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Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 02, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring | Finance group | Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Impaired finance receivables, Balance	$ 39	$ 45

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