Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

FAIR VALUE (Details 3)

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FAIR VALUE (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)      
Balance at beginning of period   $ 19 $ 262
Total gains or losses      
Included in earnings     12
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)   8 7
Purchases, issuances and settlements     (262)
Balance at end of period   27 19
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets at the end of the period, included in earnings     12
Total net gains included in earnings     12
Changes in unrealized gains relating to assets at the end of the period, included in other comprehensive income (24) 8 7
Changes in unrealized gains relating to assets at the end of the period, included in interest expense     12
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract
     
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)      
Balance at beginning of period (5) 19  
Total gains or losses      
Included in earnings     12
Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 24 8 7
Balance at end of period 19 27 19
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets at the end of the period, included in earnings     12
Realized Interest in Securitized Receivables
     
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)      
Balance at beginning of period     262
Total gains or losses      
Purchases, issuances and settlements     $ (262)