phone mode off
–
–
–
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Key
20 – •
21
22
23 – ESC
24 – SIM
25 – ¯˙
26
27-28-29-30-31-32
33
Press briefly
(less than 2 seconds)
Access to Targasys services
Select the required function by turning the knob.
Confirm the required function by pressing the
knob.
Remote control receiver
Exit screen selected or return to higher level menu
Eject SIM card
Reverse cassette side
SIM card slot
Double “multifunction” keys whose function
depends on the system operating condition active,
which is shown on the display.
The function corresponding to each
“multifunction” key is identified each time by a
label displayed on the screen next to the relevant key.
In certain cases a label covers some adjacent keys:
the function of all these keys will be the same.
Radio/TV mode: select stored stations.
CD-changer mode: select CD in the magazine.
System Reset key
Press for longer
than 2 seconds
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Radio/TV mode: station storage
–
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CONTROLS ON STEERING
WHEEL (fig. 2)
The main functions of the CON-
NECT are repeated on the steering
wheel, which facilitates control.
On the steering wheel there is also
the VOICE key used for turning
on/off the voice commands of the au-
dio/phone/navigator system and for
recording short voice messages.
Control functions are the following:
A– Voice recognition key:
– voice recognition on/off: brief
press
– voice message storage: pro-
longed press
– voice recorder stop: brief press
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B– Audio source select key: FM1,
FM2, FM3-AS, MW, LW, CC,
CD, CDC, TV
C– Volume lowering key
D– Volume highering key
E– Radio mode: seeking the first
station that can be tuned with
higher frequency
Cassette mode: fast tape forward
to next track
CD/CDC mode: select next track
TV mode: seeking the first
channel that can be tuned with
higher frequency
F– Radio mode: seeking the first
station that can be tuned with
lower frequency
Cassette mode: fast tape rewind
to previous track
CD/CDC mode: select previous
track
TV mode: seeking the first
channel that can be tuned with
lower frequency
G– Cyclic selection of main screens:
MAIN – AUDIO – TRIP – SETUP –
TEL – NAV – CONNECT (Targasys
services)
H– Phone key:
– accepting the incoming call:
brief press
– ending the call in progress:
brief press
– to display the last dialled
number: brief press
– forwarding the call set: brief
press
– reading the last SMS received:
brief press
– refusing the incoming call:
long press
L– Key for scrolling the screen up-
wards and select functions
M–Key for confirming selected
function
N– Key for scrolling the screen
downwards and select functions
fig. 2
L0A6031c
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REMOTE CONTROL (fig. 3-4)
The infrared ray remote control is
used to control some main functions
of the audio and TV system.
Remote control can be used only
when CONNECT is on.
To use the remote control A(fig. 3)
remove it from support B.
Remote control key functions are the
following (fig. 4):
A– Radio mode: “Audio Mute”
function on/off (volume muting)
only with TP function active
(symbol “3” near TP on the
main Radio screen).
CC/CD/CDC mode: play/stop
current track.
TV mode: TV off and return to
previously active Audio source
screen
B– Volume lowering
C– Volume highering
D– Radio mode:
– brief press = seeking the first
station that can be tuned with
higher frequency
– long press = “Scan” function
on. Station scanning in the
band tuned starting from
those with higher frequency
Cassette mode:
– brief press = fast tape forward
to next track
– long press = fast tape forward
CD mode:
– brief press = select next track
– long press = fast forward
TV mode: seeking the first
channel that can be tuned with
higher frequency
E– Radio mode:
– brief press = seeking the first
station that can be tuned with
lower frequency
– long press = “Scan” function
on. Station scanning in the
band tuned starting from
those with lower frequency
fig. 3
L0A6032c
fig. 4
L0A6033c
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Cassette mode:
– brief press = fast tape rewind
to previous track
– long press = fast tape rewind
CD mode:
– brief press = select previous
track
– long press = fast backward
TV mode: seeking the first
channel that can be tuned with
lower frequency
F– Radio mode:
– brief press = seeking the first
station that can be tuned with
higher frequency
– long press = “Scan” function
on. Station scanning in the
band tuned starting from
those with higher frequency
Cassette mode:
– brief press = fast tape forward
to next track
– long press = fast tape forward
CD mode:
– brief press = select next track
– long press = fast forward
TV mode: seeking the first
channel that can be tuned with
higher frequency
G– Radio mode:
– brief press = seeking the first
station that can be tuned with
lower frequency
– long press = “Scan” function
on. Station scanning in the
band tuned starting from
those with lower frequency
Cassette mode:
– brief press = fast tape rewind
to previous track
– long press = fast tape rewind
CD mode:
– brief press = select previous
track
– long press = fast backward
TV mode: seeking the first
channel that can be tuned with
lower frequency
H– Audio source select key: FM1,
FM2, FM3-AS, MW, LW, CC, CD,
CDC, TV
1-2-3-4-5-6 – Radio mode:
– brief press = calling stored sta-
tions no. 1-2-3-4-5-6
– long press = storing current
station
CDC mode: select CD, 1 to 6
TV mode: select stored channels,
1 to 6
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Function
Audio module on
Audio module off
Audio mute (only with TP
active on the main
Radio screen)
Select audio source
Volume
highering/lowering
Select stored stations
Store radio stations
Seeking the first station
that can be tuned
with higher frequency
Seeking the first station
that can be tuned
with lower frequency
CONNECT keys
Brief press on AUDIO key
Long press on AUDIO key
“Audio Mute” selection and con-
firmation on Radio menu by the
right knob
Press multifunction keys FM,
AM, CC, CD, CDC, TV
or the SOURCE key
Turn the left knob
Brief press on keys 1 - 6
Long press on keys 1 - 6
Brief press on key ˙
Brief press on key ¯
Steering wheel keys
–
–
–
Press the SOURCE key
Press the VOL+/- keys
–
–
Brief press on the SCAN+ key
Brief press on the SCAN- key
Remote control keys
–
–
Press the ON/OFF key
Press the SOURCE key
Press the VOL+ or VOL- keys
Brief press on keys 1 - 6
Long press on keys 1 - 6
Brief press on key N
Brief press on key O
AUDIO AND TV FUNCTIONS: CONTROLS SUMMARY TABLE
The sound system (radio FM/AM and CC player/CD player/CDC) and the TV functions can be turned on/off through the
controls on CONNECT, steering wheel or remote control. For a quick guide, the following table groups the different func-
tions with the corresponding keys.
For voice commands refer to the relevant section.
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