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Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Jul. 01, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Potential maximum obligation under cash flow assistance programs | $ 380 |
Total receivables under cash flow assistance programs | 3 | $ 2
Uncollectible receivables estimated under cash flow assistance programs | 0 | 0
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value | 0 | $ 0
Industrial Revenue Bonds [Member] |  |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Industrial Revenue Bonds | $ 505 |
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member] |  |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Period (in years) | 10 years |
Maximum potential amount | $ 29 |
Residual Value Guarantees [Member] |  |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Maximum potential amount | $ 108 |
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Remaining Lease Period (in years) | 10 years |
Amount recoverable through various recourse provisions | $ 99 |

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