Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid (2015 year). Instruction - part 13

NOTE:

To open, close or reverse the power liftgate,
the shift lever must be in P (Park). Also, the
power liftgate will not operate if battery
voltage is low.

Power Open:
The power liftgate automatically moves from the
fully closed position to the fully open position in
approximately 5 – 8 seconds. The power open
feature can be activated by the switch on the key
fob, the instrument panel switch and the liftgate
open switch. The hazard lights flash and a chime
sounds to indicate the power open sequence has
been started.

● When the vehicle is locked, the liftgate can

be opened by the instrument panel switch,
key fob and liftgate opener switch

䊊

(with

key fob in liftgate range). The liftgate will
individually unlock and open. Once the lift-
gate is closed, the vehicle will remain in the
unlock status.

● The key fob button must be held for 0.5 sec-

onds before the liftgate opens.

● The liftgate must be unlocked to open it with

the liftgate opener switch

䊊

and without

key fob in liftgate range.

Instrument panel switch

LPD2212

Liftgate opener switch

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● The switch on the liftgate

䊊

can only be

used to open the liftgate if the MAIN switch
(located in the Instrument panel) is in the ON
position.

A warning chime will sound if the shift lever is
moved out of P (Park) during a power open
operation.

Power Close:
The power liftgate automatically moves from the
fully open position to the secondary position.
When the liftgate reaches the secondary posi-
tion, the cinching motor engages and pulls the
liftgate to its primary latch position. Power close
takes approximately 7 – 10 seconds. The power
close feature can be activated by the switch on
the key fob, the instrument panel and the liftgate
switch

䊊

. The hazard lights flash and a chime

sounds to indicate the power close sequence
has been started.

● If the liftgate opener switch

䊊

is activated

while the cinching motor is engaged, the
cinching motor will disengage and release
the latch.

● The key fob button must be held for 0.5 sec-

onds before the liftgate closes.

● The switch on the liftgate

䊊

can only be

used to close the liftgate if the power liftgate
main switch is in the ON position.

Reverse:
The power liftgate will reverse direction immedi-
ately during power open or power close if the key
fob, instrument panel or liftgate switch

䊊

pushed. A chime will sound to announce the
reversal.

Auto Reverse:
If an obstacle is detected during power open or
power close, a warning chime will sound and the
liftgate will reverse direction and return to the full
open or full close position. If a second obstacle is
detected, the liftgate motion will stop and the
liftgate will enter manual mode.

A pinch strip is mounted on each side of the
liftgate. If an obstacle is detected by a pinch strip
during power close, the liftgate will reverse direc-
tion and return to the full open position.

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NOTE:

If the pinch strip is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.

WARNING

There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the liftgate.

Manual Mode:
If power operation is not available, the liftgate
may be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if the power liftgate main switch
is in the ON position, if multiple obstacles have
been detected in a single power cycle, or if
battery voltage is low.

If the power liftgate opener switch

䊊

is pushed

during power open or close, the power operation
will be canceled and the liftgate can be operated
manually.

To open the liftgate manually, press the liftgate
opener switch

䊊

and lift the liftgate.

To close, lower and push the liftgate down se-
curely.

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POWER LIFTGATE MAIN SWITCH

The power liftgate operation can be turned on or
off by the power liftgate main switch on the
instrument panel.

When the power liftgate main switch is pushed to
the OFF position, the power operation is not
available by the power liftgate switch on the
liftgate and liftgate opener switch

䊊

Power operation is available when in the OFF
position by the instrument panel switch and the
keyfob button.

LIFTGATE RELEASE

WARNING

● Always be sure the liftgate has been

closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.

● Do not drive with the liftgate open. This

could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.

CAUTION

● If the power liftgate does not stay open

or if the liftgate unexpectedly closes at
any time while a continuous warning
chime sounds, do not operate the lift-
gate. There may be a pressure loss in
one or both of the liftgate gas stays.
Have the liftgate inspected by a NISSAN
dealer.

● Do not activate the power liftgate if one

or both of the liftgate gas stays are
removed. Damage to the liftgate or
power liftgate mechanisms may occur.

Manual liftgate release (if so equipped)

If the liftgate cannot be locked or unlocked with
the door lock switch or the key fob due to a
discharged battery, follow these steps:

1. Remove the cover

䊊

on the inside of the

liftgate.

2. Move the lever

䊊

as illustrated to open the

liftgate.

Contact a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for
repair.

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Manual liftgate release

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Power liftgate release (if so equipped)

If the liftgate cannot be opened with the instru-
ment panel switch, liftgate opener switch or key
fob due to a discharged battery, follow these
steps:

1. Remove the cover

䊊

on the inside of the

liftgate.

2. Move the lever

䊊

as illustrated to open the

liftgate.

Contact a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for
repair.

LIFTGATE POSITION SETTING

The liftgate can be set to open to a specific height
(Garage mode) by performing the following:

1. Open the liftgate using the request switch or

the Intelligent Key.

2. Pull the liftgate down and move to the de-

sired height position (the liftgate will have
some resistance when being manually ad-
justed).

3. Press and hold the power liftgate switch

䊊

located on the liftgate for more than 3 sec-
onds or until 2 beeps are heard.

The liftgate will open to the selected position
setting. To change the position of the liftgate,
repeat Steps 1-3 for setting the position of the
liftgate.

OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR

The fuel-filler door automatically unlocks when
the driver’s door is unlocked.

1. Unlock the fuel-filler door using one of the

following operations:

● Unlock the driver’s door with the key fob.
● Unlock the driver’s door with the key.
● Push the power door lock switch to the

unlock position.

● Push the door handle request switch.

2. To open the fuel-filler door, push the right

side of the fuel-filler door to release.

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FUEL-FILLER DOOR

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To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and
lock the doors.

FUEL-FILLER CAP

WARNING

● Gasoline is extremely flammable and

highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.

● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank

after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.

● Use only an original equipment type

fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause
the

Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL) to come on.

● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to

attempt to start your vehicle.

● Do not fill a portable fuel container in

the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:

– Always place the container on the

ground when filling.

– Do not use electronic devices when

filling.

– Keep the pump nozzle in contact

with the container while you are fill-
ing it.

– Use only approved portable fuel con-

tainers for flammable liquid.

CAUTION

● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your

vehicle. For additional information, re-
fer to “Recommended Fuel” in the
“Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual.

● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will ap-

pear if the fuel-filler cap is not properly
tightened. It may take a few driving trips
for the message to be displayed. Failure
to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
after the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ap-
pears may cause the

Malfunction

Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.

● Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap

properly may cause the

Malfunc-

tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.
If the

light illuminates because

the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and continue
to drive the vehicle. The

light

should turn off after a few driving trips.
If the

light does not turn off after a

few driving trips, have the vehicle in-
spected by a NISSAN dealer.

● For additional information, refer to

“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
in this manual.

● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,

flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.

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To remove the fuel-filler cap:

1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to

remove.

2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder

䊊

while refueling.

To install the fuel-filler cap:

1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-

filler tube.

2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a

single click is heard.

Loose Fuel Cap warning

The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in the
vehicle information display when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. It may take a few driving trips for
the message to be displayed. To turn off the
warning, perform the following:

1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as soon

as possible. For additional information, refer
to “Fuel-filler cap” in this section.

2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks.

3. Press the

next button

䊊

on the steer-

ing wheel for about 1 second to turn off the
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning

䊊

after tight-

ening the fuel-filler cap.

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WARNING

● Do not adjust the steering wheel while

driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.

● Do not adjust the steering wheel any

closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and comfort.
The driver’s air bag inflates with great
force. If you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of posi-
tion in any way, you are at greater risk of
injury or death in a crash. You may also
receive serious or fatal injuries from the
air bag if you are up against it when it
inflates. Always sit back against the
seatback and as far away as practical
from the steering wheel. Always use the
seat belts.

MANUAL OPERATION (if so
equipped)

Tilt and telescopic operation

Pull the lock lever

䊊

down:

● Adjust the steering wheel up or down in

direction

䊊

to the desired position.

● Adjust the steering wheel forward or back-

ward in direction

䊊

to the desired position.

Push the lock lever

䊊

up firmly to lock the

steering wheel in place.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION (if so
equipped)

Tilt and telescopic operation

To adjust the steering wheel move the switch

䊊

in the following directions:

● Adjust the steering wheel up or down in

direction

䊊

to the desired tilt position.

● Adjust the steering wheel forward or back-

ward in direction

䊊

to the desired tele-

scopic position.

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CAUTION

For vehicles with automatic drive posi-
tioner: Failure to reset the tilt and tele-
scoping functions of the steering wheel,
after the vehicle’s battery has been dis-
charged, may prevent the steering wheel
position from being adjusted.

For vehicles with automatic drive positioner: Both
the tilt and telescopic steering operation must be
reset after the vehicle’s battery has been dis-
charged in order to prevent the tilt and telescopic
operation from locking in one position. When the
battery has been recharged or replaced, perform
the following:

● For tilt operation: Adjust the switch

䊊

the steering wheel moves to the highest
position

䊊

that can be reached.

● For telescopic operation: Adjust the switch

䊊

so the steering wheel moves to the most

forward and backward position

䊊

that can

be reached.

Performing these operations resets the range of
the steering wheel’s tilt and telescopic function.

Entry/Exit function

The automatic drive positioner system will make
the steering wheel move up automatically when
the driver’s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position. This lets the driver
get into and out of the seat more easily. The
steering wheel moves back into position when
the driver’s door is closed and the ignition switch
is pushed.

For additional information, refer to “Automatic
drive positioner” in this section.

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䊊

To block glare from the front, swing down the
sun visor.

䊊

To block glare from the side, remove the sun
visor from the center mount and swing the
visor to the side.

䊊

Slide the extension sun visor in or out as
needed.

CAUTION

● Do not store the sun visor before return-

ing

the

extension

its

original

position.

● Do not pull the extension sun visor forc-

ibly downward.

VANITY MIRRORS

To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. The vanity
mirror will illuminate when the mirror cover is
open.

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR

The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims according to the intensity of the head-
lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic
anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.

The indicator light

䊊

will illuminate when the

automatic anti-glare feature is operating.

To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the

button. The indicator light will turn off.

To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the

button again. The indicator light will

turn on.

NOTE:

Do not hang any objects over the sensors

䊊

or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.

Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.

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Type A and Type B (if so equipped)

The indicator light

䊊

will illuminate when the

automatic anti-glare feature is operating.

To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press:

● the O button for inside mirrors without

compass.

● the

button for inside mirrors with

compass.

The indicator light will turn off.

To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again,
press:

● the

button for inside mirrors without

compass.

● the

button for inside mirrors with

compass.

The indicator light will turn on.

For additional information on HomeLink® Univer-
sal Transceiver operation, refer to “HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.

For additional information on the compass dis-
play (if so equipped), refer to “Compass display”
in the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.

Type A - Without compass (if so equipped)

LPD0469

Type B - With compass (if so equipped)

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OUTSIDE MIRRORS

The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.

Move the small switch

䊊

to select the left or right

mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch

䊊

WARNING

● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on

the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.

● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.

Manual folding outside mirrors

Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.

Reverse tilt-down feature (if so
equipped)

The reverse tilt-down feature will turn the outside
mirror surface downward to provide better rear
visibility close to the vehicle.

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
turn the outside mirror control switch to the left or
right position. Only one mirror can be selected at
a time.

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Move the shift lever to R (Reverse). The selected
mirror will turn downward.

The selected mirror surface will return to its origi-
nal position when any of the following have oc-
curred:

● The shift lever is moved to any position other

than R (Reverse).

● The outside mirror control switch is set to the

neutral or center position.

● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF

position.

NOTE:

If the outside mirror control switch is in the
neutral position, neither mirror will turn
downward when the shift lever is moved to
R (Reverse).

For additional information regarding this feature,
refer to “Automatic drive positioner” in this sec-
tion.

Heated mirrors

The outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Rear window and
outside mirror defroster switch” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.

The automatic drive positioner system has three
features:

● Memory storage function
● Entry/exit function
● Seat synchronization function

MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION

Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering col-
umn, and outside mirrors can be stored in the
automatic drive positioner memory. Follow these
procedures to use the memory system.

1. Set the Continuously Variable Transmission

(CVT) shift lever to the P (Park) position.

2. Place the ignition in the ON position.

3. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column,

and outside mirrors to the desired positions
by

manually

operating

each

adjusting

switch. For additional information, refer to
“Seats” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and

LPD2068

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so equipped)

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supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual, and “Tilt/Telescopic Steering”
and “Outside mirrors” in this section.

During this step, do not place the ignition
switch in any position other than ON.

4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,

push the memory switch (1 or 2).

The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the se-
lected positions are stored in the selected
memory (1 or 2). A chime will sound if the
memory has been stored correctly (if so
equipped).

If a new memory is stored in the same memory
switch, the previous memory will be deleted.

Linking a key fob to a stored memory
position

Each key fob can be linked to a stored memory
position (memory switch 1 or 2) with the follow-
ing procedure.

1. Follow the steps for storing a memory posi-

tion.

2. While the indicator light for the memory

switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec-
onds, press the

button on the key fob.

The indicator light will blink. After the indica-
tor light goes off, the key fob is linked to that
memory setting.

With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi-
tion, press the

button on the key fob. The

driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
will move to the memorized position.

NOTE:

If a new memory position is saved to the
memory switch, the key fob automatically
re-links.

Reverse tilt-down feature (if so
equipped)

The reverse tilt-down feature will turn the se-
lected outside mirror surface downward to pro-
vide better rear visibility close to the vehicle.

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
turn the outside mirror control switch to the left or
right position. Only one mirror can be selected at
a time.

Move the shift lever to R (Reverse). The selected
mirror will turn downward.

The selected mirror surface will return to its original
position when any of the following have occurred:

● The shift lever is moved to any position other

than R (Reverse).

● The outside mirror control switch is set to the

neutral or center position.

● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF

position.

NOTE:

If the outside mirror control switch is in the
neutral position, neither mirror will turn
downward when the shift lever is moved to
R (Reverse).

Seat synchronization function

The seat synchronization function automatically
adjusts the positions of the steering wheel and
outside mirrors when the seat is adjusted using
the power seat switches.

However, the steering wheel and outside mirrors
will not move if the seat is adjusted over the
maximum thresholds. The system considers that
the steering wheel and outside mirror adjust-
ments are not necessary because the seat may
not be adjusted for the driving position. Note that
the function is set to disabled as the factory
default setting.

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The seat synchronization function operates under
the following conditions:

● The ignition switch is in the ON position.
● The shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

If the outside mirrors or the steering wheel
reaches its maximum adjustment, the function is
automatically disabled. Restart the function by
selecting a previously stored seat memory posi-
tion using the memory switches (1 or 2). An
Intelligent Key that was previously linked to the
stored seat memory can also be used to restart
the function.

If a seat position was not previously stored in the
seat memory, restart the function by adjusting the
steering wheel and outside mirrors manually for
your best driving position and then drive the
vehicle above 4 MPH (7 km/h).

Cancel or activate seat synchronization
function

The shift lever must be in the P (Park) position
with the ignition switch placed in the ACC posi-
tion.

Confirming memory storage

● Place the ignition switch in the ON position

and push the SET switch. If the main memory
has not been stored, the indicator light will
come on for approximately 0.5 seconds.
When the memory has stored the position,
the indicator light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.

● If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the

fuse opens, the memory storage function will
be canceled and must be restarted before a
stored memory position can be set again.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the memory storage function. You
can also restart the memory storage function
using the following procedure.

1. Connect the battery cable or replace the

fuse.

2. Open and close the driver’s door more than

two times with the ignition switch in the
LOCK position.

Once the memory storage function has been
restarted, you can store a memory position.
For additional information, refer to “Memory
storage function” in this section.

Selecting the memorized position

Set the shift lever to the P (Park) position, then:

● Within 45 seconds of opening the driver’s

door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) or

● Place the ignition switch in the ON position

and push the memory switch (1 or 2).

The driver’s seat, steering column, and outside
mirrors will move to the memorized position with
the indicator light blinking, and then the light will
stay on for approximately 5 seconds.

ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION

This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and automatic operation steering column will au-
tomatically move when the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position. This allows the driver to get into
and out of the driver’s seat more easily.

The driver’s seat will slide backward and the
steering column will move up:

● When the driver’s door is opened with the

ignition switch placed in the LOCK position.

● When the ignition switch is turned from

ACC to LOCK with the driver’s door open.

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The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to
the previous position:

● When the driver’s door is closed with the

ignition switch placed in the LOCK position.

● When the ignition switch is turned from

ACC to ON while the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.

The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can-
celed through the Vehicle Settings in the vehicle
information display by performing the following:

● Switch the Exit Seat Slide from ON to OFF.
● Switch the Exit Steering UP from ON to

OFF.

Restarting the entry/exit function

If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse
opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the entry/exit function. You can also restart
the entry/exit function using the following proce-
dure.

1. Connect the battery cable or replace the

fuse.

2. Open and close the driver’s door more than

two times with the ignition switch in the
LOCK position.

The entry/exit function should now work properly.

SETTING MEMORY FUNCTION

The position of the following settings can be
linked to the Intelligent Key and the memorized
settings can be available for each Intelligent Key.

● Climate control system
● Navigation system (if so equipped)
● Audio system

To use the memory function, set the climate,
navigation and audio systems to the driver’s pre-
ferred settings. Lock the doors with the Intelligent
Key. Each Intelligent Key may be set with the
driver’s individual preferences. When a new In-
telligent Key is used, “Connection with the key
has been done” will be displayed on the screen
and the memorized settings are available.

To engage the memorized settings, perform the
following:

1. Carry the Intelligent Key that is linked to the

memorized settings.

2. Unlock the doors by pushing the driver’s

door

handle

request

switch

the

UNLOCK

button on the Intelligent

Key.

3. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-

tion. The settings linked to the Intelligent Key
will start.

For additional information on using the Climate
control system refer to “Heater and air condi-
tioner (automatic)” in the “Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section of
this manual.

For additional information on using the Naviga-
tion System, refer to the separate Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.

For additional information on using the Audio
system, refer to “Audio system” in the “Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recognition sys-
tems” section of this manual.

SYSTEM OPERATION

The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:

● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH

(7 km/h).

● When any of the memory switches are

pushed while the automatic drive positioner
is operating.

● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s

seat and steering column is turned on while
the automatic drive positioner is operating.

● When the seat has already been moved to

the memorized position.

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