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Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments - Accounts Receivable Factoring Facilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Accounts Receivable Factoring Facilities | Secured Debt |  |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |  |
Off-balance sheet receivables sold | $ 495 | $ 502

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