Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00958:reg:7:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00958
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7 (pt 8/16)
Character Range: 32523–35792

means of ventilation is deemed to meet the provisions of this clause.
19.3.                                Power Operated Window Systems
19.3.1.                          Power operated window systems (for vehicles of category passenger car (MA); forward-control passenger vehicle (MB); and off-road passenger vehicle (MC) only)
19.3.1.1.                    "Power Operated Windows" are windows which are opened and closed by electric, hydraulic or pneumatic means.
19.3.2.                          Control of Operating Mechanism
19.3.2.1.                    Operation of power operated window systems must only be possible when the key that controls activation of the vehicle's engine is in the "ON", "START" or "ACCESSORY" position.
19.3.2.1.1.              Exceptions are:
         19.3.2.1.1.1.        When the ignition switch has been actuated from "ON" to "OFF" position and/or the key has been removed and no front doors on the vehicle have been opened; or
         19.3.2.1.1.2.        When the key to lock the driver's door is in the door lock; or
         19.3.2.1.1.3.        Upon activation by a key locking system on the exterior of the vehicle; or
         19.3.2.1.1.4.        When the ignition key has been removed the power operated window system may:
         19.3.2.1.1.4.1.  remain operational for not more than 45 seconds; and
         19.3.2.1.1.4.2.  if the driver's window is operated within the 45 seconds period, the windows can remain operational for an additional period of not more than 45 seconds, after activation of the driver's window switch; and
         19.3.2.1.1.4.3.  if the driver's door is opened within the 45 seconds period, the power operated window system can remain operational for an additional period of not more than 45 seconds, after the opening of the driver's door.
         19.3.2.1.1.5.        Remote opening/closing is allowable through continuous operation of a remote actuation device provided that the remote actuation device must be incapable of opening/closing the power window from a distance of more than 11 m from the vehicle.
19.3.2.2.                    For operation of rear window switches which are not situated in close proximity of the driver, the system must be designed to enable the driver to:
19.3.2.2.1.              turn off the switch(es) of the closing mechanism(s) of the rear window(s); and
19.3.2.2.2.              initiate opening of the rear window(s).
19.3.2.3.                    Requirement of clause 19.3.2.2.2 assumes that the rear window switch(es) which are situated out of the driver's reach, will not be operated.
19.3.2.4.                    Only momentary type switches or valves must be used for operating mechanisms to close power operated windows except for the driver's door window.
19.3.2.5.                    The requirements of clause 19.3.2.1 and clause 19.3.2.4 are not applicable if:
19.3.2.5.1.              the closing movement of a power window starts at an opening not exceeding 4 mm, or
19.3.2.5.2.              the closing of a power window of a vehicle's door without upper door frame closes from an opening not exceeding 12 mm whenever the pertinent door is closed.
19.3.2.6.                    Notwithstanding clauses 19.3.2.1 and 19.3.2.4, a power operated