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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 63 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 24 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2014
BRL
Dec. 31, 2013
Pending Litigation
Mar. 31, 2014
Pending Litigation
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2014
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2014
Brazil tax matters
BRL
Dec. 31, 2009
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2004
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2014
CFC tax
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2014
CFC tax
BRL
Mar. 31, 2014
Brazilian government program [Member]
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2014
Brazilian government program [Member]
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         411                
Estimate of probable loss, remaining accrued         99                
Installment Payments to be paid through 2015         47                
BEFIEX tax credits monetized 14 16                      
Outstanding BEFIEX tax assessment 553   1,300                    
IPI tax credits recognized                 26        
Special government program settlement               34          
Tax Assessment           88 199            
CFC potential exposure                   48 109    
Government program settlement payments                         123
Government program total settlement payments                       $ 54