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MALIBU LS
MALIBU 1LT
MALIBU 2LT
MALIBU LTZ
MALIBU HYBRID6
• ECOTEC 2.4L four-cylinder
engine with Variable Valve
Timing (VVT) and four-speed
automatic transmission
In addition to or replacing LS
features, 1LT includes:
In addition to or replacing 1LT
features, 2LT includes:
In addition to or replacing 2LT features,
LTZ includes:
• Outside power-adjustable
body-color mirrors
• Remote vehicle starter system
• Chrome exhaust tip
• 17-inch bright-finish
aluminum wheels
• Outside heated poweradjustable body-color mirrors
with driver-side auto dimming
• ECOTEC 2.4L four-cylinder Hybrid
engine with VVT and four-speed
automatic Hybrid transmission
• Four-wheel antilock disc brakes
• StabiliTrak Electronic Stability
Control System (includes
Traction Control)
• Body-color rocker moldings
• Acoustic laminated glass
• Chrome surround grille
• Remote Keyless Entry
• 17-inch fascia-spoke wheels
with painted Sterling Silver trim
• Driver and right-front passenger
dual-stage air bags 1 with
Passenger Sensing System
• Front seat-mounted thorax
side-impact air bags 1
• Head-curtain side-impact
air bags 1 for front and rear
outboard passengers
• Turn-by-Turn Navigation,2
included in the OnStar3
one-year Directions &
Connections Plan
• Custom Cloth front bucket seats
• Driver Information Center (DIC)
• AM/FM stereo with CD player/
MP3 playback and six speakers
• XM Radio 4 with three
trial months
• Body-color rocker moldings with
bright inserts
• Six-speed automatic transmission
• Projector-beam foglamps
• 17-inch fascia-spoke wheels
with bright chrome trim
• UltraLux heated front bucket
seats with driver six-way power
seat adjuster
• 18-inch 10-spoke bright-finish
aluminum wheels
• Steering wheel-mounted
audio controls
• Wireless technology 5 for select
Bluetooth®-compatible phones
• Front and rear carpeted
floor mats
• Leather-wrapped shift knob
and steering wheel
• Front bucket seats with twotone heated leather-appointed
seating with tipped-leather
inserts and accent piping
• TAPshift manual shift control
• Interior rear reading lights
• Inside auto-dimming rearview
mirror with eight-point compass
• Universal Home Remote transmitter
• Chrome door handles
• Eight-way power driver
seat adjuster
• Six-way power passenger
seat adjuster
• Uplevel instrument cluster
• Automatic climate control
• Premium eight-speaker sound
system including two subwoofers
• In-dash six-disc CD changer
• Front and rear premium
carpeted floor mats
• Hybrid Propulsion Electric System
• 17-inch bright-finish
aluminum wheels
• Special instrument cluster with
charge/assist gauge, ECO light
and autostop indicator
• Turn-by-Turn Navigation 2
(included in the OnStar 3
one-year Directions &
Connections Plan)
• XM Radio4 with three trial months
• StabiliTrak Electronic Stability
Control System (includes
Traction Control)
• Automatic climate control
• Tire inflator kit 7
1 Always use safety belts and the correct
child restraint for your child’s age and
size. Even in vehicles equipped with the
Passenger Sensing System, children are
safer when properly secured in a rear seat
in the appropriate infant, child or booster
seat. Never place a rear-facing infant
restraint in the front seat of any vehicle
equipped with an active air bag. See the
Owner’s Manual and child safety seat
instructions for more safety information.
2 Not available in certain areas. Visit
onstar.com for coverage maps. 3 Call
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or
visit onstar.com for details and system
limitations. 4 XM is available only in the
48 contiguous United States. Required
$12.95 monthly subscription sold
separately after three trial months. For
more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.
5 The Bluetooth word mark is a registered
trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
and any use of such mark by Chevrolet is
under license. Go to gm.com/bluetooth
to find out which Bluetooth phones are
compatible with the vehicle. 6 Very limited
availability. 7 Does not include spare tire.
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��� ����. | Chevy Malibu is also a high achiever when it comes to highway gas mileage: The ECOTEC 2.4L
four-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and six-speed automatic transmission on 2LT and
LTZ provides ������ ��� ������ ������� ���� ������� ���� ��� ����� ������� ������ — an EPA
estimated 33 MPG. | With an unprecedented level of attention to quality and detail, Malibu’s exterior is
dominated by tailored lines and fluid curves. | The interior includes a flowing dual cockpit and harmonious,
uninterrupted lines. | Malibu’s attention to safety is exemplified by the fact that 2009 models earned the
highest possible rating in recent ������� ��� ����-������ ����� ����� — ���� �����.� | Turn-by-Turn
Navigation,4 included in the OnStar 5 one-year Directions & Connections Plan, is standard in all models.
NEW wireless technology6 for select Bluetooth®-compatible phones is standard on 2LT and LTZ (interim
availability on all other models). | Also available for 2LT and LTZ: a 3.6L DOHC V6 engine. | A remote
vehicle starter system is also standard on 2LT and LTZ. | And Malibu is backed by the ����
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plus Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation.
FUEL EFFICIENCY
1 Chevrolet Malibu received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates
ociates 2008 Initial
Quality Study.SM Study based on responses from 81,530 new-vehicle owners, measuring 344 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership.
Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February–April 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
2 Based on latest available competitive EPA estimates and GM Mid-Car Sedan segment. Excludes other GM vehicles. 3 Side-impact crash test rating is for a
model tested with standard head-curtain side-impact air bags (SABs). Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s
(NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). 4 Not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com for coverage maps. 5 Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for details and system limitations. 6 The Bluetooth word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc., and any use of such mark by Chevrolet is under license. Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle.
7 Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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Malibu Hybrid 1 — more affordable than Toyota Camry Hybrid2 —
is doing its part to help change the way we drive. That’s
because using ���� �������� means fewer greenhouse
Malibu Hybrid has an EPA
estimated MPG of 26 city,
34 highway. To learn more
about Chevy Malibu Hybrid,
go to chevy.com/malibu.
gas emissions. | Malibu Hybrid is powered by the GM Hybrid
Propulsion System and an ECOTEC 2.4L four-cylinder Hybrid
engine with �������� ����� ������ (VVT). | Its 36-volt
battery consists of six modules and generates 10,000
watts of peak power. | Malibu Hybrid also comes with an
8-year/100,000-mile (whichever comes first) limited warranty
on specific hybrid components (see page 15 for details).
1 Very limited availability. 2 Price comparison based on base MSRP. Level of equipment varies.
Tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment extra.
While you’re stopped in traffic, the AUTO STOP message in the Driver
Information Center informs you that the engine has shut down and
that the vehicle is running on full electric power, helping you save
fuel. When you lift your foot off the brake and step on the accelerator
pedal, the engine is instantaneously turned back on. The electric motor
and drive belt allow for smooth, seamless starts.
Malibu Hybrid in Dark Gray Metallic.
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Malibu is beautifully crafted with an emphasis on quality, ��������� ��� ����������. | Gaps are tight and consistent — many
being 1mm. | A tight wheel-to-body relationship further adds to Malibu’s refined appearance. | A tailored rear-end profile and LED
taillamps on LTZ provide a classic appearance. | Body-color rocker moldings with bright inserts are also standard on LTZ, as are
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1 Based on latest available competitive EPA estimates and GM Mid-Car Sedan segment. Excludes other GM vehicles.
The intelligently designed six-speed
automatic transmission — coupled
with the ECOTEC 2.4L four-cylinder
engine with Variable Valve Timing
(VVT) — achieves best-in-class
gas engine highway fuel economy:1
33 MPG. The transmission also
helps maximize the powertrain’s
performance through the wide
spread in the gear ratios — a
steep first gear that helps deliver
exceptional launch feel and a tall
overdrive sixth gear that lowers
rpm at high speed while reducing
noise, vibration and harshness. It’s
standard on 2LT and LTZ.
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Malibu’s dual-por t grille is stylishly accented with chrome
surrounds and a body-color bar.
A distinctive sail panel design is incorporated into the rear profile to
further accentuate the roof line.
Malibu LTZ shown in Dark Gray Metallic.
chevy.com/malibu
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Malibu LTZ’s beautifully crafted dual cockpit and use of premium materials help make the interior look an
more expensive vehicle. | A two-tone instrument panel features a ��������� ��� ���� ������� ����������
door panels. Liquid-applied sound deadeners combine with welded sealers and acoustic foam to help silenc
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laminated glass further adds to the interior’s quietness. | That means you can fully enjoy the premium ���-����, �����-�������
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section center console with sliding armrest. | Chevy Malibu — one of Car and Driver’s 10Best for 2008.
NEW wireless technology 1 for select Bluetooth®-compatible
phones lets you answer and end calls without touching your
compatible mobile phone — because now your personal cell phone
(when properly equipped) can be connected to the vehicle audio
system. Incoming calls come through the audio system, which
automatically mutes the listening source to allow you to talk.
Standard in 2LT and LTZ and interim availability in all other models.
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The center stack in LTZ is surrounded in metallic accents and houses
controls for the automatic climate control, premium sound system and
XM Radio 2 with three trial months.
1 The Bluetooth word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such mark by Chevrolet is under license. Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones
are compatible with the vehicle. 2 Available only in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after three trial months. Other fees and taxes apply. All fees
Malibu LTZ interior shown with Cocoa/Cashmere two-tone leather-appointed seating with tipped-leather inserts and accent piping.
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Perfection is, in fact,
irresistible. In crafting
Malibu’s interior, our thinking
was to be as exacting in
the most minute details
as we are in the big ones.
In other words, we wanted
to create an interior that is
both meticulous in detail and
completely satisfying in ride
and comfort.
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Malibu has six standard air bags 3 —
and 2009 models earned the
highest possible rating in recent
government frontal and sideimpact crash tests — five stars.4
Plus, all models come with a
standard StabiliTrak Electronic
Stability Control System, Traction
Control and four-wheel antilock
disc brakes. See a demonstration
of how these safety features
work at chevy.com/malibu.
FIVE-STAR FRONTAL
AND SIDE-IMPACT
CRASH TEST RATING4
Malibu’s attention to safety and security is an art
��������� ����� ��������. If you’re involved in a collision —
form. ����-��-���� ���������� (included as part
built-in vehicle sensors can automatically send a signal to
of the one-year standard OnStar Directions & Connections
OnStar. An Advisor is immediately connected into your vehicle
Plan) is the simplest and smartest navigation system.
to see if you’re OK. If you are unable to respond, the Advisor
| Just press the OnStar button and tell your destination to
can request emergency help be sent to your determined
an Advisor. The route will be downloaded to your vehicle, and
location. | With all this, it’s no wonder Malibu has been
an automated voice will guide you through every turn until
named one of Parents magazine and Edmunds.com’s Best
you reach your destination. | There’s also a visual display of
Family Cars of 2008.
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the directions on the radio faceplate. OnStar also provides
1 Not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com for coverage maps. 2 Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for details and system limitations. OnStar acts as a link to existing
emergency service providers. 3 A NOTE ON CHILD SAFETY: Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System,
children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active air
bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information. 4 Side-impact crash test rating is for a model tested with standard head-curtain side-impact air bags (SABs).
Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).
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Malibu LTZ radio shown with Turn-by-Turn
Navigation directions displayed.
chevy.com/malibu
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XM Radio 1 turns
your world on with
commercial-free
music channels from rock to jazz,
country to classical, Latin pop to
hip-hop, and virtually everything
in between — all in amazing digital
sound. Turn on your favorite
sports with every Major League
Baseball® game from Opening
Day to the World Series,® NHL®
Hockey, the PGA Tour® and
college football and basketball.
Plus, XM brings you the biggest
names in news, talk, outrageous
comedy and award-winning family
programming — wherever you
go, coast to coast. Exclusive live
concerts, Oprah & Friends,® Radio
Disney and so much more.
Find what turns you on.
Malibu 1LT is one incredibly ����-�������� sedan and one terrific value. | That’s because it comes with features like XM Radio1
with three trial months. | Steering wheel-mounted audio controls let you change stations without removing your eyes from
the road. | A ������ ����������� ������ provides 34 vehicle function messages, including the GM Oil-Life Monitor and
10 driver personalization messages. | On the outside, there’s a chrome exhaust tip and body-color rocker moldings with bright inserts.
| And 1LT and LS models come with a standard ECOTEC 2.4L four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.
It has an EPA estimated MPG 22 city, 30 highway.
1 XM is available only in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after three trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. For more
information, visit gm.xmradio.com.
The 1LT interior features Custom Cloth front bucket seats. To further
enhance your comfort, the available Power Convenience Package includes
a driver six-way power seat adjuster and remote vehicle starter system.
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An auxiliary glove box, located in the upper instrument panel, is
the perfect place to store small items such as a cell phone, CDs
and sunglasses.
Malibu 1LT shown in Black Granite Metallic (extra-cost color).
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THE BEST COVERAGE IN AMERICA. Every 2009 Chevy passenger car, light-duty truck, SUV and
crossover comes with a 100,000 mile/5-year (whichever comes first) transferable Powertrain Limited
Warranty. Plus, you get 100,000 miles/5 years (whichever comes first) of 24/7 Roadside Assistance,
Courtesy Transportation and much more. See dealer for details.
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05 Two-way advanced remote
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05
starter displays vehicle’s
current status and critical
Malibu data.
02
06 Headrest DVD system.
Top-loading, with seveninch-diagonal flat screen.
07 17" forged, polished wheel.
Dealer-installed.
03
08 18" seven-spoke cast-chrome
04
14
03 18" FIVE-SPOKE BRIGHT
MACHINED-ALUMINUM
Available on 2LT with
Engine Package.
02 17" BRIGHT-FINISH
ALUMINUM
Standard on 2LT and Hybrid.
04 18" TEN-SPOKE BRIGHTFINISH ALUMINUM
Standard on LTZ.
Golden Pewter Metallic
ASSEMBLY. Chevrolet vehicles and their components are assembled or produced by different operating
units of General Motors, its subsidiaries or suppliers to GM worldwide. We sometimes find it necessary
to produce Chevrolet vehicles with different or differently sourced components than originally
scheduled. Since some options may be unavailable when your vehicle is assembled, we suggest you
verify that your vehicle includes the equipment you ordered and that, if there were changes, they are
acceptable to you.
Red Jewel Tintcoat 1,2
Silver Moss Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
COURTESY TRANSPORTATION. Ask your Chevrolet dealer for Courtesy Transportation if you leave
your vehicle for extended repairs under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or Powertrain Limited
Warranty. Ask if you qualify for expense reimbursement and/or vehicle rental. Services vary by
dealer.
1 Not compatible with iPod® shuffle.™ May not
be compatible with some older iPod®models.
Dark Gray Metallic
Summit White
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At Chevrolet, giving you a completely satisfying ownership experience is our top priority. That’s why if you
ever need assistance, feel free to contact us at these web sites or phone numbers.
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE (1-800-CHEV-USA). Chevrolet Roadside Assistance provides
you with the following services for 100,000 miles or 5 years (whichever comes first): Emergency
Towing (to closest Chevy dealer from a legal roadway), Lockout Service (keys locked inside vehicle),
Flat Tire Changes (spare installed), Fuel Delivery ($5 worth of fuel delivered on the road) and Jump
Starts (at home or on the road). For specifi c terms and conditions, please contact your Chevrolet
Roadside Assistance advisor at 1-800-243-8872. Some services may incur costs.
Gold Mist Metallic
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wheel. Dealer-installed.
SEE MORE AT CHEVY.COM:
01 17" FASCIA-SPOKE
Standard on 1LT with bright chrome
trim (shown). Standard on LS with
painted Sterling Silver trim.
ENGINES. Chevrolet products are equipped with engines produced by GM Powertrain or other suppliers
to GM worldwide. The engines in Chevrolet products may also be used in other GM makes and models.
07
09 18" ten-spoke cast-chrome
MALIBU HYBRID WARRANTY. In addition to the fully transferable Chevy 36,000-mile/3-year
(whichever comes first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty and the 100,000-mile/5-year (whichever comes
first) Powertrain Limited Warranty, GM will also warrant certain hybrid components on Malibu Hybrid
models for 100,000 miles/8 years (whichever comes first). No deductibles are associated with the
Malibu Hybrid warranty, which is transferable to any subsequent persons assuming ownership of the
vehicle during the 100,000-mile/8-year warranty period. See your Chevy dealer for details.
Silver Ice Metallic
Black Granite Metallic 1
wheel. Dealer-installed.
NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. GM vehicles registered in the U.S.A. are covered for 3 years/36,000
miles (whichever comes first). The complete vehicle is covered, including tires, towing to your nearest
Chevrolet dealership and cosmetic corrosion resulting from defects. Repairs will be made to correct any
vehicle defect, and most warranty repairs will be made at no charge. In addition, rust-through corrosion
will be covered for 6 years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first). See dealer for details.
1 Extra-cost color.
2 Not available on LS or 1LT.
CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER (1-800-222-1020). Talk directly to customer
relationship managers who can handle any inquiries related to vehicle operation, warranty
coverages, or product or service concerns you may have. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for
Customer Assistance information.
CHEVY.COM/SAFETY. Chevrolet is committed to keeping you and your family safe — from the start of
your journey to your destination. That’s why every Chevrolet is designed with a comprehensive list of
safety and security features to help give you peace of mind.
ONSTAR. OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS
satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to
existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) and visit onstar.com for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, details and
system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide.
A NOTE ON CHILD SAFETY. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s age
and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly
secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant
restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner’s Manual
and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.
IMPORTANT WORDS ABOUT THIS CATALOG. We have tried to make this catalog comprehensive
and factual. We reserve the right, however, to make changes at any time, without notice, in prices,
colors, materials, equipment, specifications, models and availability. Specifications, dimensions,
measurements, ratings and other numbers in this catalog and other printed materials provided at
the dealership or affi xed to vehicles are approximates based upon design and engineering drawings,
prototypes and laboratory tests. Your vehicle may differ due to variations in manufacture and
equipment. Since some information may have been updated since the time of printing, please check
with your Chevrolet dealer for complete details. Chevrolet reserves the right to lengthen or shorten the
model year for any product for any reason or to start and end model years at different times. Certain
vehicle features may lose their usefulness over time due to obsolescence from technological changes.
Unless otherwise noted, all claims based on 2008 GM Mid-Car Sedan segment and latest available
competitive information. Excludes other GM vehicles.
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Owner Center, and receive benefits such as online access to your vehicle Owner’s Manual, maintenance
schedule reminders, service history tracking, warranty and service information, safety information,
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(1-800-950-2438) or visit chevy.com/specialoffers for new product, current incentive and
marketing program information.
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help you get a great deal on a new GM car, light-duty truck, SUV or crossover? With a GM reward card,
you accrue earnings on every credit card purchase to use toward the purchase or lease of an eligible,
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and other marks appearing in this catalog are the trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors Corporation, its
subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors. OnStar and Directions & Connections are registered service marks of OnStar Corp.
Certain vehicle features may lose their usefulness over time due to obsolescence from technological changes. The XM
name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. iPod is a mobile digital device. iPod is a registered trademark and
iPod shuffle is a trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. The Bluetooth word mark is a registered trademark owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark by Chevrolet is under license. Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which
Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle. ©2008 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
Litho in USA.
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equipment to make automotive travel easier for persons with disabilities or special transportation needs.
To learn more about special GM Mobility offers, visit gmmobility.com.
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