Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00959:body:0:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00959
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 19853–22796

any 'Power Operated Window' from a distance of more than 11 metres from the vehicle; or
            (f)       when the ignition key has been removed, in which case the 'Power Operated Window' system may:
               (i)        remain operational for not more than 45 seconds; and
               (ii)      if the driver's window is operated within the 45 second 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
               (iii)   if the driver's door is opened within the 45 second 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.
14.1.2.                          Except as provided by clauses 14.1.3 and 14.1.4 below, only momentary type switches or valves shall be used for operating mechanisms to close any 'Power Operated Windows' of doors other than the driver's door.
14.1.3.                          The requirements of clauses 14.1.1 and 14.1.2 above shall not apply whenever:
            (a)      the closing movement of a 'Power Operated Window' starts at an opening not exceeding 4 mm; or
            (b)      the closing of a 'Power Operated Window' of a vehicle's door without upper door frame closes from an opening not exceeding 12 mm whenever the pertinent door is closed.
14.1.4.                          A 'Power Operated Window' system may also be capable of being closed under any circumstances other than those permitted by clauses 14.1.1 to 14.1.3 above, if:
            (a)      while closing, the window reverses direction before exerting a pinch force of 100 N or more within the range of 200 mm to 4 mm beneath the top edge of the power window frame; and
            (b)      upon such reversal, the window opens to at least one of the following positions:
               (i)        a position that is at least as open as the position at the time closing was initiated; or
               (ii)      a position at least 50 mm more open than the position at the time reversing was initiated; or
               (iii)   a position that permits a cylindrical rod 200 mm in diameter to be placed through the opening at the top edge of the window.
14.1.4.1.                    To check if a 'Power Operated Window' system automatically reverses according to parts (a) and (b) of this clause 14.1.4, a measuring instrument/test rod shall be placed through the window 'Opening' such that the cylindrical surface of the rod contacts the structure which forms the boundary of the window.  The force/deflection ratio of the measuring instrument/test rod must be at least 10 N/mm. Figure 1 shows some example placements of the cylindrical test rods.
14.1.5.                          For the operation of rear window switches which are not situated in close proximity of the driver, the 'Power Operated Window' system