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Commitments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 28, 2013 | Sep. 29, 2012 | Oct. 01, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | $ 200 | $ 193 | $ 183
Lease, Maximum Initial Term | 7 years |  |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |  |
Potential maximum obligation under cash flow assistance program | 340 |  |
Total receivables under cash flow assistance program | 44 | 25 |
Estimated uncollectible receivables under cash flow assistance program | 15 | 10 |
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member] |  |  |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |  |
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Period | 10 years |  |
Maximum potential amount | 64 |  |
Residual Value Guarantees [Member] |  |  |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |  |
Maximum potential amount | 58 |  |
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Remaining Lease Period | 7 years |  |
Amount recoverable through various recourse provisions | $ 52 |  |

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