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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 69 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 24 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2014
BRL
Dec. 31, 2013
Pending Litigation
Sep. 30, 2014
Pending Litigation
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2009
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2004
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2014
Brazil tax matters
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2014
Brazil tax matters
BRL
Sep. 30, 2014
CFC tax
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2014
CFC tax
BRL
Sep. 30, 2014
Brazilian government program
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2014
Brazilian government program
BRL
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]                          
Embraco percent of global net sales       8.00%                  
Loss Contingency Gross Amount Accrued         $ 417                
Estimate of probable loss, remaining accrued         46                
Installment Payments to be paid through 2015         41                
BEFIEX tax credits monetized 14 69                      
Outstanding BEFIEX tax assessment 520   1,300                    
IPI tax credits recognized             26            
Special government program settlement           34              
Brazil Tax Assessment               83 204        
CFC potential exposure                   45 111    
Government program total settlement payment                       $ 50 123