Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00179:body:0:p35
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of the instrument panel, it will be considered under paragraph 5.3.2.1. by reference to paragraph 5.8.

Paragraph 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 of annex 6, paragraph 2. The maximum projection shall be determined in accordance with annex 6, paragraph 1. , 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.

Paragraph 5.1.5.

Paragraphs 5.1.4. and 5.1.5. complement each other; the first sentence of paragraph 5.1.5. (i.e. a force of 37.8 daN for retraction or detachment) is applied and then paragraph 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 paragraph 5.1.5. (the cross-section area is measured before the force is applied). However, if, under practical circumstances paragraph 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 paragraph 5.1.4. before applying the force of 37.8 daN specified in paragraph 5.1.5.

               Force

                                        37.8 daN

 retraction detachment
 to under remaining area
 9.5 mm part ≤ 9.5 mm

 paragraph 5.1.4. paragraph 5.1.5.

                                                                  (area of original
                                                                  part ≥ 6.5 cm2)

Paragraph 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.

Paragraph 5.2.1.

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

The ignition key is deemed to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph if the protruding part of its shank consists of a material of between 60 and 80 shore A hardness and a thickness of at least 5 mm, or is covered with such a material of 2 mm minimum thickness on all surfaces.

Paragraph 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 1, if the control is located above or on the level of the instrument panel (to be tested in accordance with paragraph 5.1.