Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00179:body:0:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00179
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Character Range: 38684–41678

shall, if they are adjustable, be in the rearmost driving position with their backs inclined as near as possible to 25 degrees unless indicated otherwise by the manufacturer (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.7.1.2.).

       5.7.1.2.1          In the case of separate front seats, the rear passengers' head-impact zone shall extend for 10 cm on either side of the seat centreline, in the top part of the rear of the seat-back.

       5.7.1.2.1.1    In the case of seats fitted with head restraints, each test shall be carried out with the headrestraint in the lowest position and at a point situated on the vertical line passing through the centre of the head-restraint.

       5.7.1.2.1.2    In the case of a seat which is designed to be fitted in several types of vehicle, the impact zone shall be determined by the vehicle whose rearmost driving seat position is, of each of the types considered, the least favourable; the resultant impact zone will be deemed adequate for the other types.

       5.7.1.2.2          In the case of front bench seats, the impact zone shall extend between the longitudinal vertical planes 10 cm outboard of the centreline of each designated outboard seating position. The centreline of each outboard seating position of a bench seat shall be specified by the manufacturer.

       5.7.1.2.3          In the head impact zone outside the limits prescribed in paragraphs 5.7.1.2.1. to 5.7.1.2.2. inclusive, the seat frame structure shall be padded to avoid direct contact of the head with it; and, in these zones, shall have a radius of curvature of at least 5 mm. These parts may alternatively satisfy the energy-dissipation requirements specified in annex 4 to this Regulation (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 5.7.1.2.3.).

    5.7.2        These requirements shall not apply to the rearmost seats, to seats facing sideways or rearwards, to back-to-back seats or to folding (tip-up) seats. If the impact zones of the seats, head restraints and their supports contain parts covered with material softer than 50 shore A hardness, the above requirements, with the exception of those relating to energy-dissipation described in annex 4 to this Regulation, shall apply only to the rigid parts.

    5.7.3        The requirements of paragraph 5. 7. shall be considered to be satisfied in the case of rear parts of seats that are part of a vehicle type approved under Regulation No. 17 (03 series of amendments or later).

    5.8              Power-operation of windows, roof-panel systems and partition systems

    5.8.1        The requirements below apply to power-operation of windows/roof-panel systems/ partition systems to minimize the possibility of injuries caused by accidental or improper operation.

    5.8.2        Normal operating requirements

    Except as provided in paragraph 5.8.3., power-operated windows/roof-panel systems/ partition systems may be closed under one or more of the following conditions:

       5.8.2.1