Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01006:reg:780:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01006
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 780 (pt 3/8)
Character Range: 83535–86536

the centre of the exterior surface of the vehicle's roof.
         1.3.2. Temperature.
         The temperature inside the vehicle during test is any temperature between 15 °C and 25 °C,
         1.3.3. Vehicle conditions.
         1.3.3.1 Tires.
         The vehicle's tires are set to the vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure.
         1.3.3.2. Vehicle load.
         The vehicle is in running order as defined in the consolidated Resolution on the Construction of vehicles (R.E.3) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6, paragraph 2.2.5.4.), plus for M1 and N1 vehicles one front seat passenger (75 kg).
         1.3.3.3. Adjustable suspension
         If the vehicle is equipped with adjustable suspension system, it shall be set at worst condition.
         1.3.3.4. Rear hatch and trunk lids.
         If the vehicle is equipped with rear hatches or trunk lids, they are closed and latched in their normal vehicle operating condition.
         1.4. Test procedure
         The visibility of each pole shall be tested one by one.
         Optionally, one row can be tested at the same time. After successful pole identification, the pole can be removed.
         The poles of the first row (A, B, C) may rotate direction in order to be visible the painted patch as much as possible.
         2. System readiness
         2.1. Test conditions
              (a) The vehicle shall be left in a parked parking status until it is ensured that all electronic systems are de-activated; or for a minimum of 30 minutes.

              (b) It is permissible for the test person or equipment to be already situated within the vehicle.

              (c) Ensure the vehicle gear selector is not in reverse gear.

              (d) The test may start with opening the driver door. Once the door is opened, it shall be closed again.

         2.2. Test procedure
              (a) Put the vehicle into the active vehicle mode. This action shall initiate/start the first timer.

              (b) Wait for a minimum of 6 sec

              (c) Start the backing event by selecting the reverse mode. If it is not possible to put the vehicle into reversing mode 6 sec after being put into active vehicle mode, the backing event shall be started as soon as technically possible.

              (d) Initiate/start the second timer, in accordance with the manufacturer's specification and no later than when the reverse mode or gear is engaged.

              (e) Record the response time on second timer until the rear-view is completely visible on the display.

         3. Object size
         3.1 Test reference point.
         Obtain the test reference point using the following procedure.
              (a) Locate the centre of the forward-looking eye midpoint (Mf) illustrated in Figure C so that it is 635 mm vertically above the H point (H) and 96 mm aft of the H point.

              (b) Locate the head/neck joint centre (J) illustrated in Figure C so that it is 100 mm rearward of Mf and 588 mm