Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03251:reg:18:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03251
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 18 (pt 10/11)
Character Range: 33773–37008

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42.16.1.3.                is unlikely to increase the risk of occupant injury.
42.16.2.                      Restriction on Visibility of Screen

         Unless a driver's aid, all television receivers or visual display units must be installed so that no part of the image on the screen is visible to the driver from the normal driving position.

42.17.                            WINDOWS AND VENTILATION
42.17.1.                      General Requirements

         At least half the number of windows must be capable of being opened or the vehicle must be provided with an alternative method of ventilation.

42.17.2.                      Ventilation
         Omnibuses and N-group vehicles must be provided with a means of ventilation other than by means of windows and door openings.
42.17.2.1.                Except in the case of omnibuses equipped with flow-through ventilation or refrigerated air-conditioning, the provision of an inlet air vent and at least two rotary vents or a hatch in the roof towards the rear of the passenger compartment as a means of ventilation is deemed to meet the provisions of this clause.
42.17.3.                      Power Operated Window Systems
42.17.3.1.                Power operated window systems (for vehicles of category passenger car (MA); forward-control passenger vehicle (MB); and off-road passenger vehicle (MC) only)
42.17.3.1.1.          "Power Operated Windows" are windows which are opened and closed by electric, hydraulic or pneumatic means.

42.17.3.2.                Control of Operating Mechanism
42.17.3.2.1.          Operation of power operated window systems must only be possible when the key that controls activation of the vehicle's engine is in the "ON", "START" or "ACCESSORY" position.
42.17.3.2.1.1.   Exceptions are:

            42.17.3.2.1.1.1  When the ignition switch has been actuated from "ON" to "OFF" position and/or the key has been removed and no front doors on the vehicle have been opened; or

            42.17.3.2.1.1.2  When the key to lock the driver's door is in the door lock; or

            42.17.3.2.1.1.3  Upon activation by a key locking system on the exterior of the vehicle; or

            42.17.3.2.1.1.4  When the ignition key has been removed the power operated window system may:

            42.17.3.2.1.1.4.1  remain operational for not more than 45 seconds; and

            42.17.3.2.1.1.4.2 if the driver's window is operated within the 45 seconds period, the windows can remain operational for an additional period of not more than 45 seconds, after activation of the driver's window switch; and

            42.17.3.2.1.1.4.3  if the driver's door is opened within the 45 seconds period, the power operated window system can remain operational for an additional period of not more than 45 seconds, after the opening of the driver's door.

42.17.3.2.2.          For operation of rear window switches which are not situated in close proximity of the driver, the system must be designed to enable the driver to:
42.17.3.2.2.1.   turn  off the switch(es) of the closing mechanism(s) of the rear window(s); and
42.17.3.2.2.2.   initiate opening of the rear window(s).
42.17.3.2.3.          Requirement of clause 42.17.3.2.2.2