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be capable of meeting the relevant strength requirements of clause 7 or Appendix 1 with the 'Anchorages' in any position of adjustment

        10.                           Adjustable 'Sash Location Point' - In cases where a seatbelt 'Anchorage' is fitted with a 'Sash Location Guide' system incorporating an adjustable 'Sash Location Point', the seatbelt 'Anchorage' shall be capable of meeting the relevant strength requirements of clause 7 or Appendix 1 with the 'Sash Location Point' in any position of adjustment.

     8.                                     Visual and Audible Warning Requirements for Occupant Seatbelt Awareness

         1.                               Except as per clause 5.8.1.3 below, each seating position must be provided with a durable visual warning to encourage occupant seatbelt use. This must:

            1.    include at least the text "fasten seatbelt while seated", in Arial or Helvetica medium typeface font, with all letters at least 7 mm high;
            2.    be clearly displayed at all times to a person seated in that position;
            3.    be positioned within 1000 mm ± 300 mm above the floor plane on which the 'Seat' is installed; and
            4.    be either a durable label, or stitched or embossed.

              1.                         In the case of a seating position with a 'Seat' directly in front of it, the visual warning must be durably affixed to the back of the 'Seat' directly in front.

              2.                         In the case of a seating position without a 'Seat' directly in front of it, the visual warning must be durably affixed to a bulkhead, or another vehicle structure directly in front.

              3.                         In the case of a seating position facing an 'Aisle' (e.g. a seating position at the end of an 'Aisle'), a visual warning is optional.

 1.                               The front of each occupant compartment must be fitted with a visual warning to encourage occupant seatbelt use. This must:

            1.    include at least the text "fasten seatbelts" in Arial or Helvetica medium typeface font, with all letters at least 40 mm high;
            2.    be readily displayed and recognisable in the daylight by the occupants;
            3.    be distinguishable from any other messages, warnings, text, or symbols; and
            4.    be located in a manner that minimises the likelihood of distraction for the driver.

              1.                         When the vehicle's ignition switch is turned to the "on" position, engine "run" position or the "start" position ("active driving possible mode"), this visual warning must either be illuminated or back lit no later than 5 seconds after any passenger door is opened, and must remain in this state of operation until at least 60 seconds after the last passenger door has closed.

 1.                               The vehicle must be equipped with an audible warning message to encourage occupant seatbelt use. This must:

            1.    announce (play the message) "please fasten seatbelts while seated", after each time the