Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00042:front:0:p42
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00042
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Character Range: 112454–115213

to the seating position, the safety-belts provided for those seats shall be accessible for use or can be easily recovered from under or behind the seat, by one person, according to instructions in the vehicle users handbook, without the need for that person to have training or practice.

         8.2.2.5. The Technical Service shall verify that, with the buckle tongue engaged in the buckle:

         8.2.2.5.1. The possible slack in the belt does not prevent the correct installation of child restraint systems recommended by the manufacturer, and

         8.2.2.5.2. in the case of three-point belts, a tension of at least 50 N can be established in the lap section of the belt by external application of tension in the diagonal section of the belt, when positioned:

            (a) on a 10-year manikin as specified in Annex 8, Appendix 1 to Regulation No. 44 and set in accordance with Annex 17, Appendix 4 to the present Regulation;
            (b) or on the fixture specified in Annex 17, Appendix 1, figure 1 to the present Regulation for the seats that enable the installation of a child restraint device of universal category.

         8.3. Special requirements for rigid parts incorporated in safety-belts or restraint systems

         8.3.1. Rigid parts, such as the buckles, adjusting devices and attachments, shall not increase the risk of bodily injury to the wearer or to other occupants of the vehicle in the event of an accident.

         8.3.2. The device for releasing the buckle shall be clearly visible to the wearer and within his easy reach and shall be so designed that it cannot be opened inadvertently or accidentally. The buckle shall also be located in such a position that it is readily accessible to a rescuer needing to release the wearer in an emergency.

          The buckle shall be so installed that, both when not under load and when sustaining the wearer's mass, it is capable of being released by the wearer with a single simple movement of either hand in one direction.

          In the case of a safety-belts or restraint systems for front outboard seating positions, except if these are harness belts, the buckle shall also be capable of being locked in the same manner.

          A check shall be made to ensure that, if the buckle is in contact with the wearer, the width of the contact surface is not less than 46 mm.

          A check shall be made to ensure that, if the buckle is in contact with the wearer, the contact surface satisfies the requirements of paragraph 6.2.2.1. of this Regulation.

         8.3.3. When the belt is being worn, it shall either adjust automatically to fit the wearer or be so designed that the manual adjusting device is readily accessible to the wearer when