Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00179:body:0:p36
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00179
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 99316–102006

the parking brake control can be contacted is the use
of:

the simulated head specified in annex 1, if the control is located above or on the level of the instrument panel (to be tested in accordance with paragraph 5.1. and within the impact zone);

the knee specified in annex 7 if the control element is located below the level of the instrument panel (in this case the control lever is tested in accordance with paragraph 5.3.2.3.).

Paragraph 5.2.3.

The technical specifications listed in paragraph 5.2.3. apply also to shelves and those parts of consoles below the level of the instrument panel located between the front seats, provided that these are located in front of the "H" point. If a cavity is closed it will be treated as a glove compartment and not be subject to these specifications.

Paragraph 5.2.3.1.

The dimensions specified refer to the surface before the addition of material of less than
50 shore A hardness (see paragraph 5.2.4.). Energy-dissipating tests shall be conducted in the spirit of annex 4.

Paragraph 5.2.3.2.

If a shelf becomes detached or breaks up, no dangerous features must result; this applies not only to the rim but also to other edges facing into the passenger compartment as a result of the applied force.

The strongest part of the shelf shall be considered to be adjacent to a fixture. Also, "substantially distorted" shall mean that, under the effect of the applied force, the deflection of the shelf, measured from the initial point of contact with the test cylinder, must be a fold or a deformation visible to the naked eye. Elastic deformation shall be admissible.

The length of the test cylinder shall be at least 50 mm.

Paragraph 5.3.

"Other parts" shall include such parts as window catches, seat belt upper anchorages and other parts located in the foot space and at the door side, unless these parts have been treated previously or are exempted in the text.

Paragraph 5.3.2.

The space between the forward bulkhead and the instrument panel which is located higher than the bottom edge of the instrument panel is not subject to the specifications of paragraph 5.3.

Paragraph 5.3.2.1.

The 3.2 mm radius applies to all contactable components covered by paragraph 5.3. when considered in all positions of use.

As exceptions, glove compartments shall be considered only in the closed position; seat belts will normally be considered only in the fastened position, but any part which has a fixed stowage position shall also comply with the 3.2 mm radius requirement in that stowed position.

Paragraph 5.3.2.2.

The reference surface is found by application of the device described in annex 6, paragraph 2., with a force of 2 daN.