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during the specified impact test. In that case the radius requirements shall not apply (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.1.6.)

    5.1.7        The following paragraphs shall apply:

       5.1.7.1                If the protective system of the vehicle type cannot prevent head contacts of the occupants defined in paragraph 1.2.1. of annex 8 with the instrument panel, and a dynamic reference zone according to annex 8 is determined, the requirements of paragraphs 5.1.2. to 5.1.6. are applicable only to the parts located in that zone.

       Parts in other areas of the dashboard above the level of the instrument panel, if contractable by a 165 mm diameter sphere, shall be at least blunted.

       5.1.7.2                If the protective system of the vehicle type is able to prevent head contacts of the occupants defined in paragraph 1.2.1. of annex 8 with the instrument panel and therefore no reference zone can be determined, the requirements of paragraphs 5.1.2. to 5.1.6. are not applicable to this vehicle type.

       Parts of the dashboard above the level of the instrument panel, if contractable by a 165 mm diameter sphere, shall be at least blunted.

    5.2              Forward interior parts of the passenger compartment below the level of the instrument panel and in front of the front seat "H" points, excluding the side doors and the pedals

    5.2.1        Except for the pedals and their fixtures and those components that cannot be contacted by the device described in annex 7 to this Regulation and used in accordance with the procedure described therein, components covered by paragraph 5.2., such as switches, the ignition key, etc. shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs 5.1.4. to 5.1.6.

    5.2.2        The handbrake control, if mounted on or under the instrument panel, shall be so placed that when it is in the position of rest there is no possibility of the occupants of the vehicle striking against it in the event of a frontal impact. If this condition is not met, the surface of the control shall satisfy the requirements of paragraph 5.3.2.3. below (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.2.2.).

    5.2.3        Shelves and other similar items shall be so designed and constructed that the supports in no case have protruding edges, and they shall meet one or other of the following conditions (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.2.3.).

       5.2.3.1                The part facing into the vehicle shall present a surface not less than 25 mm high with edges rounded to a radius of curvature of not less than 3.2 mm. This surface shall consist of or be covered with an energy-dissipating material, as defined in annex 4 of this Regulation, and shall be tested in accordance therewith, the impact being applied in a horizontal longitudinal direction (see annex