Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2012C00535:front:0:p38
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2012C00535
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 104714–107906

in paragraphs 3.1.2., 3.1.3. or 3.1.4. cannot take account of a significant variation between one section of the vehicle and another, for example an air-conditioning installation on the roof, additional test methods or calculations shall be conducted.
              2.                                    In the absence of such additional information the vehicle may be required to undergo the method of test prescribed in paragraph 3.1.1.
          4. RESIDUAL SPACE
              1.                                    For the purpose of clause 2.1, the residual space means the volume within the passenger compartment which is swept when the transverse vertical plane defined in figure l(a) is moved in a straight line or lines so that the point "R" in figure l(a) passes from the "R" point of the rearmost outer seat, through the "R" point of every intermediate outer seat to the "R" point of the foremost outer passenger seat.
              2.                                    The position of the "R" point shown in figure l(b) shall be assumed to be 500 mm above the floor under the passengers' feet, 300 mm from the inside surface of the side of the vehicle and l00 mm in front of the seat back in the centre line of the outboard seats.

          5. INTERPRETATION OF TEST RESULTS

              1.                                    If body sections are tested, the test facility shall ensure that the vehicle complies with the conditions specified in clause 8.4 which contains requirements for the distribution of the main energy absorbing parts of the superstructure of a vehicle.

6.                                          ROLL-OVER TEST ON A COMPLETE VEHICLE
6.1                                      TEST CONDITIONS
6.1.1                                While the vehicle need not be in a fully finished condition it shall be representative of production vehicles in respect of unladen mass, centre of gravity and distribution of mass as declared by the manufacturer.
6.1.2                                Driver and passenger seats shall be placed with their backs, if adjustable, in their most upright position. The height of the seats, if adjustable, shall be the highest position.
6.1.3                                Every door and opening window of the vehicle shall be closed and latched but not locked. Windows and glazed bulkheads or screens may be glazed or unglazed at the applicant's discretion. If they are unglazed an equivalent weight shall be imposed on the vehicle at the appropriate positions.
6.1.4                                Tyres shall be inflated to the pressure prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer and, if the vehicle has an air-spring suspension system, the air supply to the air springs shall be ensured. Any automatic levelling system shall be adjusted with the vehicle on a flat, horizontal surface to the level specified by the manufacturer. Shock absorbers shall operate normally.
6.1.5                                Fuel, battery acid and other combustible, explosive or corrosive materials may be substituted by other materials provided that the conditions prescribed in clause 6.1.1 above are met.
6.1.6                                The