Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00408:body:0:p17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00408
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 48720–51415

thick, in good condition.  A structure on a steel plate at least 25 mm thick may be placed between the plywood board and the barrier.  A barrier with different characteristics may likewise be used, provided that the area of the impact surface is greater than the frontal crash area of the vehicle being tested and provided that it gives equivalent results.

       2.3. Propulsion of vehicle

        At the moment of impact the vehicle shall no longer be subject to the action of any additional steering or propelling device.  It shall reach the obstacle on a course perpendicular to the collision wall; the maximum lateral misalignment tolerated between the vertical median line of the front of the vehicle and the vertical median line of the collision wall is  30 cm.

       2.4. State of vehicle

       2.4.1. For the test, the vehicle shall either be fitted with all the normal components and equipment included in its unladen kerb mass or be in such a condition as to satisfy this requirement so far as the components and equipment of concern to the passenger compartment and the distribution of the mass of the vehicle as a whole, in running order, are concerned.

        At the request of the manufacturer, by derogation from paragraph 5.1. of this Regulation, the test may be carried out with manikins in position, provided they do not at any time hinder the movement of the steering mechanism.  The mass of the manikins shall not be taken into account for the purposes of the test.

       2.4.2. If the vehicle is driven by external means, the fuel feed system shall be filled to at least 90% of its capacity with a non‑inflammable liquid having a density between 0.7 and 1.  All the other systems (brake-fluid reservoirs, radiator, etc.) may be empty.

       2.4.3. If the vehicle is driven by its own engine, the fuel tank shall be at least 90% full.  All other reservoirs shall be filled to capacity.

        If the manufacturer so desires and the technical service agrees, the fuel feed to the engine may be provided from an auxiliary tank of small capacity.  In such case, the fuel tank shall be filled to not less than 90% of its capacity with a non-inflammable liquid of a density between 0.7 and 1.

       2.4.4. If the manufacturer so requests, the technical service responsible for conducting the tests may allow the same vehicle as is used for tests prescribed by other Regulations (including tests capable of affecting its structure) to be used also for the tests prescribed by this Regulation.

       2.4.5.  The steering wheel, if adjustable, shall be placed in the normal position indicated by the manufacturer or, failing that, midway between the limits of its