Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00179:body:0:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00179
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 41356–44467

systems to minimize the possibility of injuries caused by accidental or improper operation.

    5.8.2        Normal operating requirements

    Except as provided in paragraph 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 or in an equivalent condition in case of a non mechanical device;

       5.8.2.2                when the power key has been used to activate the power supply to the power operated windows, partitions or roof panel systems;

       5.8.2.3                by muscular force unassisted by power supply of the vehicle;

       5.8.2.4                on continuous activation of a closing system located on the exterior of the vehicle;

       5.8.2.5                during the interval of time between the moment the ignition has been switched off or the ignition key has been removed, or an equivalent condition has happened in case of a non mechanical device, and the moment that neither of the two front doors has been opened sufficiently to permit egress of occupants;

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

       5.8.2.7                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 paragraph 2.15., prior to window closing, shall not exceed 12 mm.

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

       5.8.2.8.1          the operation distance between the actuation device and the vehicle shall not exceed 6 m;

       5.8.2.8.2          the operation distance between the actuation device and the vehicle shall not exceed 11 m, provided that the system requires a direct line of sight between the actuation device and the vehicle. This may be tested by placing an opaque surface between the actuation device and the vehicle.

       5.8.2.9                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. It is also allowed when the engine has been switched off or the ignition key/power key has been removed, or an equivalent condition has happened in case of a non mechanical device, as long as neither of the two front doors has been opened sufficiently to permit egress of occupants.

    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 system 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