Subaru Crosstrek (2023 year). Manual in english

(219,1)

For Canada models

Headlight switch

Fog light switch

The front fog lights will turn on when the
fog light switch is placed in the “

” position

while the headlights are in the following
condition.

The headlight switch is in the “

”

position with the low beam mode selected.

For models with the auto on/off head-

lights, while the headlight switch is in the
“AUTO” position and the low beam head-
lights turn on automatically.

To turn off the front fog lights, perform the
following.

Turn the switch to “ ” (except for

Canada models).

Turn the switch to “OFF” (for Canada

models).

Indicator light

The indicator light on the combination
meter will illuminate when the front fog
lights are illuminated.

Turn signal lever

Right turn

Lane change right signal

Lane change left signal

Left turn

If the lever does not return after cornering,
return the lever to the neutral position by
hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn
signal lever up or down slightly and hold it
during the lane change. The lever will
return automatically to the neutral position
when you release it.

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One-touch lane changer

To flash the turn signal and turn signal
indicator light three times, push the turn
signal lever up or down slightly and
immediately release it.

NOTE

T h e o p e r a t i o n a l / n o n - o p e r a t i o n a l
setting of the one-touch lane changer
can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for
details. For models with the combina-
tion meter display (color LCD), the
setting can also be changed by operat-
ing the combination meter display
(color LCD). For details, refer to “Vehi-
cle Setting”

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Wiper and washer

WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the
windshield washer until the wind-
shield is sufficiently warmed by the
defroster.

Otherwise the washer fluid can
freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.

CAUTION

Do not operate the washer con-

tinuously for more than 10 sec-
onds, or when the washer fluid
tank is empty. This may cause
overheating of the washer motor.
Check the washer fluid level fre-
quently, such as at fuel stops.

Do not operate the wipers when

the windshield or rear window is
dry. This may scratch the glass,
damage the blade rubbers and
might cause the wiper motor to
fail. Before operating the wiper
on a dry windshield or rear win-
dow, always use the windshield
washer.

In freezing weather, be sure that

the blade rubbers are not frozen
to the windshield or rear window
before switching on the wipers.
Attempting to operate the wiper
with the blades frozen to the
window glass could cause not
only the blade rubbers to be
damaged but also might cause
the wiper motor to fail. If the blade
rubbers are frozen to the window
glass, be sure to operate the
defroster, windshield wiper dei-
cer (if equipped) or rear window
defogger before turning on the
wiper.

If the wipers stop during opera-

tion because of ice or some other
obstruction on the window, this
might cause the wiper motor to
fail even if the wiper switch is
t u r n e d o f f . I f t h i s o c c u r s ,
promptly stop the vehicle in a
safe place, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” po-
sition and clean the window glass
to allow proper wiper operation.

Use clean water if windshield

washer fluid is unavailable. In
areas where water freezes in
winter, use SUBARU Windshield
Washer Fluid or the equivalent.

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Refer to “Windshield washer
fluid”

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Do not clean the blade rubbers

with gasoline or a solvent, such
as paint thinner or benzine. This
will cause deterioration of the
blade rubbers.

NOTE

The windshield wiper motor is pro-

tected against overloads by a circuit
breaker. If the motor operates continu-
ously under an unusually heavy load,
the circuit breaker may trip to stop the
motor temporarily. If this happens, park
your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the
wiper switch, and wait for approxi-
mately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker
will reset itself, and the wipers will
again operate normally.

Clean your blade rubbers and win-

dow glass periodically with a washer
solution to prevent streaking, and to
remove accumulations of road salt or
road film. Operate the windshield
washer for at least 1 second so that
washer solution will be sprinkled all
over the windshield or rear window.

Grease, wax, insects, or other mate-

rial on the windshield or the wiper blade
results in jerky wiper operation and

streaking on the glass. If you cannot
remove the streaks after operating the
windshield washer or if the wiper
operation is jerky, clean the outer sur-
face of the windshield and rear window
using a sponge or soft cloth with a
neutral detergent or mild-abrasive clea-
ner. Do not, however, use detergent to
clean the blade rubbers. Use only a
sponge or soft cloth (and no neutral
detergent or mild abrasive cleaner)
when you clean the blade rubbers. If
you wipe the rubber of the blade
strongly, the black coating component
will peel off, which will cause the wiper
to judder. Also, after wiping it off, check
that the rubber has not come loose.
After cleaning the window glass and
wiper blade rubbers, be sure to rinse
them with clean water. Rinse the win-
dow until the water does not form
beads on the glass. This indicates that
the glass is clean.

If you cannot eliminate the streaking

even after following this procedure,
replace the blade rubbers with new
ones. For replacement instructions,
refer to “Replacement of wiper blades”

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If the wipers do not operate when the

wiper switch is in the low speed opera-
tion position, they may be malfunction-
ing. In this case, turn the switch to the

high speed operation position. Contact
your SUBARU dealer to have your
windshield wipers inspected.

Windshield wiper and washer
switches

The wiper operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

Operating the wiper lever

: Mist operation (for a single wipe)

: Off

: Intermittent operation

: Low speed operation

: High speed operation

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For a single wipe of the wipers, push the
lever up. The wipers operate until you
release the lever.

Wiper intermittent time control

When the wiper switch is in the “

”

position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-
ing interval of the wiper. The operating
interval can be adjusted in several steps
from the shortest interval to the longest.

Windshield washer

To wash the windshield, pull the wiper
control lever toward you. The washer fluid
sprays until you release the lever. The
wipers operate while you pull the lever.

NOTE

Windshield washer fluid warning light

The windshield washer fluid warning
light illuminates when the washer fluid
level in the tank has dropped to the
lower limit. If the warning light illumi-
nates, refill the tank with fluid. For the
refilling procedure, refer to “Wind-
shield washer fluid”

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Rear window wiper and
washer switch

: Washer operation (accompanied by

wiper operation)

: Continuous operation
: Intermittent operation

: Off

: Washer operation (accompanied by

wiper operation)

Rear wiper

With the switch turned to the “

” position,

the rear wiper will operate intermittently at
intervals corresponding to the vehicle
speed. In this position, when you move
the select lever to the “R” position (CVT
models) or the shift lever to the reverse
position (MT models), the rear wiper will
switch to continuous operation. When you
move the select lever/shift lever from the
“R” (reverse) position to another position,
the rear wiper will return to intermittent
operation.

Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper:

Even if the rear wiper switch is in the off
“ ” position, if the front windshield wiper is
operating continuously, the rear wiper will
operate intermittently when you move the
select lever/shift lever to the “R” (reverse)
position.

The factory setting (default setting) of the
reverse gear interlocked rear wiper is as
follows.

U.S.-spec. models: Non-operational

Other models: Operational

This setting can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for
details.

CAUTION

Do not attach anything that disturbs
the rear wiper operation on the rear
gate. Doing so may damage the rear
wiper when it operates.

Washer

To wash the rear window, turn the knob to
the “

” position. The washer fluid sprays

and the wiper operates until you release
the knob.

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Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside
mirrors are properly adjusted before you
start driving.

Inside mirror

Normal position

Anti-glare position

Push the tab on the mirror for normal use.
To reduce glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, pull the tab to the anti-
glare position.

Auto-dimming mirror/com-
pass (if equipped)

Compass

Switch

During nighttime driving, the auto-dimming
feature senses distracting glare from
vehicle headlights behind you and auto-
matically dims to eliminate the glare and
preserve your vision.

To Operate the Auto-Dimming Fea-
ture

Press the “

” switch to turn the auto-

dimming feature on/off. The auto-dimming
feature is enabled when the switch’s green
LED indicator is on. The auto-dimming
feature will default to on with each ignition
cycle.

To Operate the Compass Feature

1. To turn the compass feature on/off,
press and hold the “

” switch for more

than 3 seconds or until the display turns
on/off. The compass feature will default to
on with each ignition cycle.
2. If the display reads “C”, slowly drive the
vehicle in circles until compass is cali-
brated.

Compass calibration zones

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3. To adjust for compass zone variance:

(1) Find your current location and
zone number on the map.
(2) Press and hold the “

” switch for

more than 6 seconds or until a zone
number appears in the display.
(3) Once the zone number appears in
the display, toggle the “

” switch

again until your current location zone
number appears. After you stop press-
ing the switch, your new zone number
will be saved. Within a few seconds,
the display will show a compass direc-
tion.

4. If the vehicle’s magnetics have chan-
ged or if the compass appears inaccurate,
recalibrate the compass. Press and hold
the “

” switch for more than 9 seconds or

until a “C” appears in the display. Once a
“C” appears in the display, slowly drive the
vehicle in circles until compass is cali-
brated.

Auto-dimming mirror/com-
pass with HomeLink

(if

equipped)

Compass

HomeLink Buttons

Switch

During nighttime driving, the auto-dimming
feature senses distracting glare from
vehicle headlights behind you and auto-
matically dims to eliminate the glare and
preserve your vision.

To Operate the Auto-Dimming Fea-
ture

Press the “

” switch to turn the auto-

dimming feature on/off. The auto-dimming
feature is enabled when the switch’s green
LED indicator is on. The auto-dimming
feature will default to on with each ignition

cycle.

To Operate the Compass Feature

1. To turn the compass feature on/off,
press and hold the “

” switch for more

Compass calibration zones

3. To adjust for compass zone variance:

(1) Find your current location and
zone number on the map.
(2) Press and hold the “

” switch for

more than 6 seconds or until a zone
number appears in the display.
(3) Once the zone number appears in

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the display, toggle the “

” switch

again until your current location zone
number appears. After you stop press-
ing the switch, your new zone number
will be saved. Within a few seconds,
the display will show a compass direc-
tion.

4. If the vehicle’s magnetics have chan-
ged or if the compass appears inaccurate,
recalibrate the compass. Press and hold
the “

” switch for more than 9 seconds or

until a “C” appears in the display. Once a
“C” appears in the display, slowly drive the
vehicle in circles until compass is cali-
brated.

HomeLink

Wireless Control Sys-

tem

The HomeLink

Wireless Control System

provides a convenient way to replace up to
three hand-held radio-frequency remotes
used to activate devices such as gate
operators, garage door openers, entry
door locks, security systems, even home
lighting. The below steps are generic
programming instructions; for Genie and
Sommer garage door openers please go
directly to the HomeLink website. Addi-
tional information and programming vi-
deos can be found at
www.HomeLink.com and
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex.

CAUTION

Before programming HomeLink

to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure that people
and objects are out of the way of
the device to prevent potential
harm or damage.

When programming a garage

door opener, it is advised to park
outside of the garage.

Do not use HomeLink with any

garage door opener that lacks
safety stop and reverse features
as required by U.S. federal safety
standards (this includes any gar-
age door opener model manufac-
tured before April 1, 1982). A
garage door that cannot detect
an object signaling the door to
stop and reverse does not meet
current U.S. federal safety stan-
dards.

It is also recommended that a new

battery be placed in the hand-
held remote (garage door opener
remote) of the device for quicker
and more accurate training.

Some vehicles may require the

ignition switch to be turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position for pro-

gramming and/or operation of
HomeLink.

Keep the hand-held remote (gar-

age door opener remote) of the
device you are programming for
use in other vehicles as well as
for future HomeLink program-
ming. It is also suggested that
upon the sale of the vehicle, the
programmed HomeLink buttons
be erased for security purposes.
Refer to “Erasing HomeLink But-
tons”

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Programming a New HomeLink
Button

Indicator Light

HomeLink Buttons

Instruments and controls/Mirrors

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(227,1)

1. Press and release the HomeLink but-
ton that you would like to program. The
HomeLink indicator light will flash orange
slowly (if not, refer to “Erasing HomeLink
Buttons”

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Garage door opener remote

2. Position the hand-held remote (garage
door opener remote) 1 to 3 inches (2 to 8
cm) away from the HomeLink button that
you would like to program.

NOTE

Some hand-held remotes (garage door
opener remotes) may actually train
better at a distance of 6 to 12 inches
(15 to 30 cm). Keep this in mind if you
have difficulty with the programming
process.

3. While the HomeLink indicator light is
flashing orange, press and hold the hand-
held remote button. Continue pressing the
hand-held remote button until the
HomeLink indicator light changes from
orange to green. You may now release
the hand-held remote button.

NOTE

Some devices may require you to re-
place this “Programming a New
HomeLink Button” step 3 with proce-
dures noted in the “Gate Operator /
Canadian Programming” section. Refer
to “Gate Operator / Canadian Program-
ming”

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Indicator Light

4. Press the HomeLink button that you
would like to program and observe the
indicator light.

If the indicator light remains constant

green, your device should operate
when the HomeLink button is pressed.
At this point, if your device operates,
programming is complete.

If the indicator light rapidly flashes

green, firmly press, hold for two sec-
onds and release the HomeLink button
up to three times to complete the
programming process. At this point if
your device operates, programming is
complete. If the device does not
operate, continue with the next step
of the programming instructions.

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“Learn” button

5. At the garage door opener motor,
(security gate motor, etc.) locate the
“Learn”, “Smart”, or “Program” button. This
can usually be found where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the motor-head
unit (see the device’s manual to identify
this button). The name and color of the
button may vary by manufacturer.

NOTE

A ladder and/or second person may
simplify the following steps.

6. Firmly press and release the “Learn”,
“Smart”, or “Program” button. You now
have 30 seconds in which to complete step
7.

7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press,
hold for two seconds and release the
HomeLink button up to three times. At this
point programming is complete and your
device should operate when the HomeLink
button is pressed and released.

Status Indicators

8. If status indicator arrows appear next
to the indicator light, please refer to
“Garage Door Two-Way Communication”

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In the event that there are still program-
ming difficulties or questions, additional
HomeLink information and programming
videos can be found at
www.HomeLink.com and
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex. For
Genie and Sommer garage door openers
please go directly to the HomeLink web-
site.

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Gate Operator / Canadian Pro-
gramming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter remote signals to “time-out”
(or quit) after several seconds of transmis-
sion, which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during
programming. Similar to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate operators are de-
signed to “time-out” in the same manner.
The indicator LED on the hand-held
remote will go off when the device times
out, indicating that it has finished transmit-
ting.

If you live in Canada or you are having
difficulties programming a gate operator or
garage door opener by using the program-
ming procedures, replace “Programming a
New HomeLink Button” step 3 with the
following:

While the HomeLink indicator light is
flashing orange, press and release (“cy-
cle”) your device’s hand-held remote every
two seconds until the HomeLink indicator
light changes from orange to green. You
may now release the hand-held remote
button.

NOTE

If programming a garage door opener
or gate operator, it is advised to unplug

the device during the “cycling” process
to prevent possible overheating.

Proceed with “Programming a New
HomeLink Button” step 4 to complete.

Using HomeLink

To operate, simply press and release the
programmed HomeLink button. Activation
will now occur for the trained device (i.e.
garage door opener, gate operator, secur-
ity system, entry door lock, home/office
lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-
held remote of the device may also be
used at any time.

Erasing HomeLink Buttons

To erase programming from the three
buttons (individual buttons cannot be
erased but can be “reprogrammed” as
outlined below), follow the step noted:

Press and hold the two outer HomeLink
buttons for at least 10 seconds. The LED
indicator will change from continuously lit
to rapidly flashing. Release both buttons.
Do not hold for longer than 20 seconds.
HomeLink is now ready to be programmed
at any time beginning with “Programming a
New HomeLink Button” - step 1.

R e p r o g r a m m i n g a S i n g l e
HomeLink Button

To program a previously trained button,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button. DO NOT release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to slowly
flash orange after 20 seconds. The
HomeLink button can be released at this
point. Proceed with “Programming a New
HomeLink Button” - step 3.
3. If you do not complete the program-
ming of a new device to the button, it will
revert to the previously stored program-
ming.

Garage Door Two-Way Commu-
nication

HomeLink has the capability of commu-
nicating with your garage door opener.
HomeLink can receive and display “clos-
ing” or “opening” status messages from
compatible garage door opener systems.
At any time, HomeLink can also recall and
display the last recorded status commu-
nicated by the garage door opener to
indicate your garage door being “closed”
or “opened”.

HomeLink has the capability of receiving
this communication from the garage door
opener at a range up to 820 feet (250 m).

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Range may be reduced by obstacles such
as houses or trees. You may have to slow
your vehicle speed to successfully receive
the garage door opener communication.

Programming Two-Way Commu-
nication

Status Indicators

Within five seconds after programming a
new HomeLink button, both of HomeLink’s
garage door status indicators will flash
rapidly green indicating that the garage
door two-way communication has been
enabled. If your garage door status in-
dicators flashed, two-way communication
programming is complete.

If the garage door status indicators do not
flash, additional HomeLink information
and programming videos can be found

online at www.HomeLink.com and
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex.

Using Two-Way Communication

Status Indicators

Recall and display (at any time) the last
recorded garage door status message
communicated to HomeLink by simulta-
neously pressing HomeLink buttons 1 and
2 for two seconds. HomeLink will display
the last recorded status for three seconds.

Garage Door Opener CLOSING (Blinking
Orange)

Garage Door Opener CLOSED (Solid
Green)

Garage Door Opener OPENING (Blink-
ing Orange)

Garage Door Opener OPENED (Solid
Green)

If two-way communication programming is
successful, HomeLink will display the
status of your garage door opener with
arrow indicators.

Certification

In the event that there are still program-
ming difficulties or questions, additional
HomeLink information and programming
videos can be found at
www.HomeLink.com,
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex, or

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by calling the toll-free HomeLink-hotline at
1-800-355-3515.

U.S.-spec. models

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Canada-spec. models

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HomeLink

and the HomeLink

house are

registered trademarks of Gentex Corpora-
tion.

WARNING

W h e n

p r o g r a m m i n g

t h e

HomeLink

Wireless Control Sys-

tem, you may be operating a
garage door opener or other
device. Make sure that people
and objects are out of the way of
the garage door or other device
to prevent potential harm or da-
mage.

Do not use the HomeLink

Wire-

less Control System with a gar-
age door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature
as required by applicable safety
standards. A garage door opener
which cannot detect an object,
signaling the door to stop and
reverse, does not meet these
safety standards. Using a garage
door opener without these fea-
tures increases risk of serious
injury or death. For more infor-
mation, consult the HomeLink

website at www.homelink.com or
call 1-800-355-3515.

Outside mirrors

Convex mirror (passenger side)

WARNING

Objects look smaller in a convex
mirror and farther away than when
viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the
convex mirror to judge the distance
of vehicles behind you when chan-
ging lanes. Use the inside mirror (or
glance backwards) to determine the
actual size and distance of objects
that you view in convex mirror.

CAUTION

Make sure to adjust the mirrors
before driving.

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Remote control mirror switch

: Select side to adjust
: Direction control

The remote control mirrors operate only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
1. Turn the control switch to the side that
you want to adjust. “L” is for the left mirror,
“R” is for the right mirror.
2. Move the control switch in the direction
you want to move the mirror.
3. Return the control switch to the neutral
position to prevent unintentional opera-
tion.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-
ally.

Defogger and deicer (if
equipped)

Rear window defogger

Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

The vehicle is equipped with the defogger
and the deicer (if equipped) system. The
defogger and deicer system is activated
only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.

Control button

Models without outside mirror defogger

Models with outside mirror defogger

To activate simultaneously the rear win-
dow defogger, outside mirror defogger (if
equipped) and windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped), press the control button that is
located on the climate control panel. The
indicator light on the control button illumi-
nates while the defogger and deicer
system is activated.

To turn them off, press the control button
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”/

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“OFF” position.

The defogger and deicer system will
automatically shut off after approximately
15 minutes. If the rear window and the
outside mirrors have been cleared and the
windshield blade rubbers have been
deiced completely before that time, press
the control button to turn them off.

For climate control system,

it is possible

for the defogger and deicer system to be
set to continuous operation mode by a
SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU
dealer for details. Also, for models with a
combination meter display (color LCD), it
is possible to set the defogger and deicer
system for the continuous operation mode.
For details, refer to “Vehicle Setting”

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CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not operate the
defogger and deicer system con-
tinuously for any longer than
necessary.

Do not use sharp instruments or

window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the rear window. They may da-
mage the conductors printed on

the window.

NOTE

Turn on the defogger and deicer

system if the wipers are frozen to the
windshield.

If the windshield is covered with

snow, remove the snow so that the
windshield wiper deicer works effec-
tively.

While the defogger and deicer sys-

tem is in the continuous operation
mode:

– If the vehicle speed remains at 9
mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15
minutes, the windshield wiper dei-
cer system automatically stops op-
erating. However, the rear window
defogger system and outside mirror
defogger system maintain continu-
ous operation in this condition.
– If the vehicle battery voltage
drops below the permissible level,
continuous operation of the defog-
ger system and deicer system is
canceled and the system stops
operating.

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel

tilt/telescopic position while driv-
ing. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and result in per-
sonal injury.

If the lever cannot be raised to the

fixed position, adjust the steering
wheel again. It is dangerous to
drive without locking the steering
wheel. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and result in per-
sonal injury.

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