Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00042:reg:1:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00042
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 13/21)
Character Range: 205896–208896

configuration(s);
           (f) Provide any combination of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e);
           (g) Indicate the mass group(s) of the children which shall not be carried in that seat position.

      If a seat position is only suitable for use with forward-facing child restraint systems, this shall be indicated.

      Tables in a suitable format for the above information are given in Appendix 3 to this annex.

      1.2. A child restraint system or ISOFIX child restraint system, of the universal category means a child restraint approved to the "universal" category of Regulation No. 44, Supplement 5 to 03 series of amendments. Seat positions, or ISOFIX positions, which are indicated by the vehicle manufacturer as being suitable for the installation of child restraints systems or ISOFIX child restraints systems shall comply with the provisions of Appendix 1 or 2 to this annex. Where applicable any restriction on the simultaneous use on adjacent positions of ISOFIX child restraint systems and/or between ISOFIXS Spositions and adult seating positions shall be reported in the table 2 of Appendix 3 to this annex.

Annex 17 - Appendix 1

PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION OF "UNIVERSAL"
CATEGORY CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS INSTALLED WITH
THE SAFETY-BELT EQUIPMENT OF THE VEHICLE

         1. General

         1.1. The test procedure and the requirements in this appendix shall be used to determine the suitability of seat positions for the installation of child restraints of the "universal" category.

         1.2. The tests may be carried out in the vehicle or in a representative part of the vehicle.

         2. Test procedure

         2.1. Adjust the seat to its fully rearward and lowest position.

         2.2. Adjust the seat-back angle to the manufacturer's design position. In the absence of any specification, an angle of 25 degrees from the vertical, or the nearest fixed position of the seat-back, should be used.

         2.3. Set the shoulder anchorage to the lowest position.

         2.4. Place a cotton cloth on the seat-back and cushion.

         2.5. Place the fixture (as described in figure 1 of this appendix) on the vehicle seat.

         2.6. If the seating position is intended to accommodate a forward-facing or rearward-facing universal restraint system, proceed according to paragraphs 2.6.1., 2.7., 2.8., 2.9. and 2.10. If the seating position is intended to accommodate only a forward-facing universal restraint system, proceed according to paragraphs 2.6.2., 2.7., 2.8., 2.9. and 2.10.

         2.6.1. Arrange the safety-belt strap around the fixture in approximately the correct position as shown in figures 2 and 3, then latch the buckle.

         2.6.2. Arrange the safety-belt lap strap approximately in the correct position around the lower part of the fixture of 150 mm radius as shown in figure 3, then latch the buckle.

         2.7. Ensure that the fixture is located with its centreline on the apparent centreline