Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00972:body:0:p36
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00972
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 95137–97886

of the luggage compartment and that their lower side rests on the floor of the luggage compartment.  They shall then be moved backwards and parallel to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle until their geometrical centre has traversed a horizontal distance of 200 mm.  If the dimensions of the luggage compartment do not allow a distance of 200 mm and if the rear seats are horizontally adjustable, these seats shall be moved forward to the limit of the adjustment range intended for normal occupant use, or to the position resulting in a distance of 200 mm, whichever is less.  In other cases, the test blocks shall be placed as far as possible behind the rear seats.  The distance between the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle and the inward facing side of each test block shall be 25 mm to obtain a distance of 50 mm between both blocks.

          2.1.1.3. During the test, the seats must be adjusted to ensure that the locking system cannot be released by external factors.  If applicable, the seats shall be adjusted as follows:

          The longitudinal adjustment shall be secured one notch or 10 mm in front of the rearmost possible position of use specified by the manufacturer (for seats with independent vertical adjustment, the cushion shall be placed to its lowest possible position).  The test shall be carried out with the seat-backs in their normal position of use.

          2.1.1.4. If the seat-back is fitted with a head restraint, the test must be carried out with the head restraint placed in the highest position, if adjustable.

          2.1.1.5. If the back(s) of the rear seat(s) can be folded down, they shall be secured in their upright normal position by the standard locking mechanism.

          2.1.1.6. Seats behind which the type 1 blocks cannot be installed are exempted from this test

Figure 1:  Positions of test blocks before test of rear seat-backs
          2.1.2.  Vehicles with more than two rows of seats

          2.1.2.1. If the rearmost row of seats is removable and/or can be folded down by the user according to the manufacturer's instructions in order to increase the luggage compartment area, then the seat row immediately in front of this rearmost row shall also be tested.

          2.1.2.2. However, in this case, the Technical Service, after consultation with the manufacturer, may decide not to test one of the two rearmost rows of seats if the seats and their attachments are of similar design and if the test requirement of 200 mm is respected.

          2.1.3.  When there is a gap, allowing sliding of one type 1 block past the seats, then the test loads (two type 1 blocks) shall be installed behind the seats after agreement between the Technical