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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name features and equipment that are either standard or op- FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name tional on this vehicle.
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC ....4...
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4 INTRODUCTION A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC This information cannot be erased and will stay in the system’s memory even if the modification is removed. This FCA US LLC welcomes you as a turbocharged diesel- information can be retrieved by FCA US LLC, and service powered truck owner.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM ....6 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ....6...
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6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the This system uses the key fob to start the engine engine will remote start: conveniently from outside the vehicle while still •...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 7 WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monox- ide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.
10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Base Instrument Cluster 1. Tachometer 2. Instrument Cluster Display • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute • When the appropriate conditions exist, this display (RPM x 1000). shows the instrument cluster display messages. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display”...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11 3. Speedometer WARNING! • Indicates vehicle speed. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or 4. Fuel Gauge others could be badly burned by steam or boiling • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank coolant.
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12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Outside temperature can affect DEF consumption. In NOTE: cold conditions, 12° F (-11° C) and below, the DEF gauge • The gauge may take up to five seconds to update after needle can stay on a fixed position and may not move adding a gallon or more of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to for extended periods of time.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13 Premium Instrument Cluster 1. Tachometer The gauge pointer will likely show higher tempera- • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute tures when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or in heavy stop and go traffic. If the red (RPM x 1000).
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14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Oil Pressure Gauge WARNING! • The pointer should always indicate some oil pressure A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or when the engine is running. A continuous high or low others could be badly burned by steam or boiling reading under normal driving conditions may indicate coolant.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15 • The gauge may take up to five seconds to update after 7. DEF Gauge • The DEF Gauge displays the actual level of Diesel adding a gallon or more of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to the DEF tank.
16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY Instrument Cluster Display — Premium The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Instrument Cluster Display — Base This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the switches mounted on the steering wheel.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17 • Trip B The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering • Trailer Tow wheel: • Audio • Stored Messages • Screen Setup • Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect 5.0 & 8.4 radio) •...
18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Down Arrow Button duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal Push and release the down arrow button to scroll driving style. downward through the main menu and sub- menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio, NOTE: Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19 2. Push and release the down arrow button to scroll Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.” 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE 3. Push and release the right arrow button to access the START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/ “Oil Life”...
20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Push and release the appropriate arrow button to access WARNING! the “Reset” screen. A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over 5. Push and release the appropriate arrow to select the materials that can burn.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21 • Exhaust Filter Full — Power Reduced See Dealer — highway speeds for up to 20 minutes, you can remedy the condition in the particulate filter system and allow This message indicates the PCM has derated the engine your diesel engine and exhaust after-treatment system to to limit the likelihood of permanent damage to the cleanse the filter to remove the trapped PM and restore...
22 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Will Not Restart in XXX mi Service DEF See Displays Dealer When the appropriate conditions exist, the instrument • Engine Will Not Restart Service DEF System See Dealer cluster display displays the following messages: •...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 • Tire Pressure Monitor System • Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF — This message will display when DEF driving range is less Displays the actual tire pressure. than 200 miles. It is also displayed at 150 miles and 100 •...
24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Will Not Restart in XXX mi Service DEF See Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages Dealer — This message is first displayed if the fault There are different messages which are displayed if the detected is not serviced after 50 miles of operation.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25 • Engine Will Not Start Service DEF System See Dealer Yellow Indicator Lights — This message will display when the fault detected is — Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator not serviced after the Engine will not restart Service DEF Light —...
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26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to the “Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter” section in “Dealer Service” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for further information.
28 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING THE ENGINE — 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, both inside • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go The starter is allowed to crank for up to 30-second inter-...
STARTING AND OPERATING 29 Automatic Transmission This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Start/Keyless Start the engine with the transmission gear selector in the Enter-N-Go key fob is in the passenger compartment. PARK position.
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30 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ CAUTION! STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short pushes in a row with the vehicle speed above 5 MPH If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 31 ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — The conditions under which AutoPark will engage are With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal outlined on the following pages. (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position) WARNING! The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an ignition switch.
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32 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle Speed is 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/h) or less The MESSAGE “AutoPark Engaged Shift to P then Shift to Gear” will display in the instrument cluster. • Ignition switched from RUN to ACC NOTE: In some cases the ParkSense graphic will be NOTE: For Keyless Go equipped vehicles, The engine will displayed in the instrument cluster, causing the turn off and the ignition switch will change to ACC mode.
STARTING AND OPERATING 33 4WD LOW — If Equipped Extreme Cold Weather The engine block heater is a resistance heater installed in AutoPark will be disabled when operating the vehicle in the water jacket of the engine. It requires a 110–115 Volt AC 4WD LOW.
34 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Fluids WARNING! (Continued) The engine is equipped with a glow plug preheating ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter- system. If the instructions in this manual are followed, the N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could engine should start in all conditions and no type of starting operate power windows, other controls, or move the fluid should be used.
STARTING AND OPERATING 35 Cold Weather Precautions Fuel Operating Range Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F (0°C) may NOTE: Use “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels” ONLY. require special considerations. The following charts sug- gest these options: Fuel Operating Range Chart *No.
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36 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Winter Front Usage • Use of Climatized Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel or Number 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel results in a noticeable decrease in fuel economy. • Climatized Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is a blend of Number 2 Ultra Low Sulfur and Number 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels which reduces the temperature at which wax crystals form in fuel.
STARTING AND OPERATING 37 Engine Warm-Up varnish to form on piston rings, cylinder head valves, and injector nozzles. Also, the unburned fuel can enter the Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is cold. When crankcase, diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to the starting a cold engine, bring the engine up to operating engine.
38 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under certain conditions the engine fan will run CAUTION! after the engine is turned off. These conditions are under high load and high temperature conditions. If oil pressure falls to less than normal readings, shut the engine off immediately.
STARTING AND OPERATING 39 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — 3.0L DIESEL The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the heater cord to a The diesel engine does not require a break-in period due to ground-fault interrupter protected 110–115 Volt AC electri- its construction.
40 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The recom- mended viscosity and quality grades are shown under “Fluids And Lubricants”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 41 Emergency Fuel Can Refueling 1. Retrieve fuel funnel from the jack kit located under the front passenger seat. Most fuel cans will not open the flapper door. A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can.
42 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel WARNING! nozzle. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled. •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 43 Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel Diesel Exhaust Fluid If you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of the Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduc- stored fuel is also essential. Fuel contaminated with water tion system to meet the very stringent diesel emissions will promote the growth of “microbes.”...
44 STARTING AND OPERATING Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is considered a very stable The DEF gauge (located on the instrument cluster) will product with a long shelf life. If DEF is kept in tempera- display the level of DEF remaining in the tank.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 45 DEF Fill Procedure NOTE: • The DEF gauge may take up to five seconds to update NOTE: Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical after adding a gallon or more of Diesel Exhaust Fluid Specifications” for the correct fluid type. (DEF) to the DEF tank.
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46 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Stop filling the DEF tank immediately when any of the CAUTION! (Continued) following happen: DEF stops flowing from the fill bottle • When DEF is spilled, clean the area immediately into the DEF tank, DEF splashes out the filler neck, or a with water and use an absorbent material to soak up DEF pump nozzle automatically shuts off.
48 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED SERVICING NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change whichever comes first. indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: scheduled maintenance.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 49 Maintenance Plan — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel At Every Second Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Required Maintenance • Change fuel filter. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
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50 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 1 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. If gear oil leak- age is suspected, check the fluid level.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 51 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 1 Or Kilometers: Replace accessory drive belt(s). Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Change transfer case fluid. Additional Maintenance —...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 53 Checking Oil Level — 3.0 Diesel Engine Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Add oil only To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the when the level on the dipstick is below the “MIN”...
54 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control sys- WARNING! tems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash hands WARNING! after handling the battery.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 55 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.0L Diesel Engine Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and CAUTION! oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced technology environment.
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56 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and CAUTION! Replacement All air entering the engine intake must be filtered. The Inspect engine air cleaner filter for dirt and or debris, if you abrasive particles in unfiltered air will cause rapid find evidence of either dirt or debris you should change wear to engine components.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 57 2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly. Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly Air Cleaner Filter 1 — Air Cleaner Cover 2 —...
58 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation If water is detected in the water separator while the engine is running, or while the ignition switch is in the ON NOTE: Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is position, the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light”...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 59 Drain the fuel/water separator filter when the “Water In CAUTION! Fuel Indicator Light” is ON. Within 10 minutes of vehicle shutdown, turn the filter drain valve (located on the If the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO bottom of the filter housing) counterclockwise to drain NOT START the engine before you drain water from fuel/water, then turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-...
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60 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 1. Turn engine off. CAUTION! (Continued) 2. Place a drain pan under the fuel filter assembly. • Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a new fuel filter. There is a possibility debris could be 3.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 61 Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel NOTE: The engine may run rough until the air is forced from all the fuel lines. WARNING! WARNING! Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine running.
62 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Intervention Regeneration Strategy — Message Diesel Exhaust Fluid Process Flow Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sometimes known simply by This engine meets all required diesel engine emissions the name of its active component, UREA—is a key compo- standards.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 63 Engine Coolant Checks Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant months (before the onset of freezing weather, where appli- properly.
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64 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed to be • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci- added to the system please contact an authorized dealer. fied Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may Adding Coolant...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 65 (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below −34°F (−37°C) have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with are anticipated. Please contact an authorized dealer for OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as pos- assistance. sible.
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66 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the Disposal Of Used Coolant coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) Used ethylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is a regu- needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion lated substance requiring proper disposal.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 67 Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler If necessary, add fluid to bring level within the designated marks on the side of the reservoir of the brake master The charge air cooler is positioned in front of the radiator cylinder.
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68 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois- ture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylin- der reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
70 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water. To prevent fuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water from the Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with fuel/water separator using the fuel/water separator drain Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur provided on the fuel filter housing.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 71 Diesel Fuel Specifications Biodiesel Fuel Requirements This diesel engine has been developed to take advantage of A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel meeting ASTM specifi- the high energy content and generally lower cost No. 2 cation D975 is recommended for use with your diesel Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel or No.
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72 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Biodiesel is a fuel produced from renewable resources Fuel Quality — Must Comply With ASTM Standards typically derived from animal fat, rapeseed oil (Rapeseed The quality of Biodiesel fuel may vary widely. Only fuel Methyl Ester (RME) base), or soybean oil (Soy Methyl Ester produced by a BQ9000 supplier to the following specifica- (SME or SOME) base).
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 73 Fuel In Oil Dilution — Must Adhere To Required Biodiesel Fuel Filter Change Intervals Oil Change Interval The use of biodiesel requires more frequent fuel filter Fuel dilution of lubricating oil has been observed with the change intervals. When operating on biodiesel between 6% use of Biodiesel fuel.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 75 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Fuel Filters We recommend you use Mopar Fuel Filter. Must meet 3 micron rating. Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufacturers filtration and water separating requirements can severely impact fuel system life and reliability.
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76 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 77 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (3.0L Diesel, Only use Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission 8-Speed Transmission) Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer Case We recommend you use Mopar BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid.
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INDEX 81 Coolant (Antifreeze) ..... . .74 Gauges Fuel Requirements ......74 Voltage .
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82 INDEX Remote Starting System......6 Schedule, Maintenance .....48, 49 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than EQUIPMENT normal may require special precautions. Special design considerations are incorporated into this All installations should be checked for possible interfer- vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio ence between the communications equipment and the frequency signals.
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