Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L03990:front:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L03990
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Character Range: 10165–12904

the vehicle forward of the transverse plane through the "R" point of the driver's seat, in so far as they have a negative effect on the results of the impact test prescribed in this Regulation,
2.6.3. The lines and inside dimensions of the passenger compartment and the type of protective system, in so far as they have an negative effect on the results of the impact test prescribed in this Regulation,
2.6.4. The siting (front, rear or centre) and the orientation (transversal or longitudinal) of the engine,
2.6.5. The unladen mass, in so far as there is a negative effect on the result of the impact test prescribed in this Regulation,
2.6.6. The optional arrangements or fittings provided by the manufacturer, in so far as they have a negative effect on the result of the impact test prescribed in this Regulation,
2.7. "Passenger compartment", means the space for occupant accommodation, bounded by the roof, floor, side walls, doors, outside glazing and front bulkhead and the plane of the rear compartment bulkhead or the plane of the rear-seat back support;
2.8. "R point", means a reference point defined for each seat by the manufacturer in relation to the vehicle's structure, as indicated in annex 6;
2.9. "H" point means, a reference point determined for each seat by the testing service responsible for approval, in accordance with the procedure described in annex 6;
2.10. "Unladen kerb mass", means the mass of the vehicle in running order, unoccupied and unladen but complete with fuel, coolant, lubricant, tools and a spare wheel (if these are provided as standard equipment by the vehicle manufacturer).
2.11. "Airbag '' means a device installed to supplement safety belts and restraint systems in power-driven vehicles, i.e. systems which, in the event of a severe impact affecting the vehicle, automatically deploy a flexible structure intended to limit, by compression of the gas contained within it, the gravity of the contacts of one or more parts of the body of an occupant of the vehicle with the interior of the passenger compartment.
2.12.  "Passenger airbag" means an airbag assembly intended to protect occupant(s) in seats other than the driver's in the event of a frontal collision.
2.13.  "Child restraint" means an arrangement of components which may comprise a combination of straps or flexible components with a securing buckle, adjusting devices, attachments, and in some cases a supplementary chair and/or an impact shield, capable of being anchored to a power driven vehicle. It is so designed as to diminish the risk of injury to the wearer, in the event of a collision or of abrupt deceleration of the vehicle by limiting the mobility of the wearer's body.
2.14.  "Rearward-facing" means facing in