Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L03990:front:0:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L03990
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 20218–22973

for the tests.
1.3.1.  Alignment of the vehicle to the barrier.
 The vehicle shall overlap the barrier face by 40 per cent  20 mm.
1.4. State of vehicle
1.4.1. General specification
 The test vehicle shall be representative of the series production, shall include all the equipment normally fitted and shall be in normal running order. Some components may be replaced by equivalent masses where this substitution clearly has no noticeable effect on the results measured under paragraph 6.
1.4.2. Mass of vehicle
1.4.2.1. For the test, the mass of the vehicle submitted shall be the unladen kerb mass;
1.4.2.2. The fuel tank shall be filled with water to mass equal to 90 per cent of the mass of a full as specified by the manufacturer with a tolerance of  1 per cent ;
       1.4.2.3. All the other systems (brake, cooling, ...) may be empty in this case, the mass of the liquids shall be carefully compensated;
       1.4.2.4. If the mass of the measuring apparatus on board the vehicle exceeds the 25 kg allowed, it may be compensated by reductions which have no noticeable effect on the results measured under paragraph 6 below.
1.4.2.5.  The mass of the measuring apparatus shall not change each axle reference load by more than 5%, each variation not exceeding 20 kg
1.4.2.6.  The mass of the vehicle resulting from the provisions of paragraph 1.4.2.1. above shall be indicated in the report.
1.4.3. Passenger compartment adjustments
1.4.3.1. Position of steering wheel
 The steering wheel, if adjustable, shall be placed in the normal position indicated by the manufacturer or, failing that, midway between the limits of its range(s) of adjustment. At the end of propelled travel, the steering wheel shall be left free, with its spokes in the position which according to the manufacturer corresponds to straight-ahead travel of the vehicle.
1.4.3.2. Glazing
 The movable glazing of the vehicle shall be in the closed position. For test measurement purposes and in agreement with the manufacturer, it may be lowered, provided that the position of the operating handle corresponds to the closed position.
1.4.3.3. Gear-change lever
 The gear-change lever shall be in the neutral position.
1.4.3.4. Pedals
 The pedals shall be in their normal position of rest. If adjustable, they shall be set in their mid position unless another position is specified by the manufacturer.
1.4.3.5. Doors
 The doors shall be closed but not locked.
1.4.3.6. Opening roof
 If an opening or removable roof is fitted, it shall be in place and in the closed position. For test measurement purposes and in agreement with the manufacturer, it may be open.
1.4.3.7. Sun-visor
 The sun-visors shall be in the stowed position.
1.4.3.8. Rear-view mirror
 The interior rear-view