Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00179:body:0:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00179
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Character Range: 35898–38954

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       5.5.1.2                In addition, the opening and operating devices shall (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraphs 5.5.1.2., 5.5.1.2.1., and 5.5.1.2.2.):

       5.5.1.2.1          be so designed and constructed as to exclude accidental or inopportune operation as far as possible (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraphs 5.5.1.2., 5.5.1.2.1., and 5.5.1.2.2.);

       5.5.1.2.2          their surfaces shall terminate in rounded edges, the radii of curvature being not less than 5 mm (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraphs 5.5.1.2., 5.5.1.2.1., and 5.5.1.2.2.);

       5.5.1.2.3          be accommodated, when in the position of rest, in areas which cannot be touched by a sphere 165 mm in diameter. If this condition cannot be met, the opening and operating devices shall, in the position of rest, either remain retracted or be so designed and constructed, that, under the effect of a force of 37.8 daN applied in the direction of impact defined in annex 4 to this Regulation as the tangent to the trajectory of the headform, either the projection as described in annex 6 to this Regulation shall be reduced to not  more than 25 mm beyond the surface on which the devices are mounted or the devices shall become detached; in the latter case, no dangerous projections shall remain (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.5.1.2.3.).

    5.5.2        In addition, power-operated roof-panel systems and their controls shall meet the requirements of paragraph 5.8. below.

    5.6              Convertible vehicles (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.6.)

    5.6.1        In the case of convertible vehicles, only the underside of the top of the roll-bar and the top of the windscreen frame in all its normal utilization positions shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 5.4. The system of folding rods or links used to support a non-rigid roof shall, where they are situated above and forward of the occupants, exhibit no dangerous roughness or sharp edges, directed rearwards or downwards (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.6.1.).

    5.7              Rear parts of seats anchored to the vehicle

    5.7.1        Requirements

       5.7.1.1                The surface of rear parts of seats shall exhibit no dangerous roughness or sharp edges likely to increase the risk or severity of injury to the occupants (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.7.1.1.).

       5.7.1.2                Except as provided in paragraphs 5.7.1.2.1., 5.7.1.2.2. and 5.7.1.2.3. below, that part of the back of the front seat which is in the head-impact zone defined in annex 1 of this Regulation shall be energy-dissipating, as prescribed in annex 4 to this Regulation. For determining the head-impact zone the front seats shall, if they are adjustable, be in the rearmost driving position with their backs inclined as near as possible to 25 degrees unless indicated otherwise by the manufacturer (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.7.1.2.).

       5.7.1.2.1          In the case of