2012 Ford F150 Owner's Manual
Year:
2012
Make:
Ford
Model:
F150
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
4
Warning symbols in this guide
4
Warning symbols on your vehicle
4
Protecting the environment
5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
6
Special instructions
6
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
6
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
6
DATA RECORDING
7
Service Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
7
CELL PHONE USE
9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
9
Instrument Cluster
12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
12
GAUGES
18
BASE MESSAGE CENTER
20
Info (information menu)
20
System check and vehicle feature customization
22
System warnings
25
UPLEVEL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
31
Main menu
32
Gauge Mode
32
Trip A/B
32
Fuel Economy
33
Truck Apps (if equipped)
34
Settings
36
Information
38
Transmission indicator display
38
System warnings and status messages
39
Entertainment Systems
47
AUDIO SYSTEMS
47
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)
47
AM/FM in-dash CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system
49
Setting the clock
50
AM/FM Radio
50
RDBS Radio
51
CD/MP3 Player
52
Satellite Radio (if equipped)
53
Sound Adjustments
56
Extra Features
57
Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped)
57
Auxiliary input jack (Line in — if equipped)
58
USB port (if equipped)
59
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
60
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
63
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
66
SYNC? (IF EQUIPPED)
66
Climate Controls
67
SINGLE ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
67
Operating tips
68
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
70
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
73
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (NAVIGATION BASED–IF EQUIPPED)
76
TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS
78
VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE
79
Operating tips
79
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)
80
REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
80
Lights
82
HEADLAMP CONTROL
82
Autolamp control (if equipped)
82
Fog lamp control (if equipped)
82
High beams
83
Flash-to-pass
83
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
83
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
84
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
84
Vertical aim adjustment
84
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
85
INTERIOR LAMPS
86
Front row map lamps (if equipped)
86
Rear dome lamp (if equipped)
86
Rear dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)
86
Rear courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)
87
Ambient lighting (if equipped)
87
BULB REPLACEMENT
88
Lamp assembly condensation
88
Using the right bulbs
88
Replacing exterior bulbs
89
Replacing headlamp bulbs
89
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
91
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs
91
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs
92
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
92
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs
93
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
93
Driver Controls
94
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
94
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)
95
TILT OR TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED)
95
Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column (if equipped)
96
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
97
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
98
ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED)
98
Compass zone adjustment
99
Compass calibration adjustment
99
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)
100
Power point (110V AC) (if equipped)
101
Ashtray (if equipped)
102
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
103
One-touch up or down (front windows only)
103
Restoring the one-touch up functionality (front windows only)
104
Bounce-back (front windows only)
104
Bounce-back override (front windows only)
104
Window lock
104
Power sliding back window (if equipped)
105
Accessory delay (if equipped)
105
INTERIOR MIRROR
105
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)
105
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
106
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)
106
Fold-away mirrors
107
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
107
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
108
Telescoping trailer tow mirrors (if equipped)
108
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)
108
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
109
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)
109
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
111
Using speed controls
111
Setting speed control
111
Disengaging speed control
112
Resuming a set speed
112
Increasing speed while using speed control
112
Reducing speed while using speed control
112
Turning off speed control
112
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)
113
CAR2U? HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
113
Rolling Code Programming
114
Fixed Code Programming
116
Erasing the Function Button Codes
117
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
117
HOMELINK? WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
118
Programming
119
Erasing the Function Button Codes
120
Reprogramming a single button
120
Programming HomeLink? to a Genie Intellicode? 2 garage door opener
120
Programing the transmitters
121
Programming HomeLink? to the Genie Intellicode? garage door opener motor
122
Clearing a HomeLink? device
122
Programing the transmitters
123
Programming HomeLink? to the Genie Intellicode? 2 powerhead
124
Clearing a HomeLink? device
124
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
124
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
125
Radio control features
125
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
126
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)
128
TAILGATE LOCK
129
Tailgate Removal
129
Tailgate Step (If Equipped)
131
Box Side Step (If Equipped)
132
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)
133
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
136
Locks and Security
142
KEYS
142
MYKEY? (IF EQUIPPED)
142
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
150
Smart locks (if equipped)
150
Autolock feature (if equipped)
150
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
151
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure
151
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure
152
Autounlock feature (if equipped)
152
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
152
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
153
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure
153
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DOORS)
154
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
154
Two step door unlocking
155
One step door unlocking
155
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking
156
Locking the doors
156
Car finder
156
Sounding a panic alarm
156
Memory feature (seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals)
156
Programming memory feature to transmitter
156
Deprogramming memory feature from transmitter
157
Replacing the battery
157
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
158
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
158
Illuminated entry
158
Remote start (if equipped)
159
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
160
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory feature
160
Erasing personal code
161
Anti-scan feature
161
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
162
SECURILOCK? PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
162
Automatic arming
162
Automatic disarming
162
Replacement keys
163
Programming spare keys
163
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
164
Arming the system
164
Disarming the system
165
Triggering the anti-theft system
165
Seating and Safety Restraints
166
FRONT SEATS
166
Adjustable head restraints
166
First-row center seat non-adjustable head restraints (if equipped)
169
Front seat
170
Using the armrest (if equipped)
171
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
172
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)
173
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
173
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column (if equipped)
175
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)
175
Heated seats (if equipped)
176
Heated and cooled seats (if equipped)
177
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)
178
REAR SEATS
179
Second row head restraints
179
Folding rear head restraints (if equipped)
180
Folding up the rear seats (SuperCab only)
180
Returning the seat to seating position
180
Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCrew Vehicles Only)
181
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position
181
Armrest and Cupholders (if equipped)
182
Rear heated seats (if equipped)
182
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™
183
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?
184
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
184
Front crash severity sensor
184
Driver’s seat position sensor
184
Front passenger sensing system
185
Front safety belt usage sensors
185
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners
186
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors
186
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
186
SAFETY BELT SYSTEM
187
Combination lap and shoulder belts
188
Safety belt with cinch tongue (front center seat only)
188
How to fasten the cinch tongue
189
Restraint of pregnant women
190
Energy management retractors
190
Safety belt locking modes
191
Safety belt pretensioner
193
Safety belt usage sensors
193
Safety belt height adjustment
194
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
194
Conditions of operation
194
Belt-Minder?
195
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder? feature
198
Safety belt extension assembly
199
200
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
200
Important SRS precautions
201
Children and airbags
202
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
203
Front passenger sensing system
204
Determining if the system is operational
208
Seat-mounted side airbag system
208
How does the side airbag system work?
209
Determining if the system is operational
210
Safety Canopy? System
211
How does the Safety Canopy? System work?
212
Determining if the system is operational
214
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
214
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
214
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
215
Important child restraint precautions
215
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children
217
Transporting children
218
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
219
Infant and/or toddler seats
219
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
220
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating position (front center seating positi
224
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments
226
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)
228
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats
228
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
228
Front seat tether strap attachment (Regular Cab)
230
Rear seat tether strap attachment (SuperCab and SuperCrew)
231
Child booster seats
232
When children should use booster seats
233
Types of booster seats
233
The importance of shoulder belts
235
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
235
Tires, Wheels and Loading
237
NOTICE TO OWNERS ABOUT HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES
237
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
237
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
238
Four-wheel drive (4WD) system (if equipped)
238
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
239
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
240
Treadwear
240
Traction AA A B C
240
Temperature A B C
241
TIRES
241
Glossary of Tire Terminology
241
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
242
TIRE CARE
244
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems
244
Tire wear
245
Damage
245
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
246
Tire Replacement Requirements
246
Safety Practices
248
Highway Hazards
248
Tire and Wheel Alignment
248
Tire Rotation
249
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
250
Information on “P” type tires
250
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires
253
Information on “T” type tires
254
Location of the tire label
254
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
255
Changing Tires with a TPMS
256
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System
256
When your temporary spare tire is installed
256
When you believe your system is not operating properly
257
When inflating your tires
258
How temperature affects your tire pressure
258
TPMS Reset Procedure
259
Overview
259
Performing the TPMS Reset Procedure
259
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
261
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
262
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles
269
TRAILER TOWING
270
Preparing to tow
275
Hitches
276
Weight-Distributing Hitches
276
Safety Chains
276
Trailer Brakes
277
Integrated trailer brake controller (if equipped)
277
Trailer Lamps
281
Using a step bumper (if equipped)
281
Driving while you tow
281
Trailer towing tips
282
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)
282
RECREATIONAL TOWING
283
Four-wheel-down Towing
283
Driving
285
STARTING
285
Positions of the ignition
285
Preparing to start your vehicle
285
Important safety precautions
286
Starting the engine
288
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
288
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)
289
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
289
Important Ventilating Information
289
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
289
BRAKES
291
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
291
Using ABS
291
ABS warning lamp
292
Parking brake
292
Brake over accelerator
293
ADVANCETRAC? WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC?) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
293
STEERING
299
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
301
Electronic locking differential (ELD) (if equipped)
301
PREPARING TO DRIVE
301
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK
302
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission
304
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
305
Understanding the shift positions of the 6-speed automatic transmission
305
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) gearshift lever (if equipped)
308
HILL START ASSIST
309
Using Hill Start Assist
310
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
310
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
311
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
313
BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
318
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
319
4WD indicator lights
319
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system (If Equipped)
320
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 High)
320
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 low)
321
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System (If Equipped)
321
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4A (4WD AUTO) or 4H (4X4 HIGH )
322
Shifting between 4A (4WD AUTO) and 4H (4X4 HIGH)
323
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 LOW)
323
Electronic locking differential (ELD) (if equipped)
323
Electronic locking differential (ELD) indicator lights
324
Activating the electronic locking differential (ELD)
325
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
326
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
326
Basic operating principles
326
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
327
If your vehicle gets stuck
327
Emergency maneuvers
328
Parking
328
4WD systems
328
Normal characteristics
329
Sand
329
Mud and water
329
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
330
Driving on snow and ice
331
Maintenance and modifications
332
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
333
Roadside Emergencies
334
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
334
Vehicles Sold in the U.S. : Getting Roadside Assistance
334
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance
335
Vehicles Sold in Canada : Getting Roadside Assistance
335
Vehicles Sold in Canada : Using Roadside Assistance
335
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
335
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF
336
FUSES AND RELAYS
336
Fuses
336
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
336
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
337
Power distribution box
340
Auxiliary relay box (SVT Raptor only)
345
CHANGING THE TIRES
346
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
346
Stopping and securing the vehicle
348
Location of the spare tire and tools
349
Removing the spare tire
349
Tire change procedure
350
Stowing the flat/spare tire
353
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
354
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
355
JUMP STARTING
356
Preparing your vehicle
356
Connecting the jumper cables
357
Jump Starting
357
Removing the jumper cables
358
WRECKER TOWING
359
Emergency towing
360
Customer Assistance
361
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
361
Away from home
361
Additional assistance
362
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
363
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
364
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
365
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
365
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
367
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide
367
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
367
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
368
Cleaning
369
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
369
WAXING
370
PAINT CHIPS
370
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
370
ENGINE
371
372
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
373
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
373
INSTRUMENT PANEL, DOOR PANELS AND CONSOLE (HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND FX APPEARANCE PACKAGE)
374
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
375
INTERIOR
376
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH? EDITION)
377
Leather seats for the King Ranch? edition only (if equipped)
377
UNDERBODY
378
FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTS
379
Maintenance and Specifications
380
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
380
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
380
Working with the engine off
380
Working with the engine on
380
OPENING THE HOOD
381
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
382
3.7L V6 engine
382
5.0L V8 engine
383
6.2L V8 engine
384
3.5L V6 EcoBoost? engine
385
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
386
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
386
ENGINE OIL
387
Checking the engine oil
387
Adding engine oil
388
Engine oil and filter recommendations
389
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
389
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil
390
BATTERY
391
Battery management system (if equipped)
393
ENGINE COOLANT
394
Checking engine coolant
394
Adding engine coolant
395
Recycled engine coolant
397
Coolant refill capacity
397
Severe climates
397
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)
398
How fail-safe cooling works
398
When fail-safe mode is activated
399
Engine fluid temperature management (if equipped)
400
FUEL FILTER
401
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
401
Important safety precautions
401
Refueling
404
Easy Fuel? “no cap” fuel system
404
Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet
405
Choosing the right fuel
405
Octane recommendations
406
FFV engine (if equipped)
406
Fuel quality
406
Cleaner air
407
Running out of fuel
407
Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container
408
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
409
Measuring techniques
409
Filling the tank
409
Calculating fuel economy
410
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
410
Habits
410
Maintenance
411
Conditions
411
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
412
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)
413
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
414
POWER STEERING FLUID (6.2L V8 ENGINE ONLY)
415
BRAKE FLUID
415
TRANSMISSION FLUID
416
Checking 6-speed automatic transmission fluid
416
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
416
AIR FILTER
417
Changing the air filter element (3.7L/5.0L and 6.2L engines)
417
Changing the Air Filter Element (3.5L EcoBoost Engine)
420
VEHICLE STORAGE
421
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
423
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
424
ENGINE DATA
430
Engine drivebelt routing
431
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
432
Safety Compliance Certification Label
432
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
433
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
434
Accessories
435
FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
435
Exterior style
435
Interior style
435
Lifestyle
436
Peace of mind
436
Ford Extended Service Plan
438
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)
438
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
440
Scheduled Maintenance
441
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
441
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
441
Protecting Your Investment
441
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
442
Genuine Ford Parts and Service
443
Convenience
443
Factory-trained Technicians
443
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft? Replacement Parts
443
Value Shopping for Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
443
Owner Checks and Services
443
Multi-point Inspection
445
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
447
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™ – 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L Engines
447
6.2L engine
450
Maintenance Schedule Log
454
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - 3.5L, 3.7L AND 5.0L ENGINES
457
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - 6.2L ENGINE
459
Special Operating Condition Log
461
EXCEPTIONS
463
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
464
Engine Coolant Change Log
465
Index
466
2012 Ford F150 Overview
Introduction
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Powertrains
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Trims
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Owner's Manual
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