Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00026:reg:1:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00026
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 6/15)
Character Range: 209225–212304

position, the vehicle manufacturer shall indicate:
              (a) If the seating position is suitable for child restraints of the "universal" category (see paragraph 1.2. below); and/or
              (b) If the seating position is suitable for i-size child restraint systems (see paragraph 1.4. below); and/or
              (c) If the seating position is suitable for child restraint systems other than those specified above (e.g. see paragraph 1.3. below).
               If a seating position is only suitable for use with forward-facing child restraint systems, this shall also be indicated in the vehicle handbook.
              In addition to the above defined information for the vehicle user, the vehicle manufacturers shall make available the information as defined by Appendix 3 of this Annex. For example, this information can be included in separate Annexes of the vehicle handbook, or in technical descriptions of the vehicle or on a dedicated webpage.
              1.2. A child restraint system of the universal category means a child restraint approved to the "universal" category of Regulation No. 44, Supplement 5 to 03 series of amendments. Seating positions, which are indicated by the vehicle manufacturer as being suitable for the installation of child restraints systems shall comply with the provisions of Appendix 1 to this annex.
              1.3. An ISOFIX child restraint shall be approved to Regulation No. 44, Supplement 5 to 03 series of amendments or to Regulation No. 129. ISOFIX positions, which are indicated by the vehicle manufacturer as being suitable for the installation of ISOFIX child restraints systems shall comply with the provisions of Appendix 2 to this annex.
              1.4. An i-Size child restraint means a child restraint approved to the i-Size category of Regulation No. 129. Seating positions, which are indicated by the vehicle manufacturer as being suitable for the installation of i-Size child restraints systems shall comply with the provisions of Appendix 2 to this annex.

Annex 17 - Appendix 1
  Provisions concerning the installation of "universal" category child restraint systems installed with the safety-belt equipment of the vehicle
              1. General
              1.1. The test procedure and the requirements in this appendix shall be used to determine the suitability of seating positions for the installation of child restraints of the "universal" category.
              1.2. The tests may be carried out in the vehicle or in a representative part of the vehicle.
              2. Test procedure
              2.1. Adjust the seat to its fully rearward and lowest position.
              2.2. Adjust the seat-back angle to the manufacturer's design position. In the absence of any specification, an angle of 25 degrees from the vertical, or the nearest fixed position of the seat-back, should be used.
              2.3. Set the shoulder anchorage to the lowest position.
              2.4. Place a cotton cloth on the seat-back and cushion.
              2.5. Place the fixture (as described in