Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00220:front:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00220
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 8502–11882

the window when viewed from the interior of the vehicle. To measure an opening, cylindrical test rods must be placed (without exerting force) from the interior of the vehicle as shown in Figure 6.
5.                                          BONNET LATCHING

         Any movable body panel forward of the windscreen that serves to cover an engine, luggage, storage or battery compartment must be provided with a latch system. A panel opening from the front which in any open position partially or completely obstructs a driver's forward view through the windscreen must be provided with a second latch position on the latch system or with a second latch system.

6.                                          CIGAR AND CIGARETTE LIGHTERS

         Any cigar or cigarette lighter fitted to a motor vehicle must be capable of activation only when the ignition or engine control switch is in the "accessory" or the "engine on" position.

7.                                          DIESEL ENGINES

         A locking device must be provided which prevents the engine from being started by any accidental or inadvertent means.

8.                                          CONTROLS
8.1.                                    Steering System
8.1.1.                              The centreline of the steering control must not be located to the left of the centreline of the vehicle.
8.1.2.                              Any component of the steering system of a motor vehicle which is essential for effective steering of the vehicle must be designed to transmit energy by mechanical means only.
8.1.2.1.                        Failure of any non-mechanical component of the steering system must not prevent effective steering of the vehicle.
8.2.                                    Standard Controls for Automatic Transmission

         All motor vehicles, except L-group vehicles, equipped with an automatic transmission must comply with the following requirements:

8.2.1.                              Lever position
8.2.1.1.                        Except as specified in 8.2.1.3, if the transmission shift lever sequence includes a park position, identification of shift lever positions, including the positions in relation to each other and the position selected, must be displayed in view of the driver whenever any of the following conditions exist:
8.2.1.1.1.                  The ignition is in a position where the transmission can be shifted.
8.2.1.1.2.                  The transmission is not in park.
8.2.1.2.                        Except as specified in 8.2.1.3, if the transmission shift lever sequence does not include a park position, identification of shift lever positions, including the positions in relation to each other and the position selected, must be displayed in view of the driver at all times when a driver is present in the driver's seating position.
8.2.1.3.                        Such information need not be displayed when the ignition is in a position that is used only to start the vehicle.
8.2.2.                              Lever sequence

         The sequence of transmission control lever positions must:

8.2.2.1.                        include a neutral position located between the reverse drive and forward drive positions; and
8.2.2.2.                        in cases where a park position is included such park position must be located at the