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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended 57 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 24 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
BRL
Dec. 31, 2012
Pending Litigation
Sep. 30, 2013
Pending Litigation
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Brazil tax matters
BRL
Dec. 31, 2009
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2004
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
CFC tax
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
CFC tax
BRL
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]                    
Embraco percent of global net sales     8.00%              
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Consideration       $ 30            
Loss Contingency Gross Amount Accrued       364            
Estimate of probable loss, remaining accrued       101            
Installment Payments to be paid through 2015       74            
IPI tax credits recognized               26    
Special government program settlement             34      
Tax Assessment         84 187        
CFC potential exposure                 54 121
Outstanding BEFIEX tax assessment $ 550 1,200