CELEX: 51974FC0060
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Date: 2006-12-22
Title: Proposal for a Directive …/…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] on the interior fittings of motor vehicles (Codified version)

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|[pic]                     |COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES                                                                           |

                                        Brussels,
                                        COM(2006)

                                                                  Proposal for a

                                          DIRECTIVE …/…/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

                                                                      of […]

                                                    on the interior fittings of motor vehicles

                                                                (Codified version)

                                                              EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

1.    In the context of a people’s Europe, the Commission attaches great importance to simplifying and clarifying Community law so as to make  it
       clearer and more accessible to the ordinary citizen, thus giving him new opportunities and the chance to make use of the  specific  rights
       it gives him.

       This aim cannot be achieved so long as numerous provisions that have  been  amended  several  times,  often  quite  substantially,  remain
       scattered, so that they must be sought partly in the original instrument and partly in later amending ones.  Considerable  research  work,
       comparing many different instruments, is thus needed to identify the current rules.

       For this reason a codification of rules that have frequently been amended  is  also  essential  if  Community  law  is  to  be  clear  and
       transparent.

2.    On 1 April 1987 the Commission therefore decided[1] to instruct its staff that all legislative measures should be codified  after  no  more
       than ten amendments, stressing that this was a minimum requirement and that  departments  should  endeavour  to  codify  at  even  shorter
       intervals the texts for which they are responsible, to ensure that the Community rules were clear and readily understandable.

3.    The Conclusions of the Presidency of the Edinburgh  European  Council  (December 1992)  confirmed  this[2],  stressing  the  importance  of
       codification as it offers certainty as to the law applicable to a given matter at a given time.

       Codification must be undertaken in full compliance with the normal Community legislative procedure.

       Given that no changes of substance may be made to the instruments affected by codification, the European Parliament, the Council  and  the
       Commission have agreed, by an interinstitutional agreement dated 20 December 1994, that an accelerated procedure may be used for the fast-
       track adoption of codification instruments.

4.    The purpose of this proposal is to undertake the codification of Council Directive 74/60/EEC of 17 December 1973 on  the  approximation  of
       the laws of the Member States relating to the interior fittings of motor  vehicles[3].  The  new  Directive  will  supersede  the  various
       instruments incorporated in it[4]; their content is fully preserved, and they are brought together with only such formal amendments as are
       required by the codification exercise itself.

5.    The codification proposal was drawn up on the basis of a preliminary consolidation, in all official languages, of Directive  74/60/EEC  and
       the instruments amending it, carried out by the Office of Official Publications of the European Communities, by means of a data-processing
       system. Insofar as the Articles have been given new numbers, the correlation between the old and the new  numbers  is  shown  in  a  table
       contained in Annex VIII to the codified Directive.

                                            ê 74/60/EEC (adapted)
                                            è1 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 1

                                                                  Proposal for a

                                          DIRECTIVE …/…/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

                                                                      of […]

                                                 è1 on the interior fittings of motor vehicles ç

                                                            (Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article  95  thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee[5],

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty[6],

Whereas:

                                            ê 

   1) Council Directive 74/60/EEC of 17 December 1973 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the interior fittings  of
      motor vehicles[7] laid down technical prescriptions concerning the design and construction of motor vehicles with regard to their  interior
      fittings. Those technical prescriptions sought to approximate the laws of the Member States, to allow for the  EC  type-approval  procedure
      established by Directive [70/156/EC of the Council of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the
      type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers][8] to be applied in respect of each type  of  vehicle.  Directive  74/60/EEC  has  been
      substantially amended several times[9]. In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Directive should be codified.

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Recital 2 (adapted)

   2) This Directive is one of the separate Directives of the EC  type-approval system which  has  been  established  by  Directive  [70/156/EC].
      Consequently, the provisions laid down in Directive [70/156/EC] relating to vehicles and their systems, components and  separate  technical
      units, apply to this Directive.

                                            ê 74/60/EEC Recital 5 (adapted)

   3) It is desirable to reproduce the technical requirements adopted by the UN Economic Commission  for  Europe (UN/ECE)   in  its corresponding
      regulations,  annexed  to  the  Agreement of  the  United   Nations   Economic   Commission   for   Europe concerning   the   adoption   of
      uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and/or  used  on  wheeled  vehicles  and  the
      conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions (Revised 1958 Agreement)[10].

                                            ê 

   4) This Directive should be without prejudice to the obligations of the  Member  States  concerning  the  time-limits  for  transposition  and
      application into national law of the Directives set out in Annex VII, Part B,

                                            ê 74/60/EEC (adapted)

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 2

                                                                    Article 1

For the purpose of this Directive, ”vehicle” means any vehicle as defined in Article 2 of Directive 70/156/EEC.

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 2 (adapted)

                                                                    Article 2

No Member State may refuse to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval of a vehicle on grounds relating to the interior fittings  of  the
vehicles if these meet the requirements set out in Annexes I to VI  hereto.

                                                                    Article 3

No Member State may refuse or prohibit the sale, registration,  entry into service or use of any vehicle on  grounds  relating  to  the  interior
fittings of the vehicles if these meet the requirements set out in Annexes I to VI.

                                            ê 74/60/EEC Art. 6 (adapted)

                                                                    Article 4

Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by  this
Directive .

                                            ê 

                                                                    Article 5

1. Directive 74/60/EEC, as amended by the Directives set out in Annex VII, is hereby repealed,  without  prejudice  to  the  obligations  of  the
Member States concerning the time-limits for transposition into national law and application of the said Directives  as  set  out  in  Annex VII,
Part B.

2. References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive and shall be read in accordance with  the  correlation
table set out in Annex VIII.

                                                                    Article 6

This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from […]

                                            ê 74/60/EEC

                                                                    Article 7

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, […]

For the European Parliament  For the Council
The President    The President
[…]   […]

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 1 (adapted)
                                            è1 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

                                                                 LIST OF ANNEXES

|ANNEX I:                |Scope, definitions, application for EC type-approval of a vehicle type, specifications, granting of EC         |
|                        |type-approval of a vehicle type, modifications of the type and amendments to approvals and conformity of       |
|                        |production                                                                                                     |
|                        |Appendix 1:             |Information document                                                                  |
|                        |Appendix 2:             |EC type-approval certificate                                                          |
|                        |Appendix 3:             |Position of cylindrical test rod in the opening roof and window openings              |
|                        |Appendix 4:             |Symbol for driver controlled switch                                                   |
|ANNEX II:               |Determination of the head-impact zone                                                                          |
|ANNEX III:              |Procedure for testing energy-dissipating materials                                                             |
|ANNEX IV:               |Procedure for determining the H point and the actual seat-back angle and for verifying the relative positions  |
|                        |of the R and H points and the relationship between the design seat-back angle and the actual seat-back angle   |
|                        |Appendix:               |Components of three-dimensional manikin and dimensions and mass of manikin            |
|ANNEX V:                |Method of measuring projections                                                                                |
|                        |Appendix:               |Apparatus for measuring projections                                                   |
|ANNEX VI:               |Apparatus and procedure for application of Item 5.2.1 of Annex I                                               |
|è1 Appendix to Annexes  |è1 Notes ç                                                                                                     |
|I, II, III, IV and VI ç |                                                                                                               |
|Annex VII               |Part A: Repealed Directive, with its successive amendments                                                     |
|                        |Part B: List of time-limits for transposition and application into national law                                |
|Annex VIII              |Correlation Table                                                                                              |

                                            ê 74/60/EEC

                                                                     ANNEX I

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 2

     SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE, SPECIFICATIONS, GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE,
                                MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS AND CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

1.    SCOPE

      This Directive applies to vehicles of category M1 as defined in [Annex II, Section A] to Directive [70/156/EEC].

                                            ê 74/60/EEC

2.    DEFINITIONS

      For the purposes of this Directive

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 2

2.1.  «Interior fittings» are:

2.1.1.      interior parts of the passenger compartment other than the interior rear-view mirrors,

2.1.2.      the layout of the controls,

2.1.3.      the roof or opening roof,

2.1.4.      the backrest and the rear part of the seats,

2.1.5.      power-operated windows, roof panel and partition systems,

2.2.  «vehicle type» with respect to the interior fittings of a passenger compartment means motor vehicles which do not differ in such  essential
       respects as:

                                            ê 74/60/EEC

2.2.1.      the lines of constituent materials of the bodywork of the passenger compartment,

2.2.2.      the arrangement of the controls,

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 2

2.2.3.      the roof or opening roof,

2.2.4.      the backrest and the rear part of the seats,

2.2.5.      power-operated windows, roof panel and partition systems,

                                            ê 74/60/EEC
                                            è1 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

2.3.  «reference zone» means the head impact zone as defined in Annex II except:

2.3.1.      the area bounded by the forward horizontal projection of a circle circumscribing the outer limits of the steering control,  increased
       by a peripheral band 127 mm in width; this area is bounded below by the horizontal plane tangential to the  lower  edge  of  the  steering
       control when the latter is in the position for driving straight ahead,

2.3.2.      the part of the surface of the instrument panel comprised between the edge of the  area  specified  in  point  2.3.1  above  and  the
       nearest inner side-wall of the vehicle; this surface is bounded below by the horizontal plane tangential to the lower edge of the steering
       control; and

2.3.3.      the windscreen side pillars,

2.4.  «level of the instrument panel» shall mean the line defined by the points of contact of vertical tangents to the instrument panel,

2.5.  «roof» shall mean the upper part of the vehicle extending from the upper edge of the windscreen to the  upper  edge  of  the  rear  window,
       bounded at the sides by the upper framework of the side-walls,

2.6.  è1 «belt line» shall mean the line formed by the transparent lower contour of the side windows of the vehicle ç,

2.7.  è1 «convertible vehicle» shall mean a vehicle where in certain configurations there is no rigid part of the vehicle  body  above  the  belt
       line with exception of the front roof supports and/or the roll-over bars and/or the seat-belt anchorage points ç,

2.8.  è1 «vehicle with opening roof» shall mean a vehicle of which only the roof or a part of it can be folded back or be  open,  or  may  slide,
       leaving the existing structural elements of the vehicle above the belt line ç,

                                            ê 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

2.9.  «folding (tip-up) seat» shall mean an auxiliary seat intended for occasional use and which is normally folded out of the way,

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 2

2.10. «power-operated windows» means windows which are closed by power supply of the vehicle,

2.11. «power-operated roof-panel systems» means movable panels in the vehicle roof which are closed by power supply of the vehicle  by  either  a
       sliding or tilting motion, and which do not include convertible top systems,

2.12. «power-operated partition systems» means systems which divide a passenger car compartment into at least two sections and which  are  closed
       using the power supply of the vehicle,

2.13. «opening» is the maximum unobstructed aperture between the upper edge or the leading edge, depending on the closing direction, of a  power-
       operated window or partition or roof panel and the vehicle structure which forms the boundary of the window, partition or roof panel, when
       viewed from the interior of the vehicle or, in the case of partition system, from the rear part of the passenger compartment.

      To measure an opening, a cylindrical test rod shall (without exerting force) be placed through it normally  perpendicular  to  the  window,
       roof panel or partition as shown in Figure 1, from the interior of the vehicle  or,  as  applicable,  from  the  rear  part  of  passenger
       compartment.

3.    APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE

3.1.  The application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article [3(4)] of Directive [70/156/EEC] of a vehicle type with  regard  to  its  interior
       fittings shall be submitted by the manufacturer.

3.2.  A model of the information document is given in Appendix 1.

3.3.  The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:

                                            ê 74/60/EEC
                                            è1 Corrigendum, OJ L 53, 25.2.1977, p. 30
                                            è2 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

3.3.1.      at the manufacturer's discretion, either a vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved or the part(s)  of  the  vehicle
       regarded as essential for the checks and tests prescribed by this Directive; and

3.3.2.      at the request of the aforesaid technical service, certain components and certain samples of the materials used.

(4.)

5.    SPECIFICATIONS

5.1.  Forward interior parts of the passenger compartment above the level of the instrument panel in front of the front seat H points,  excluding
       the side doors

5.1.1.      The reference zone defined in point 2.3 above must not contain any dangerous roughness or sharp edges likely to increase the risk  of
       serious injury to the occupants. Those parts referred to in points 5.1.2 to 5.1.6 hereafter shall be deemed satisfactory  if  they  comply
       with the requirements thereof.

5.1.2.      Vehicle parts within the reference zone with the exception of those which are not part of the instrument panel and which  are  placed
       at less than 10 cm from glazed surfaces shall be energy-dissipating as prescribed in Annex III. Those  parts  within  the  reference  zone
       which satisfy both of the following conditions shall also be excluded from consideration:

         – if, during a test in accordance with the requirements of Annex III, the pendulum makes  contact  with  parts  outside  the  reference
           zone; and

         – if the parts to be tested are placed less than 10 cm away from the parts contacted outside the reference zone,  this  distance  being
           measured on the surface of the reference zone;

      any metal support fittings shall have no protruding edges.

5.1.3.      The lower edge of the instrument panel, unless it meets the requirements of point 5.1.2 above,  shall  be  rounded  to  a  radius  of
       curvature of not less than 19 mm.

5.1.4.      Switches, pull-knobs, etc, made of rigid material, which, measured in accordance with the method described in Annex V from 3·2 mm  to
       9·5 mm from the panel, shall have a cross-sectional area of not less than 2 cm2, measured 2·5 mm from the point projecting  furthest,  and
       shall have rounded edges with a radius of curvature of not less than 2·5 mm.

5.1.5.      If these components project by more than 9·5 mm from the surface of the instrument panel, they shall be so designed  and  constructed
       as to be able, under the effect of a longitudinal horizontal force of 37.8 daN delivered by a flat ended  ram  of  not  more  than  50  mm
       diameter either to retract into the surface of the panel until they do not project by more than 9·5 mm  or  to  become  detached;  in  the
       latter case no dangerous projections of more than 9·5 mm shall remain; a cross-section not more than 6·5 mm  from  the  point  of  maximum
       projection shall be not less than 6·50 cm2 in area.

5.1.6.      In the case of a projection consisting of a component made of non-rigid material of less than 50 shore A hardness mounted on a  rigid
       support, the requirements of points 5.1.4 and 5.1.5 shall apply only to the rigid support.

5.2.  Forward interior parts of the passenger compartment below the level of the instrument panel and in  front  of  the  front  seat  H  points,
       excluding the side doors and the pedals

5.2.1.      Except for the pedals and their fixtures and those components that cannot be contacted by the device described in Annex VI  and  used
       in accordance with the procedure described therein, components covered by point 5.2 shall comply with the requirements of points 5.1.4  to
       5.1.6 above.

5.2.2.      The hand-brake control, if mounted on or under the instrument panel, shall be so placed that,  when  it  is  released,  there  is  no
       possibility of occupants of the vehicle's contacting it in the event of a frontal impact. If this condition is not met, the  surface  area
       of the control shall satisfy the requirements of point 5.3.2.3 below.

5.2.3.      Shelves and other similar items shall be so designed and constructed that their supports in no case have protruding  edges  and  they
       meet one or other of the following conditions:

5.2.3.1.    the part facing into the vehicle shall present a surface not less than 25 mm high with edges rounded to a radius of curvature of  not
       less than 3·2 mm. This surface shall è1 be covered with or constituted of an energy-dissipating material ç as defined in  Annex  III,  and
       shall be tested in accordance therewith, the impact being applied in a horizontal longitudinal direction.

5.2.3.2.    Shelves and other similar items shall, under the effect of a forward-acting horizontal longitudinal force of 37·8 daN  exerted  by  a
       cylinder of 110 mm diameter with its axis vertical, become detached, break up, be substantially distorted  or  retract  without  producing
       dangerous features on the rim of the shelf. The force must be directed at the strongest part of the shelves or other similar items.

5.2.4.      If the items in question contain a part made of material softer than 50 shore A hardness when fitted to a rigid  support,  the  above
       requirements, except for the requirements covered by Annex III relating to energy absorption, shall apply.

5.3.  è2 Other interior fittings in the passenger compartment in front of the transverse plane passing through the torso reference  line  of  the
       manikin placed on the rearmost seats ç

5.3.1.      è2 Scope ç

      è2 The requirements of point 5.3.2 below shall apply to control handles, levers and knobs and to any other protruding objects not  referred
       to in points 5.1 and 5.2 above (see also under 5.3.2.2). ç

5.3.2.      è2 Requirements ç

      è2 If the items referred to in point 5.3.1 are so placed that occupants of the vehicle can contact them, they shall meet  the  requirements
       of points 5.3.2.1 to 5.3.4. If they can be contacted by a 165 mm diameter sphere and are above the lowest H point (see Annex  IV)  of  the
       front seats and forward of the transverse plane of the torso reference line of the manikin on the rearmost seat,  and  outside  the  zones
       defined in points 2.3.1 and 2.3.2, these requirements shall be considered to have been fulfilled if: ç

5.3.2.1.    Their surface shall terminate in rounded edges, the radii of curvature being not less than 3·2 mm.

5.3.2.2.    Control levers and knobs shall be so designed and constructed that, under the effect  of  a  forward-acting  longitudinal  horizontal
       force of 37·8 daN either the projection in its most unfavourable position shall be reduced to not more than 25 mm from the surface of  the
       panel or the said fittings shall become detached or bent: in the two latter cases no dangerous projections shall remain.

      Window winders may, however, project 35 mm from the surface of the panel.

5.3.2.3.    The hand brake control when in the released position and the gear lever when in any forward gear position, except when placed in  the
       zones defined in points 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 and zones below the horizontal plane passing through the H point of the front seats, shall have  a
       surface area of at least 6·5 cm2 measured at a cross-section normal to the longitudinal horizontal direction up to a distance  of  6·5  mm
       from the furthest projecting part, the radius of curvature being not less than 3·2 mm.

5.3.3.      è2 The requirements of point 5.3.2.3 shall not apply to floor-mounted hand brake control; for such controls  if  the  height  of  any
       part in the released position is above a horizontal plane passing through the lowest H point of the front seats (see Annex IV) the control
       shall have a cross sectional area of at least 6·5 cm2, measured in a horizontal plane, not more than 6·5 mm from the  furthest  projecting
       part (measured in the vertical direction). The radius of curvature must not be less than 3·2 mm. ç

5.3.4.      Other items of equipment in the vehicle not covered by the preceding points such as seat slide rails, equipment  for  regulating  the
       horizontal or vertical part of the seat, devices for retracting safety belts, etc. shall not be subject to any of these provisions if they
       are situated below a horizontal plane passing through the H point of each seat, even though the occupant is likely to  come  into  contact
       with such items.

                                            ê 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

5.3.4.1.    Components mounted on the roof but which are not part of the roof structure, such as grab  handles,  lights  and  sun  visors,  etc.,
       shall have a radius of curvature of not less than 3·2 mm and, in addition, the width of the projecting parts shall not be  less  than  the
       amount of their downward projection; alternatively, these components shall  pass  the  energy-dissipation  test  in  accordance  with  the
       requirements of Annex III.

                                            ê 74/60/EEC
                                            è1 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

5.3.5.      If the items in question include a part made of material softer than 50 shore A hardness  mounted  on  a  rigid  support,  the  above
       requirements shall apply only to the rigid support.

5.4.  Roof

5.4.1.      Scope

5.4.1.1.    The requirements of point 5.4.2 below shall apply to the inner face of the roof.

5.4.1.2.    However, they shall not apply to such parts of the roof as cannot be contacted by a sphere 165 mm in diameter.

5.4.2.      Requirements

5.4.2.1.    è1 That part of the inner face of the roof which is situated above or forward of the occupants shall exhibit no  dangerous  roughness
       or sharp edges, directed rearwards or downwards. The width of the projecting parts shall not be less than the  amount  of  their  downward
       projection and the edges shall have a radius of curvature of not less than 5 mm. In particular, the rigid roof sticks or  ribs,  with  the
       exception of the header rail of the glazed surfaces and door frames, shall not project downwards more than 19 mm. ç

5.4.2.2.    è1 If the roof sticks or ribs do not meet the  requirements  of  point  5.4.2.1,  they  must  pass  the  energy-dissipation  test  in
       accordance with the requirements of Annex III. ç

                                            ê 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

5.4.2.3.    The metal wires which stretch the lining of the roof and the frames of the sun visors must have a maximum diameter  of  5  mm  or  be
       able to absorb the energy, as prescribed in Annex III. Non-rigid attachment elements of the frames  of  the  sun  visors  shall  meet  the
       requirements of point 5.3.4.1.

                                            ê 74/60/EEC
                                            è1 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

5.5.  è1 Vehicles with an opening roof ç

5.5.1.      Requirements

5.5.1.1.    è1 The following requirements and those of point 5.4 above shall apply to vehicles with an opening roof  when  the  roof  is  in  the
       closed position. ç

5.5.1.2.    In addition, the opening and operating devices shall:

5.5.1.2.1. be so designed and constructed as to exclude as far as possible accidental operation;

5.5.1.2.2. è1 their surfaces shall terminate in rounded edges, the radii of curvature being not less than 5 mm ç;

5.5.1.2.3. be accommodated, when in the position of rest, in areas which cannot be contacted by a sphere 165 mm in diameter.  If  this  condition
       cannot be met, the opening and operating devices shall, in the position of rest, either remain retracted or be so designed and constructed
       that, under the effect of a force of 37·8 daN applied in the direction of impact defined in Annex III as the tangent to the trajectory  of
       the headform, either the projection as described in Annex V shall be reduced to not more than 25  mm  beyond  the  surface  on  which  the
       devices are mounted or the devices shall become detached; in the latter case no dangerous projections shall remain.

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 2

5.5.2.      Power-operated roof-panel systems

5.5.2.1.    In addition, power-operated roof-panel systems and their controls shall meet the requirements of Item 5.8 below.

                                            ê 74/60/EEC (adapted)
                                            è1 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

5.6.  è1 Convertible vehicles ç

5.6.1.      è1 In the case of convertible vehicles, only the underside of the top of the roll-bar and the top of the windscreen frame in all  its
       normal utilization positions shall comply with the requirements of point 5.4. The system of folding rods or links used to support  a  non-
       rigid roof shall, where they are situated above or forward of the occupants, exhibit no  dangerous  roughness  or  sharp  edges,  directed
       rearwards or downwards. ç

5.7.  è1 Rear parts of seats anchored to the vehicle ç

5.7.1.      Requirements

5.7.1.1.    The surface of the rear parts of seats shall exhibit no dangerous roughness or sharp edges likely to increase the  risk  or  severity
       of injury to the occupants.

5.7.1.2.    Except as provided in points 5.7.1.2.1, 5.7.1.2.2, and 5.7.1.2.3, that part of the back of the front  seat  which  is  in  the  head-
       impact zone, defined in Annex II, shall be energy-dissipating, as prescribed in Annex III. For determining the head-impact zone, the front
       seats shall, if they are adjustable, be in the rearmost driving position with their backs inclined as  near  as  possible  to  25°  unless
       indicated otherwise by the manufacturer.

5.7.1.2.1. In the case of separate front seats, the rear passengers' head-impact zone shall extend for 10 cm on either side of the  seat  centre-
       line, in the top part of the rear of the seat-back.

5.7.1.2.1.bis In the case of seats fitted with head-restraints each test shall be carried out with the head-restraint in the lowest position  and
       at a point situated on the vertical line passing through the centre of the head-restraint.

5.7.1.2.1.ter In the case of a seat which is designed to be fitted in several types of vehicle, the  impact  zone  shall  be  determined  by  the
       vehicle whose rearmost driving position is, of each of the types considered, the least favourable;  the  resultant  impact  zone  will  be
       deemed adequate for the other types.

5.7.1.2.2. In the case of front bench seats, the impact zone shall extend between the longitudinal vertical planes 10 cm outboard of  the  centre
       line of each designated outboard seating position. The centre line of each outboard seating position of a bench seat shall be specified by
       the manufacturer.

5.7.1.2.3.è1 In the head impact zone outside the limits prescribed in points 5.7.1.2.1 to 5.7.1.2.2 inclusive, the seat frame structure shall  be
       padded to avoid direct contact of the head with it: and, in these zones, shall have a radius of curvature of at least 5  mm.  These  parts
       may alternatively satisfy the energy-dissipating requirements specified in Annex III. ç

5.7.2.      è1 These requirements shall not apply to the rearmost seats, to seats facing sideways or  rearwards,  to  back-to-back  seats  or  to
       folding (tip-up) seats. If the impact zones of the seats, head-restraints and their supports contain parts covered  with  material  softer
       than 50 Shore A hardness, the above requirements, with the exception of those relating to energy dissipation described in Annex III, shall
       apply only to the rigid parts. ç

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 2

5.8.  Power-operated windows, roof-panel systems and partition systems

5.8.1.      The requirements below apply to power-operated windows/roof-panel systems/partition systems to minimise the possibility  of  injuries
       caused by accidental or improper operation.

5.8.2.      Normal operating requirements

      Except as provided in Item 5.8.3, power-operated windows/roof-panel systems/partition systems may be  closed  under  one  or  more  of  the
       following conditions:

5.8.2.1.    when the ignition key is inserted in the ignition control in any position of use;

5.8.2.2.    by muscular force unassisted by power supply of the vehicle;

5.8.2.3.    on continuous activation by a locking system on the outside of the vehicle;

5.8.2.4.    during the interval of time between the moment the ignition has been switched from «on» to «off» and/or the key has been removed  and
       the moment that neither of the two front doors has been opened sufficiently to permit egress of occupants;

5.8.2.5.    when the closing movement of a power-operated window, roof panel or partition starts at an opening not exceeding 4 mm;

5.8.2.6.    when the power-operated window of a vehicle's door without an upper door frame closes automatically whenever the  pertinent  door  is
       closed. In this case the maximum opening, as defined in Item 2.13, prior to window closing, shall not exceed 12 mm.

5.8.2.7.    Remote closing shall be allowed by continuous activation of a remote actuation device, provided one of the  following  conditions  is
       fulfilled:

5.8.2.7.1. the remote actuation device shall be incapable of closing the power-operated window/roof panel/partition from a distance of more  than
       11 metres from the vehicle;

5.8.2.7.2. the remote actuation device shall be incapable of closing the power-operated window/roof panel/partition:

         – if the actuation device and the vehicle are separated by an opaque surface

            and

         – if from the distance between the remote actuation device and the vehicle is more than 6 metres.

5.8.2.8.    One-touch closing shall be permitted only for the power-operated window of the driver's door and the roof panel, and only during  the
       time when the ignition key is in the engine running position.

5.8.3.      Auto-reversing requirements

5.8.3.1.    None of the requirements in Item 5.8.2 shall apply if a power-operated window/roof panel system/partition is  fitted  with  an  auto-
       reversing device.

5.8.3.1.1. This device shall reverse the window/roof panel/partition before it exerts a pinch force of more than  100 N  within  the  opening  of
       200 mm to 4 mm above the top edge of a power-operated window/partition or in front of the leading edge of a sliding roof panel and at  the
       trailing edge of a tilting roof panel.

5.8.3.1.2. After such an auto-reversal, the window or roof panel or partition shall open to one of the following positions:

5.8.3.1.2.1. a position that permits a semi-rigid cylindrical rod of a diameter of 200 mm to be placed through the opening at  the  same  contact
       point(s) used to determine the reversing behaviour in Item 5.8.3.1.1;

5.8.3.1.2.2. a position that represents at least the initial position before closing was initiated;

5.8.3.1.2.3. a position at least 50 mm more open than the position at the time when reversing was initiated;

5.8.3.1.2.4. in the case of tilting motion of a roof panel, the maximum angular opening.

5.8.3.1.3. To check power-operated windows/roof-panel systems/partition systems with reversing devices, a measuring instrument/test rod shall  be
       placed through the opening from the inside of the vehicle or, in the case of a partition system, from  the  rear  part  of  the  passenger
       compartment in such a way that the cylindrical surface of the rod contacts any part of the vehicle structure which forms the  boundary  of
       the window/roof-panel aperture/partition. The force deflection ratio of the measuring instrument shall  be  not  more  than  10 N/mm.  The
       position of the test rods (normally located perpendicular to the window/roof panel/-partition) are illustrated in Appendix 3, Figure 1.

5.8.4.      Switch location and operation

5.8.4.1.    Switches of power-operated windows/roof panels/partitions shall be located or operated  in  such  a  way  to  minimise  the  risk  of
       accidental closing. The switches shall require continuous actuation for closing except in the case of Items 5.8.2.6, 5.8.2.8 or 5.8.3.

5.8.4.2.    All rear-window, roof-panel and partition switches intended for use by occupants in the rear of  the  vehicle  shall  be  capable  of
       being switched off by a driver-controlled switch which is located forward of a vertical transverse plane passing through the  R points  of
       the front seats. The driver controlled switch is not required if a rear window, roof panel or partition is equipped with an auto-reversing
       device. If, however, the driver-controlled switch is present, it shall not be able to override the auto-reversing device.

      The driver-controlled switch shall be located so as to minimise any accidental manipulating. It shall be identified by the symbol shown  in
       Appendix 4.

5.8.5.      Protection devices

      All protection devices which are used to prevent damage to the power source in the case of an overload or  stalling  shall  be  capable  of
       resetting automatically while the switch controlling the window/roof panel/partition is activated.

5.8.6.      Handbook instructions

5.8.6.1.    The owner's manual of the vehicle shall contain clear  instructions  relating  to  the  power-operated  window/roof  panel/partition,
       including:

5.8.6.1.1. explanation of possible consequences (entrapment),

5.8.6.1.2. use of the driver-controlled switch,

5.8.6.1.3. a «WARNING» message indicating the dangers, particularly to children in the case of  improper  use/activation  of  the  power-operated
       windows/roof-panel systems/partition systems. This information should indicate the responsibilities of the driver, including  instructions
       for other occupants and the recommendation to leave the vehicle only if the key is removed from the ignition lock,

5.8.6.1.4. a «WARNING» message indicating that special care should be taken when using remote closing systems (see Item 5.8.2.7), for example  to
       actuate it only when the operator has a clear view of the vehicle to be sure that nobody can be trapped  by  power-operated  windows/roof-
       panel/partition equipment.

                                            ê 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex
                                            è1 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 2

è1 5.9. ç   Other non-specified fittings

                                            ê 74/60/EEC
                                            è1 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 2

è1 5.9.1. ç The requirements of paragraph 5 shall apply to such fittings not mentioned in previous paragraphs which, within the  meaning  of  the
       various requirements in points 5.1 to 5.7 and according to their location in the vehicle, are capable of being contacted by the occupants.
       If such parts are made of a material softer than 50 shore A hardness and mounted on (a) rigid support(s),  the  requirements  in  question
       shall apply only to the rigid support(s).

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 2

6.    GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE

6.1.  If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval shall be granted pursuant to Article [4(3)] of Directive [70/156/EEC].

6.2.  A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2.

6.3.  An approval number in accordance with Annex [VII] to Directive [70/156/EEC] shall be assigned to each type of vehicle  approved.  The  same
       Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of vehicle.

7.    MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS

7.1.  In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions  of  Article  [5]  of  Directive  [70/156/EEC]
       shall apply.

8.    CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

8.1   Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in  Article  [10]  to  Directive
       [70/156/EEC].

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 2

                                                                    Appendix 1

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                                                                    Appendix 2

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                                                                    Appendix 3

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                                                                    Appendix 4

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                                            è1 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

                                                                     ANNEX II

                                                      DETERMINATION OF THE HEAD-IMPACT ZONE

1.    The head-impact zone shall comprise all the non-glazed surfaces of the interior of a vehicle which are  capable  of  entering  into  static
       contact with a spherical head 165 mm in diameter which is an integral part of a measuring apparatus  whose  dimensions  from  the  pivotal
       point of the hip to the top of the head is continuously adjustable between 736 mm and 840 mm.

2.    The aforesaid zone must be determined by the following procedure or its graphic equivalent:

2.1.  The pivotal point of the measuring apparatus shall be placed as follows for each seating position  for  which  the  manufacturer  has  made
       provision:

2.1.1.      in the case of sliding seats

2.1.1.1.    at the H point (see Annex IV) and

2.1.1.2.    at a point situated horizontally 127 mm forward of the H point and at a height either resulting from the variation in the  height  of
       the H point caused by a forward shift of 127 mm or of 19 mm.

2.1.2.      in the case of non-sliding seats, at the H point of the seat under consideration.

2.2.  è1 All points of contact situated forward of the H point shall be determined for each dimension from the pivotal point to the  top  of  the
       head capable of being measured by the measuring apparatus within the interior dimensions of the vehicle. ç

      è1 In the case where the headform, with the arm set at minimum length, overlaps the front seat, from the rear H point, no contact point  is
       established for this particular operation. ç

2.3.  è1 With the measuring apparatus vertical, possible points of contact shall be determined by pivoting it forwards and downwards through  all
       arcs of vertical planes as far as 90° on either side of the longitudinal vertical plane of the vehicle which passes through the H point. ç

3.    A «point of contact» shall be a point at which the head of the apparatus contacts a part of  the  interior  of  the  vehicle.  The  maximum
       downward movement shall be limited to a position where the head is tangential to a horizontal plane situated 25·4 mm above the H point.

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                                            è1 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

                                                                    ANNEX III

                                                PROCEDURE FOR TESTING ENERGY DISSIPATING MATERIALS

1.    SETTING UP, TEST APPARATUS AND PROCEDURE

1.1.  Setting up

1.1.1.      The energy-dissipating material shall be mounted and tested on the structural supporting member on which it is  to  be  installed  on
       the vehicle. The test shall preferably be carried out, where possible, directly on the body. The structural member, or the body, shall  be
       firmly attached to the test bench so that it does not move under impact.

1.1.2.      However, at the manufacturer's request, the item may be mounted  on  a  fitting  simulating  its  installation  on  the  vehicle,  on
       condition that the «component/fitting» assembly has the same geometrical arrangement and a degree of rigidity not  lower  and  on  energy-
       dissipating capacity not higher than those of the real «component/structural supporting member» assembly.

1.2.  Test apparatus

1.2.1.      This apparatus shall consist of a pendulum whose pivot is supported by ballbearings and whose  reduced  mass[11]  at  its  centre  of
       percussion is 6·8 kg. The lower extremity of the pendulum shall consist of a rigid headform 165 mm in diameter whose centre  is  identical
       with the centre of percussion of the pendulum.

1.2.2.      The headform shall be fitted with 2 decelerometers and a speed measuring device, all capable of measuring values in the direction  of
       impact.

1.3.  Recording instruments

      The recording instruments used shall be such that measurements can be made with the following degrees of accuracy:

1.3.1.      Acceleration:

         – accuracy = ± 5 % of the real value

         – frequency response = up to 1 000 Hz

         – cross axis sensitivity = < 5 % of the lowest point on the scale

1.3.2.      Speed:

         – accuracy = ± 2·5 % of the real value

         – sensitivity = 0·5 km/h

è1 (1.3.3.) ç

1.3.4.      Time recording:

         – the instrumentation shall enable the action to be recorded throughout its duration and readings to be made to within  one  thousandth
           of a second

         – the beginning of the impact at the moment of first contact between the headform  and  the  test  component  shall  be  noted  on  the
           recordings used for analysing the test.

1.4.  Test procedure

1.4.1.      è1 At every point of impact on the surface to be tested, the direction of impact shall be  the  tangent  to  the  trajectory  of  the
       headform of the measuring apparatus described in Annex II. ç

      è1 For the testing of the parts as referred to in points 5.3.4.1 and 5.4.2.2 of Annex I, proceed by lengthening the arm  of  the  measuring
       apparatus until contact is made with the part to be considered, up to a limit of 1 000 mm between the pivot point and top of the  head  of
       the apparatus. However, any roof sticks and ribs referred  to  in  points  5.4.2.2  which  cannot  be  contacted  remain  subject  to  the
       requirements of point 5.4.2.1 of Annex I with the exception of that relating to the height of projection. ç

1.4.2.      Where the angle between the direction of impact and the perpendicular to the surface at the point of impact is 5° or less,  the  test
       shall be carried out in such a way that the tangent to the trajectory of the centre of percussion  of  the  pendulum  coincides  with  the
       direction defined in point 1.4.1. The headform shall strike the test component at a speed of  24·1 km/h;  this  speed  shall  be  achieved
       either by the mere energy of propulsion or by using an additional propelling device.

1.4.3.      Where the angle between the direction of impact and the perpendicular to the surface at the point of impact  is  more  than  5°,  the
       test may be carried out in such a way that the tangent to the trajectory of the centre of percussion of the pendulum  coincides  with  the
       perpendicular to the point of impact. The test speed shall then be reduced to the value of the normal component of the speed prescribed in
       point 1.4.2.

2.    RESULTS

      In tests carried out according to the above procedures, the deceleration of the headform shall not exceed 80 g continuously for  more  than
       3 milliseconds. The deceleration rate taken shall be the average of the readings of the two decelerometers.

3.    EQUIVALENT PROCEDURES

3.1.  Equivalent test procedures shall be permitted, on condition that the results required in paragraph 2 above can be obtained.

3.2.  Responsibility for demonstrating the equivalence of a method other than that described in paragraph 1 shall  rest  with  the  person  using
       such a method.

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                                            ê 74/60/EEC

                                                                     ANNEX IV

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex point 1 (adapted)

   PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING THE H POINT AND THE ACTUAL SEAT-BACK ANGLE AND FOR VERIFYING THE RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE R AND H POINTS AND THE
                                 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DESIGN SEAT-BACK ANGLE AND THE ACTUAL SEAT-BACK ANGLE 

                                            ê 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

1.    DEFINITIONS

1.1.  H point

      The «H point», which indicates the position of a seated occupant in the passenger compartment,  is  the  intersection,  in  a  longitudinal
       vertical plane, of the theoretical axis of rotation between the thighs and torso of a human body represented by the manikin  described  in
       point 3.

1.2.  R point or seating reference point

      The «R point» or «seating reference point» is the reference point specified by the vehicle manufacturer which:

1.2.1.      has coordinates determined in relation to the vehicle structure;

1.2.2.      corresponds to the theoretical position of the point of torso/thighs rotation (H point) for  the  lowest  and  most  rearward  normal
       driving position or position of use given by the vehicle manufacturer for each seating position specified by him.

1.3.  Seat-back angle

      «Seat-back angle» means the inclination of the seat-back in relation to the vertical.

1.4.  Actual seat-back angle

      «Actual seat-back angle» means the angle formed by the vertical through the H point with  the  torso  reference  line  of  the  human  body
       represented by the manikin described in point 3.

1.5.  Design seat-back angle

      «Design seat-back angle» means the angle prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer which:

1.5.1.      determines the seat-back angle for the lowest and most rearward normal driving position or position  of  use  given  by  the  vehicle
       manufacturer for each seating position specified by him;

1.5.2.      is formed at the R point by the vertical and the torso reference line; and

1.5.3.      corresponds theoretically to the actual seat-back angle.

2.    DETERMINATION OF H POINTS AND ACTUAL SEAT-BACK ANGLES

2.1.  An H point and an actual seat-back angle shall be determined for each seating position  specified  by  the  vehicle  manufacturer.  If  the
       seating positions in the same row can be regarded as similar (bench seat, identical seats, etc.) only one H point and one actual seat-back
       angle shall be determined for each row of seats, the manikin described in point 3 being seated in a place regarded as  representative  for
       the row. This place shall be:

2.1.1.      in the case of the front row, the driver's seat;

2.1.2.      in the case of the rear row or rows, an outer seat;

2.2.  When an H point and an actual seat-back angle are being determined, the seat considered shall be placed in the  lowest  and  most  rearward
       normal driving position or position of use given for it  by  the  vehicle  manufacturer.  The  seat-back  shall,  if  its  inclination  is
       adjustable, be locked as specified by the manufacturer, or in the absence of any such specification, in a  position  corresponding  to  an
       actual seat-back angle of as near as possible to 25°.

3.    DESCRIPTION OF THE MANIKIN

3.1.  A three-dimensional manikin of a mass and contour corresponding to those of an adult male of average height shall be used. Such  a  manikin
       is depicted in Figures 1 and 2 of the Appendix to this Annex.

3.2.  The manikin shall comprise:

3.2.1.      two components, one simulating the back and the other the seat of the body, pivoting on an axis representing  the  axis  of  rotation
       between the torso and the thigh. The intersection of this axis with the  vertical  medium  longitudinal  plane  of  the  seating  position
       determines the H point;

3.2.2.      two components simulating the legs and pivotally attached to the component simulating the seat; and

3.2.3.      two components simulating the feet and connected to the legs by pivotal joints simulating ankles.

3.2.4.      In addition, the component simulating the seat of the body shall be provided with a level enabling its transverse orientation  to  be
       verified.

3.3.  Body-segment weights shall be attached at appropriate points corresponding to the relevant centres of gravity, so as  to  bring  the  total
       mass of the manikin up to 75 kg ± 1%. Details of the mass of the various weights are given in the table in Figure 2  of  the  Appendix  to
       this Annex.

3.4.  The torso reference line of the manikin is represented by a straight line passing through the joint between the thigh  and  the  torso  and
       the theoretical joint between the neck and the thorax (see Figure 1 of the Appendix to this Annex).

4.    SETTING UP THE MANIKIN

      The three-dimensional manikin shall be set up in the following manner:

4.1.  the vehicle shall be placed on a horizontal plane and the seats adjusted as prescribed in point 2.2;

4.2.  the seat to be tested shall be covered with a piece of cloth to facilitate the correct setting-up of the manikin;

4.3.  the manikin shall be placed on the seat concerned, its pivotal axis being perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle;

4.4.  the feet of the manikin shall be placed as follows;

4.4.1.      in the front seats, in such a way that the level verifying the transverse orientation of the seat of the manikin is  brought  to  the
       horizontal;

4.4.2.      in the rear seats, as far as possible in such a way as to be in contact with the front seats. If the feet then rest on parts  of  the
       floor which are at different levels, the foot which first comes into contact with the front seat shall serve as a reference point and  the
       other foot shall be so arranged that the level enabling the transverse orientation of the seat of the manikin to be verified is brought to
       the horizontal;

4.4.3.      if the H point is being determined at a centre seat, the feet shall be placed one on each side of the tunnel;

4.5.  the weights shall be placed on the legs, the level verifying the transverse orientation of the seat of the manikin shall be brought to  the
       horizontal, and the thigh weights shall be placed on the component representing the seat of the manikin;

4.6.  the manikin shall be moved away from the seat-back by means of the knee-pivot bar and the back of the manikin shall  be  pivoted  forwards.
       The manikin shall be repositioned on the seat of the vehicle by being slid backwards on its seat until resistance is encountered, the back
       of the manikin then being replaced against the seat-back;

4.7.  a horizontal load of 10 ± 1 daN shall be applied to the manikin twice. The direction and point of application of the load are  shown  by  a
       black arrow in Figure 2 of the Appendix;

4.8.  the seat weights shall be installed on the right and left sides, and the torso weights shall then be placed  in  position.  The  transverse
       level of the manikin shall be kept horizontal;

4.9.  the transverse level of the manikin being kept horizontal, the back of the manikin shall be pivoted forwards until the  torso  weights  are
       above the H point, so as to eliminate any friction with the seat-back;

4.10. the back of the manikin shall be gently moved rearwards so as to complete the setting-up operation. The transverse  level  of  the  manikin
       shall be horizontal. If it is not, the procedure described above shall be repeated.

5.    RESULTS

5.1.  When the manikin has been set up as described in point 4, the H point and the actual seat-back angle of the  vehicle  seat  considered  are
       constituted by the H point and the angle of inclination of the manikin's torso reference line.

5.2.  The coordinates of the H point in relation to three mutually perpendicular planes, and the actual seat-back angle, shall  be  measured  for
       comparison with the data supplied by the vehicle manufacturer.

6.    VERIFYING THE RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE R AND H POINTS AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DESIGN SEAT-BACK ANGLE  AND  THE  ACTUAL  SEAT-BACK
       ANGLE

6.1.  The results of the measurements carried out in accordance with point 5.2 for the H point and the actual seat-back angle shall  be  compared
       with the coordinates of the R point and the design seat-back angle as given by the vehicle manufacturer.

6.2.  The relative positions of the R point and the H point and the relationship between the design seat-back  angle  and  the  actual  seat-back
       angle shall be considered to be satisfactory for the seating position in question if the H point, as  defined  by  its  coordinates,  lies
       within a longitudinal rectangle whose horizontal and vertical sides are 30 and 20 mm long respectively and whose  diagonals  intersect  at
       the R point, and if the actual seat back angle is within 3° of the design seat-back angle.

6.2.1.      If these conditions are met, the R point and the design seat-back angle shall be used for the test and,  if  necessary,  the  manikin
       shall be so adjusted that the H point coincides with the R point and the actual seat-back angle coincides with the design seat-back angle.

6.3.  If the H point or the actual seat-back angle does not satisfy the requirements of point 6.2, the H point  or  the  actual  seat-back  angle
       shall be determined twice more (three times in all). If the results of two of these three operations satisfy the requirements, the  result
       of the test shall be considered to be satisfactory.

6.4.  If at least two of the three test results do not satisfy the requirements of point 6.2, the result of the test shall be  considered  to  be
       not satisfactory.

6.5.  If the situation described in point 6.4 arises, or if verification is not possible because the vehicle manufacturer has  failed  to  supply
       information regarding the position of the R point or regarding the design seat-back angle, the average of the results of the  three  tests
       may be used and be regarded as applicable in all cases where the R point or the design seat-back angle is referred to in this Directive.

6.6.  For verifying the relative positions of the R point and the H point and the relationship between the design seat-back angle and the  actual
       seat-back angle in a series-produced vehicle, the rectangle referred to in point 6.2 shall be replaced by a square of 50 mm side  and  the
       actual seat-back angle shall not differ by more than 5° from the design seat-back angle.

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                                            è1 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

                                                                     ANNEX V

                                                         METHOD OF MEASURING PROJECTIONS

1.    è1 To determine the amount by which an item projects in relation to the panel on which it is mounted, a 165 mm sphere shall be moved  along
       and be kept in contact with the component under consideration, starting from the initial position of  contact  with  the  component  under
       consideration. The projection's value is the largest of all possible variations «y», the variation measured from the centre of the  sphere
       perpendicular to the panel. ç

      è1 If the panels and components, etc., are covered with materials softer than 50 Shore A hardness,  the  procedure  for  the  measuring  of
       projections described above shall apply only after the removal of such materials. ç

2.    The projection of switches, pull-knobs, etc., situated in the reference area shall be measured by using the test  apparatus  and  procedure
       described below:

2.1.  Apparatus

2.1.1.      The measuring apparatus for projections shall consist of a hemispherical headform 165 mm in diameter, in which  there  is  a  sliding
       ram of 50 mm diameter.

2.1.2.      Relative positions of the flat end of the ram and the edge of the headform shall be shown on a graduated scale,  on  which  a  mobile
       index shall register the maximum measurement achieved when the apparatus is moved away from the item tested. A minimum distance of  30  mm
       shall be measurable; the measuring scale shall be graduated in half-millimetres to make possible  an  indication  of  the  extent  of  the
       projections in question.

2.1.3.      Gauging procedure:

2.1.3.1.    The apparatus shall be placed on a flat surface so that its axis is perpendicular to that surface. When  the  flat  end  of  the  ram
       contacts the surface, the scale shall be set at zero.

2.1.3.2.    A 10 mm strut shall be inserted between the flat end of the ram and the retaining surface; a check shall be made to ensure  that  the
       mobile index records this measurement.

2.1.4.      The apparatus for measuring projections is illustrated in figure 1.

2.2.  Test procedure

2.2.1.      A cavity shall be formed in the headform by pulling back the ram and the mobile index shall be placed against the ram.

2.2.2.      The apparatus shall be applied to the projection to be measured so that the headform contacts the maximum surrounding  surface  area,
       with a force not exceeding 2 daN.

2.2.3.      The ram shall be pushed forward until it makes contact with the projection to be measured and the amount of the projection  shall  be
       observed on the scale.

2.2.4.      The headform shall be adjusted to obtain maximum projection. The amount of the projection shall be recorded.

2.2.5.      If two or more controls are situated sufficiently close for the ram or the headform to contact them  simultaneously,  they  shall  be
       treated as follows:

2.2.5.1.    Multiple controls, all of which can be contained in the headform cavity, shall be regarded as forming a single projection.

2.2.5.2.    If other controls prevent normal testing by contacting the headform, they shall be removed and the test shall  be  conducted  without
       them. They may subsequently be re-installed and tested in their turn with  other  controls  that  have  been  removed  to  facilitate  the
       procedure.

                                                                     Appendix

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                                            ê 74/60/EEC
                                            è1 Corrigendum, OJ L 53, 25.2.1977, p. 30

                                                                     ANNEX VI

                                         APPARATUS AND PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION OF ITEM 5.2.1 OF ANNEX I

Those parts (switches, pull-knobs etc.) which can be contacted by using the apparatus and procedure described below shall be considered as  being
likely to be contacted by the knees of an occupant:

1.    Apparatus

      Diagram of apparatus

                                                                      [pic]

2.    Procedure

      The apparatus may be placed in any position è1 below the level of the instrument panel ç so that:

         – the plane XX' remains parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle

         – the axis X can be rotated above and below the horizontal through angles up to 30°.

3.    In carrying out the above test, all materials of less than 50 shore A hardness shall be removed.

                                                                  _____________

                                            ê 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex (adapted)

                                                    APPENDIX TO ANNEXES I, II, III, IV AND VI

                                                                      NOTES

                                                                    TO ANNEX I

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art. 1 point 4 and Annex (adapted)

      SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE, SPECIFICATIONS, GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE,
                               MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS AND CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION 

                                            ê 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex (adapted)

To point 2.2:

The reference zone is outlined without rear view mirror. The energy-dissipation test is accomplished without the rear view mirror.  The  pendulum
shall not impact the mirror mounting.

To points 2.3 and 2.3.1:

The exemption defined by these points behind the steering wheel is also valid for the head impact area of the front passenger(s).

In the case of adjustable steering wheels the zone finally exempted is reduced to the common area of the exempted zones for each of  the  driving
positions which the steering wheel may assume.

In the case where it is possible to choose between various steering wheels the exempted zone is determined by the use  of  the  least  favourable
steering wheel having the smallest diameter.

To point 2.4:

The level of the instrument panel extends over the entire width of the passenger compartment and is defined by the rearmost points of contact  of
a vertical line with the surface of the instrument panel when the line is moved across the width of the vehicle. Where  two  or  more  points  of
contact occur simultaneously then the lower point of contact shall be used to establish the level  of  the  instrument  panel.  In  the  case  of
consoles, if it is not possible to determine the level of the instrument panel by reference to the points of contact of a vertical line then  the
level of the instrument panel shall be where a horizontal line 25·4 mm above the H point of the front seats intersects the console.

To point 2.5:

At the vehicle sides the roof shall commence at the upper edge of the door aperture.  In  the  normal  case  the  lateral  roof  limits  will  be
represented by the contours formed by the bottom edge (lateral view) of the remaining body when the door has been opened. In the case of  windows
the lateral limitation of the roof will be the continuous transparent line (penetration point of the lateral window  panes).  At  the  posts  the
lateral roof limitation will pass through the connecting line between the transparent lines. The definition of point 2.5 is also  valid  for  any
opening for the roof, in the closed position, of a vehicle as defined in point 2.7 or 2.8.

For measuring purposes downward facing flanges shall be ignored. These will be considered as forming part of the vehicle sidewall.

                                                                      [pic]

To point 2.7:

A non-removable rear window is understood to be a rigid structural element.

Cars with non-removable rear windows of rigid material are considered to be cars with opening roofs as defined under point 2.8.

To point 5.1.1:

A sharp edge is an edge of a rigid material having a radius of curvature of less than 2·5 mm except in the case of projections of less  than  3·2
mm, measured from the panel. In this case the minimum radius of curvature shall not apply provided the height of the projection is not more  than
half its width and its edges are blunted.

Grills are considered to comply with the regulations if they meet the minimum requirements of the following table:

|(in mm)                                                                                                                         |
|Gap between elements                      |Flat elements                       |Rounded elements                                |
|                                          |                                    |(min. radius)                                   |
|                                          |e/min.        |radius min.          |                                                |
|0 to 10                                   |1·5           |0·25                 |0·50                                            |
|10 to 15                                  |2·0           |0·33                 |0·75                                            |
|15 to 20                                  |3·0           |0·50                 |1·25                                            |

                                                                      [pic]

To point 5.1.2:

During the test it is determined whether parts within the impact zone used for reinforcement may be displaced or protrude so as to  increase  the
hazards to passengers or the severity of injuries.

To point 5.1.3:

These two concepts (level and lower edge of the instrument panel) may be distinct. However, this paragraph is included in point 5.1 (… above  the
level of the instrument panel…) and, therefore, is applicable only where these two concepts are combined. In the case where the two concepts  are
not combined, i.e. where the bottom edge of the instrument panel is located below the level of the instrument panel, it will be considered  under
point 5.3.2.1 by reference to point 5. 9.

To point 5.1.4:

If a pull handle or knob has a width dimension equal to or more than 50 mm and is located in a zone such that if it  were  less  than  50  mm  in
width the maximum projection would be determined using the headform measuring apparatus with point 2 of Annex V, the maximum projection shall  be
determined in accordance with point 1 of Annex V, i.e. by using a 165 mm diameter sphere and determining the maximum variation in height  of  the
«y» axis.

The cross-sectional area shall be measured in a plane parallel to the surface on which the component is mounted.

To point 5.1.5:

Points 5.1.4 and 5.1.5 complement each other; the first sentence of point 5.1.5 (i.e. a force of  37·8  daN  for  retraction  or  detachment)  is
applied and then point 5.1.4 in case of retraction up to a protrusion between 3·2 and 9·5 mm  or,  in  the  case  of  detachment,  the  two  last
sentences of point 5.1.5 (the cross-section area is measured before the force is applied).  However,  if,  under  practical  circumstances  point
5.1.4 must be applied (retraction to under 9·5 mm and over 3·2 mm), it could be more convenient, at the manufacturer's discretion, to verify  the
specifications of point 5.1.4 before applying the force of 37·8 daN specified in point 5.1.5.

                                                                      [pic]

To point 5.1.6:

Since in the presence of soft materials, the requirements apply only to the rigid support, the projection  is  measured  for  the  rigid  support
only.

The Shore hardness measurement is made on samples of the test subject itself. Where, due to the condition of the material  it  is  impossible  to
carry out a hardness measurement by the Shore A procedure, comparable measurements shall be used for evaluation.

To point 5.2.1:

Foot pedals, their arms and immediate pivotal mechanism but not the surrounding support metal shall be excluded from consideration.

To point 5.2.2:

The criterion to determine whether the parking brake control can be contacted is the use of:

     – the simulated head specified in Annex II, if the control is located above or on the level  of  the  instrument  panel  (to  be  tested  in
       accordance with point 5.1 and within the impact zone);

     – the knee specified in Annex VI if the control element is located below the level of the instrument panel (in this case the  control  lever
       is tested in accordance with point 5.3.2.3).

To point 5.2.3:

The technical specifications listed in point 5.2.3 apply also to shelves and those parts of consoles below the  level  of  the  instrument  panel
located between the front seats, provided that these are located in front of the H point. If a cavity is closed it will be  treated  as  a  glove
compartment and not be subject to these specifications.

To point 5.2.3.1:

The dimensions specified refer to the surface before the addition of material of less  than  50 Shore  A  hardness  (see  point  5.2.4).  Energy-
dissipating tests shall be conducted in the spirit of Annex III.

To point 5.2.3.2:

If a shelf becomes detached or breaks up no dangerous features must result; this applies not only to the rim but also to other edges facing  into
the passenger compartment as a result of the applied force.

The strongest part of the shelf shall be considered to be adjacent to a fixture. Also, «substantially  distorted»  shall  mean  that,  under  the
effect of the applied force, the deflection of the shelf, measured from the initial point of contact with the test cylinder, must be a fold or  a
deformation visible to the naked eye. Elastic deformation shall be admissible.

The length of the test cylinder shall be at least 50 mm.

To point 5.3:

«Other parts» shall include such parts as window catches, seat belt upper anchorages and other parts located in the foot space and  at  the  door
side, unless these parts have been treated previously or are exempted in the text.

To point 5.3.2:

That space between the forward bulkhead and the instrument panel which is located higher than the bottom edge of  the  instrument  panel  is  not
subject to the specifications of point 5.3.

To point 5.3.2.1:

The 3·2 mm radius applies to all contactable components covered by point 5.3 when considered in all positions of use.

As exceptions glove compartments shall be considered only in the closed position, seat belts will normally be considered  only  in  the  fastened
position but any part which has a fixed stowage position shall also comply with the 3·2 mm radius requirement in that stowed position.

To point 5.3.2.2:

The reference surface is found by application of the device described in point 2 of Annex V with a force of 2 daN. Where  this  is  not  possible
the method described in point 1 of Annex V shall be used with a force of 2 daN.

The evaluation of dangerous projections is subject to the discretion of the authority responsible for the tests.

The force of 37·8 daN is applied even if the original projection is less than 35 or 25 mm, as applicable. The projection is  measured  under  the
applied load.

The horizontal, longitudinal force of 37·8 daN is normally applied by means of a flat-ended ram of not more than 50 mm diameter, but  where  this
is not possible an equivalent method may be used; for instance, by removing obstacles.

To point 5.3.2.3:

The furthest projecting part in the case of a gear lever is that part of the grip or knob first contacted by a vertical  transverse  plane  moved
in a longitudinal, horizontal direction. If any part of a gear lever or handbrake lies above the H  point  level  that  lever  will  have  to  be
considered as if the whole of it were above the H point level.

To point 5.3.4:

Where the horizontal plane(s) passing through the H point  of  the  lowest  front  and  rear  seats  do  not  coincide,  then  a  vertical  plane
perpendicular to the vehicle's longitudinal axis shall be determined, passing through the front seat H point. The  exempted  zone  will  then  be
considered separately for both the front and rear passenger compartments, relative to their respective H point  and  up  to  the  vertical  plane
defined above.

To point 5.3.4.1:

Movable sun visors shall be considered in all positions of use. The frames of sun visors shall not be  regarded  as  rigid  supports  (see  point
5.3.5).

To point 5.4:

When the roof is tested to measure those protrusions and parts which can be contacted by a ball having a diameter of  165  mm,  the  roof  lining
must be removed. When evaluating the specified radii the proportions and properties attributable to the materials of the  roof  lining  shall  be
taken into consideration. The roof testing area shall extend in front of and above the transverse plane limited by the torso  reference  line  of
the manikin placed on the rearmost seat.

To point 5.4.2.1 (see point 5.1.1 for definition of «sharp edges»):

The downward projection shall be measured normal to the roof in accordance with point 1 of Annex V.

The width of the projecting part shall be measured at right angles to the line of the projection. In particular the rigid  roof  sticks  or  ribs
shall not project away from the inner surface of the roof more than 19 mm.

To point 5.5:

Any roof ribs on opening roofs must meet point 5.4 if they are contactable by a 165 mm diameter sphere;

To points 5.5.1.2, 5.5.1.2.1 and 5.5.1.2.2:

The opening and operating devices when in a position of rest and with the roof closed must meet all of the specified conditions.

To point 5.5.1.2.3:

The force of 37·8 daN is applied even if the original projection is 25 mm or less. The projection is measured under the applied load.

The force of 37·8 daN applied in the direction of impact defined in Annex III as the tangent to  the  trajectory  of  the  headform  is  normally
applied by means of a flat-ended ram of not more than 50 mm diameter, but where this is not possible  an  equivalent  method  may  be  used;  for
instance, by removing obstacles.

The «position of rest» means the position of the operating device when it is in the locked position.

To point 5.6:

The rod system of convertible tops does not represent a roll-over bar.

To point 5.6.1:

The top part of the windscreen frame starts above the transparent contour of the windscreen.

To point 5.7.1.1:

See point 5.1.1 for definition of «sharp edge»

To point 5.7.1.2:

In defining the head impact zone of the back of the front seats any structure necessary to support  the  seat  back  shall  be  considered  as  a
component of this seat back.

To point 5.7.1.2.3:

The padding of the seat frame structure shall also avoid dangerous roughness and sharp edges likely to increase the risk of serious  injuries  to
the occupants.

                                                                   TO ANNEX II

                                                      DETERMINATION OF THE HEAD-IMPACT ZONE

To point 2.1.1.2:

The choice between the two procedures for determining height is to be left to the manufacturer.

To point 2.2:

When determining points of contact, the length of the arm of the  measuring  apparatus  is  not  changed  during  a  particular  operation.  Each
operation starts from the vertical position.

To point 3:

The 25·4 mm dimension means the measurement from a horizontal plane passing through the H point to the horizontal tangent to  the  lower  profile
of the headform.

                                                                   TO ANNEX III

                                                PROCEDURE FOR TESTING ENERGY-DISSIPATING MATERIALS

To point 1.4:

For breakage of any component during the energy-dissipation test, see the note on point 5.1.2 in Annex I.

                                                                   TO ANNEX IV

                                            ê 2000/4/EC Art.1 point 4 and Annex (adapted)

    PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING THE H POINT AND THE ACTUAL SEAT-BACK ANGLE AND FOR VERIFYING THE RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE R AND H POINTS AND THE
                                 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DESIGN SEAT-BACK ANGLE AND THE ACTUAL SEAT-BACK ANGLE 

                                            ê 78/632/EEC Art. 1 and Annex

To point 4:

For determining the H point of any seat, other seats may be removed if necessary.

                                                                   TO ANNEX VI

                                        APPARATUS AND PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION OF POINT 5.2.1 OF ANNEX I

First sentence:

Foot-operated controls are treated as foot pedals.

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                                            é

                                                                    ANNEX VII

                                                                      Part A

                                                Repealed Directive, with its successive amendments
                                                            (referred to in Article 5)

|Council Directive 74/60/EEC                                                    |(OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2)                                |
|Commission Directive 78/632/EEC                                                  |(OJ L 206, 29.7.1978, p. 26)                     |
|Directive 2000/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council                |(OJ L 87, 8.4.2000, p. 22)                       |

                                                                      Part B

                                     List of time-limits for transposition into national law and application
                                                            (referred to in Article 5)

|Directive                                   |Time-limit for transposition                |Date of application                         |
|Directive 74/60/EEC                         |19 June 1975                                |____                                        |
|Directive 78/632/EEC                        |31 December 1978                            |1 January 1979(1)                           |
|Directive 2000/4/EC                         |7 April 2001                                |8 April 2001(2)                             |

(1)   In conformity with Article 2 of Directive 78/632/EEC:

1.    With effect from 1 January 1979 no Member State may on grounds relating to the interior fittings of motor vehicles (interior parts  of  the
       passenger compartment other than the interior rear-view mirrors, layout of the controls, the roof or opening roof, the backrest  and  rear
       part of the seats):

         – refuse in respect of a type of vehicle to grant EEC-type approval, to issue the document referred to in the last  indent  of  Article
           10(1) of Directive 70/156/EEC, or to grant national type approval, or

         – prohibit the entry into service of vehicles

       if the interior fittings (interior parts of the passenger compartment other than the interior rear-view mirrors, layout of  the  controls,
       the roof or opening roof, the backrest and rear part of the seats) of such type of vehicle or of such vehicles comply with the  provisions
       of Directive 74/60/EEC, as amended by this Directive.

2.    With effect from 1 January 1979 Member States:

         – may no longer issue the document referred to in the last indent of Article 10(1) of Directive 70/156/EEC in  respect  of  a  type  of
           vehicle of which the interior fittings (interior parts of the passenger compartment other than the interior rear-view mirrors, layout
           of the controls, the roof or opening roof, the backrest  and  rear  part  of  the  seats)  do  not  comply  with  the  provisions  of
           Directive 74/60/EEC, as amended by this Directive,

         – may refuse to grant national type approval in respect of a type of vehicle of which the interior  fittings  (interior  parts  of  the
           passenger compartment other than the interior rear-view mirrors, layout of the controls, the roof or opening roof, the  backrest  and
           rear part of the seats) do not comply with the provisions of Directive 74/60/EEC, as amended by this Directive.

3.    With effect from 1 October 1982 Member States may prohibit the entry into service of vehicles of  which  the  interior  fittings  (interior
       parts of the passenger compartment other than the interior rear-view mirrors, layout of the  controls,  the  roof  or  opening  roof,  the
       backrest and rear part of the seats) do not comply with the provisions of Directive 74/60/EEC, as amended by this Directive.

(2)   In conformity with Article 2 of Directive 2000/4/EC

1.    With effect from 8 April 2001, Member States may not, on grounds relating to the interior fittings of the motor vehicles,

         – refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle, to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval, or

         – prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of vehicles,

       if the vehicles comply with the requirements of Directive 74/60/EEC.

2.    With effect from 8 April 2002, Member States shall no longer grant EC type-approval for a new type of vehicle on grounds  relating  to  the
       interior fittings of the motor vehicles if the requirements of Directive 74/60/EEC are not complied with.

3.    With effect from 8 April 2003, Member States:

         – shall consider certificates of conformity which accompany new vehicles in accordance with the provisions of Directive  70/156/EEC  to
           be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 7(1) of that Directive, and

         – may refuse the registration, sale and entry into service of new vehicles which are not accompanied by  a  certificate  of  conformity
           unless Article 8(2) of Directive 70/156/EEC is invoked,

       on grounds relating to the interior fittings of motor vehicles if the vehicles are fitted with power-operated windows, roof  panel  and/or
       partition systems and the requirements of Directive 74/60/EEC, are not complied with.

4.    This Directive will not invalidate any approval for types of vehicles which are not fitted with power-operated windows, roof  panel  and/or
       partition systems previously granted under Directive 74/60/EEC nor prevent extensions of such approvals under the terms of  the  Directive
       under which they where originally granted.

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                                                                    ANNEX VIII

                                                                Correlation Table

|Directive 74/60/EEC                                          |This Directive                                               |
|Articles 1 – 3                                               |Articles 1 – 3                                               |
|Article 6(1)                                                 |—                                                            |
|Article 6(2)                                                 |Article 4                                                    |
|—                                                            |Article 5                                                    |
|—                                                            |Article 6                                                    |
|Article 7                                                    |Article 7                                                    |
|Annex I, up to point 8                                       |Annex I, up to point 8                                       |
|Annex I, point 9                                             |—                                                            |
|Annex II                                                     |Annex II                                                     |
|Annex III                                                    |Annex III                                                    |
|Annex IV                                                     |Annex IV                                                     |
|Annex V                                                      |Annex V                                                      |
|Annex VI                                                     |Annex VI                                                     |
|Appendix to Annexes I, II, III, IV and VI                    |Appendix to Annexes I, II, III, IV and VI                    |
|—                                                            |Annex VII                                                    |
|—                                                            |Annex VIII                                                   |

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[1]   COM(1987) 868 PV.
[2]   See Annex 3 to Part A of those Conclusions.
[3]   Carried out pursuant to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the  Council  –  Codification  of  the  Acquis
      communautaire, COM(2001) 645 final.
[4]   Annex VII, part A of this proposal.
[5]   OJ C […], […], p. […].
[6]   OJ C […], […], p. […].
[7]   OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2. Directive as last amended by Directive 2000/4/EC of the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  (OJ  L  87,
      8.4.2000, p. 22).
[8]   OJ L [42],[23.2.1970,], p. [1].
[9]   See Annex VII, Part A.
[10]  Published as Annex I to Council Decision 97/836/EC (OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78).
[11]  Note: The relationship of the reduced mass «mr» of the pendulum to the total mass «m» of the pendulum at a distance «a» between the  centre
      of percussion and the axis of rotation and at a distance «l» between the centre of gravity and  the  axis  of  rotation  is  given  by  the
      formula:
      mr = m l/a