Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01065:body:0:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01065
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 36595–39498

with a 'Prime Mover', 'Semi-trailer' or a 'Converter Dolly' to permit quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation.

   FILLED TANK - the 'Fuel Tank' when filled to the point of overflow (ADR 17).

   FINAL TORSO ANCHORAGE - an 'Anchorage' located in the vehicle to receive the 'Anchor Fitting' of the upper torso 'Strap' of a 'Lap-Sash Belt'.

   FOLDING SEAT - an auxiliary 'Seat' intended for occasional use and normally folded.

   FORWARD - (when referenced to a 'Seat') - the direction relative to that which an occupant faces when seated.

   FORWARD-CONTROL VEHICLE - a motor vehicle in which the centre of the steering wheel is in the forward quarter of the vehicle's 'Total Length'.

   FOUNDATION BRAKES - the 'Brakes' and associated mechanical parts supplied as a unit and which are usually incorporated into a 'Brake System' design without change. In the case of an 'S-cam' air 'Brake System' the cam shaft would be included but not the slack adjuster and actuator.

   FRICTION ELEMENT - a part of the system designed for replacement and which contacts another part of the system in such a way that either vehicle kinetic energy is dissipated or the vehicle is restrained from moving.

   FRONT AXLE CLEARANCE AND REAR AXLE CLEARANCE - the vertical distance from the level surface on which vehicle is standing to the lowest point on the 'Axle' differential (when applicable in case of a front 'Axle') of the vehicle.

   FRONT END - subject to the additional requirement below, the foremost point on the vehicle, including the bumper bar and any bull bar, tow-hook(s) and over-riders (bumper guards), but excluding:

         1.                 'Prescribed Devices for Indirect Vision';
         2.                any other devices to enable the driver to see objects in an area adjacent to the vehicle, including 'Cross-View Mirrors'; and
         3.                 monitoring devices fitted as part of an 'Automated Driving System' and/or a 'Close-Proximity Information System'.

   Except for 'Prescribed Devices for Indirect Vision', the forward protrusion of excluded devices/systems (or the excluded parts thereof) from the 'Front End', must not exceed 250 mm.

   FUEL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM - a system which incorporates a particular principle of operation to control or cause the reduction of 'Fuel Evaporative Emissions'.

   FUEL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS - vaporised fuel emitted to the atmosphere from the 'Fuel System' of a vehicle.

   FUEL SYSTEM - the combination of fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel lines and carburettor or fuel injection components, and includes all 'Fuel System' vents and 'Fuel Evaporative Emission Control Systems.'

   FUEL SYSTEM 17/00 - any component of the motor vehicle which is exposed to 'Liquid Fuel 17/00'.

   FUEL TANK - any single tank on the motor vehicle for storing 'Liquid Fuel 17/00' to be used by the power unit