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27.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 373/1
 I
 (Acts whose publication is obligatory)
 Regulation No 17 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE)
 — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with
 regard to the seats, their anchorages and any head restraints
 Revision 4
 Incorporating all valid text up to:
 07 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 6 August 1998
 Supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 17 November 1999
 Supplement 2 to the 07 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 13 January 2000
 Corrigendum 1 to the 06 series of amendments subject of Depositary Notification
 C.N.655.1999.TREATIES-1 dated 19 July 1999
 Corrigendum 1 to the 07 series of amendments subject of Depositary Notification
 C.N.425.2000.TREATIES-1 dated 27 June 2000
 Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments subject of Depositary Notification
 C.N.814.2001.TREATIES-1 dated 23 August 2001
 Corrigendum 1 to Revision 4 of the Regulation, subject of Depositary Notification C.N. 165.2004.
 TREATIES-1 dated 4 March 2004
 Corrigendum 2 to Revision 4 of the Regulation, subject of Depositary Notification C.N. 1035.2004.
 TREATIES-1 dated 4 October 2004
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 1. SCOPE
 This Regulation applies to the strength of seats, to their anchorages and to their head
 restraints, of vehicles of categories M1 and N, and to the strength of seats, to their
 anchorages and to their head restraints, of vehicles of categories M2 and M3, not covered
 by Regulation No. 80, 01 series of amendments. 1/ 2/
 It also applies to the design of the rear parts of seat-backs 2/ and to devices intended to
 protect the occupants from the danger resulting from the displacement of luggage in a
 frontal impact, of vehicles of category M1.
 It does not apply to folding, side-facing or rearward-facing seats, or to any head restraint
 fitted to these seats.
 2. DEFINITIONS
 For the purposes of this Regulation
 2.1. "Approval of a vehicle" means the approval of a vehicle type with regard to the strength of
 the seats and their anchorages, the design of the rear parts of the seat-backs and the
 characteristics of their head restraints;
 2.2. "Vehicle type" means a category of motor vehicles which do not differ in such essential
 respects as:
 2.2.1. the structure, shape, dimensions, materials and the mass of the seats, although the seats
 may differ in covering and colour; differences not exceeding 5 per cent in the mass of the
 approved seat type shall not be considered significant;
 2.2.2. the type and dimensions of the adjustment, displacement and locking systems of the
 seat-back and seats and their parts;
 2.2.3 the type and dimensions of the seat anchorages;
 2.2.4. the dimensions, frame, materials and padding of head restraints, although they may differ in
 colour and covering;
 2.2.5. the type and dimensions of the attachments of the head restraint and the characteristics of
 the part of the vehicle to which the head restraint is attached, in the case of a separate head
 restraint;
 2.3. "Seat" means a structure which may or may not be integral with the vehicle structure
 complete with trim, intended to seat one adult person. The term covers both an individual
 seat or part of a bench seat intended to seat one person;
 1/ As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), annex 7 (document
 TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2).
 2/ The rear parts of seat-backs of vehicles of category M1 are considered to comply with the provisions of
 paragraphs 5.1.3. and 5.1.4. of this Regulation provided they comply with the provisions of Regulation No. 21
 "Uniform Provisions concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to their Interior Fittings"
 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.1/Add.20/Rev.2).
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 2.4. "Bench seat" means a structure complete with trim, intended to seat more than one adult
 person;
 2.5. "Anchorage" means the system by which the seat assembly is secured to the vehicle
 structure, including the affected parts of the vehicle structure;
 2.6. "Adjustment system" means the device by which the seat or its parts can be adjusted to a
 position suited to the morphology of the seated occupant. This device may, in particular,
 permit:
 2.6.1. longitudinal displacement;
 2.6.2. vertical displacement;
 2.6.3. angular displacement;
 2.7. "Displacement system" means a device by which the seat or one of its parts can be displaced
 and/or rotated, without a fixed intermediate position, to permit easy access of occupants to
 the space behind the seat concerned;
 2.8. "Locking system" means a device ensuring that the seat and its parts are maintained in the
 position of use;
 2.9. "Folding seat" means an auxiliary seat intended for occasional use and normally folded;
 2.10. "Transverse plane" means a vertical plane perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of
 the vehicle;
 2.11. "Longitudinal plane" means a plane parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle;
 2.12. "Head restraint" means a device whose purpose is to limit the rearward displacement of an
 adult occupant's head in relation to his torso in order to reduce the danger of injury to the
 cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident;
 2.12.1. "Integrated head restraint" means a head restraint formed by the upper part of the seat-back.
 Head restraints meeting the definitions of paragraphs 2.12.2. or 2.12.3. below but which can
 only be detached from the seat or the vehicle structure by the use of tools or by partial or
 complete removal of the seat covering, meet the present definition;
 2.12.2. "Detachable head restraint" means a head restraint consisting of a component separable
 from the seat designed for insertion and positive retention in the seat-back structure;
 2.12.3. "Separate head restraint" means a head restraint consisting of a component separate from
 the seat, designed for insertion and/or positive retention in the structure of the vehicle;
 2.13. "R point" means the seating reference point as defined in annex 3 to this Regulation;
 2.14. "Reference line" means the line on the manikin reproduced in annex 3, appendix 1, figure 1,
 to this Regulation.
 2.15. "Partitioning system" means parts or devices which, in addition to the seat-backs, are
 intended to protect the occupants from displaced luggage; in particular, a partitioning system
 may be constituted by netting or wire mesh located above the level of the seat-backs in their
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 upright or folded down position. Head restraints fitted as standard equipment for vehicles
 equipped with such parts or devices shall be considered as part of the partitioning system.
 However, a seat equipped with a head restraint shall not be considered as being on its own a
 partitioning system.
 3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
 3.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type shall be submitted by the vehicle
 manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.
 3.2. It shall be accompanied by the following documents in triplicate and the following
 particulars:
 3.2.1. a detailed description of the vehicle type with regard to the design of the seats, their
 anchorages, and their adjustment, displacement and locking systems;
 3.2.1.1. A detailed description and/or drawings of the partitioning system, if applicable.
 3.2.2. drawings, on an appropriate scale and in sufficient detail, of the seats, their anchorages on
 the vehicle, and their adjustment, displacement and locking systems.
 3.2.3. In the case of a seat with a detachable head restraint:
 3.2.3.1. a detailed description of the head restraint, specifying in particular the nature of the padding
 material or materials;
 3.2.3.2. a detailed description of the location, the type of support and the attachments for mounting
 the head restraint on the seat.
 3.2.4. In the case of a separate head restraint:
 3.2.4.1. a detailed description of the head restraint, specifying in particular the nature of the padding
 material or materials;
 3.2.4.2. a detailed description of the location, and the attachments for fitting the head restraint to the
 structure of the vehicle.
 3.3. The following shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for the approval tests:
 3.3.1. a vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved or the parts of the vehicle which
 the technical service deems necessary for approval tests;
 3.3.2. an additional set of the seats with which the vehicle is equipped, with their anchorages.
 3.3.3. For vehicles with seats fitted or capable of being fitted with head restraints, in addition to
 the requirements set out in paragraphs 3.3.1. and 3.3.2.:
 3.3.3.1. in the case of detachable head restraints: an additional set of seats, fitted with head
 restraints, with which the vehicle is equipped, together with their anchorages.
 3.3.3.2. In the case of separate head restraints: an additional set of the seats with which the vehicle
 is equipped, with their anchorages, an additional set of the corresponding head restraints and
 the part of the vehicle structure to which the head restraint in fitted, or a complete structure.
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 4. APPROVAL
 4.1. If the vehicle submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the relevant
 requirements (seats fitted with head restraints or capable of being fitted with head
 restraints), approval of the vehicle type shall be granted.
 4.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (at present
 07, corresponding to the 07 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments
 incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the
 time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number
 either to the same vehicle type equipped with other types of seats or head restraints or with
 seats anchored differently on the vehicle (this applies both to seats with and to those without
 head restraints) or to another vehicle type.
 4.3. Notice of approval or extension or refusal of approval of a vehicle type pursuant to this
 Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation
 by means of a form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.
 4.4. There shall be affixed, conspicuously and in a readily accessible place specified on the
 approval form, to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this
 Regulation, an international approval mark consisting of:
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 4.4.1. a circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the distinguishing number of the country
 which has granted approval; 3/
 4.4.2. the number of this Regulation, followed by the letter "R", a dash and the approval number,
 to the right of the circle prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1.
 4.4.3. However, if the vehicle is equipped with one or more seats fitted or capable of being fitted
 with head restraints, approved as meeting the requirements under paragraphs 5.1. and 5.2.
 below, the number of this Regulation shall be followed by the letters "RA". The form
 conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation shall indicate which seat(s) of the
 vehicle is (are) fitted or capable of being fitted with head restraints. The marking shall also
 indicate that any remaining seats in the vehicle, not fitted or capable of being fitted with
 head restraints, are approved and meet the requirements of paragraph 5.1. below of this
 Regulation.
 4.5. If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved under one or more other Regulations
 annexed to the Agreement in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation,
 the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1. need not be repeated; in such a case the
 Regulation and approval numbers and the additional symbols of all the Regulations under
 which approval has been granted in the country which has granted approval under this
 Regulation shall be placed in vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in
 paragraph 4.4.1.
 4.6. The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.
 4.7. The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate affixed by the
 manufacturer.
 4.8. Examples of arrangements of approval marks are given in annex 2 to this Regulation.
 5. REQUIREMENTS
 5.1. General requirements applicable to all seats of vehicles of category M1 4/
 5.1.1. Every adjustment and displacement system provided shall incorporate a locking system,
 which shall operate automatically. Locking systems for armrests or other comfort devices
 3/ 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary,
 8 for the Czech Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Yugoslavia, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for
 Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for
 Poland, 21 for Portugal, 22 for the Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 for Ireland, 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia,
 27 for Slovakia, 28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32 for Latvia, 33
 (vacant), 34 for Bulgaria, 35 (vacant), 36 for Lithuania, 37 for Turkey, 38 (vacant), 39 for Azerbaijan, 40 for The
 former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 41 (vacant), 42 for the European Community (Approvals are granted by its
 Member States using their respective ECE symbol), 43 for Japan, 44 (vacant), 45 for Australia, 46 for Ukraine, 47 for
 South Africa and 48 for New Zealand. Subsequent numbers shall be assigned to other countries in the chronological
 order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions
 for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the
 Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions, and the numbers
 thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Contracting Parties to the
 Agreement.
 4/ Vehicles of category M2, which are approved to this Regulation as an alternative to Regulation No. 80 (in
 line with paragraph 1.2. to that Regulation) shall also meet the requirements of this paragraph.
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 are not necessary unless the presence of such devices will cause additional risk of injury to
 the occupants of a vehicle in the event of a collision.
 5.1.2. The unlocking control for a device as referred to in paragraph 2.7. shall be placed on the
 outside of the seat close to the door. It shall be easily accessible, even to the occupant of the
 seat immediately behind the seat concerned.
 5.1.3. The rear parts of seats situated in area 1, defined in paragraph 6.8.1.1. shall pass the energy
 dissipation test in accordance with the requirements of annex 6 to this Regulation.
 5.1.3.1. This requirement is deemed to be met if in the tests carried out by the procedure specified in
 annex 6 the deceleration of the headform does not exceed 80 g continuously for more than
 3 ms. Moreover, no dangerous edge shall occur during or remain after the test.
 5.1.3.2. The requirements of paragraph 5.1.3. shall not apply to rearmost seats or to back-to-back
 seats.
 5.1.4. The surface of the rear parts of seats shall exhibit no dangerous roughness or sharp edges
 likely to increase the risk of severity of injury to the occupants. This requirement is
 considered as satisfied if the surface of the rear parts of seats tested in the conditions
 specified in paragraph 6.1. exhibit radii of curvature not less than:
 2,5 mm in area 1,
 5,0 mm in area 2,
 3,2 mm in area 3.
 These areas are defined in paragraph 6.8.1.
 5.1.4.1. This requirement does not apply to:
 5.1.4.1.1. the parts of the different areas exhibiting a projection of less than 3,2 mm from the
 surrounding surface, which shall exhibit blunted edges, provided that the height of the
 projection is not more than half its width;
 5.1.4.1.2. rearmost seats and back-to-back seats;
 5.1.4.1.3. Rear parts of seats situated below a horizontal plane passing through the lowest R point in
 each row of seats. (Where rows of seats have different heights, starting from the rear, the
 plane shall be turned up or down forming a vertical step passing through the R point of the
 row of seats immediately in front);
 5.1.4.1.4. parts such as "flexible wire mesh".
 5.1.4.2. In area 2, defined in paragraph 6.8.1.2., surfaces may exhibit radii less than 5 mm, but not
 less than 2,5 mm provided that they pass the energy-dissipation test prescribed in annex 6 to
 this Regulation. Moreover, these surfaces must be padded to avoid direct contact of the
 head with the seat frame structure.
 5.1.4.3. If the areas defined above contain parts covered with material softer than 50 Shore A
 hardness, the above requirements, with the exception of those relating to the
 energy-dissipation test in accordance with the requirements of annex6, shall apply only to
 the rigid parts.
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 5.1.5. No failure shall be shown in the seat frame or in the seat anchorage, the adjustment and
 displacement systems or their locking devices during or after the tests prescribed in
 paragraphs 6.2. and 6.3. Permanent deformations, including ruptures, may be accepted,
 provided that these do not increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision and the
 prescribed loads were sustained.
 5.1.6. No release of the locking systems shall occur during the tests described in paragraph 6.3.
 and in annex 9, paragraph 2.1.
 5.1.7. After the tests, the displacement systems intended for permitting or facilitating the access
 of occupants must be in working order; they must be capable, at least once, of being
 unlocked and must permit the displacement of the seat or the part of the seat for which they
 are intended.
 Any other displacement systems, as well as adjustment systems and their locking systems
 are not required to be in working order.
 In the case of seats provided with head restraints, the strength of the seat-back and of its
 locking devices is deemed to meet the requirements set out in paragraph 6.2. when, after
 testing in accordance with paragraph 6.4.3.6., no breakage of the seat or seat-back has
 occurred: otherwise, it must be shown that the seat is capable of meeting the test
 requirements set out in paragraph 6.2.
 In the case of seats (benches) with more places to sit than head restraints, the test described
 in paragraph 6.2. shall be carried out.
 5.2. General specifications applicable to seats of vehicles of
 categories N1, N2 and N3 and to seats of vehicles of categories M2 and M3 not covered by
 Regulation No. 80
 5.2.1. Seats and bench seats must be firmly attached to the vehicle.
 5.2.2. Sliding seats and bench seats must be automatically lockable in all the positions provided.
 5.2.3. Adjustable seat-backs must be lockable in all the positions provided.
 5.2.4. All seats which can be tipped forward or have fold-on backs must lock automatically in the
 normal position.
 5.3. Mounting of head restraints
 5.3.1. A head restraint shall be mounted on every outboard front seat in every vehicle of category
 M1. Seats fitted with head restraints, intended for fitment in other seating positions and in
 other categories of vehicles may also be approved to this Regulation.
 5.3.2. A head restraint shall be mounted on every outboard front seat in every vehicle of category
 M2 with a maximum mass not exceeding 3500 kg and of category N1; head restraints
 mounted in such vehicles shall comply with the requirements of Regulation No. 25, as
 amended by the 03 series of amendments.
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 5.4. Special requirements for seats fitted or capable of being fitted with head restraints
 5.4.1. The presence of the head restraint must not be an additional cause of danger to occupants of
 the vehicle. In particular, it shall not in any position of use exhibit any dangerous roughness
 or sharp edge liable to increase the risk or seriousness of injury to the occupants.
 5.4.2. Parts of the front and rear faces of the head restraints situated in area 1, as defined in
 paragraph 6.8.1.1.3. below shall pass the energy absorption test.
 5.4.2.1. This requirement is deemed to be met if in the tests carried out by the procedure specified in
 annex 6 the deceleration of the headform does not exceed 80 g continuously for more than
 3 ms. Moreover, no dangerous edge shall occur during or remain after the test.
 5.4.3. Parts of the front and rear faces of head restraints situated in area 2, as defined in
 paragraph 6.8.1.2.2. below, shall be so padded as to prevent any direct contact of the head
 with the components of the structure and shall meet the requirements of paragraph 5.1.4.
 above applicable to the rear parts of seats situated in area 2.
 5.4.4. The requirements of paragraphs 5.4.2. and 5.4.3. above, shall not apply to parts of rear faces
 of head restraints designed to be fitted to seats behind which no seat is provided.
 5.4.5. The head restraint shall be secured to the seat or to the vehicle structure in such a way that
 no rigid and dangerous parts project from the padding of the head restraint or from its
 attachment to the seat-back as a result of the pressure exerted by the headform during the
 test.
 5.4.6. In the case of a seat fitted with a head restraint, the provisions of paragraph 5.1.3. may, after
 agreement of the technical service, be considered to be met if the seat fitted with its head
 restraint complies with the provisions of paragraph 5.4.2. above.
 5.5. Height of head restraints
 5.5.1. The height of head restraints shall be measured as described in paragraph 6.5. below.
 5.5.2. For head restraints not adjustable for height, the height shall be not less than 800 mm in the
 case of front seats and 750 mm in the case of other seats.
 5.5.3. For head restraints adjustable for height:
 5.5.3.1. the height shall be not less than 800 mm in the case of front seats and 750 mm in the case of
 other seats; this value shall be obtained in a position between the highest and lowest
 positions to which adjustment is possible;
 5.5.3.2. there shall be no "use position" resulting in a height of less than 750 mm;
 5.5.3.3. in the case of seats other than the front seats the head restraints may be such that they can be
 displaced to a position resulting in a height of less than 750 mm, provided that such position
 is clearly recognizable to the occupant as not being included for the use of the head restraint;
 5.5.3.4. in the case of front seats head restraints may be such that they can be automatically
 displaced when the seat is not occupied, to a position resulting in a height of less than
 750 mm, provided that they automatically return to the position of use when the seat is
 occupied.
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 5.5.4. The dimensions mentioned in paragraphs 5.5.2. and 5.5.3.1. above may be less than 800 mm
 in the case of front seats and 750 mm in the case of other seats to leave adequate clearance
 between the head restraint and the interior surface of the roof, the windows or any part of the
 vehicle structure; however, the clearance shall not exceed 25 mm. In the case of seats fitted
 with displacement and/or adjustment systems, this shall apply to all seat positions.
 Furthermore, by derogation to paragraph 5.5.3.2. above, there shall not be any "use position"
 resulting in a height lower than 700 mm.
 5.5.5. By derogation to the height requirements mentioned in paragraphs 5.5.2. and 5.5.3.1. above,
 the height of any head restraint designed to be provided in rear centre seats or seating
 positions shall be not less than 700 mm.
 5.6. In the case of a seat capable of being fitted with a head restraint, the provisions of
 paragraphs 5.1.3. and 5.4.2. above shall be verified.
 5.6.1. The height of the part of the device on which the head rests, measured as described in
 paragraph 6.5. below, shall in the case of a head restraint adjustable for height be not less
 than 100 mm.
 5.7. There shall be no gap of more than 60 mm between the seat-back and the head restraint in
 the case of a device not adjustable for height. If the head restraint is adjustable for height it
 shall, in its lowest position, be not more than 25 mm from the top of the seat-back. In the
 case of seats or bench seats adjustable in height provided with separate head restraints, this
 requirement shall be verified for all the positions of the seat or bench seat.
 5.8. In the case of head restraints integral with the seat-back, the area to be considered is:
 above a plane perpendicular to the reference line at 540 mm from the R point.
 Between two vertical longitudinal planes passing at 85 mm on either side of the reference
 line. In this area, one or more gaps which regardless of their shape can show a distance "a"
 of more than 60 mm when measured as described in paragraph 6.7. below, are permitted
 provided that, after the additional test under paragraph 6.4.3.3.2. below, the requirements of
 paragraph 5.11. below are still met.
 5.9. In the case of head restraints adjustable for height one or more gaps, which regardless of
 their shape can show a distance "a" of more than 60 mm when measured as described in
 paragraph 6.7. below, are permitted on the part of the device serving as a head restraint
 provided that, after the additional test under paragraph 6.4.3.3.2. below, the requirements of
 paragraph 5.11. below are still met.
 5.10. The width of the head restraint shall be such as to provide appropriate support for the head
 of a person normally seated. As determined according to the procedure described in
 paragraph 6.6. below, the head restraint shall cover an area extending not less than 85 mm
 to each side of the vertical median plane of the seat for which the head restraint is intended.
 5.11. The head restraint and its anchorage shall be such that the maximum backward
 displacement X of the head permitted by the head restraint and measured in conformity with
 the static procedure laid down in paragraph 6.4.3. below, is less than 102 mm.
 5.12. The head restraint and its anchorage shall be strong enough to bear without breakage the
 load specified in paragraph 6.4.3.6. below. In the case of head restraints integral with the
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 seat-back, the requirements of this paragraph shall apply to the part of the seat-back
 structure situated above a plane perpendicular to the reference line at 540 mm from the R
 point.
 5.13. If the head restraint is adjustable, it shall not be possible to raise it beyond the maximum
 operational height except by deliberate action on the part of the user distinct from any act
 necessary for its adjustment.
 5.14. The strength of the seat-back and of its locking devices is deemed to meet the requirements
 set out in paragraph 6.2. below when, after testing in accordance with paragraph 6.4.3.6.
 below, no breakage of the seat or seat-back has occurred; otherwise, it shall be shown that
 the seat is capable of meeting the test requirements set out in paragraph 6.2. below.
 5.15. Special requirements regarding the protection of occupants from displaced luggage
 5.15.1. Seat-backs
 Seat-backs and/or head restraints located such that they constitute the forward boundary of
 the luggage compartment, all seats being in place and in the normal position of use as
 indicated by the manufacturer, shall have sufficient strength to protect the occupants from
 displaced luggage in a frontal impact. This requirement is deemed to be met if, during and
 after the test described in annex 9, the seat-backs remain in position and the locking
 mechanisms remain in place. However, the deformation of the seat-backs and their
 fastenings during the test is permitted, provided that the forward contour of the parts of the
 tested seat-back and/or head restraints, that are harder than 50 Shore A, does not move
 forward of a transverse vertical plane which passes through:
 (a) a point of 150 mm forward of the R point of the seat in question, for the parts of
 the head restraint;
 (b) a point of 100 mm forward of the R point of the seat in question, for parts of the
 seat-back;
 excluding the rebound phases of the test blocks.
 For integrated head restraints, the limit between the head restraint and the seat-back is
 defined by the plane perpendicular to the reference line 540 mm from the R point.
 All measurements shall be taken in the longitudinal median plane of the corresponding seat
 or seating position for each seating position constituting the forward boundary of the
 luggage compartment.
 During the test described in annex 9, the test blocks shall remain behind the seat-back(s) in
 question.
 5.15.2. Partitioning systems
 At the request of the vehicle manufacturer, the test described in annex 9 may be carried out
 with the partitioning systems in place, if these systems are fitted as standard equipment for
 the particular type of vehicle.
 Partitioning systems, netting wire mesh located above the seat-backs in their normal
 position of use, shall be tested according to paragraph 2.2. of annex 9.
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 This requirement is deemed to be met if, during the test, the partitioning systems remain in
 position. However, the deformation of the partitioning systems during the test is
 permitted, provided that the forward contour of the partitioning (including parts of the
 tested seat-back(s) and/or head restraint(s) that are harder than 50 Shore A does not move
 forward of a transverse vertical plane which passes through:
 (a) a point of 150 mm forward of the R point of the seat in question, for parts of the
 head restraint;
 (b) a point of 100 mm forward of the R point of the seat in question, for parts of the
 seat-back and part of the partitioning system others than the head restraint.
 For integrated head restraint, the limit between the head restraint and the seat-back is the
 one defined in paragraph 5.15.1.
 All measurements shall be taken in the longitudinal median plane of the corresponding seat
 or seating position for each seating position constituting the forward boundary of the
 luggage compartment.
 After the test, no sharp or rough edges likely to increase the danger or severity of injuries
 of the occupants shall be present.
 5.15.3. The requirements mentioned in paragraphs 5.13.1. and 5.13.2. above shall not apply to
 luggage retention systems which are activated automatically in case of an impact. The
 manufacturer shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the technical service that the
 protection offered by such systems is equivalent to that described in paragraphs 5.15.1. and
 5.15.2.
 6. TESTS
 6.1. General specifications applicable to all tests
 6.1.1. The seat-back, if adjustable, shall be locked in a position corresponding to a rearward
 inclination as close as possible to 25° from the vertical of the torso reference line of the
 manikin described in annex 3, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
 6.1.2. When a seat, its locking mechanism and its installation are identical or symmetrical with
 respect to another seat on the vehicle, the technical service may test only one such seat.
 6.1.3. In the case of seats with adjustable head restraints, the tests shall be conducted with the head
 restraints placed in the most unfavourable position (generally, the highest position) allowed
 by its adjusting system.
 6.2. Test of strength of the seat-back and its adjustment systems
 6.2.1. A force producing a moment of 53 daNm in relation to the R point shall be applied
 longitudinally and rearwards to the upper part of the seat-back frame through a component
 simulating the back of the manikin shown in annex 3 to this Regulation. In the case of a
 bench seat, where part or all of the supporting frame (including that of the head restraints) is
 common to more than one seating position, the test shall be conducted simultaneously for
 all those seating positions.
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 6.3. Test of strength of the seat anchorage and the adjustment, locking and displacement systems
 6.3.1. A longitudinal horizontal deceleration of not less than 20 g shall be applied for 30
 milliseconds in the forward direction to the whole shell of the vehicle, in accordance with
 the requirements of annex 7, paragraph 1. At the request of the manufacturer the test pulse
 described in annex 9 - appendix, may be used alternatively.
 6.3.2. A longitudinal deceleration in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 6.3.1. shall be
 applied in the rearward direction.
 6.3.3. The requirements of paragraphs 6.3.1. and 6.3.2. above shall be verified for all positions of
 the seat. In the case of seats fitted with an adjustable head restraint, the test shall be
 conducted with the head restraints placed in the most unfavourable position (generally the
 highest position) allowed by its adjusting system. During the test the seat shall be so
 positioned that no external factor shall prevent the release of the locking systems.
 These conditions shall be considered to be met if the seat is tested after being adjusted in the
 following positions:
 the longitudinal adjustment is fixed one notch or 10 mm rearward of the most forward
 normal driving position or position of use as indicated by the manufacturer (for seats with
 independent vertical adjustment, the cushion shall be placed in its highest position);
 the longitudinal adjustment is fixed one notch or 10 mm forward of the most rearward
 normal driving position or position of use as indicated by the manufacturer (for seats with
 independent vertical adjustment, the cushion shall be placed in its lowest position), and,
 where appropriate, in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 6.3.4. below.
 6.3.4. In cases where the arrangement of the locking systems is such that, in a seat position other
 than those defined in paragraph 6.3.3. above, the distribution of the forces on the locking
 devices and seat anchorages would be less favourable than with either configuration defined
 in paragraph 6.3.3., the tests shall be conducted for that less favourable seating position.
 6.3.5. The test conditions of paragraph 6.3.1. shall be considered to be satisfied if, at the request of
 the manufacturer, they are replaced by a collision test of the complete vehicle in running
 order against a rigid barrier as laid down in paragraph 2. of annex 7 to this Regulation. In
 this case, the seat shall be adjusted for the least favourable conditions of distribution of
 stresses in the anchorage system as provided for in paragraphs 6.1.1., 6.3.3. and 6.3.4.
 above.
 6.4. Test of the performance of the head restraint
 6.4.1. If the head restraint is adjustable, it shall be placed in the most unfavourable position
 (generally the highest position) allowed by its adjustment system.
 6.4.2. In the case of a bench seat, where part or all of the supporting frame (including that of the
 head restraints) is common to more than one seating position, the test shall be conducted
 simultaneously for all those seating positions.
 6.4.3. Test
 6.4.3.1. All lines, including the projections of the reference line, shall be drawn in the vertical
 median plane of the seat or seating position concerned (see annex 5 to this Regulation).
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 6.4.3.2. The displaced reference line is determined by applying to the part simulating the back of the
 manikin referred to in annex 3 to this Regulation an initial force producing a rearward
 moment of 37,3 daNm about the R point.
 6.4.3.3. By means of a spherical headform 165 mm in diameter an initial force producing a moment
 of 37,3 daNm about the R point is applied at right angles to the displaced reference line at a
 distance of 65 mm below the top of the head restraint, the reference line being kept in its
 displaced position in accordance with paragraph 6.4.3.2.
 6.4.3.3.1. If the presence of gaps prevents the application of the force prescribed in paragraph 6.4.3.3.
 at 65 mm from the top of the head restraint, the distance may be reduced so that the axis of
 the force passes through the centre line of the frame element nearest to the gap.
 6.4.3.3.2. In the cases described in paragraphs 5.8. and 5.9. above, the test shall be repeated by
 applying to each gap, using a sphere of 165 mm in diameter, a force:
 passing through the centre of gravity of the smallest of the sections of the gap, along
 transversal planes parallel to the reference line, and
 reproducing a moment of 37,3 daNm about the R point.
 6.4.3.4. The tangent Y to the spherical headform, parallel to the displaced reference line, is
 determined.
 6.4.3.5. The distance X, provided for in paragraph 5.11. above, between the tangent Y and the
 displaced reference line is measured.
 6.4.3.6. To check the effectiveness of the head restraint, the initial load specified in
 paragraphs 6.4.3.3. and 6.4.3.3.2. is increased to 89 daN unless the breakage of the seat or
 seat-back occurs earlier.
 6.5. Determination of the height of the head restraint
 6.5.1. All lines, including the projection of the reference line, shall be drawn in the vertical median
 plane of the seat or seating position concerned, the intersection of such plane with the seat
 determining the contour of the head restraint and of the seat-back (see figure 1 of annex 4 to
 this Regulation).
 6.5.2. The manikin described in annex 3 to this Regulation shall be placed in a normal position on
 the seat.
 6.5.3. The projection of the reference line of the manikin shown in annex 3 to this Regulation is
 then, in the seat concerned, drawn in the plane specified in paragraph 6.4.3.1. above.
 The tangent S to the top of the head restraint is drawn perpendicular to the reference line.
 6.5.4. The distance "h" from the R point to the tangent S is the height to be taken into
 consideration in implementing the requirements of paragraph 5.5. above.
 6.6. Determination of the width of the head restraint
 (see figure 2 of annex 4 to this Regulation)
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 6.6.1. The plane S1, perpendicular to the reference line and situated 65 mm below the tangent S
 defined in paragraph 6.5.3. above, determines a section in the head restraint bounded by the
 outline C.
 6.6.2. The width of the head restraint to be taken into consideration in implementing the
 requirements of paragraph 5.10. above, is the distance "L" measured in the plane S1
 between the vertical longitudinal planes P and P'.
 6.6.3. The width of the head restraint shall if necessary also be determined in the plane
 perpendicular to the reference line 635 mm above the R point of the seat, this distance being
 measured along the reference line.
 6.7. Determination of distance "a" of head restraint gaps
 (see annex 8 to this Regulation)
 6.7.1. The distance "a" shall be determined for each gap and in relation to the front face of the
 head restraint, by means of a sphere having a diameter of 165 mm.
 6.7.2. The sphere shall be put into contact with the gap in a point of the gap area which allows the
 maximum sphere intrusion, considering no load is to be applied.
 6.7.3. The distance between the two points of contact of the sphere with the gap will constitute the
 distance "a" to be considered for the evaluation of the provisions under paragraphs 5.8. and
 5.9. above.
 6.8. Tests for checking energy dissipation on the seat-back and head restraint
 6.8.1. The surfaces of the rear parts of seats to be checked are those situated in the areas defined
 below which can be contacted by a 165 mm diameter sphere when the seat is mounted in the
 vehicle.
 6.8.1.1. Area 1
 6.8.1.1.1. In the case of separate seats without head restraints, this area shall include the rear part of
 the seat-back between the longitudinal vertical planes situated at 100 mm on either side of
 the longitudinal median plane of the seat centre line, and above a plane perpendicular to
 the reference line 100 mm below the top of the seat-back.
 6.8.1.1.2. In the case of bench seats without head restraints, this area shall extend between the
 longitudinal vertical planes situated at 100 mm on either side of the longitudinal median
 plane of each designated outboard seating position defined by the manufacturer and above
 a plane perpendicular to the reference line 100 mm below the top of the seat-back.
 6.8.1.1.3. In the case of seats or bench seats with head restraints, this area shall extend between the
 longitudinal vertical planes, on either side of and 70 mm from the longitudinal median
 plane of the seat or of the seating position concerned and situated above the plane
 perpendicular to the reference line 635 mm from the R point. For the test, the head
 restraint, if adjustable shall be placed in the most unfavourable position (generally the
 highest) permitted by its adjustment system.
 6.8.1.2. Area 2
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 6.8.1.2.1. In the case of seats or bench seats without head restraints and seats or bench seats with
 detachable or separate head restraints, area 2 shall extend above a plane perpendicular to
 the reference line 100 mm distant from the top of the seat-back, other than parts of area 1.
 6.8.1.2.2. In the case of seats or bench seats with integrated head restraints, area 2 shall extend above
 a plane perpendicular to the reference line 440 mm distant from the R point of the seat or
 of the seating position concerned, other than parts of area 1.
 6.8.1.3. Area 3
 6.8.1.3.1. Area 3 is defined as the part of the back of the seat or the bench seats situated above the
 horizontal planes defined in paragraph 5.1.4.1.3. above, excluding parts situated in area 1
 and area 2.
 6.9. Equivalent test methods
 If a test method other than those specified in paragraphs 6.2., 6.3., 6.4. above and annex 6
 is used, its equivalence shall be proved.
 7. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
 The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the
 Agreement, appendix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2), with the following
 requirements:
 7.1. Every vehicle approved pursuant to this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform
 to the type approved by meeting the requirements set out in paragraph 5. above. However,
 in the case of head restraints as defined in paragraph 2.12.2. and 2.12.3 above, nothing
 shall prevent the vehicle from conforming to the vehicle type approved, even if it is
 marketed with seats not fitted with head restraints.
 7.2. The competent authority which granted type approval may at any time verify the
 conformity control methods applied for each production unit. The authority may also carry
 out random checks on serially-manufactured vehicles in respect to the requirements set out
 in paragraph 5. above.
 8. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
 8.1. The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation may be
 withdrawn if the requirements laid down in paragraph 7.1. above are not complied with or
 if the vehicles fail in the checks prescribed in paragraph 7. above.
 8.2. If a Party to the Agreement applying this Regulation withdraws an approval it has
 previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this
 Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this
 Regulation.
 9. MODIFICATIONS OF THE VEHICLE TYPE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
 WITH RESPECT TO THE SEATS, THEIR ANCHORAGES AND/OR THEIR HEAD
 RESTRAINTS
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 9.1. Every modification of the vehicle type with respect to the seats, their anchorages and/or
 their head restraints shall be notified to the administrative department which approved the
 vehicle type. The department may then either:
 9.1.1. consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect, and
 that in any event the vehicle still complies with the requirements; or
 9.1.2. consider that the modifications are sufficiently unimportant for the results specified in
 paragraph 6.2., 6.3. and 6.4. above to be verified by calculations based on the approval test
 results; or
 9.1.3. require a further report from the technical service responsible for conducting the tests.
 9.2. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the modifications, shall be communicated
 to the Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation by means of the procedure laid
 down in paragraph 4.3. above.
 9.3. The competent authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a series number for
 such an extension and inform thereof the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this
 Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this
 Regulation.
 10. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
 10.1. If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a device approved in
 accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the authority which granted the
 approval. Upon receiving the relevant communication that authority shall inform thereof
 the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a
 communication form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.
 11. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
 11.1. For seats fitted with adjustable head restraints, the manufacturers shall provide instructions
 on how to operate, adjust, lock and, where applicable, remove the head restraints.
 12. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR
 CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
 The Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the United
 Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of the technical services responsible for
 conducting approval tests and of the administrative departments which grant approval and
 to which forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval,
 issued in other countries, are to be sent.
 13. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
 13.1. As from the official date of entry into force of the 06 series of amendments, no Contracting
 Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant ECE approvals under this Regulation as
 amended by the 06 series of amendments.
 13.2. As from 1 October 1999, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant ECE
 approvals only if the requirements of this Regulation, as amended by the 06 series of
 amendments, are satisfied.
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 13.3. As from 1 October 2001, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may refuse to
 recognize approvals which were not granted in accordance with the 06 series of
 amendments to this Regulation.
 13.4. As from the official date of entry into force of the 07 series of amendments, no Contracting
 Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant ECE approvals under this Regulation as
 amended by the 07 series of amendments.
 13.5. As from 24 months after the date of entry into force of the 07 series of amendments,
 Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant ECE approval only if the vehicle
 type to be approved complies with the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the
 07 series of amendments.
 13.6. As from 48 months after the date of entry into force of the 07 series of amendments,
 existing approvals to this Regulation shall cease to be valid, except in the case of vehicle
 types which comply with the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 07 series
 of amendments.
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 Annex 1
 COMMUNICATION
 (maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))
 issued by: Name of administration:
 .......................
 .......................
 .......................
 concerning: 2/ APPROVAL GRANTED
 APPROVAL EXTENDED
 APPROVAL REFUSED
 APPROVAL WITHDRAWN
 PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
 of a vehicle type with regard to the strength of the seats and their anchorages, in the case either of seats
 fitted or capable of being fitted with head restraints or of seats not capable of being fitted with such devices
 and the characteristics of head restraints pursuant to Regulation No. 17
 Approval No. .................... Extension No. .....................
 1. Trade name or mark of the motor vehicle ................................
 2. Vehicle type ...........................................................
 3. Manufacturer's name and address ........................................
 4. If applicable, name and address of the manufacturer's representative
 .........................................................................
 5. Description of seats ...................................................
 6. Number of seats fitted or capable of being fitted with head restraints, adjustable or not adjustable
 ...........................................
 .........................................................................
 7. Description of the adjustment, displacement and locking systems of the seat or of its parts and a
 description of occupant protection system against displacement of luggage..........................................
 ................................................................................................................................................................
 8. Description of seat anchorage ...........................................
 9. Longitudinal position of the seats during the tests .....................
 10. Vehicle submitted for approval on .......................................
 11. Technical service responsible for conducting approval tests .............
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 12. Date of report issued by that service ...................................
 13. No. of report issued by that service ....................................
 14. Remarks .................................................................
 15. Approval is granted/refused/extended/withdrawn 2/ .......................
 16. Reason(s) of extension (if applicable) ..................................
 17. Position of approval mark on the vehicle ................................
 18. Place ...................................................................
 19. Date ....................................................................
 20. Signature ...............................................................
 21. The following documents, bearing the approval number shown above, are annexed to this
 communication:
 ... drawings, diagrams and plans of the seats, their anchorage on the vehicle, the adjustment
 and displacement systems of the seats and their parts, and their locking devices;
 ... photographs of the seats, their anchorages, the adjustment and displacement systems of the
 seats and their parts, and their locking devices, and of additional occupant protection system
 against displacement of luggage.
 Note: In the case of seats fitted with head restraints as defined in paragraphs 2.12.2. and 2.12.3. of this
 Regulation, the head restraint shall be shown on all drawings, diagrams and photographs.
 _____________
 ___________________
 1/ Distinguishing number of the country which has/granted/extended/ refused/withdrawn
 approval (see approval provisions in the Regulation).
 2/ Strike out what does not apply.
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 Annex 2
 ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS
 Model A
 (see paragraphs 4.4., 4.4.1., 4.4.2. and 4.4.3. of this Regulation)
 Vehicle with at least one seat fitted or capable
 of being fitted with a head restraint
 a = 8 mm min
 The above approval mark when affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned, with
 regard to the strength of the seats fitted or capable of being fitted with head restraints and with regard to
 characteristics of the head restraints, has been approved in the Netherlands (E4) pursuant to
 Regulation No. 17, under the approval number 072439. The first two digits of the approval number
 indicate that the Regulation already contained the 07 series of amendments at the time of approval. The
 above approval mark also shows that the vehicle type was approved pursuant to Regulation No. 17 with
 regard to the strength of any seats on the vehicle which are not fitted or capable of being fitted with head
 restraints.
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 Model B
 (see paragraphs 4.4.; 4.4.1. and 4.4.2. of this Regulation)
 Vehicle with seats not fitted or not capable
 of being fitted with head restraints
 a = 8 mm min
 The above approval mark when affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type has seats not fitted
 or capable of being fitted with head restraints, and has, with regard to the strength of the seats and their
 anchorages, been approved in the Netherlands (E4) pursuant to Regulation No. 17 under the approval
 number 072439. The first two digits of the approval number indicate that the Regulation already contained
 the 07 series of amendments at the time of approval.
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 Model C
 (see paragraph 4.5. of this Regulation)
 Vehicle with at least one seat fitted or capable
 of being fitted with a head restraint
 a = 8 mm min.
 The above approval mark when affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type has at least one seat
 fitted or capable of being fitted with a head restraint, and was approved in the Netherlands (E4) pursuant to
 Regulations Nos. 17 and 33. 1/
 The approval numbers indicate that, on the dates when approval was granted, Regulation No. 17
 included the 07 series of amendments but Regulation No. 33 was still in its original form. The above
 approval mark also shows that the vehicle type was approved pursuant to Regulation No. 17 with regard to
 the strength of any seats on the vehicle which are not fitted or capable of being fitted with head restraints.
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 Model D
 (see paragraph 4.5. of this Regulation)
 Vehicle with seats not fitted or not capable
 of being fitted with head restraints
 a = 8 mm min
 The above approval mark when affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type has seats not fitted
 or capable of being fitted with head restraints, and was approved in the Netherlands (E4) pursuant to
 Regulations Nos. 17 and 33. 1/ The approval numbers indicate that, on the dates when approval was
 granted, Regulation No. 17 included the 07 series of amendments but Regulation No. 33 was still in its
 original form.
 ______________
 ____________________
 1/ The second number is given merely as an example.
 ___________
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 Annex 3
 PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING THE "H" POINT AND THE ACTUAL
 TORSO ANGLE FOR SEATING POSITIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES
 1. PURPOSE
 The procedure described in this annex is used to establish the "H" point location and the
 actual torso angle for one or several seating positions in a motor vehicle and to verify the
 relationship of measured data to design specifications given by the vehicle manufacturer. 1/
 2. DEFINITIONS
 For the purposes of this annex:
 2.1. "Reference data" means one or several of the following characteristics of a seating position:
 2.1.1. the "H" point and the "R" point and their relationship,
 2.1.2. the actual torso angle and the design torso angle and their relationship.
 2.2. "Three-dimensional 'H' point machine" (3-D H machine) means the device used for the
 determination of "H" points and actual torso angles. This device is described in appendix 1
 to this annex;
 2.3. "'H' point" means the pivot centre of the torso and thigh of the 3-D H machine installed in
 the vehicle seat in accordance with paragraph 4. below. The "H" point is located in the
 centre of the centreline of the device which is between the "H" point sight buttons on either
 side of the 3-D H machine. The "H" point corresponds theoretically to the "R" point (for
 tolerances see paragraph 3.2.2. below). Once determined in accordance with the procedure
 described in paragraph 4., the "H" point is considered fixed in relation to the seat-cushion
 structure and to move with it when the seat is adjusted;
 2.4. "'R' point" or "seating reference point" means a design point defined by the vehicle
 manufacturer for each seating position and established with respect to the three-dimensional
 reference system;
 2.5. "Torso-line" means the centreline of the probe of the 3-D H machine with the probe in the
 fully rearward position;
 2.6. "Actual torso angle" means the angle measured between a vertical line through the "H"
 point and the torso line using the back angle quadrant on the 3-D H machine. The actual
 torso angle corresponds theoretically to the design torso angle (for tolerances see
 paragraph 3.2.2. below);
 2.7. "Design torso angle" means the angle measured between a vertical line through the "R"
 point and the torso line in a position which corresponds to the design position of the
 seat-back established by the vehicle manufacturer;
 1/ In any seating position other than front seats where the "H" point cannot be determined using the
 "three-dimensional 'H' point machine" or procedures, the "R" point indicated by the manufacturer may be taken as a
 reference at the discretion of the competent authority.
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 2.8. "Centre plane of occupant" (C/LO) means the median plane of the 3-D H machine
 positioned in each designated seating position; it is represented by the co-ordinate of the
 "H" point on the "Y" axis. For individual seats, the centre plane of the seat coincides with
 the centre plane of the occupant. For other seats, the centre plane of the occupant is
 specified by the manufacturer;
 2.9. "Three dimensional reference system" means a system as described in appendix 2 to this
 annex;
 2.10. "Fiducial marks" are physical points (holes, surfaces, marks or indentations) on the vehicle
 body as defined by the manufacturer;
 2.11. "Vehicle measuring attitude" means the position of the vehicle as defined by the
 co-ordinates of fiducial marks in the three-dimensional reference system.
 3. REQUIREMENTS
 3.1. Data presentation
 For each seating position where reference data are required in order to demonstrate
 compliance with the provisions of the present Regulation, all or an appropriate selection of
 the following data shall be presented in the form indicated in appendix 3 to this annex:
 3.1.1. the co-ordinates of the "R" point relative to the three-dimensional reference system;
 3.1.2. the design torso angle;
 3.1.3. all indications necessary to adjust the seat (if it is adjustable) to the measuring position set
 out in paragraph 4.3. below.
 3.2. Relationship between measured data and design specifications
 3.2.1. The co-ordinates of the "H" point and the value of the actual torso angle obtained by the
 procedure set out in paragraph 4. below shall be compared, respectively, with the
 co-ordinates of the "R" point and the value of the design torso angle indicated by the vehicle
 manufacturer.
 3.2.2. The relative positions of the "R" point and the "H" point and the relationship between the
 design torso angle and the actual torso angle shall be considered satisfactory for the seating
 position in question if the "H" point, as defined by its co-ordinates, lies within a square of
 50 mm side length with horizontal and vertical sides whose diagonals intersect at the "R"
 point, and if the actual torso angle is within 5 degree of the design torso angle.
 3.2.3. If these conditions are met, the "R" point and the design torso angle, shall be used to
 demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this Regulation.
 3.2.4. If the "H" point or the actual torso angle does not satisfy the requirements of
 paragraph 3.2.2. above, the "H" point and the actual torso angle shall be determined twice
 more (three times in all). If the results of two of these three operations satisfy the
 requirements, the conditions of paragraph 3.2.3. above shall apply.
 3.2.5. If the results of at least two of the three operations described in paragraph 3.2.4. above do
 not satisfy the requirements of paragraph 3.2.2. above, or if the verification cannot take
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 place because the vehicle manufacturer has failed to supply information regarding the
 position of the "R" point or regarding the design torso angle, the centroid of the three
 measured points or the average of the three measured angles shall be used and be regarded
 as applicable in all cases where the "R" point or the design torso angle is referred to in this
 Regulation.
 4. PROCEDURE FOR "H" POINT AND ACTUAL TORSO ANGLE DETERMINATION
 4.1. The vehicle shall be preconditioned at the manufacturer's discretion, at a temperature of
 20 ∀ 10 °C to ensure that the seat material reaches room temperature. If the seat to be
 checked has never been sat upon, a 70 to 80 kg person or device shall sit on the seat twice
 for one minute to flex the cushion and back. At the manufacturer's request, all seat
 assemblies shall remain unloaded for a minimum period of 30 minutes prior to installation
 of the 3-D H machine.
 4.2. The vehicle shall be at the measuring attitude defined in paragraph 2.11. above.
 4.3. The seat, if it is adjustable, shall be adjusted first to the rearmost normal driving or riding
 position, as indicated by the vehicle manufacturer, taking into consideration only the
 longitudinal adjustment of the seat, excluding seat travel used for purposes other than
 normal driving or riding positions. Where other modes of seat adjustment exist (vertical,
 angular, seat-back, etc.) these will be then adjusted to the position specified by the vehicle
 manufacturer. For suspension seats, the vertical position shall be rigidly fixed
 corresponding to a normal driving position as specified by the manufacturer.
 4.4. The area of the seating position contacted by the 3-D H machine shall be covered by a
 muslin cotton, of sufficient size and appropriate texture, described as a plain cotton fabric
 having 18,9 threads per cm2 and weighing 0,228 kg m2 or knitted or non-woven fabric
 having equivalent characteristics.
 If the test is run on a seat outside the vehicle, the floor on which the seat is placed shall have
 the same essential characteristics 2/ as the floor of the vehicle in which the seat is intended
 to be used.
 4.5. Place the seat and back assembly of the 3-D H machine so that the centre plane of the
 occupant (C/LO) coincides with the centre plane of the 3-D H machine. At the
 manufacturer's request, the 3-D H machine may be moved inboard with respect to the C/LO
 if the 3-D H machine is located so far outboard that the seat edge will not permit levelling
 of the 3-D H machine.
 4.6. Attach the foot and lower leg assemblies to the seat pan assembly, either individually or by
 using the T-bar and lower leg assembly. A line through the "H" point sight buttons shall be
 parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the longitudinal centre plane of the seat.
 4.7. Adjust the feet and leg positions of the 3-D H machine as follows:
 4.7.1. Designated seating position: driver and outside front passenger.
 4.7.1.1. Both feet and leg assemblies shall be moved forward in such a way that the feet take up
 natural positions on the floor, between the operating pedals if necessary. Where possible
 the left foot shall be located approximately the same distance to the left of the centre plane
 2/ Tilt angle, height difference with a seat mounting, surface texture, etc.
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 of the 3-D H machine as the right foot is to the right. The spirit level verifying the
 transverse orientation of the 3-D H machine is brought to the horizontal by readjustment of
 the seat pan if necessary, or by adjusting the leg and foot assemblies towards the rear. The
 line passing through the "H" point sight buttons shall be maintained perpendicular to the
 longitudinal centre plane of the seat.
 4.7.1.2. If the left leg cannot be kept parallel to the right leg and the left foot cannot be supported by
 the structure, move the left foot until it is supported. The alignment of the sight buttons
 shall be maintained.
 4.7.2. Designated seating position: outboard rear
 For rear seats or auxiliary seats, the legs are located as specified by the manufacturer. If the
 feet then rest on parts of the floor which are at different levels, the foot which first comes
 into contact with the front seat shall serve as a reference and the other foot shall be so
 arranged that the spirit level giving the transverse orientation of the seat of the device
 indicates the horizontal.
 4.7.3. Other designated seating positions:
 The general procedure indicated in paragraph 4.7.1. above shall be followed except that the
 feet shall be placed as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
 4.8. Apply lower leg and thigh weights and level the 3-D H machine.
 4.9. Tilt the back pan forward against the forward stop and draw the 3-D H machine away from
 the seat-back using the T-bar. Reposition the 3-D H machine on the seat by one of the
 following methods:
 4.9.1. If the 3-D H machine tends to slide rearward, use the following procedure. Allow the 3-
 D H machine to slide rearward until a forward horizontal restraining load on the T-bar is no
 longer required i.e. until the seat pan contacts the seat-back. If necessary, reposition the
 lower leg.
 4.9.2. If the 3-D H machine does not tend to slide rearward, use the following procedure. Slide
 the 3-D H machine rearwards by applying a horizontal rearward load to the T-bar until the
 seat pan contacts the seat-back (see figure 2 of appendix 1 to this annex).
 4.10. Apply a 100 ∀ 10 N load to the back and pan assembly of the 3-D H machine at the
 intersection of the hip angle quadrant and the T-bar housing. The direction of load
 application shall be maintained along a line passing by the above intersection to a point just
 above the thigh bar housing (see figure 2 of appendix 1 to this annex). Then carefully
 return the back pan to the seat-back. Care must be exercised throughout the remainder of
 the procedure to prevent the 3-D H machine from sliding forward.
 4.11. Install the right and left buttock weights and then, alternately, the eight torso weights.
 Maintain the 3-D H machine level.
 4.12. Tilt the back pan forward to release the tension on the seat-back. Rock the 3-D H machine
 from side to side through 10 degrees arc (5 degrees to each side of the vertical centre plane)
 for three complete cycles to release any accumulated friction between the 3-D H machine
 and the seat.
 ---pagebreak--- 27.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 373/29
 During the rocking action, the T-bar of the 3-D H machine may tend to diverge from the
 specified horizontal and vertical alignment. The T-bar must therefore be restrained by
 applying an appropriate lateral load during the rocking motions. Care shall be exercised in
 holding the T-bar and rocking the 3-D H machine to ensure that no inadvertent exterior
 loads are applied in a vertical or fore and aft direction.
 The feet of the 3-D H machine are not to be restrained or held during this step. If the feet
 change position, they should be allowed to remain in that attitude for the moment.
 Carefully return the back pan to the seat-back and check the two spirit levels for zero
 position. If any movement of the feet has occurred during the rocking operation of the 3-
 D H machine, they must be repositioned as follows:
 Alternately, lift each foot off the floor the minimum necessary amount until no additional
 foot movement is obtained. During this lifting, the feet are to be free to rotate; and no
 forward or lateral loads are to be applied. When each foot is placed back in the down
 position, the heel is to be in contact with the structure designed for this.
 Check the lateral spirit level for zero position; if necessary, apply a lateral load to the top of
 the back pan sufficient to level the 3-D H machine's seat pan on the seat.
 4.13. Holding the T-bar to prevent the 3-D H machine from sliding forward on the seat cushion,
 proceed as follows:
 (a) return the back pan to the seat-back;
 (b) alternately apply and release a horizontal rearward load, not to exceed 25 N, to the
 back angle bar at a height approximately at the centre of the torso weights until the
 hip angle quadrant indicates that a stable position has been reached after load release.
 Care shall be exercised to ensure that no exterior downward or lateral loads are
 applied to the 3-D H machine. If another level adjustment of the 3-D H machine is
 necessary, rotate the back pan forward, re-level, and repeat the procedure from
 paragraph 4.12.
 4.14. Take all measurements:
 4.14.1. The co-ordinates of the "H" point are measured with respect to the three-dimensional
 reference system.
 4.14.2. The actual torso angle is read at the back angle quadrant of the 3-D H machine with the
 probe in its fully rearward position.
 4.15. If a re-run of the installation of the 3-D H machine is desired, the seat assembly should
 remain unloaded for a minimum period of 30 minutes prior to the re-run. The 3-D H
 machine should not be left loaded on the seat assembly longer than the time required to
 perform the test.
 4.16. If the seats in the same row can be regarded as similar (bench seat, identical seats, etc.) only
 one "H" point and one "actual torso angle" shall be determined for each row of seats, the 3-
 D H machine described in appendix 1 to this annex being seated in a place regarded as
 representative for the row. This place shall be:
 4.16.1. in the case of the front row, the driver's seat;
 ---pagebreak--- L 373/30 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.12.2006
 4.16.2. in the case of the rear row or rows, an outer seat.
 __________
 ---pagebreak--- 27.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 373/31
 Annex 3 - Appendix 1
 DESCRIPTION OF THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL "H" POINT MACHINE ∗/
 (3-D H machine)
 1. Back and seat pans
 The back and seat pans are constructed of reinforced plastic and metal; they stimulate the human
 torso and thigh and are mechanically hinged at the "H" point. A quadrant is fastened to the probe
 hinged at the "H" point to measure the actual torso angle. An adjustable thigh bar, attached to the
 seat pan, establishes the thigh centreline and serves as a baseline for the hip angle quadrant.
 2. Body and leg elements
 Lower leg segments are connected to the seat pan assembly at the T-bar joining the knees, which is a
 lateral extension of the adjustable thigh bar. Quadrants are incorporated in the lower leg segments to
 measure knee angles. Shoe and foot assemblies are calibrated to measure the foot angle. Two spirit
 levels orient the device in space. Body element weights are placed at the corresponding centres of
 gravity to provide seat penetration equivalent to a 76 kg male. All joints of the 3-D H machine
 should be checked for free movement without encountering noticeable friction.
 ∗/ For details of the construction of the 3-D H machine refer to Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400
 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15096, United States of America.
 The machine corresponds to that described in ISO Standard 6549 : 1980.
 ---pagebreak--- L 373/32 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.12.2006
 Figure 1 - 3-D H machine elements designation
 ---pagebreak--- 27.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 373/33
 Figure 2 - Dimensions of the 3-D H machine elements and load distribution
 (Dimensions in millimeters)
 ---pagebreak--- L 373/34 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.12.2006
 Annex 3 - Appendix 2
 THREE-DIMENSIONAL REFERENCE SYSTEM
 1. The three-dimensional reference system is defined by three orthogonal planes established by the
 vehicle manufacturer (see figure). ∗/
 2. The vehicle measuring attitude is established by positioning the vehicle on the supporting surface
 such that the co-ordinates of the fiducial marks correspond to the values indicated by the
 manufacturer.
 3. The co-ordinates of the "R" point and the "H" point are established in relation to the fiducial marks
 defined by the vehicle manufacturer.
 Figure - Three-dimensional reference system
 ∗/ The reference system corresponds to ISO standard 4130 : 1978.
 ---pagebreak--- 27.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 373/35
 Annex 3 - Appendix 3
 REFERENCE DATA CONCERNING SEATING POSITIONS
 1. Coding of reference data
 Reference data are listed consecutively for each seating position. Seating positions are identified
 by a two-digit code. The first digit is an Arabic numeral and designates the row of seats,
 counting from the front to the rear of the vehicle. The second digit is a capital letter which
 designates the location of the seating position in a row, as viewed in the direction of forward
 motion of the vehicle; the following letters shall be used:
 L = left
 C = centre
 R = right
 2. Description of vehicle measuring attitude
 2.1. Co-ordinates of fiducial marks
 X ............................
 Y ............................
 Z ............................
 3. List of reference data
 3.1. Seating position: ......................................
 3.1.1. Co-ordinates of "R" point
 X ...........................
 Y ...........................
 Z ...........................
 3.1.2. Design torso angle: ....................................
 3.1.3. Specification for seat adjustment ∗/
 horizontal: .......................
 vertical: .........................
 angular: ..........................
 torso angle: ......................
 Note: List reference data for further seating positions under 3.2., 3.3., etc.
 ___________
 ∗/ Strike out what does not apply.
 ---pagebreak--- L 373/36 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.12.2006
 Annex 4
 DETERMINATION OF THE HEIGHT AND WIDTH OF HEAD RESTRAINTS
 HEIGHT
 Figure 1
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 Figure 2
 ---pagebreak--- L 373/38 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.12.2006
 Annex 5
 DETAILS OF LINES AND MEASUREMENTS TAKEN DURING TESTS
 1. Original unloaded position.
 2a. Displaced position by applying to the manikin’s back a moment of 373 Nm
 about the R point, defining the position of the displaced reference line r1.
 2b. Displaced position by applying to the 165 mm sphere a force F producing a moment of 373 Nm
 about the R point, keeping the displaced reference line r1 in place.
 3. Position after displacement by the force F increased to 890 N.
 ---pagebreak--- 27.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 373/39
 .
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 ---pagebreak--- L 373/40 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.12.2006
 Annex 6
 TEST PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING ENERGY DISSIPATION
 1. Installation, test apparatus, recording instruments and procedure
 1.1. Setting up
 The seat, as mounted in the vehicle, shall be firmly secured to the test bench with the
 attachment parts provided by the manufacturer, so as to remain stationary when the impact
 is applied.
 The seat-back, if adjustable, shall be locked in the position specified in paragraph 6.1.1. of
 this Regulation.
 If the seat is fitted with a head restraint, the head restraint shall be mounted on the seat-back
 as in the vehicle. Where the head restraint is separate, it shall be secured to the part of the
 vehicle structure to which it is normally attached.
 If the head restraint is adjustable, it shall be placed in the most unfavourable position
 allowed by its adjusting systems.
 1.2. Test apparatus
 1.2.1. This apparatus consists of a pendulum whose pivot is supported by ball-bearings and whose
 reduced mass ∗/ at its centre of percussion is 6,8 kg. The lower extremity of the pendulum
 consists of a rigid headform 165 mm in diameter whose centre is identical with the centre of
 percussion of the pendulum.
 1.2.2. The headform shall be fitted with two accelerometers and a speed-measuring device, all
 capable of measuring values in the direction of impact.
 1.3. Recording instruments
 The recording instruments used shall be such that measurements can be made with the
 following degrees of accuracy:
 1.3.1. Acceleration:
 accuracy = + 5 % of the actual value;
 frequency class of data channel: class 600 corresponding to
 ISO Standard 6487 (1980);
 cross-axis sensitivity = < 5 % of the lowest point on the scale.
 ∗/ The relationship of the reduced mass "mr" of the pendulum to the total mass "m" of the pendulum at a distance
 "a" between the centre of percussion and the axis of rotation and at a distance "l" between the centre of gravity and
 the axis of rotation is given by the formula:
 l
 mr = m
 a
 ---pagebreak--- 27.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 373/41
 1.3.2. Speed:
 accuracy: + 2,5 % of the actual value;
 sensitivity: 0,5 km/h.
 1.3.3. Time recording:
 the instrumentation shall enable the action to be recorded throughout its duration and
 readings to be made to within one one-thousandth of a second;
 the beginning of the impact at the moment of first contact between the headform and the
 item being tested shall be detected on the recordings used for analysing the test.
 1.4. Test procedure
 1.4.1. Tests on the seat-back
 With the seat installed as indicated in paragraph 1.1. of this annex, the direction of impact
 from the rear towards the front shall be situated in a longitudinal plane at an angle of 45°
 from the vertical.
 The impact points shall be selected by the test laboratory in area 1 as defined in paragraph
 6.8.1.1. of this Regulation, or if necessary in area 2 as defined in paragraph 6.8.1.2. of this
 Regulation, on surfaces exhibiting radii of curvature less than 5 mm.
 1.4.2. Tests on the head restraint
 The head restraint shall be fitted and adjusted as indicated in paragraph 1.1. of this annex.
 Impacts shall be performed on points selected by the test laboratory in area 1 as defined in
 paragraph 6.8.1.1. of this Regulation, and possibly in area 2 as defined in paragraph 6.8.1.2.
 of this Regulation, on surfaces exhibiting radii of curvature less than 5 mm.
 1.4.2.1. For the rear face, the direction of impact from the rear towards the front shall be in a
 longitudinal plane at an angle of 45° from the vertical.
 1.4.2.2. For the front face, the direction of impact from the front towards the rear shall be horizontal
 in a longitudinal plane.
 1.4.2.3. The front and rear zones are respectively bounded by the horizontal plane tangential to the
 top of the head restraint as determined in paragraph 6,5. of this Regulation.
 1.4.3. The headform shall strike the test item at a speed of 24,1 km/h: this speed shall be achieved
 either by the mere energy of propulsion or by using an additional impelling device.
 2. Results
 The deceleration rate shall be taken as the average of the readings on the two
 decelerometers.
 3. Equivalent procedures (see paragraph 6.9. of this Regulation).
 _________
 ---pagebreak--- L 373/42 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.12.2006
 Annex 7
 METHOD FOR TESTING THE STRENGTH OF SEAT ANCHORAGES
 AND THEIR ADJUSTMENT, LOCKING AND DISPLACEMENT SYSTEMS
 1. Test of resistance to inertia effects
 1.1. The seats to be tested shall be mounted on the vehicle body for which they are designed.
 This vehicle body shall be firmly anchored on a test trolley as prescribed in the following
 paragraphs.
 1.2. The method used for anchoring the vehicle body on the test trolley shall not result in a
 reinforcement of the seat anchorages.
 1.3. The seats and their parts shall be adjusted and locked as prescribed in paragraph 6.1.1. and
 in one of the positions described in paragraph 6.3.3. or 6.3.4. of this Regulation.
 1.4. If the seats of a group do not present essential differences in the sense of paragraph 2.2. of
 this Regulation, the tests prescribed in paragraphs 6.3.1. and 6.3.2. of this Regulation may
 be carried out with one seat adjusted to its foremost position and the other seat adjusted to
 its rearmost position.
 1.5. The trolley deceleration is measured with data channels of frequency class (CFC) 60
 corresponding to the characteristics of International Standard ISO 6487 (1980).
 2. Collision test of the complete vehicle against a rigid barrier
 2.1. The barrier shall consist of a block of reinforced concrete of not less than 3 m width, not
 less than 1,5 m height and not less than 0,6 m thickness. The front face shall be
 perpendicular to the final part of the run-up track and shall be covered with plywood boards
 19 ∀ 1 mm thick. At least 90 tonnes of earth shall be compressed behind the block of
 reinforced concrete. The barrier of reinforced concrete and earth may be replaced by
 obstacles having the same front surface, provided that they give equivalent results.
 2.2. At the moment of impact the vehicle shall run free. It shall reach the obstacle on a course
 perpendicular to the collision wall; the maximum lateral misalignment allowed between the
 vertical median line of the front of the vehicle and the vertical median line of the collision
 wall shall be ∀ 30 cm; at the moment of impact the vehicle shall no longer be subjected to
 the action of any additional steering or propelling device. The speed on impact shall be
 between 48,3 km/h and 53,1 km/h.
 2.3. The fuel feed system shall be filled to at least 90 per cent of its capacity with fuel or an
 equivalent liquid.
 ___________
 ---pagebreak--- 27.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 373/43
 Annex 8
 DETERMINATION OF DIMENSION "a" OF HEAD RESTRAINT GAPS
 Figure 1: Example of horizontal gaps
 Note: Section A-A is to be made in a point of the gap area which allows the maximum sphere intrusion,
 without exerting any load.
 ---pagebreak--- L 373/44 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.12.2006
 Figure 2. Example of vertical gaps
 Note: Section A-A is to be made in a point of the gap area which allows the maximum sphere intrusion,
 without exerting any load.
 _________
 ---pagebreak--- 27.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 373/45
 Annex 9
 TEST PROCEDURE FOR DEVICES INTENDED TO PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS
 AGAINST DISPLACEMENT OF LUGGAGE
 1. Test blocks
 Rigid blocks, with the centre of inertia in the geometric centre.
 Type 1
 Dimensions: 300 mm x 300 mm x 300 mm
 all edges and corners rounded to 20 mm
 Mass: 18 kg
 Type 2
 Dimensions: 500 mm x 350 mm x 125 mm
 all edges and corners rounded to 20 mm
 Mass: 10 kg
 2. Test preparation
 2.1. Test of seat-backs (see figure 1)
 2.1.1. General requirements
 2.1.1.1. At the option of the car manufacturer, parts whose hardness is lower than 50 Shore A can
 be removed from the tested seat and head restraint for the tests.
 2.1.1.2. Two type 1 test blocks shall be placed on the floor of the luggage compartment. In order
 to determine the location of the test blocks in the longitudinal direction, they shall first be
 positioned such that their front side contacts that part of the vehicle which constitutes the
 forward boundary of the luggage compartment and that their lower side rests on the floor
 of the luggage compartment. They shall then be moved backwards and parallel to the
 longitudinal median plane of the vehicle until their geometrical centre has traversed a
 horizontal distance of 200 mm. If the dimensions of the luggage compartment do not
 allow a distance of 200 mm and if the rear seats are horizontally adjustable, these seats
 shall be moved forward to the limit of the adjustment range intended for normal occupant
 use, or to the position resulting in a distance of 200 mm, whichever is less. In other
 cases, the test blocks shall be placed as far as possible behind the rear seats. The distance
 between the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle and the inward facing side of each
 test block shall be 25 mm to obtain a distance of 50 mm between both blocks.
 2.1.1.3. During the test, the seats must be adjusted to ensure that the locking system cannot be released
 by external factors. If applicable, the seats shall be adjusted as follows:
 The longitudinal adjustment shall be secured one notch or 10 mm in front of the rearmost
 possible position of use specified by the manufacturer (for seats with independent vertical
 adjustment, the cushion shall be placed to its lowest possible position). The test shall be
 carried out with the seat-backs in their normal position of use.
 ---pagebreak--- L 373/46 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.12.2006
 2.1.1.4. If the seat-back is fitted with a head restraint, the test must be carried out with the head restraint
 placed in the highest position, if adjustable.
 2.1.1.5. If the back(s) of the rear seat(s) can be folded down, they shall be secured in their upright
 normal position by the standard locking mechanism.
 2.1.1.6. Seats behind which the type 1 blocks cannot be installed are exempted from this test
 Figure 1: Positions of test blocks before test of rear seat-backs
 2.1.2. Vehicles with more than two rows of seats
 2.1.2.1. If the rearmost row of seats is removable and/or can be folded down by the user according to the
 manufacturer's instructions in order to increase the luggage compartment area, then the
 seat row immediately in front of this rearmost row shall also be tested.
 2.1.2.2. However, in this case, the Technical Service, after consultation with the manufacturer, may
 decide not to test one of the two rearmost rows of seats if the seats and their attachments
 are of similar design and if the test requirement of 200 mm is respected.
 2.1.3. When there is a gap, allowing sliding of one type 1 block past the seats, then the test
 loads (two type 1 blocks) shall be installed behind the seats after agreement between the
 Technical Service and the manufacturer.
 2.1.4. The exact test configuration shall be noted in the test report.
 2.2. Test of partitioning systems
 For the test of the partitioning systems above the seat-backs, the vehicle shall be fitted
 with a fixed raised test floor having a load surface that locates the centre of gravity of the
 test block centrally between the top edge of the bordering seat-back (without taking into
 account the head restraints) and the bottom edge of the roof lining. A type 2 test block is
 placed on the raised test floor with its largest surface 500 x 350 mm, centrally in relation
 to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and with its surface 500 x 125 mm to the front.
 ---pagebreak--- 27.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 373/47
 Partitioning systems behind which the type 2 test block cannot be installed are exempted
 from this test. The test block is placed directly in contact with the partitioning system. In
 addition, two type 1 test blocks are positioned in accordance with paragraph 2.1. in order
 to perform a simultaneous test on the seat-backs (see figure 2).
 ---pagebreak--- L 373/48 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.12.2006
 Figure 2: Testing of a partitioning system above the backrest
 2.2.1. If the seat-back is fitted with a head restraint, the test must be carried out with the head
 restraint placed in the highest position, if adjustable.
 3. Dynamic testing of seat-backs and partitioning systems used as luggage restraint systems
 3.1. The body of the passenger car shall be anchored securely to a test sled, and this
 anchorage shall not act as reinforcement for seat-backs and the partitioning system. After
 the installation of the test blocks as described in paragraph 2.1. or 2.2., the passenger car
 body shall be accelerated as shown in annex 9, appendix, so that at the moment of
 impact, its free running speed is 50 +0/-2 km/h. With the agreement of the manufacturer,
 the above described test pulse corridor can be used alternatively to fulfil the test of the
 seat strength according to paragraph 6.3.1.
 __________
 ---pagebreak--- 27.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 373/49
 Annex 9 - Appendix
 SLED DECELERATION CORRIDOR AS A FUNCTION OF TIME
 (Frontal impact)
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text:
 14.8.2010
 LV
 Eiropas Savienības Oficiālais Vēstnesis
 C 221/45
 Vispārējās tiesas 2010. gada 21. jūnija rīkojums — Meister/ITSB
 (Lieta T-284/09 P) (1)
 (Apelācija - Civildienests - Ierēdņi - Novērtējums - Novērtējuma ziņojumu novēlota pieņemšana - Prasības priekšmets pirmajā instancē - Novēlota atbilde uz sūdzībām - Apelācijas sūdzība, kas daļēji ir acīmredzami nepieņemama un daļēji acīmredzami nepamatota)
 2010/C 221/74
 Tiesvedības valoda — vācu
 Lietas dalībnieki
 Apelācijas sūdzības iesniedzējs: Herbert Meister (Muchamiel, Spānija) (pārstāvis — H. J. Zimmermann, avocat)
 Otrs lietas dalībnieks: Iekšējā tirgus saskaņošanas birojs (preču zīmes, paraugi un modeļi) (ITSB) (pārstāvji — I. de Medrano Caballero un G. Faedo, kam palīdz D. Waelbroeck un E. Winter, avocats)
 Priekšmets
 Apelācijas sūdzība par Eiropas Savienības Civildienesta tiesas (pirmā palāta) 2009. gada 18. maija spriedumu apvienotajās lietās F-138/06 un F-37/08 Meister/ITSB (Krājumā vēl nav publicēts), lūdzot atcelt minēto spriedumu
 Rezolutīvā daļa:
 1)
 apelācijas sūdzību noraidīt;
 2)
 Herbert Meister sedz savus, kā arī atlīdzina Iekšējā tirgus saskaņošanas biroja (preču zīmes, paraugi un modeļi) (ITSB) tiesāšanās izdevumus šajā instancē.
 (1) OV C 244, 10.10.2009.


text:
22.3.2003 SV Europeiska unionens officiella tidning C 70/25
 Sökandena har vidare hävdat att feta inte uppfyller villkoren Sökanden yrkar att förstainstansrätten skall
 enligt rådets förordning nr 2081/92. Feta är en generisk
 beteckning som inte kan skyddas med stöd av denna förord-
 ning. Feta är den gängse beteckningen för ett visst slags — förklara att talan kan tas upp till prövning,
 mejeriprodukt. Det framgår även av den grekiska lagstiftning-
 ens utveckling att feta uppfattats som en generisk produkt.
 Feta har dessutom inte någon enhetlig gemensam särprägel — ogiltigförklara kommissionens beslut av den 30 oktober
 och vad som i verkligheten avses är skydd av grekisk ost som 2002 att väcka talan mot sökandena för tredje gången (1)
 sådan. vid New York District Court, såsom tillkännagivits i
 kommissionens pressmeddelande IP/05/1592 av den
 31 oktober 2002,
 Sökandena har slutligen hävdat att registreringen av feta strider
 mot principen i artikel 7.4 i rådets förordning nr 2081/92, — förplikta kommissionen att ersätta rättegångskostnaderna
 grundläggande gemenskapsrättsliga principer — och således för detta förfarande inklusive sökandenas och eventuella
 även mot fördraget — inbegripet artiklarna 12 EG och 34.3 intervenienters kostnader.
 EG, principen om skydd för berättigade förväntningar och
 proportionalitetsprincipen.
 ( 1) Kommissionens förordning (EG) nr 1829/2002 av den 14 oktober Grunder och huvudargument
 2002 om ändring av bilagan till kommissionens förordning (EG)
 nr 1107/96 när det gäller beteckningen ”Feta” (EGT L 277, s. 10).
 ( 2) EGT L 208, s. 1; svensk specialutgåva, område 3, volym 43,
 s. 153.
 ( 3) EGT L 148, s. 1.
 Sökandena är svarande i ett mål som kommissionen inlett
 ( 4) Dom i de förenade målen C-289/96, C-293/96 och C-299/96, inför en domstol i USA för Europeiska gemenskapens och
 Danmark mot kommissionen, REG 1999, s. I-1541. ett antal medlemsstaters räkning. Kommissionen har yrkat
 tredubbelt straffskadestånd (treble and punitive damages),
 skälig ersättning samt olika typer av interimistiska åtgärder för
 sökandenas påstådda deltagande i penningtvätt.
 Sökandena hävdar att Europeiska gemenskapen, företrädd av
 kommissionen, saknar behörighet att anta den omtvistade
 rättsakten och att väcka talan för egen och medlemsstaternas
 räkning av följande skäl:
 Talan mot Europeiska gemenskapernas kommission väckt
 den 9 januari 2003 av R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings,
 Inc., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, R.J. Reynolds — Artikel 2 EG ger inte institutionerna några särskilda och
 Tobacco International, Inc. and RJR Aquisition Corp självständiga befogenheter.
 — I artikel 281 EG föreskrivs endast att Europeiska gemen-
 (Mål T-6/03) skapen är en juridisk person utan att föreskriva något
 särskilt behörighetsområde.
 (2003/C 70/41)
 — Artikel 282 EG ger inte Europeiska gemenskapen behörig-
 het att, företrädd av kommissionen, väcka talan i tredje
 (Rättegångsspråk: engelska) land.
 — Artikel 280 EG ger inte Europeiska gemenskapen behörig-
 het att, företrädd av kommissionen, väcka talan för att
 tillvarata gemenskapens ekonomiska intressen. Enligt
 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc., Winston-Salem (Ameri- artikel 280 EG ges gemenskapen endast en begränsad
 kas förenta stater), R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston- behörighet att tillse att medlemsstaterna vidtar effektiva
 Salem (Amerikas förenta stater),R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Interna- åtgärder för att skydda gemenskapens ekonomiska intres-
 tional, Inc., Winston-Salem (Amerikas förenta stater), och RJR sen samt att bistå medlemsstaterna i denna uppgift.
 Aquisition Corp, Wilmington (Amerikas förenta stater) har
 den 9 januari 2003 väckt talan vid Europeiska gemenskapernas
 förstainstansrätt mot Europeiska gemenskapernas kommis- — Även om det skulle antas att artikel 280 EG gav
 sion. Sökanden företräds av advokaterna Eric Morgan de Europeiska gemenskapen en sådan behörighet uppfyller
 Rivery och Francesca Marchini Camia. den omtvistade rättsakten inte kraven i artikel 280.1 EG,
 ---pagebreak--- C 70/26 SV Europeiska unionens officiella tidning 22.3.2003
 det vill säga den syftar inte till att bekämpa bedrägerier Sökanden yrkar att förstainstansrätten skall
 som riktar sig mot gemenskapens ekonomiska intressen.
 Den iakttar inte heller förfarandet i artikel 280.4 EG
 jämförd med artikel 251 EG och överensstämmer inte — ogiltigförklara det beslut som fjärde överklagandenämn-
 med bestämmelsen i artikel 280.4 EG som uttryckligen den vid harmoniseringsbyrån fattade den 3 oktober 2002
 utesluter straffrätt och rättskipning. (ärende 700/2000-4 och 746/2000-4),
 — Den omtvistade rättsakten kringgår befintliga gemen- — neka registrering av gemenskapsvarumärket nr 203 570,
 skapsbestämmelser om penningtvätt. och
 — Europeiska gemenskapen, företrädd av kommissionen,
 har självutnämnt sig till europeisk åklagare i strid med — förplikta svaranden att ersätta rättegångskostnaderna.
 fördraget och medlemsstaternas vilja.
 Sökandena hävdar att Europeiska gemenskapen, företrädd av
 kommissionen, har idkat så kallad ”forum shopping” i syfte Grunder och huvudargument
 att kringgå medlemsstaternas och Europeiska gemenskapens
 tillkortakommanden samt att gemenskapen inte har någon
 konstitutionell rätt att agera på medlemsstaternas vägnar.
 Sökande av gemen- EMILIO PUCCI S.R.L.
 skapsvarumärke:
 Sökandena påstår vidare att den omtvistade rättsakten åsidosät-
 ter lämpliga metoder för att lösa tvister om tolkningen och Sökt gemenskapsvaru- Det handskrivna figurmärket Emi-
 tillämpningen av fördraget i enlighet med artikel 292 EG. märke: lio Pucci, för varor som ingår i
 Rättsakten åsidosätter enligt sökandena även motiveringsskyl- klasserna 3, 18, 24 och 25 –
 digheten samt följande allmänna principer och grundläggande Ansökan nr 203 570.
 rättigheter: proportionalitetsprincipen, principen om skydd för
 berättigade förväntningar och rättssäkerhetsprincipen samt
 Innehavare av det varu- Sökanden.
 rätten till försvar och till en opartisk rättegång. Slutligen
 märke eller kännetecken
 hävdar sökandena att svaranden har gjort sig skyldig till
 som åberopats som hin-
 maktmissbruk genom att anta den omstridda rättsakten.
 der för registrering i in-
 vändningsförfarandet:
 ( 1) Beslutet att väcka talan för första gången bestreds av sökandena i
 mål T-379/00 (EGT C 79, 10.3.2001, s. 24). Beslutet att väcka Varumärke eller känne- De handskrivna spanska varumär-
 talan en andra gång bestreds av sökandena i mål T-260/01 (EGT tecken som åberopats kena EMIDIO TUCCI, med
 C 3, 5.1.2002, s. 39).
 som hinder för registre- nr 1908 876, för varor som ingår
 ring i invändningsförfa- i klass 3, och nr 855 782, för
 randet: varor som ingår i klass 25.
 Invändningsenhetens Avslag på ansökan om registre-
 beslut: ring såvitt avser varor i klasser-
 na 3, 18 och 25, och upptagande
 till prövning av samma ansökan
 Talan mot Byrån för harmonisering inom den inre mark-
 såvitt avser varor i klass 25 och
 naden (varumärken, mönster och modeller) väckt den
 vissa varor i klass 18.
 10 januari 2003 av El Corte Inglés
 Överklagandenämn- Avslag på överklagandet från den
 (Mål T-8/03) dens beslut: som framställt invändningar och
 bifall till överklagandet från sö-
 (2003/C 70/42) kanden av gemenskapsvarumär-
 ket för varor för vilka registrering
 nekades i klass 18.
 (Rättegångsspråk: spanska)
 Grunder: Felaktig tillämpning av arti-
 kel 8.1 b i förordning (EG) nr 40/
 94 (förväxlingsrisk) och av arti-
 El Corte Inglés har den 10 januari 2003 väckt talan vid
 kel 8.5 i samma förordning.
 Europeiska gemenskapernas förstainstansrätt mot Byrån för
 harmonisering inom den inre marknaden (varumärken, mön-
 ster och modeller). Sökanden företräds av Juan Luis Rivas
 Zurdo, letrado en ejercicio.