1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND LABEL LOCATIONS
The V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Numbers) is used to classify the vehicle.
• POSITIONING OF THE PLATE LABEL FOR IDENTIFICATION
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(1) |
Vehicle identification number (V.I.N.) |
(3) |
Tire inflation pressure label |
(4) |
PLATE COMPLIANCE |
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(2) |
RH: LABEL MODEL No., LABEL CHINA (C4, EH, K4, E3 model) LH: LABEL ID, LABEL BUILT DATE, LABEL SAUDI (Except for C4, EH, K4, E3 model) |
• ENGINE
Gasoline engine
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(1) |
Engine serial number (punch mark) |
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(2) |
Engine type (casting) crankcase upper side |
Diesel engine
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(1) |
Engine serial number (punch mark) |
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(2) |
Engine type (casting) crankcase upper side |
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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(1) |
AT type and transmission serial number label |
• MANUAL TRANSMISSION
5MT (gasoline engine model)
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(1) |
MT type and transmission serial number label |
6MT (diesel engine model)
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(1) |
Transmission serial number and MT type label |
• REAR DIFFERENTIAL
T-type
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(1) |
Type (white paint) |
VA-type
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(1) |
Type |
• LABEL ID
Europe
• LABEL BUILT DATE
Australia (KA)
• LABEL SAUDI
GCC countries (KS)
• LABEL MODEL No.
General
• LABEL CHINA
China (EH)
• PLATE COMPLIANCE
Australia
The meaning of the V.I.N. is as follows:
• EUROPE, AUSTRALIA AND GENERAL (EXCEPT FOR CHINA, BEIJING)
]JF1SH5LW49G002001[
The starting and ending brackets ( ] [ ) are stop marks.
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Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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1 — 3 |
JF1 |
Manufacturer body area |
JF1: Europe general (except Australia) JF2: Australia |
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4 |
S |
Car line |
S: Forester |
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5 |
H |
Body type |
H: Wagon |
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6 |
5 |
Displacement |
5: 2.0 L AWD 9: 2.5 L AWD D: 2.0 L Diesel AWD |
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7 |
L |
Steering position |
K: RHD (right-hand drive model) L: LHD (left-hand drive model) |
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8 |
W |
Engine and transmission |
D: DOHC turbo full time AWD 5 speed MT K: SOHC MFI full time AWD dual-range 5 speed MT L: SOHC MFI 4 speed AT S: SOHC MFI 4 speed AT T: DOHC turbo 4 speed D-AT W: DOHC MFI full time AWD dual-range 5 speed MT Z: DOHC turbo CDI single range 6 speed MT |
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9 |
4 |
Drive type |
3: Full-time AWD single range 4: Full-time AWD dual-range 5: AWD AT |
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10 |
9 |
Model year |
9: 2009MY |
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11 |
G |
Factory location |
G: FHI (Gunma) |
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12 — 17 |
002001 |
Serial number |
002001 — |
• CHINA, BEIJING (EH, ET)
]JF1SH52FX9G002001[
The starting and ending brackets ( ] [ ) are stop marks.
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Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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1 — 3 |
JF1 |
Manufacturer body area |
JF1: China (EH) |
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4 |
S |
Car line |
S: Forester |
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5 |
H |
Body type |
H: Wagon |
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6 |
5 |
Displacement |
5: 2.0 L AWD 9: 2.5 L AWD |
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7 |
2 |
Grade |
1: 2.0 X 2: 2.0 XS 3: 2.5 X 4: 2.5 XT |
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8 |
F |
Transmission and restraints |
A: F/T AWD 5MT D/R, Manual belt + dual airbags B: F/T AWD 5MT D/R, Manual belt + dual airbags + side airbag E: F/T AWD 4AT, Manual belt + dual airbags F: F/T AWD 4AT, Manual belt + dual airbags + side airbag |
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9 |
X |
Check digit |
0 — 9&X |
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10 |
9 |
Model year |
9: 2009MY |
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11 |
G |
Factory location |
G: FHI (Gunma) |
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12 — 17 |
002001 |
Serial number |
002001 — |
The model number plate indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.
SH5AL2W
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Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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1 |
S |
Series |
S: Forester |
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2 |
H |
Body type |
H: Wagon |
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3 |
5 |
Engine displacement Drive system |
5: 2.0 L AWD 9: 2.5 L AWD D: 2.0 L diesel turbo AWD |
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4 |
A |
Minor change |
A: 2009MY |
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5 |
L |
Destination |
K: RHD (right-hand drive model) L: LHD (left-hand drive model) |
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6 |
2 |
Grade |
2: 2.0 X 3: 2.0 XS 4: 2.5 X 6: 2.5 XS 9: 2.5 XT D: 2.0 TD E: 2.0 TD-E |
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7 |
W |
Transmission, fuel feed system |
D: DOHC turbo full time AWD 5 speed MT K: SOHC MFI full time AWD dual-range 5 speed MT L: SOHC MFI 4 speed D-AT S: DOHC MFI 4 speed D-AT T: DOHC turbo 4 speed D-AT W: DOHC MFI full time AWD dual-range 5 speed MT Z: DOHC turbo CDI |
The engine and transmission type are as follows.
• ENGINE
EJ204LSZMA
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Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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1 and 2 |
EJ |
Engine type |
EE: Diesel EJ: 4 cylinder gasoline |
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3 and 4 |
20 |
Displacement |
20: 2.0 L 25: 2.5 L |
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5 |
4 |
Fuel feed system |
3: MFI non-turbo (SOHC) 4: MFI non-turbo (DOHC) 5: MFI turbo F: LPG remodel base (DOHC) Z: CDI Turbo |
|
6 |
L |
Exhaust regulations |
F: Unleaded STEP-III or equivalent L: Unleaded STEP-IV |
|
7 |
S |
Transmission |
D: 6MT E: MT (flexible AWD) P: 4AT (without ATF warmer) S: MT (flexible) V: 4AT (with ATF warmer) |
|
8 |
Z |
Minor change |
Z: 2009MY |
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9 — 10 |
MA |
Detailed specifications |
Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog. |
• TRANSMISSION
(1) MT
TY758XTZAA
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Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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1 |
T |
Transmission |
T: Transmission |
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2 |
Y |
Transmission system |
Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential |
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3 and 4 |
75 |
Classification |
75: 5MT and 6MT |
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5 |
8 |
Series |
6: 6MT 8: 5MT |
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6 |
X |
Transmission basic specifications |
V: Full-time AWD 5 speed MT single range with viscous coupling center differential W: Full-time AWD 6MT single range with viscous coupling center differential X: Full-time AWD 5 speed MT dual-range with viscous coupling center differential |
|
7 |
T |
Mounted engine |
1: Diesel 2.0 L DOHC turbo F: 2.5 L SOHC G: 2.5 L DOHC turbo T: 2.0 L DOHC |
|
8 |
Z |
Model change |
Z: 2009MY |
|
9 — 10 |
AA |
Detailed specifications |
Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog. |
(2) AT
TZ1B8LTZAB
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Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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1 |
T |
Transmission |
T: Transmission |
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2 |
Z |
Transmission type |
Z: Full-time AWD AT MPT |
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3 and 4 |
1B |
Identification |
1B: 4AT |
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5 |
8 |
Series |
8: 4AT |
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6 |
L |
Transmission specifications |
L: Full-time AWD MPT 4 speed AT |
|
7 |
T |
Mounted engine |
B: 2.5 L DOHC turbo C: 2.5 L SOHC T: 2.0 L DOHC |
|
8 |
Z |
Model change |
Z: 2009MY |
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9 — 10 |
AB |
Detailed specifications |
Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog. |
• REAR DIFFERENTIAL
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Code |
Reduction gear ratio |
LSD |
Oil temperature switch |
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B1 |
4.111 |
None |
None |
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B4 |
4.444 |
None |
None |
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B6 |
4.111 |
None |
Provided |
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B7 |
4.444 |
None |
Provided |
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T2 |
4.111 |
None |
None |
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TP |
4.444 |
None |
None |
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XJ |
4.111 |
None |
None |
• Option code
XZ
• 1st digit
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OP code |
B |
F |
G |
J |
L |
N |
O |
Q |
R |
S |
V |
W |
X |
Z |
1 |
2 |
4 |
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Aluminum wheel (16-inch) |
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— |
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— |
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— |
— |
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— |
— |
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— |
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Aluminum wheel (17-inch) |
— |
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— |
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— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
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— |
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Leather seats and leather door trim center decoration |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
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— |
— |
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— |
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High grade audio |
— |
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— |
— |
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— |
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— |
— |
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Navigation system |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
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— |
— |
— |
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Front fog light |
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— |
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— |
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Cruise control |
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— |
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HID headlight |
— |
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— |
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— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
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— |
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Dark colored glass |
— |
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— |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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Roof spoiler |
— |
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— |
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— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
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— |
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Leather package base*1 |
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— |
— |
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— |
— |
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— |
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— |
*1: Leather-wrapped MT shift knob or leather-wrapped AT selector grip, leather-wrapped steering wheel (For diesel turbo model, shift knob includes leather-wrapped 6MT as standard equipment.)
• 2nd digit
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OP code |
K |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
Z |
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Sunroof |
— |
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— |
— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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VDC |
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Power seat |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
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— |
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Seat heater |
— |
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— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
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Fully automatic air conditioner |
— |
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— |
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Manual air conditioner |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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Front wiper deicer |
— |
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— |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
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Heated mirror |
— |
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— |
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— |
— |
— |
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Rear fog light |
— |
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— |
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— |
— |
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Side airbag |
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— |
— |
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Curtain airbag |
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— |
— |
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Push button start |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
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Keyless access |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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