254 mm in diameter, at any velocity between 24 kilometers per hour (15
mph) and 29 kilometers per hour (18 mph).
    (4) Vehicles certified as complying with the vehicle-to-pole
requirements of S9 of 49 CFR 571.214, Side Impact Protection, need not
comply with the pole test requirements specified in S6.2(b)(3) of this
section.
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    S8.18 Adjustable seats--vehicle to pole test. Initially, adjustable
seats shall be adjusted as specified in S8.3.1 of Standard 214 (49 CFR
571.214).
    S8.19 Adjustable seat back placement--vehicle to pole test.
Initially, position adjustable seat backs in the manner specified in
S8.3.1 of Standard 214 (49 CFR 571.214).
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    S8.28 Positioning procedure for the Part 572 Subpart M test dummy--
vehicle to pole test. The part 572, subpart M, test dummy is initially
positioned in the front outboard seating position on the struck side of
the vehicle in accordance with the provisions of S12.1 of Standard 214
(49 CFR 571.214), and the vehicle seat is positioned as specified in
S8.3.1 of that standard. The position of the dummy is then measured as
follows. Locate the horizontal plane passing through the dummy head
center of gravity. Identify the rearmost point on the dummy head in
that plane. Construct a line in the plane that contains the rearward
point of the front door daylight opening and is perpendicular to the
longitudinal vehicle centerline. Measure the longitudinal distance
between the rearmost point on the dummy head and this line. If this
distance is less than 50 mm (2 inches) or the point is not forward of
the line, then the seat and/or dummy positions is adjusted as follows.
First, the seat back angle is adjusted, a maximum of 5 degrees, until a
50 mm (2 inches) distance is achieved. If this is not sufficient to
produce the 50 mm (2 inches) distance, the seat is moved forward until
the 50 mm (2 inches) distance is achieved or until the knees of the
dummy contact the dashboard or knee bolster, whichever comes first. If
the required distance cannot be achieved through movement of the seat,
the seat back angle is adjusted even further forward until the

50 mm (2 inches) distance is obtained or until the seat back is in its
fully upright locking position.
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3. Section 571.214 is revised to read as follows:

Sec.  571.214  Standard No. 214; Side impact protection.

    S1 Scope and purpose.
    (a) Scope. This standard specifies performance requirements for
protection of occupants in side impacts.
    (b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to reduce the risk of
serious and fatal injury to occupants of passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, trucks and buses in side impacts by specifying
strength requirements for side doors, limiting the forces, deflections
and accelerations measured on anthropomorphic dummies in test crashes,
and by other means.
    S2 Applicability. This standard applies to passenger cars, and to
multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kilograms (kg) (10,000 pounds (lb)) or
less, except for walk-in vans, or otherwise specified.
    S3 Definitions.
    Contoured means, with respect to a door, that the lower portion of
its front or rear edge is curved upward, typically to conform to a
wheel well.
    Double side doors means a pair of hinged doors with the lock and
latch mechanisms located where the door lips overlap.
    Limited line manufacturer means a manufacturer that sells three or
fewer carlines, as that term is defined in 49 CFR 585.4, in the United
States during a production year.
    Lowered floor means the replacement floor on a motor vehicle whose
original floor has been removed, in part or in total, and replaced by a
floor that is lower than the original floor.
    Modified roof means the replacement roof on a motor vehicle whose
original roof has been removed, in part or in total.
    Raised roof is used as defined in paragraph S4 of 49 CFR 571.216.
    Walk-in van means a special cargo/mail delivery vehicle that has
only one designated seating position. That designated seating position
must be forward facing and for use only by the driver. The vehicle
usually has a thin and light sliding (or folding) side door for easy
operation and a high roof clearance that a person of medium stature can
enter the passenger compartment area in an up-right position.
    S4 Requirements. Subject to the exceptions of S5--
    (a) Passenger cars. Passenger cars must meet the requirements set
forth in S6 (door crush resistance), S7 (moving deformable barrier
test), and S9 (vehicle-to-pole test), subject to the phased-in
application of S7 and S9.
    (b) Multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with a GVWR
of 2,722 kg or less (6,000 lb or less). Multipurpose passenger
vehicles, trucks and buses with a GVWR of 2,722 kg or less (6,000 lb or
less) must meet the requirements set forth in S6 (door crush
resistance), S7 (moving deformable barrier test), and S9 (vehicle-to-
pole test), subject to the phased-in application of S7 and S9.
    (c) Multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with a GVWR
greater than 2,722 kg (6,000 lb). Multipurpose passenger vehicles,
trucks and buses with a GVWR greater than 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) must meet
the requirements set forth in S6 (door crush resistance) and S9
(vehicle-to-pole test), subject to the phased-in application of S9.
    S5 General exclusions.
    (a) Exclusions from S6 (door crush resistance). A vehicle need not
meet the requirements of S6 (door crush resistance) for--
    (1) Any side door located so that no point on a ten-inch horizontal
longitudinal line passing through and bisected by the H-point of a
manikin placed in any seat, with the seat adjusted to any position and
the seat back adjusted as specified in S8.4, falls within the
transverse, horizontal projection of the door's opening,
    (2) Any side door located so that no point on a ten-inch horizontal
longitudinal line passing through and bisected by the H-point of a
manikin placed in any seat recommended by the manufacturer for
installation in a location for which seat anchorage hardware is
provided, with the seat adjusted to any position and the seat back
adjusted as specified in S8.3, falls within the transverse, horizontal
projection of the door's opening,
    (3) Any side door located so that a portion of a seat, with the
seat adjusted to any position and the seat back adjusted as specified
in S8.3, falls within the transverse, horizontal projection of the
door's opening, but a longitudinal vertical plane tangent to the
outboard side of the seat cushion is more than 254 mm (10 inches) from
the innermost point on the inside surface of the door at a height
between the H-point and shoulder reference point (as shown in Figure 1
of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210 (49 CFR 571.210)) and
longitudinally between the front edge of the cushion with the seat
adjusted to its forwardmost position and the rear edge of the cushion
with the seat adjusted to its rearmost position.
    (4) Any side door that is designed to be easily attached to or
removed (e.g., using simple hand tools such as pliers and/or a
screwdriver) from a motor vehicle manufactured for operation without
doors.
    (b) Exclusions from S7 (moving deformable barrier test). The
following vehicles are excluded from S7 (moving deformable barrier
test):
    (1) Motor homes, ambulances and other emergency rescue/medical
vehicles (including vehicles with fire-fighting equipment), vehicles
equipped with wheelchair lifts, and vehicles which have no doors or
exclusively have doors that are designed to be easily attached or
removed so the vehicle can be operated without doors.
    (2) Passenger cars with a wheelbase greater than 130 inches need
not meet the requirements of S7 as applied to the rear seat.
    (3) Passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and
buses need not meet the requirements of S7 (moving deformable barrier
test) as applied to the rear seat for side-facing rear seats and for
rear seating areas that are so small that a Part 572 Subpart V dummy
representing a 5th percentile adult female cannot be accommodated
according to the positioning procedure specified in S12.3.4 of this
standard.
    (4) Multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with a GVWR
of more than 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) need not meet the requirements of S7
(moving deformable barrier test).
    (c) Exclusions from S9 (vehicle-to-pole test). The following
vehicles are excluded from S9 (vehicle-to-pole test) (wholly or in
limited part, as set forth below):
    (1) Motor homes;
    (2) Ambulances and other emergency rescue/medical vehicles
(including vehicles with fire-fighting equipment) except police cars;
    (3) Vehicles with a lowered floor or raised or modified roof and
vehicles that have had the original roof rails removed and not
replaced;
    (4) Vehicles in which the seat for the driver or right front
passenger has been removed and wheelchair restraints installed in place
of the seat are excluded from meeting the vehicle-to-pole test at that
position; and
    (5) Vehicles that have no doors, or exclusively have doors that are
designed to be easily attached or removed so that the vehicle can be
operated without doors.

    S6 Door Crush Resistance Requirements. Except as provided in
section S5, each vehicle shall be able to meet the requirements of
either, at the manufacturer's option, S6.1 or S6.2, when any of its
side doors that can be used for occupant egress is tested according to
procedures described in S6.3 of this standard (49 CFR 571.214).
    S6.1 With any seats that may affect load upon or deflection of the
side of the vehicle removed from the vehicle, each vehicle must be able
to meet the requirements of S6.1.1 through S6.1.3.
    S6.1.1 Initial crush resistance. The initial crush resistance shall
not be less than 10,000 N (2,250 lb).
    S6.1.2 Intermediate crush resistance. The intermediate crush
resistance shall not be less than 1,557 N (3,500 lb).
    S6.1.3 Peak crush resistance. The peak crush resistance shall not
be less than two times the curb weight of the vehicle or 3,114 N (7,000
lb), whichever is less.
    S6.2 With seats installed in the vehicle, and located in any
horizontal or vertical position to which they can be adjusted and at
any seat back angle to which they can be adjusted, each vehicle must be
able to meet the requirements of S6.2.1 through S6.2.3.
    S6.2.1 Initial crush resistance. The initial crush resistance shall
not be less than 10,000 N (2,250 lb).
    S6.2.2 Intermediate crush resistance. The intermediate crush
resistance shall not be less than 1,946 N (4,375 lb).
    S6.2.3 Peak crush resistance. The peak crush resistance shall not
be less than three and one half times the curb weight of the vehicle or
5,338 N (12,000 lb), whichever is less.
    S6.3 Test procedures for door crush resistance. The following
procedures apply to determining compliance with S6.1 and S6.2 of S6,
Door crush resistance requirements.
    (a) Place side windows in their uppermost position and all doors in
locked position. Place the sill of the side of the vehicle opposite to
the side being tested against a rigid unyielding vertical surface. Fix
the vehicle rigidly in position by means of tiedown attachments located
at or forward of the front wheel centerline and at or rearward of the
rear wheel centerline.
    (b) Prepare a loading device consisting of a rigid steel cylinder
or semi-cylinder 305 mm (12 inches) in diameter with an edge radius of
13 mm (\1/2\ inch). The length of the loading device shall be such
that--
    (1) For doors with windows, the top surface of the loading device
is at least 13 mm (\1/2\ inch) above the bottom edge of the door window
opening but not of a length that will cause contact with any structure
above the bottom edge of the door window opening during the test.
    (2) For doors without windows, the top surface of the loading
device is at the same height above the ground as when the loading
device is positioned in accordance with paragraph (b)(1) of this
section for purposes of testing a front door with windows on the same
vehicle.
    (c) Locate the loading device as shown in Figure 1 (side view) of
this section so that--
    (1) Its longitudinal axis is vertical.
    (2) Except as provided in paragraphs (c)(2)(i) and (ii) of this
section, its longitudinal axis is laterally opposite the midpoint of a
horizontal line drawn across the outer surface of the door 127 mm (5
inches) above the lowest point of the door, exclusive of any decorative
or protective molding that is not permanently affixed to the door
panel.
    (i) For contoured doors on trucks, buses, and multipurpose
passenger vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kg (10,000 lb) or less, if the
length of the horizontal line specified in this paragraph (c)(2) is not
equal to or greater than 559 mm (22 inches), the line is moved
vertically up the side of the door to the point at which the line is
559 mm (22 inches) long. The longitudinal axis of the loading device is
then located laterally opposite the midpoint of that line.
    (ii) For double side doors on trucks, buses, and multipurpose
passenger vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kg (10,000 lb) or less, its
longitudinal axis is laterally opposite the midpoint of a horizontal
line drawn across the outer surface of the double door span, 127 mm (5
inches) above the lowest point on the doors, exclusive of any
decorative or protective molding that is not permanently affixed to the
door panel.
    (3) Except as provided in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and (ii) of this
section, its bottom surface is in the same horizontal plane as the
horizontal line drawn across the outer surface of the door 127 mm (5
inches) above the lowest point of the door, exclusive of any decorative
or protective molding that is not permanently affixed to the door
panel.
    (i) For contoured doors on trucks, buses, and multipurpose
passenger vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kg (10,000 lb) or less, its
bottom surface is in the lowest horizontal plane such that every point
on the lateral projection of the bottom surface of the device on the
door is at least 127 mm (5 inches), horizontally and vertically, from
any edge of the door panel, exclusive of any decorative or protective
molding that is not permanently affixed to the door panel.
    (ii) For double side doors, its bottom surface is in the same
horizontal plane as a horizontal line drawn across the outer surface of
the double door span, 127 mm (5 inches) above the lowest point of the
doors, exclusive of any decorative or protective molding that is not
permanently affixed to the door panel.
    (d) Using the loading device, apply a load to the outer surface of
the door in an inboard direction normal to a vertical plane along the
vehicle's longitudinal centerline. Apply the load continuously such
that the loading device travel rate does not exceed 12.7 mm (0.5 inch)
per second until the loading device travels 457 mm (18 inches). Guide
the loading device to prevent it from being rotated or displaced from
its direction of travel. The test is completed within 120 seconds.
    (e) Record applied load versus displacement of the loading device,
either continuously or in increments of not more than 25.4 mm (1 inch)
or 91 kg (200 pounds) for the entire crush distance of 457 mm (18
inches).
    (f) Determine the initial crush resistance, intermediate crush
resistance, and peak crush resistance as follows:
    (1) From the results recorded in paragraph (e) of this section,
plot a curve of load versus displacement and obtain the integral of the
applied load with respect to the crush distances specified in
paragraphs (f)(2) and (3) of this section. These quantities, expressed
in mm-kN (inch-pounds) and divided by the specified crush distances,
represent the average forces in kN (pounds) required to deflect the
door those distances.
    (2) The initial crush resistance is the average force required to
deform the door over the initial 152 mm (6 inches) of crush.
    (3) The intermediate crush resistance is the average force required
to deform the door over the initial 305 mm (12 inches) of crush.
    (4) The peak crush resistance is the largest force recorded over
the entire 457 mm (18-inch) crush distance.
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    S7 Moving Deformable Barrier (MDB) Requirements. Except as provided
in section S5, when tested under the conditions of S8 each vehicle
shall meet S7.3 and the following requirements in a 53  1.0
km/h (33.5 mph) impact in which the vehicle is struck on either side by
a moving deformable barrier.
    S7.1 MDB test with SID. For vehicles manufactured before September
1, 2009, the following requirements must be met. The following
requirements also apply to vehicles manufactured on or after September
1, 2009 that are not part of the percentage of a manufacturer's
production meeting the MDB test with advanced test dummies (S7.2 of
this section) or are otherwise excluded from the phase-in requirements
of S7.2. (Vehicles manufactured before September 1, 2009 may meet S7.2,
at the manufacturer's option.)
    S7.1.1 The test dummy specified in 49 CFR Part 572 Subpart F (SID)
is placed in the front and rear outboard seating positions on the
struck side of the vehicle, as specified in S11 and S12 of this
standard (49 CFR 571.214).
    S7.1.2 When using the Part 572 Subpart F dummy (SID), the following
performance requirements must be met.
    (a) Thorax. The Thoracic Trauma Index (TTI(d)) shall not exceed:
    (1) 85 g for a passenger car with four side doors, and for any
multipurpose passenger vehicle, truck, or bus; and,
    (2) 90 g for a passenger car with two side doors, when calculated
in accordance with the following formula:
TI(d) = \1/2\(GR + GLS)

Where the term ``GR'' is the greater of the peak
accelerations of either the upper or lower rib, expressed in g's and
the term ``GLS'' is the lower spine (T12) peak acceleration,
expressed in g's. The peak acceleration values are obtained in
accordance with the procedure specified in S11.5.

    (b) Pelvis. The peak lateral acceleration of the pelvis, as
measured in accordance with S11.5, shall not exceed 130 g's.
    S7.2 MDB test with advanced test dummies.

    S7.2.1 Vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2009 to
August 31, 2012.
    (a) Except as provided in S7.2.4 of this section, for vehicles
manufactured on or after September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2012, a
percentage of each manufacturer's production, as specified in S13.1.1,
S13.1.2, and S13.1.3, shall meet the requirements of S7.2.5 and S7.2.6
when tested with the test dummy specified in those sections. Vehicles
manufactured before September 1, 2012 may be certified as meeting the
requirements of S7.2.5 and S7.2.6.
    (b) For vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2009 that
are not part of the percentage of a manufacturer's production meeting
S7.2.1 of this section, the requirements of S7.1 of this section must
be met.
    (c) Place the Subpart U ES-2re 50th percentile male dummy in the
front seat and the Subpart V SID-IIs 5th percentile female test dummy
in the rear seat. The test dummies are placed and positioned in the
front and rear outboard seating positions on the struck side of the
vehicle, as specified in S11 and S12 of this standard (49 CFR 571.214).
    S7.2.2 Vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2012.
    (a) Subject to S7.2.4 of this section, each vehicle manufactured on
or after September 1, 2012 must meet the requirements of S7.2.5 and
S7.2.6, when tested with the test dummy specified in those sections.
    (b) Place the Subpart U ES-2re 50th percentile male dummy in the
front seat and the Subpart V SID-IIs 5th percentile female test dummy
in the rear seat. The test dummies are placed and positioned in the
front and rear outboard seating positions on the struck side of the
vehicle, as specified in S11 and S12 of this standard (49 CFR 571.214).
    S7.2.3 [Reserved]
    S7.2.4 Exceptions from the MDB phase-in; special allowances.
    (a)(1) Vehicles that are manufactured on or after September 1, 2012
by an original vehicle manufacturer that produces or assembles fewer
than 5,000 vehicles annually for sale in the United States are not
subject to S7.2.1 of this section (but are subject to S7.2.2);
    (2) Vehicles that are manufactured on or after September 1, 2012 by
a limited line manufacturer are not subject to S7.2.1 of this section
(but are subject to S7.2.2).
    (b) Vehicles that are altered (within the meaning of 49 CFR 567.7)
before September 1, 2013 after having been previously certified in
accordance with part 567 of this chapter, and vehicles manufactured in
two or more stages before September 1, 2013, are not subject to S7.2.1.
Vehicles that are altered on or after September 1, 2013, and vehicles
that are manufactured in two or more stages on or after September 1,
2013, must meet the requirements of S7.2.5 and S7.2.6, when tested with
the test dummy specified in those sections. Place the Subpart U ES-2re
50th percentile male dummy in the front seat and the Subpart V SID-IIs
5th percentile female test dummy in the rear seat. The test dummies are
placed and positioned in the front and rear outboard seating positions
on the struck side of the vehicle, as specified in S11 and S12 of this
standard (49 CFR 571.214).
    S7.2.5 Dynamic performance requirements using the Part 572 Subpart
U dummy (ES-2re 50th percentile male) dummy. Use the 49 CFR Part 572
Subpart U ES-2re dummy specified in S11 with measurements in accordance
with S11.5. The following criteria shall be met:
    (a) The HIC shall not exceed 1000 when calculated in accordance
with the following formula:
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Where the term a is the resultant head acceleration at the center of
gravity of the dummy head expressed as a multiple of g (the
acceleration of gravity), and t1 and t2 are any two points in time
during the impact which are separated by not more than a 36 millisecond
time interval and where t1 is less than t2.

    (b) Thorax. The deflection of any of the upper, middle, and lower
ribs, shall not exceed 44 mm (1.65 inches).
    (c) Force measurements.
    (1) The sum of the front, middle and rear abdominal forces, shall
not exceed 2,500 N (562 lb).
    (2) The pubic symphysis force shall not exceed 6,000 N (1,350
pounds).
    S7.2.6 Dynamic performance requirements using the Part 572 Subpart
V SID-IIs (5th percentile female) dummy. Use the 49 CFR Part 572
Subpart V SID-IIs 5th percentile female dummy specified in S11 with
measurements in accordance with S11.5. The following criteria shall be
met:
    (a) The HIC shall not exceed 1000 when calculated in accordance
with the following formula:
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Where the term a is the resultant head acceleration expressed as a
multiple of g (the acceleration of gravity), and t1 and t2 are any two
points in time during the impact which are separated by not more than a
36 millisecond time interval.

    (b) The resultant lower spine acceleration shall not exceed 82 g.
    (c) The sum of the acetabular and iliac pelvic forces shall not
exceed 5,525 N.
    S7.3 Door opening.
    (a) Any side door that is struck by the moving deformable barrier
shall not separate totally from the vehicle.
    (b) Any door (including a rear hatchback or tailgate) that is not
struck by the moving deformable barrier shall meet the following
requirements:
    (1) The door shall not disengage from the latched position;
    (2) The latch shall not separate from the striker, and the hinge
components shall not separate from each other or from their attachment
to the vehicle.
    (3) Neither the latch nor the hinge systems of the door shall pull
out of their anchorages.
    S8 Test conditions for determining compliance with moving
deformable barrier requirements. General test conditions for
determining compliance with the moving deformable barrier test are
specified below. Additional specifications may also be found in S12 of
this standard (49 CFR 571.214).
    S8.1 Test weight. Each vehicle is loaded to its unloaded vehicle
weight, plus 136 kg (300 pounds) or its rated cargo and luggage
capacity (whichever is less), secured in the luggage or load-carrying
area, plus the weight of the necessary anthropomorphic test dummies.
Any added test equipment is located away from impact areas in secure
places in the vehicle. The vehicle's fuel system is filled in
accordance with the following procedure. With the test vehicle on a
level surface, pump the fuel from the vehicle's fuel tank and then
operate the engine until it stops. Then, add Stoddard solvent to the
test vehicle's fuel tank in an amount that is equal to not less than 92
percent and not more than 94 percent of the fuel tank's usable capacity
stated by the vehicle's manufacturer. In addition, add the amount of
Stoddard solvent needed to fill the entire fuel system from the fuel
tank through the engine's induction system.
    S8.2 Vehicle test attitude. Determine the distance between a level
surface and a standard reference point on the test vehicle's body,
directly above each wheel opening, when the vehicle is in its ``as
delivered'' condition. The ``as delivered'' condition is the vehicle as
received at the test site, filled to 100

percent of all fluid capacities and with all tires inflated to the
manufacturer's specifications listed on the vehicle's tire placard.
Determine the distance between the same level surface and the same
standard reference points in the vehicle's ``fully loaded condition.''
The ``fully loaded condition'' is the test vehicle loaded in accordance
with S8.1 of this standard (49 CFR 571.214). The load placed in the
cargo area is centered over the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle.
The pretest vehicle attitude is equal to either the as delivered or
fully loaded attitude or between the as delivered attitude and the
fully loaded attitude, +/-10 mm.
    S8.3 Adjustable seats.
    S8.3.1 50th Percentile Male Dummy In Front Seats.
    S<IP_ADDRESS> Lumbar support adjustment. Position adjustable lumbar
supports so that the lumbar support is in its lowest, retracted or
deflated adjustment position.
    S<IP_ADDRESS> Other seat adjustments. Position any adjustable parts of
the seat that provide additional support so that they are in the lowest
or non-deployed adjustment position. Position any adjustable head
restraint in the highest and most forward position. Place adjustable
seat backs in the manufacturer's nominal design riding position in the
manner specified by the manufacturer. If the position is not specified,
set the seat back at the first detent rearward of 25[deg] from the
vertical.
    S<IP_ADDRESS> Seat position adjustment. If the passenger seat does not
adjust independently of the driver seat, the driver seat shall control
the final position of the passenger seat.
    S<IP_ADDRESS>.1 Using only the controls that primarily move the seat and
seat cushion independent of the seat back in the fore and aft
directions, move the seat cushion reference point (SCRP) to the
rearmost position. Using any part of any control, other than those just
used, determine the full range of angles of the seat cushion reference
line and set the seat cushion reference line to the middle of the
range. Using any part of any control other than those that primarily
move the seat or seat cushion fore and aft, while maintaining the seat
cushion reference line angle, place the SCRP to its lowest position.
    S<IP_ADDRESS>.2 Using only the control that primarily moves the seat
fore and aft, move the seat cushion reference point to the mid travel
position. If an adjustment position does not exist midway between the
forwardmost and rearmost positions, the closest adjustment position to
the rear of the midpoint is used.
    S<IP_ADDRESS>.3 If the seat or seat cushion height is adjustable, other
than by the controls that primarily move the seat or seat cushion fore
and aft, set the height of the seat cushion reference point to the
minimum height, with the seat cushion reference line angle set as
closely as possible to the angle determined in S<IP_ADDRESS>.1. Mark
location of the seat for future reference.
    S8.3.2 [Reserved]
    S8.3.3 5th Percentile Female Dummy in Second Row Seat.
    S<IP_ADDRESS> Lumbar support adjustment. Position adjustable lumbar
supports so that the lumbar support is in its lowest, retracted or
deflated adjustment position.
    S<IP_ADDRESS> Other seat adjustments. Position any adjustable parts of
the seat that provide additional support so that they are in the lowest
or non-deployed adjustment position. Position any adjustable head
restraint in the lowest and most forward position. Place adjustable
seat backs in the manufacturer's nominal design riding position in the
manner specified by the manufacturer. If the position is not specified,
set the seat back at the first detent rearward of 25[deg] from the
vertical.
    S<IP_ADDRESS> Seat position adjustment. Using only the controls that
primarily move the seat and seat cushion independent of the seat back
in the fore and aft directions, move the seat cushion reference point
(SCRP) to the rearmost position. Using any part of any control, other
than those just used, determine the full range of angles of the seat
cushion reference line and set the seat cushion reference line to the
middle of the range. Using any part of any control other than those
that primarily move the seat or seat cushion fore and aft, while
maintaining the seat cushion reference line angle, place the SCRP to
its lowest position. Mark location of the seat for future reference.
    S8.4 Adjustable steering wheel. Adjustable steering controls are
adjusted so that the steering wheel hub is at the geometric center of
the locus it describes when it is moved through its full range of
driving positions. If there is no setting detent in the mid-position,
lower the steering wheel to the detent just below the mid-position. If
the steering column is telescoping, place the steering column in the
mid-position. If there is no mid-position, move the steering wheel
rearward one position from the mid-position.
    S8.5 Windows and sunroofs. Movable vehicle windows and vents are
placed in the fully closed position on the struck side of the vehicle.
Any sunroof shall be placed in the fully closed position.
    S8.6 Convertible tops. Convertibles and open-body type vehicles
have the top, if any, in place in the closed passenger compartment
configuration.
    S8.7 Doors. Doors, including any rear hatchback or tailgate, are
fully closed and latched but not locked.
    S8.8 Transmission and brake engagement. For a vehicle equipped with
a manual transmission, the transmission is placed in second gear. For a
vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, the transmission is
placed in neutral. For all vehicles, the parking brake is engaged.
    S8.9 Moving deformable barrier. The moving deformable barrier
conforms to the dimensions shown in Figure 2 and specified in 49 CFR
Part 587.
    S8.10 Impact configuration. The test vehicle (vehicle A in Figure
3) is stationary. The line of forward motion of the moving deformable
barrier (vehicle B in Figure 3) forms an angle of 63 degrees with the
centerline of the test vehicle. The longitudinal centerline of the
moving deformable barrier is perpendicular to the longitudinal
centerline of the test vehicle when the barrier strikes the test
vehicle. In a test in which the test vehicle is to be struck on its
left (right) side: All wheels of the moving deformable barrier are
positioned at an angle of 27  1 degrees to the right (left)
of the centerline of the moving deformable barrier; and the left
(right) forward edge of the moving deformable barrier is aligned so
that a longitudinal plane tangent to that side passes through the
impact reference line within a tolerance of  51 mm (2
inches) when the barrier strikes the test vehicle.
    S8.11 Impact reference line. Place a vertical reference line at the
location described below on the side of the vehicle that will be struck
by the moving deformable barrier.
    S8.11.1 Passenger cars.
    (a) For vehicles with a wheelbase of 2,896 mm (114 inches) or less,
940 mm (37 inches) forward of the center of the vehicle's wheelbase.
    (b) For vehicles with a wheelbase greater than 2,896 mm (114
inches), 508 mm (20 inches) rearward of the centerline of the vehicle's
front axle.
    S8.11.2 Multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses.
    (a) For vehicles with a wheelbase of 2,489 mm (98 inches) or less,
305 mm (12 inches) rearward of the centerline of the vehicle's front
axle, except as otherwise specified in paragraph (d) of this section.
    (b) For vehicles with a wheelbase of greater than 2,489 mm (98
inches) but not greater than 2,896 mm (114 inches), 940 mm (37 inches)
forward of the center of the vehicle's wheelbase, except

as otherwise specified in paragraph (d) of this section.
    (c) For vehicles with a wheelbase greater than 2,896 mm (114
inches), 508 mm (20 inches) rearward of the centerline of the vehicle's
front axle, except as otherwise specified in paragraph (d) of this
section.
    (d) At the manufacturer's option, for different wheelbase versions
of the same model vehicle, the impact reference line may be located by
the following:
    (1) Select the shortest wheelbase vehicle of the different
wheelbase versions of the same model and locate on it the impact
reference line at the location described in (a), (b) or (c) of this
section, as appropriate;
    (2) Measure the distance between the seating reference point (SgRP)
and the impact reference line;
    (3) Maintain the same distance between the SgRP and the impact
reference line for the version being tested as that between the SgRP
and the impact reference line for the shortest wheelbase version of the
model.
    (e) For the compliance test, the impact reference line will be
located using the procedure used by the manufacturer as the basis for
its certification of compliance with the requirements of this standard.
If the manufacturer did not use any of the procedures in this section,
or does not specify a procedure when asked by the agency, the agency
may locate the impact reference line using either procedure.
    S8.12 Anthropomorphic test dummies. The anthropomorphic test
dummies used to evaluate a vehicle's performance in the moving
deformable barrier test conform to the requirements of S11 and are
positioned as described in S12 of this standard (49 CFR 571.214).
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    S9 Vehicle-to-Pole Requirements.
    S9.1 Except as provided in S5, when tested under the conditions of
S10:
    S9.1.1 Except as provided in S9.1.3 of this section, for vehicles
manufactured on or after September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2012, a
percentage of each manufacturer's production, as specified in S13.1.1,
S13.1.2, and S13.1.3, shall meet the requirements of S9.2.1, S9.2.2,
and S9.2.3 when tested under the conditions of S10 into a fixed, rigid
pole of 254 mm (10 inches) in diameter, at any velocity up to and
including 32 km/h (20 mph). Vehicles manufactured before September 1,
2012 that are not subject to the phase-in may be certified as meeting
the requirements specified in this section.
    S9.1.2 Except as provided in S9.1.3 of this section, each vehicle
manufactured on or after September 1, 2012, must meet the requirements
of S9.2.1, S9.2.2 and S9.2.3, when tested under the conditions
specified in S10 into a fixed, rigid pole of 254 mm (10 inches) in
diameter, at any speed up to and including 32 km/h (20 mph).
    S9.1.3 Exceptions from the phase-in; special allowances.
    (a)(1) Vehicles that are manufactured by an original vehicle
manufacturer that produces or assembles fewer than 5,000 vehicles
annually for sale in the United States are not subject to S9.1.1 of
this section (but are subject to S9.1.2);
    (2) Vehicles that are manufactured by a limited line manufacturer
are not subject to S9.1.1 of this section (but are subject to S9.1.2).
    (b) Vehicles that are altered (within the meaning of 49 CFR 567.7)
before September 1, 2013 after having been previously certified in
accordance with part 567 of this chapter, and vehicles manufactured in
two or more stages before September 1, 2013, are not subject to S9.1.1.
Vehicles that are altered on or after September 1, 2013, and vehicles
that are manufactured in two or more stages on or after September 1,
2013, must meet the requirements of S9, when tested under the
conditions specified in S10 into a fixed, rigid pole of 254 mm (10
inches) in diameter, at any speed up to and including 32 km/h (20 mph).
    (c) Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 3,855
kg (8,500 lb) manufactured before September 1, 2013 are not subject to
S9.1.1 or S9.1.2 of this section. These vehicles may be voluntarily
certified to meet the pole test requirements prior to September 1,
2013. Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 3,855 kg
(8,500 lb) manufactured on or after September 1, 2013 must meet the
requirements of S9.2.1, S9.2.2 and S9.2.3, when tested under the
conditions specified in S10 into a fixed,

rigid pole of 254 mm (10 inches) in diameter, at any speed up to and
including 32 km/h (20 mph).
    S9.2 Requirements. Each vehicle shall meet these vehicle-to-pole
test requirements when tested under the conditions of S10 of this
standard. At NHTSA's option, either the 50th percentile adult male test
dummy (ES-2re dummy, 49 CFR Part 572 Subpart U) or the 5th percentile
adult female test dummy (SID-IIs, 49 CFR Part 572 Subpart V) shall be
used in the test. At NHTSA's option, either front outboard seating
position shall be tested. The vehicle shall meet the specific
requirements at all front outboard seating positions.
    S9.2.1 Dynamic performance requirements using the Part 572 Subpart
U (ES-2re 50th percentile male) dummy. When using the ES-2re Part 572
Subpart U dummy, use the specifications of S11 of this standard (49 CFR
571.214). When using the dummy, the following performance requirements
must be met using measurements in accordance with S11.5.
    (a) The HIC shall not exceed 1000 when calculated in accordance
with the following formula:
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    Where the term a is the resultant head acceleration at the center
of gravity of the dummy head expressed as a multiple of g (the
acceleration of gravity), and t1 and t2 are any two points in time
during the impact which are separated by not more than a 36 millisecond
time interval and where t1 is less than t2.

    (b) Thorax. The deflection of any of the upper, middle, and lower
ribs, shall not exceed 44 mm (1.65 inches).
    (c) Force measurements.
    (1) The sum of the front, middle and rear abdominal forces, shall
not exceed 2,500 N (562 pounds).
    (2) The pubic symphysis force shall not exceed 6,000 N (1,350
pounds).
    S9.2.2 Dynamic performance requirements using the Part 572 Subpart
V SID-IIs (5th percentile female) dummy. When using the SID-IIs Part
572 Subpart V dummy, use the specifications of S11 of this standard (49
CFR 571.214). When using the dummy, the following performance
requirements must be met.
    (a) The HIC shall not exceed 1000 when calculated in accordance
with the following formula:
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    Where the term a is the resultant head acceleration at the center
of gravity of the dummy head expressed as a multiple of g (the
acceleration of gravity), and t1 and t2 are any two points in time
during the impact which are separated by not more than a 36 millisecond
time interval and where t1 is less than t2.

    (b) Resultant lower spine acceleration must not exceed 82 g.
    (c) The sum of the acetabular and iliac pelvic forces must not
exceed 5,525 N.
    S9.2.3 Door opening.
    (a) Any side door that is struck by the pole shall not separate
totally from the vehicle.
    (b) Any door (including a rear hatchback or tailgate) that is not
struck by the pole shall meet the following requirements:
    (1) The door shall not disengage from the latched position; and
    (2) The latch shall not separate from the striker, and the hinge
components shall not separate from each other or from their attachment
to the vehicle.
    (3) Neither the latch nor the hinge systems of the door shall pull
out of their anchorages.
    S10. General test conditions for determining compliance with
vehicle-to-pole requirements. General test conditions for determining
compliance with the vehicle-to-pole test are specified below and in S12
of this standard (49 CFR 571.214).
    S10.1 Test weight. Each vehicle is loaded as specified in S8.1 of
this standard (49 CFR 571.214).
    S10.2 Vehicle test attitude. When the vehicle is in its ``as
delivered,'' ``fully loaded'' and ``as tested'' condition, locate the
vehicle on a flat, horizontal surface to determine the vehicle
attitude. Use the same level surface or reference plane and the same
standard points on the test vehicle when determining the ``as
delivered,'' ``fully loaded'' and ``as tested'' conditions. Measure the
angles relative to a horizontal plane, front-to-rear and from left-to-
right for the ``as delivered,'' ``fully loaded,'' and ``as tested''
conditions. The front-to-rear angle (pitch) is measured along a fixed
reference on the driver's and front passenger's door sill. Mark where
the angles are taken on the door sill. The left to right angle (roll)
is measured along a fixed reference point at the front and rear of the
vehicle at the vehicle longitudinal center plane. Mark where the angles
are measured. The ``as delivered'' condition is the vehicle as received
at the test site, with 100 percent of all fluid capacities and all
tires inflated to the manufacturer's specifications listed on the
vehicle's tire placard. When the vehicle is in its ``fully loaded''
condition, measure the angle between the driver's door sill and the
horizontal, at the same place the ``as delivered'' angle was measured.
The ``fully loaded condition'' is the test vehicle loaded in accordance
with S8.1 of this standard (49 CFR 571.214). The load placed in the
cargo area is centered over the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle.
The vehicle ``as tested'' pitch and roll angles are between the ``as
delivered'' and ``fully loaded'' condition, inclusive.
    S10.3 Adjustable seats.
    S10.3.1 Driver and front passenger seat set-up for 50th percentile
male dummy. The driver and front passenger seats are set up as
specified in S8.3.1 of this standard, 49 CFR 571.214.
    S10.3.2. Driver and front passenger seat set-up for 49 CFR Part 572
Subpart V 5th percentile female dummy.
    S<IP_ADDRESS> Lumbar support adjustment. Position adjustable lumbar
supports so that the lumbar support is in its lowest, retracted or
deflated adjustment position.
    S<IP_ADDRESS> Other seat adjustments. Position any adjustable parts of
the seat that provide additional support so that they are in the lowest
or non-deployed adjustment position. Position any adjustable head
restraint in the lowest and most forward position. Place adjustable
seat backs in the manufacturer's nominal design riding position in the
manner specified by the manufacturer. If the position is not specified,
set the seat back at the first detent rearward of 25[deg] from the
vertical.
    S<IP_ADDRESS> Seat position adjustment. If the passenger seat does not
adjust independently of the driver seat, the driver seat controls the
final position of the passenger seat.
    S<IP_ADDRESS>.1 Using only the controls that primarily move the seat
and seat cushion independent of the seat back in the fore and aft
directions, move the seat cushion reference point (SCRP) to the
rearmost position. Using any part of any control, other than those just
used, determine the full range of angles of the seat cushion reference
line and set the seat cushion reference line to the middle of the
range. Using any part of any control other than those that primarily
move the seat or seat cushion fore and aft, while maintaining the seat
cushion reference line angle, place the SCRP to its lowest position.
    S<IP_ADDRESS>.2 Using only the control that primarily moves the seat
fore and

aft, move the seat reference point to the most forward position.
    S<IP_ADDRESS>.3 If the seat or seat cushion height is adjustable, other
than by the controls that primarily move the seat or seat cushion fore
and aft, set the seat reference point to the midpoint height, with the
seat cushion reference line angle set as close as possible to the angle
determined in S<IP_ADDRESS>.1. Mark location of the seat for future
reference.
    S10.4 Positioning dummies for the vehicle-to-pole test.
    (a) 50th percentile male test dummy (49 CFR Part 572 Subpart U ES-
2re dummy). The 50th percentile male test dummy is positioned in the
front outboard seating position on the struck side of the vehicle in
accordance with the provisions of S12.2 of this standard, 49 CFR
571.214.
    (b) 5th percentile female test dummy (49 CFR Part 572 Subpart V
SID-IIs dummy). The 5th percentile female test dummy is positioned in
the front outboard seating positions on the struck side of the vehicle
in accordance with the provisions of S12.3 of this standard, 49 CFR
571.214.
    S10.5 Adjustable steering wheel. Adjustable steering controls are
adjusted so that the steering wheel hub is at the geometric center of
the locus it describes when it is moved through its full range of
driving positions. If there is no setting detent in the mid-position,
lower the steering wheel to the detent just below the mid-position.
    S10.6 Windows and sunroofs. Movable vehicle windows and vents are
placed in the fully closed position on the struck side of the vehicle.
Any sunroof is placed in the fully closed position.
    S10.7 Convertible tops. Convertibles and open-body type vehicles
have the top, if any, in place in the closed passenger compartment
configuration.
    S10.8 Doors. Doors, including any rear hatchback or tailgate, are
fully closed and latched but not locked.
    S10.9 Transmission and brake engagement. For a vehicle equipped
with a manual transmission, the transmission is placed in second gear.
For a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, the transmission
is placed in neutral. For all vehicles, the parking brake is engaged.
    S10.10 Rigid pole. The rigid pole is a vertical metal structure
beginning no more than 102 millimeters (4 inches) above the lowest
point of the tires on the striking side of the test vehicle when the
vehicle is loaded as specified in S8.1 and extending above the highest
point of the roof of the test vehicle. The pole is 254 mm (10 inches)
 6 mm (0.25 in) in diameter and set off from any mounting
surface, such as a barrier or other structure, so that the test vehicle
will not contact such a mount or support at any time within 100
milliseconds of the initiation of vehicle to pole contact.
    S10.11 Impact reference line. The impact reference line is located
on the striking side of the vehicle at the intersection of the vehicle
exterior and a vertical plane passing through the center of gravity of
the head of the dummy seated in accordance with S12 in the front
outboard designated seating position. The vertical plane forms an angle
of 285 (or 75) degrees with the vehicle's longitudinal centerline for
the right (or left) side impact test. The angle is measured
counterclockwise from the vehicle's positive X-axis as defined in
S10.13.
    S10.12 Impact configuration.
    S10.12.1 The rigid pole is stationary.
    S10.12.2 The test vehicle is propelled sideways so that its line of
forward motion forms an angle of 285 (or 75) degrees (3
degrees) for the right (or left) side impact with the vehicle's
longitudinal centerline. The angle is measured counterclockwise from
the vehicle's positive X-axis as defined in S10.13. The impact
reference line is aligned with the center line of the rigid pole
surface, as viewed in the direction of vehicle motion, so that, when
the vehicle-to-pole contact occurs, the center line contacts the
vehicle area bounded by two vertical planes parallel to and 38 mm (1.5
inches) forward and aft of the impact reference line.
    S10.13 Vehicle reference coordinate system. The vehicle reference
coordinate system is an orthogonal coordinate system consisting of
three axes, a longitudinal axis (X), a transverse axis (Y), and a
vertical axis (Z). X and Y are in the same horizontal plane and Z
passes through the intersection of X and Y. The origin of the system is
at the center of gravity of the vehicle. The X-axis is parallel to the
longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and is positive to the vehicle
front end and negative to the rear end. The Y-axis is positive to the
left side of the vehicle and negative to the right side. The Z-axis is
positive above the X-Y plane and negative below it.
    S11 Anthropomorphic test dummies. The anthropomorphic test dummies
used to evaluate a vehicle's performance in the moving deformable
barrier and vehicle-to-pole tests are specified in 49 CFR part 572. In
a test in which the test vehicle is to be struck on its left side, each
dummy is to be configured and instrumented to be struck on its left
side, in accordance with part 572. In a test in which the test vehicle
is to be struck on its right side, each dummy is to be configured and
instrumented to be struck on its right side, in accordance with part
572.
    S11.1 Clothing.
    (a) 50th percentile male. Each test dummy representing a 50th
percentile male is clothed in formfitting cotton stretch garments with
short sleeves and midcalf length pants. Each foot of the test dummy is
equipped with a size 11EEE shoe, which meets the configuration size,
sole, and heel thickness specifications of MIL-S-13192 (1976) and
weighs 0.68  0.09 kilograms (1.25  0.2 lb).
    (b) 5th percentile female. The 49 CFR Part 572 Subpart V test dummy
representing a 5th percentile female is clothed in formfitting cotton
stretch garments with short sleeves and about the knee length pants.
Each foot has on a size 7.5W shoe that meets the configuration and size
specifications of MIL-S-2171E or its equivalent.
    S11.2 Limb joints.
    (a) For the 50th percentile male dummy, set the limb joints at
between 1 and 2 g. Adjust the leg joints with the torso in the supine
position. Adjust the knee and ankle joints so that they just support
the lower leg and the foot when extended horizontally (1 to 2 g
adjustment).
    (b) For the 49 CFR Part 572 Subpart V 5th percentile female dummy,
set the limb joints at slightly above 1 g, barely restraining the
weight of the limb when extended horizontally. The force needed to move
a limb segment does not exceed 2 g throughout the range of limb motion.
Adjust the leg joints with the torso in the supine position.
    S11.3 The stabilized temperature of the test dummy at the time of
the test is at any temperature between 20.6 degrees C and 22.2 degrees
C.
    S11.4 Acceleration data. Accelerometers are installed on the head,
rib, spine and pelvis components of various dummies as required to meet
the injury criteria of the standard. Accelerations measured from
different dummy components may use different filters and processing
methods.
    S11.5 Processing Data.
    (a) Subpart F (SID) test dummy.
    (1) Process the acceleration data from the accelerometers mounted
on the ribs, spine and pelvis of the Subpart F dummy with the FIR100
software specified in 49 CFR 572.44(d). Process the data in the
following manner:
    (i) Filter the data with a 300 Hz, SAE Class 180 filter;
    (ii) Subsample the data to a 1600 Hz sampling rate;
    (iii) Remove the bias from the subsampled data; and

    (iv) Filter the data with the FIR100 software specified in 49 CFR
572.44(d), which has the following characteristics--
    (A) Passband frequency 100 Hz.
    (B) Stopband frequency 189 Hz.
    (C) Stopband gain -50 db.
    (D) Passband ripple 0.0225 db.
    (2) [Reserved.]
    (b) Subpart U (ES-2re 50th percentile male) test dummy.
    (1) The rib deflection data are filtered at channel frequency class
600 Hz. Abdominal and pubic force data are filtered at channel
frequency class of 600 Hz.
    (2) The acceleration data from the accelerometers installed inside
the skull cavity of the ES-2re test dummy are filtered at channel
frequency class of 1000 Hz.
    (c) Subpart V (SID-IIs 5th percentile female) test dummy.
    (1) The acceleration data from the accelerometers installed inside
the skull cavity of the SID-IIs test dummy are filtered at channel
frequency class of 1000 Hz.
    (2) The acceleration data from the accelerometers installed on the
lower spine of the SID-IIs test dummy are filtered at channel frequency
class of 180 Hz.
    (3) The iliac and acetabular forces from load cells installed in
the pelvis of the SID-IIs are filtered at channel frequency class of
600 Hz.
    S12 Positioning procedures for the anthropomorphic test dummies.
    S12.1 50th percentile male test dummy--49 CFR Part 572 Subpart F
(SID). Position a correctly configured test dummy, conforming to the
applicable requirements of part 572 Subpart F of this chapter, in the
front outboard seating position on the side of the test vehicle to be
struck by the moving deformable barrier and, if the vehicle has a
second seat, position another conforming test dummy in the second seat
outboard position on the same side of the vehicle, as specified in
S12.1.3. Each test dummy is restrained using all available belt systems
in all seating positions where such belt restraints are provided.
Adjustable belt anchorages are placed at the mid-adjustment position.
In addition, any folding armrest is retracted. Additional positioning
procedures are specified below.
    S12.1.1 Positioning a Part 572 Subpart F (SID) dummy in the driver
position.
    (a) Torso. Hold the dummy's head in place and push laterally on the
non-impacted side of the upper torso in a single stroke with a force of
66.7-89.0 N (15-20 lb) towards the impacted side.
    (1) For a bench seat. The upper torso of the test dummy rests
against the seat back. The midsagittal plane of the test dummy is
vertical and parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal centerline, and
passes through the center of the steering wheel.
    (2) For a bucket seat. The upper torso of the test dummy rests
against the seat back. The midsagittal plane of the test dummy is
vertical and parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal centerline, and
coincides with the longitudinal centerline of the bucket seat.
    (b) Pelvis.
    (1) H-point. The H-points of each test dummy coincide within 12.7
mm (\1/2\ inch) in the vertical dimension and 12.7 mm (\1/2\ inch) in
the horizontal dimension of a point that is located 6.4 mm (\1/4\ inch)
below the position of the H-point determined by using the equipment for
the 50th percentile and procedures specified in SAE J826 (1980)
(incorporated by reference; see 49 CFR 571.5), except that Table 1 of
SAE J826 is not applicable. The length of the lower leg and thigh
segments of the H-point machine are adjusted to 414 and 401 mm (16.3
and 15.8 inches), respectively.
    (2) Pelvic angle. As determined using the pelvic angle gauge (GM
drawing 78051-532 incorporated by reference in part 572, Subpart E of
this chapter) which is inserted into the H-point gauging hole of the
dummy, the angle of the plane of the surface on the lumbar-pelvic
adaptor on which the lumbar spine attaches is 23 to 25 degrees from the
horizontal, sloping upward toward the front of the vehicle.
    (3) Legs. The upper legs of each test dummy rest against the seat
cushion to the extent permitted by placement of the feet. The left knee
of the dummy is positioned such that the distance from the outer
surface of the knee pivot bolt to the dummy's midsagittal plane is
152.4 mm (6.0 inches). To the extent practicable, the left leg of the
test dummy is in a vertical longitudinal plane.
    (4) Feet. The right foot of the test dummy rests on the undepressed
accelerator with the heel resting as far forward as possible on the
floorpan. The left foot is set perpendicular to the lower leg with the
heel resting on the floorpan in the same lateral line as the right
heel.
    S12.1.2 Positioning a Part 572 Subpart F (SID) dummy in the front
outboard seating position.
    (a) Torso. Hold the dummy's head in place and push laterally on the
non-impacted side of the upper torso in a single stroke with a force of
66.7-89.0 N (15-20 lb) towards the impacted side.
    (1) For a bench seat. The upper torso of the test dummy rests
against the seat back. The midsagittal plane of the test dummy is
vertical and parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal centerline, and the
same distance from the vehicle's longitudinal centerline as would be
the midsagittal plane of a test dummy positioned in the driver position
under S12.1.1(a)(1).
    (2) For a bucket seat. The upper torso of the test dummy rests
against the seat back. The midsagittal plane of the test dummy is
vertical and parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal centerline, and
coincides with the longitudinal centerline of the bucket seat.
    (b) Pelvis.
    (1) H-point. The H-points of each test dummy coincide within 12.7
mm (\1/2\ inch) in the vertical dimension and 12.7 mm (\1/2\ inch) in
the horizontal dimension of a point that is located 6.4 mm (\1/4\ inch)
below the position of the H-point determined by using the equipment for
the 50th percentile and procedures specified in SAE J826 (1980)
(incorporated by reference; see 49 CFR 571.5), except that Table 1 of
SAE J826 is not applicable. The length of the lower leg and thigh
segments of the H-point machine are adjusted to 414 and 401 mm (16.3
and 15.8 inches), respectively.
    (2) Pelvic angle. As determined using the pelvic angle gauge (GM
drawing 78051-532 incorporated by reference in part 572, Subpart E of
this chapter) which is inserted into the H-point gauging hole of the
dummy, the angle of the plane of the surface on the lumbar-pelvic
adaptor on which the lumbar spine attaches is 23 to 25 degrees from the
horizontal, sloping upward toward the front of the vehicle.
    (c) Legs. The upper legs of each test dummy rest against the seat
cushion to the extent permitted by placement of the feet. The initial
distance between the outboard knee clevis flange surfaces is 292 mm
(11.5 inches). To the extent practicable, both legs of the test dummies
in outboard passenger positions are in vertical longitudinal planes.
Final adjustment to accommodate placement of feet in accordance with
S12.1.2(d) for various passenger compartment configurations is
permitted.
    (d) Feet. The feet of the test dummy are placed on the vehicle's
toeboard with the heels resting on the floorpan as close as possible to
the intersection of the toeboard and floorpan. If the feet cannot be
placed flat on the toeboard, they are set perpendicular to the lower
legs and placed as far forward as possible so that the heels rest on
the floorpan.

    S12.1.3 Positioning a Part 572 Subpart F (SID) dummy in the rear
outboard seating positions.
    (a) Torso. Hold the dummy's head in place and push laterally on the
non-impacted side of the upper torso in a single stroke with a force of
66.7-89.0 N (15-20 lb) towards the impacted side.
    (1) For a bench seat. The upper torso of the test dummy rests
against the seat back. The midsagittal plane of the test dummy is
vertical and parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal centerline, and, if
possible, the same distance from the vehicle's longitudinal centerline
as the midsagittal plane of a test dummy positioned in the driver
position under S12.1.1(a)(1). If it is not possible to position the
test dummy so that its midsagittal plane is parallel to the vehicle
longitudinal centerline and is at this distance from the vehicle's
longitudinal centerline, the test dummy is positioned so that some
portion of the test dummy just touches, at or above the seat level, the
side surface of the vehicle, such as the upper quarter panel, an
armrest, or any interior trim (i.e., either the broad trim panel
surface or a smaller, localized trim feature).
    (2) For a bucket or contoured seat. The upper torso of the test
dummy rests against the seat back. The midsagittal plane of the test
dummy is vertical and parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal
centerline, and coincides with the longitudinal centerline of the
bucket or contoured seat.
    (b) Pelvis.
    (1) H-point. The H-points of each test dummy coincide within 12.7
mm (\1/2\ inch) in the vertical dimension and 12.7 mm (\1/2\ inch) in
the horizontal dimension of a point that is located 6.4 mm (\1/4\ inch)
below the position of the H-point determined by using the equipment for
the 50th percentile and procedures specified in SAE J826 (1980)
(incorporated by reference; see 49CFR 571.5), except that Table 1 of
SAE J826 is not applicable. The length of the lower leg and thigh
segments of the H-point machine are adjusted to 414 and 401 mm (16.3
and 15.8 inches), respectively.
    (2) Pelvic angle. As determined using the pelvic angle gauge (GM
drawing 78051-532 incorporated by reference in part 572, Subpart E of
this chapter) which is inserted into the H-point gauging hole of the
dummy, the angle of the plane of the surface on the lumbar-pelvic
adaptor on which the lumbar spine attaches is 23 to 25 degrees from the
horizontal, sloping upward toward the front of the vehicle.
    (c) Legs. Rest the upper legs of each test dummy against the seat
cushion to the extent permitted by placement of the feet. The initial
distance between the outboard knee clevis flange surfaces is 292 mm
(11.5 inches). To the extent practicable, both legs of the test dummies
in outboard passenger positions are in vertical longitudinal planes.
Final adjustment to accommodate placement of feet in accordance with
S12.1.3(d) for various passenger compartment configurations is
permitted.
    (d) Feet. Place the feet of the test dummy flat on the floorpan and
beneath the front seat as far as possible without front seat
interference. If necessary, the distance between the knees may be
changed in order to place the feet beneath the seat.
    S12.2 50th percentile male test dummy--49 CFR Part 572 Subpart U
(ES-2re).
    S12.2.1 Positioning an ES-2re dummy in all seating positions.
Position a correctly configured ES-2re test dummy, conforming to the
applicable requirements of part 572 of this chapter, in the front
outboard seating position on the side of the test vehicle to be struck
by the moving deformable barrier or pole. Restrain the test dummy using
all available belt systems in the seating positions where the belt
restraints are provided. Place adjustable belt anchorages at the mid-
adjustment position. Retract any folding armrest.
    (a) Upper torso.
    (1) The plane of symmetry of the dummy coincides with the vertical
median plane of the specified seating position.
    (2) Bend the upper torso forward and then lay it back against the
seat back. Set the shoulders of the dummy fully rearward.
    (b) Pelvis. Position the pelvis of the dummy according to the
following:
    (1) Position the pelvis of the dummy such that a lateral line
passing through the dummy H-points is perpendicular to the longitudinal
center plane of the seat. The line through the dummy H-points is
horizontal with a maximum inclination of  2 degrees. The
dummy may be equipped with tilt sensors in the thorax and the pelvis.
These instruments can help to obtain the desired position.
    (2) The correct position of the dummy pelvis may be checked
relative to the H-point of the H-point Manikin by using the M3 holes in
the H-point back plates at each side of the ES-2re pelvis. The M3 holes
are indicated with ``Hm''. The ``Hm'' position should be in a circle
with a radius of 10 mm (0.39 inches) round the H-point of the H-point
Manikin.
    (c) Arms. For the driver seating position and for the front
outboard seating position, place the dummy's upper arms such that the
angle between the projection of the arm centerline on the mid-sagittal
plane of the dummy and the torso reference line is 40[deg]
5[deg]. The torso reference line is defined as the thoracic spine
centerline. The shoulder-arm joint allows for discrete arm positions at
0, 40, and 90 degree settings forward of the spine.
    (d) Legs and Feet. Position the legs and feet of the dummy
according to the following:
    (1) For the driver's seating position, without inducing pelvis or
torso movement, place the right foot of the dummy on the un-pressed
accelerator pedal with the heel resting as far forward as possible on
the floor pan. Set the left foot perpendicular to the lower leg with
the heel resting on the floor pan in the same lateral line as the right
heel. Set the knees of the dummy such that their outside surfaces are
150  10 mm (5.9  0.4 inches) from the plane of
symmetry of the dummy. If possible within these constraints, place the
thighs of the dummy in contact with the seat cushion.
    (2) For other seating positions, without inducing pelvis or torso
movement, place the heels of the dummy as far forward as possible on
the floor pan without compressing the seat cushion more than the
compression due to the weight of the leg. Set the knees of the dummy
such that their outside surfaces are 150  10 mm (5.9  0.4 inches) from the plane of symmetry of the dummy.
    S12.3 5th percentile female test dummy--49 CFR Part 572 Subpart V
(SID-IIs). Position a correctly configured 5th percentile female Part
572 Subpart V (SID-IIs) test dummy, conforming to the applicable
requirements of part 572 of this chapter, in the front outboard seating
position on the side of the test vehicle to be struck by the pole and,
for the moving deformable barrier, if the vehicle has a second seat,
position a conforming test dummy in the second seat outboard position
on the same side of the vehicle (side to be struck) as specified in
S12.3.4. Retract any folding armrest. Additional procedures are
specified below.
    S12.3.1 General provisions and definitions.
    (a) Measure all angles with respect to the horizontal plane unless
otherwise stated.
    (b) Adjust the SID-IIs dummy's neck bracket to align the zero
degree index marks.
    (c) Other seat adjustments. The longitudinal centerline of a bucket
seat cushion passes through the SgRP and is

parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle.
    (d) Driver and passenger manual belt adjustment. Use all available
belt systems. Place adjustable belt anchorages at the nominal position
for a 5th percentile adult female suggested by the vehicle
manufacturer.
    (e) Definitions.
    (1) The term ``midsagittal plane'' refers to the vertical plane
that separates the dummy into equal left and right halves.
    (2) The term ``vertical longitudinal plane'' refers to a vertical
plane parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal centerline.
    (3) The term ``vertical plane'' refers to a vertical plane, not
necessarily parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal centerline.
    (4) The term ``transverse instrumentation platform'' refers to the
transverse instrumentation surface inside the dummy's skull casting to
which the neck load cell mounts. This surface is perpendicular to the
skull cap's machined inferior-superior mounting surface.
    (5) The term ``thigh'' refers to the femur between, but not
including, the knee and the pelvis.
    (6) The term ``leg'' refers to the lower part of the entire leg
including the knee.
    (7) The term ``foot'' refers to the foot, including the ankle.
    (8) For leg and thigh angles, use the following references:
    (i) Thigh--a straight line on the thigh skin between the center of
the \1/2\-13 UNC-2B tapped hole in the upper leg femur clamp and the
knee pivot shoulder bolt.
    (ii) Leg--a straight line on the leg skin between the center of the
ankle shell and the knee pivot shoulder bolt.
    (9) The term ``seat cushion reference point'' (SCRP) means a point
placed on the outboard side of the seat cushion at a horizontal
distance between 150 mm (5.9 in) and 250 mm (9.8 in) from the front
edge of the seat used as a guide in positioning the seat.
    (10) The term ``seat cushion reference line'' means a line on the
side of the seat cushion, passing through the seat cushion reference
point, whose projection in the vehicle vertical longitudinal plane is
straight and has a known angle with respect to the horizontal.
    S12.3.2 5th percentile female driver dummy positioning.
    (a) Driver torso/head/seat back angle positioning.
    (1) With the seat in the position determined in S10.3.2, use only
the control that moves the seat fore and aft to place the seat in the
rearmost position. If the seat cushion reference line angle
automatically changes as the seat is moved from the full forward
position, maintain, as closely as possible, the seat cushion reference
line angle determined in S<IP_ADDRESS>.3, for the final forward position
when measuring the pelvic angle as specified in S12.3.3(a)(11). The
seat cushion reference line angle position may be achieved through the
use of any seat or seat cushion adjustments other than that which
primarily moves the seat or seat cushion fore-aft.
    (2) Fully recline the seat back, if adjustable. Install the dummy
into the driver's seat, such that when the legs are positioned 120
degrees to the thighs, the calves of the legs are not touching the seat
cushion.
    (3) Bucket seats. Center the dummy on the seat cushion so that its
midsagittal plane is vertical and passes through the SgRP within < plus-
minus>10 mm (0.4 in).
    (4) Bench seats. Position the midsagittal plane of the dummy
vertical and parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal centerline and
aligned within 10 mm (0.4 in) of the center of
the steering wheel rim.
    (5) Hold the dummy's thighs down and push rearward on the upper
torso to maximize the dummy's pelvic angle.
    (6) Place the legs at 120 degrees to the thighs. Set the initial
transverse distance between the longitudinal centerlines at the front
of the dummy's knees at 160 to 170 mm (6.3 to 6.7 in), with the thighs
and legs of the dummy in vertical planes. Push rearward on the dummy's
knees to force the pelvis into the seat so there is no gap between the
pelvis and the seat back or until contact occurs between the back of
the dummy's calves and the front of the seat cushion.
    (7) Gently rock the upper torso relative to the lower torso
laterally in a side to side motion three times through a  5
degree arc (approximately 51 mm (2 in) side to side).
    (8) If needed, extend the legs slightly so that the feet are not in
contact with the floor pan. Let the thighs rest on the seat cushion to
the extent permitted by the foot movement. Keeping the leg and the
thigh in a vertical plane, place the foot in the vertical longitudinal
plane that passes through the centerline of the accelerator pedal.
Rotate the left thigh outboard about the hip until the center of the
knee is the same distance from the midsagittal plane of the dummy as
the right knee  5 mm ( 0.2 in). Using only the
control that moves the seat fore and aft, attempt to return the seat to
the full forward position. If either of the dummy's legs first contacts
the steering wheel, then adjust the steering wheel, if adjustable,
upward until contact with the steering wheel is avoided. If the
steering wheel is not adjustable, separate the knees enough to avoid
steering wheel contact. Proceed with moving the seat forward until
either the leg contacts the vehicle interior or the seat reaches the
full forward position. (The right foot may contact and depress the
accelerator and/or change the angle of the foot with respect to the leg
during seat movement.) If necessary to avoid contact with the vehicle's
brake or clutch pedal, rotate the test dummy's left foot about the leg.
If there is still interference, rotate the left thigh outboard about
the hip the minimum distance necessary to avoid pedal interference. If
a dummy leg contacts the vehicle interior before the full forward
position is attained, position the seat at the next detent where there
is no contact. If the seat is a power seat, move the seat fore and aft
to avoid contact while assuring that there is a maximum of 5 mm (0.2
in) distance between the vehicle interior and the point on the dummy
that would first contact the vehicle interior. If the steering wheel
was moved, return it to the position described in S10.5. If the
steering wheel contacts the dummy's leg(s) prior to attaining this
position, adjust it to the next higher detent, or if infinitely
adjustable, until there is 5 mm (0.2 in) clearance between the wheel
and the dummy's leg(s).
    (9) For vehicles without adjustable seat backs, adjust the lower
neck bracket to level the head as much as possible. For vehicles with
adjustable seat backs, while holding the thighs in place, rotate the
seat back forward until the transverse instrumentation platform of the
head is level to within  0.5 degree, making sure that the
pelvis does not interfere with the seat bight. Inspect the abdomen to
ensure that it is properly installed. If the torso contacts the
steering wheel, adjust the steering wheel in the following order until
there is no contact: telescoping adjustment, lowering adjustment,
raising adjustment. If the vehicle has no adjustments or contact with
the steering wheel cannot be eliminated by adjustment, position the
seat at the next detent where there is no contact with the steering
wheel as adjusted in S10.5. If the seat is a power seat, position the
seat to avoid contact while assuring that there is a maximum of 5 mm
(0.2 in) distance between the steering wheel as adjusted in S10.5 and
the point of contact on the dummy.
    (10) If it is not possible to achieve the head level within < plus-
minus> 0.5 degrees, minimize the angle.
    (11) Measure and set the dummy's pelvic angle using the pelvic
angle gage. The angle is set to 20.0 degrees  2.5

degrees. If this is not possible, adjust the pelvic angle as close to
20.0 degrees as possible while keeping the transverse instrumentation
platform of the head as level as possible by adjustments specified in
S12.3.2(a)(9) and (10).
    (12) If the dummy is contacting the vehicle interior after these
adjustments, move the seat rearward until there is a maximum of 5 mm
(0.2 in) between the contact point of the dummy and the interior of the
vehicle or if it has a manual seat adjustment, to the next rearward
detent position. If after these adjustments, the dummy contact point is
more than 5 mm (0.2 in) from the vehicle interior and the seat is still
not in its forwardmost position, move the seat forward until the
contact point is 5 mm (0.2 in) or less from the vehicle interior, or if
it has a manual seat adjustment, move the seat to the closest detent
position without making contact, or until the seat reaches its
forwardmost position, whichever occurs first.
    (b) Driver foot positioning.
    (1) If the vehicle has an adjustable accelerator pedal, adjust it
to the full forward position. If the heel of the right foot can contact
the floor pan, follow the positioning procedure in S12.3.2(b)(1)(i). If
not, follow the positioning procedure in S12.3.2(b)(1)(ii).
    (i) Rest the right foot of the test dummy on the un-depressed
accelerator pedal with the rearmost point of the heel on the floor pan
in the plane of the pedal. If the foot cannot be placed on the
accelerator pedal, set it initially perpendicular to the leg and then
place it as far forward as possible in the direction of the pedal
centerline with the rearmost point of the heel resting on the floor
pan. If the vehicle has an adjustable accelerator pedal and the right
foot is not touching the accelerator pedal when positioned as above,
move the pedal rearward until it touches the right foot. If the
accelerator pedal in the full rearward position still does not touch
the foot, leave the pedal in that position.
    (ii) Extend the foot and lower leg by decreasing the knee flexion
angle until any part of the foot contacts the un-depressed accelerator
pedal or the highest part of the foot is at the same height as the
highest part of the pedal. If the vehicle has an adjustable accelerator
pedal and the right foot is not touching the accelerator pedal when
positioned as above, move the pedal rearward until it touches the right
foot.
    (2) If the ball of the foot does not contact the pedal, increase
the ankle plantar flexion angle such that the toe of the foot contacts
or is as close as possible to contact with the un-depressed accelerator
pedal.
    (3) If, in its final position, the heel is off of the vehicle
floor, a spacer block is used under the heel to support the final foot
position. The surface of the block in contact with the heel has an
inclination of 30 degrees, measured from the horizontal, with the
highest surface towards the rear of the vehicle.
    (4) Place the left foot on the toe-board with the rearmost point of
the heel resting on the floor pan as close as possible to the point of
intersection of the planes described by the toe-board and floor pan,
and not on or in contact with the vehicle's brake pedal, clutch pedal,
wheel-well projection or foot rest, except as provided in
S12.3.2(b)(6).
    (5) If the left foot cannot be positioned on the toe board, place
the foot perpendicular to the lower leg centerline as far forward as
possible with the heel resting on the floor pan.
    (6) If the left foot does not contact the floor pan, place the foot
parallel to the floor and place the leg perpendicular to the thigh as
possible. If necessary to avoid contact with the vehicle's brake pedal,
clutch pedal, wheel-well, or foot rest, use the three foot position
adjustments listed in S12.3.2(b)(1)(i)-(ii). The adjustment options are
listed in priority order, with each subsequent option incorporating the
previous. In making each adjustment, move the foot the minimum distance
necessary to avoid contact. If it is not possible to avoid all
prohibited foot contact, priority is given to avoiding brake or clutch
pedal contact:
    (i) Rotate (abduction/adduction) the test dummy's left foot about
the lower leg;
    (ii) Planar flex the foot;
    (iii) Rotate the left leg outboard about the hip.
    (c) Driver arm/hand positioning.
    (1) Place the dummy's upper arm such that the angle between the
projection of the arm centerline on the midsagittal plane of the dummy
and the torso reference line is 40[deg]  5[deg]. The torso
reference line is defined as the thoracic spine centerline. The
shoulder-arm joint allows for discrete arm positions at 0,
40,  90,  140, and 180 degree settings where
positive is forward of the spine.
    (2) [Reserved.]
    S12.3.3 5th percentile female front passenger dummy positioning
    (a) Passenger torso/head/seat back angle positioning.
    (1) With the seat at the mid-height in the full-forward position
determined in S10.3.2, use only the control that primarily moves the
seat fore and aft to place the seat in the rearmost position, without
adjusting independent height controls. If the seat cushion reference
angle automatically changes as the seat is moved from the full forward
position, maintain, as closely as possible, the seat cushion reference
line angle determined in S<IP_ADDRESS>.3, for the final forward position
when measuring the pelvic angle as specified in S12.3.3(a)(11). The
seat cushion reference line angle position may be achieved through the
use of any seat or seat cushion adjustments other than that which
primarily moves the seat or seat cushion fore-aft.
    (2) Fully recline the seat back, if adjustable. Place the dummy
into the passenger's seat, such that when the legs are positioned 120
degrees to the thighs, the calves of the legs are not touching the seat
cushion.
    (3) Bucket seats. Place the dummy on the seat cushion so that its
midsagittal plane is vertical and passes through the SgRP within < plus-
minus> 10 mm ( 0.4 in).
    (4) Bench seats. Position the midsagittal plane of the dummy
vertical and parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal centerline and the
same distance from the vehicle's longitudinal centerline, within + 10
mm ( 0.4 in), as the midsagittal plane of the driver dummy.
    (5) Hold the dummy's thighs down and push rearward on the upper
torso to maximize the dummy's pelvic angle.
    (6) Place the legs at 120 degrees to the thighs. Set the initial
transverse distance between the longitudinal centerlines at the front
of the dummy's knees at 160 to 170 mm (6.3 to 6.7 in), with the thighs
and legs of the dummy in vertical planes. Push rearward on the dummy's
knees to force the pelvis into the seat so there is no gap between the
pelvis and the seat back or until contact occurs between the back of
the dummy's calves and the front of the seat cushion.
    (7) Gently rock the upper torso relative to the lower torso
laterally in a side to side motion three times through a  5
degree arc (approximately 51 mm (2 in) side to side).
    (8) If needed, extend the legs slightly so that the feet are not in
contact with the floor pan. Let the thighs rest on the seat cushion to
the extent permitted by the foot movement. With the feet perpendicular
to the legs, place the heels on the floor pan. If a heel will not
contact the floor pan, place it as close to the floor pan as possible.
Using only the control that primarily moves the seat fore and aft,
attempt to return the seat to the full forward position. If a dummy leg
contacts the vehicle interior before the full forward position is
attained, position the seat at the next detent where there is no
contact. If the seats are power seats, position the seat to avoid
contact while assuring that there is a

maximum of 5 mm (0.2 in) distance between the vehicle interior and the
point on the dummy that would first contact the vehicle interior.
    (9) For vehicles without adjustable seat backs, adjust the lower
neck bracket to level the head as much as possible. For vehicles with
adjustable seat backs, while holding the thighs in place, rotate the
seat back forward until the transverse instrumentation platform of the
head is level to within  0.5 degree, making sure that the
pelvis does not interfere with the seat bight. Inspect the abdomen to
ensure that it is properly installed.
    (10) If it is not possible to achieve the head level within < plus-
minus> 0.5 degrees, minimize the angle.
    (11) Measure and set the dummy's pelvic angle using the pelvic
angle gage. The angle is set to 20.0 degrees  2.5 degrees.
If this is not possible, adjust the pelvic angle as close to 20.0
degrees as possible while keeping the transverse instrumentation
platform of the head as level as possible by adjustments specified in
S12.3.3(a)(9) and (10).
    (12) If the dummy is contacting the vehicle interior after these
adjustments, move the seat rearward until there is a maximum of 5 mm
(0.2 in) between the contact point of the dummy and the interior of the
vehicle or if it has a manual seat adjustment, to the next rearward
detent position. If after these adjustments, the dummy contact point is
more than 5 mm (0.2 in) from the vehicle interior and the seat is still
not in its forwardmost position, move the seat forward until the
contact point is 5 mm (0.2 in) or less from the vehicle interior, or if
it has a manual seat adjustment, move the seat to the closest detent
position without making contact, or until the seat reaches its
forwardmost position, whichever occurs first.
    (b) Passenger foot positioning.
    (1) Place the front passenger's feet flat on the toe board.
    (2) If the feet cannot be placed flat on the toe board, set them
perpendicular to the leg center lines and place them as far forward as
possible with the heels resting on the floor pan.
    (3) Place the rear seat passenger's feet flat on the floor pan and
beneath the front seat as far as possible without front seat
interference.
    (c) Passenger arm/hand positioning. Place the dummy's upper arm
such that the angle between the projection of the arm centerline on the
mid-sagittal plane of the dummy and the torso reference line is 40[deg]
 5[deg]. The torso reference line is defined as the
thoracic spine centerline. The shoulder-arm joint allows for discrete
arm positions at 0,  40,  90,  140,
and 180 degree settings where positive is forward of the spine.
    S12.3.4 5th percentile female in rear outboard seating positions.
    (a) Set the rear outboard seat at the full rearward, full down
position determined in S8.3.3.
    (b) Fully recline the seat back, if adjustable. Install the dummy
into the passenger's seat, such that when the legs are 120 degrees to
the thighs, the calves of the legs are not touching the seat cushion.
    (c) Place the dummy on the seat cushion so that its midsagittal
plane is vertical and coincides with the vertical longitudinal plane
through the center of the seating position SgRP within  10
mm ( 0.4 mm).
    (d) Hold the dummy's thighs down and push rearward on the upper
torso to maximize the dummy's pelvic angle.
    (e) Place the legs at 120 degrees to the thighs. Set the initial
transverse distance between the longitudinal centerlines at the front
of the dummy's knees at 160 to 170 mm (6.3 to 6.7 in), with the thighs
and legs of the dummy in vertical planes. Push rearward on the dummy's
knees to force the pelvis into the seat so there is no gap between the
pelvis and the seat back or until contact occurs between the back of
the dummy's calves and the front of the seat cushion.
    (f) Gently rock the upper torso laterally side to side three times
through a  5 degree arc (approximately 51 mm (2 in) side to
side).
    (g) If needed, extend the legs slightly so that the feet are not in
contact with the floor pan. Let the thighs rest on the seat cushion to
the extent permitted by the foot movement. With the feet perpendicular
to the legs, place the heels on the floor pan. If a heel will not
contact the floor pan, place it as close to the floor pan as possible.
    (h) For vehicles without adjustable seat backs, adjust the lower
neck bracket to level the head as much as possible. For vehicles with
adjustable seat backs, while holding the thighs in place, rotate the
seat back forward until the transverse instrumentation platform of the
head is level to within  0.5 degrees, making sure that the
pelvis does not interfere with the seat bight. Inspect the abdomen to
insure that it is properly installed.
    (i) If it is not possible to orient the head level within < plus-
minus> 0.5 degrees, minimize the angle.
    (j) Measure and set the dummy's pelvic angle using the pelvic angle
gauge. The angle is set to 20.0 degrees  2.5 degrees. If
this is not possible, adjust the pelvic angle as close to 20.0 degrees
as possible while keeping the transverse instrumentation platform of
the head as level as possible, as specified in S12.3.4(h) and (i).
    (k) Passenger foot positioning.
    (1) Place the passenger's feet flat on the floor pan.
    (2) If the either foot does not contact the floor pan, place the
foot parallel to the floor and place the leg as perpendicular to the
thigh as possible.
    (l) Passenger arm/hand positioning. Place the rear dummy's upper
arm such that the angle between the projection of the arm centerline on
the midsagittal plane of the dummy and the torso reference line is
0[deg]  5[deg]. The torso reference line is defined as the
thoracic spine centerline. The shoulder-arm joint allows for discrete
arm positions at 0,  40,  90,  140,
and 180 degree settings where positive is forward of the spine.
    S13 Phase-in of moving deformable barrier and vehicle-to-pole
performance requirements for vehicles manufactured on or after
September 1, 2009 and before September 1, 2012.
    S13.1 Vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2009 and
before September 1, 2012. At anytime during the production years ending
August 31, 2012 and August 31, 2013, each manufacturer shall, upon
request from the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, provide
information identifying the vehicles (by make, model and vehicle
identification number) that have been certified as complying with the
moving deformable barrier test with advanced test dummies (S7.2) and
vehicle-to-pole test requirements (S9.2) of this standard. The
manufacturer's designation of a vehicle as a certified vehicle is
irrevocable.
    S13.1.1 Vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2009 and
before September 1, 2010. Subject to S13.4, for vehicles manufactured
on or after September 1, 2009 and before September 1, 2010, the number
of vehicles complying with S7.2 and S9.2 shall be not less than 20
percent of:
    (a) The manufacturer's average annual production of vehicles
manufactured in the three previous production years; or
    (b) The manufacturer's production in the current production year.
    S13.1.2 Vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2010 and
before September 1, 2011. Subject to S13.4, for vehicles manufactured
on or after September 1, 2010 and before September 1, 2011, the number
of vehicles complying with S7.2 and S9.2 shall be not less than 50
percent of:
    (a) The manufacturer's average annual production of vehicles
manufactured in the three previous production years; or
    (b) The manufacturer's production in the current production year.

    S13.1.3 Vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2011 and
before September 1, 2012. Subject to S13.4, for vehicles manufactured
on or after September 1, 2011 and before September 1, 2012, the number
of vehicles complying with S7.2 and S9.2 shall be not less than 75
percent of:
    (a) The manufacturer's average annual production of vehicles
manufactured in the three previous production years; or
    (b) The manufacturer's production in the current production year.
    S13.2 Vehicles produced by more than one manufacturer.
    S13.2.1 For the purpose of calculating average annual production of
vehicles for each manufacturer and the number of vehicles manufactured
by each manufacturer under S13.1.1 and S13.1.2, a vehicle produced by
more than one manufacturer shall be attributed to a single manufacturer
as follows, subject to S13.2.2.
    (a) A vehicle that is imported shall be attributed to the importer.
    (b) A vehicle manufactured in the United States by more than one
manufacturer, one of which also markets the vehicle, shall be
attributed to the manufacturer that markets the vehicle.
    S13.2.2 A vehicle produced by more than one manufacturer shall be
attributed to any one of the vehicle's manufacturers specified by an
express written contract, reported to the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration under 49 CFR part 585, between the manufacturer
so specified and the manufacturer to which the vehicle would otherwise
be attributed under S13.2.1.
    S13.3 For the purposes of calculating average annual production of
vehicles for each manufacturer and the number of vehicles manufactured
by each manufacturer under S13.1.1 and S13.1.2, do not count any
vehicle that is excluded by Standard No. 214 from the moving deformable
barrier test with the ES-2re or SID-IIs test dummies (S7.2) or from the
vehicle-to-pole test requirements.
    S13.4 Calculation of complying vehicles.
    (a) For the purposes of calculating the vehicles complying with
S13.1.1, a manufacturer may count a vehicle if it is manufactured on or
after October 11, 2007, but before September 1, 2010.
    (b) For purposes of complying with S13.1.2, a manufacturer may
count a vehicle if it--
    (1) Is manufactured on or after October 11, 2007, but before
September 1, 2011 and,
    (2) Is not counted toward compliance with S13.1.1.
    (c) For purposes of complying with S13.1.3, a manufacturer may
count a vehicle if it--
    (1) Is manufactured on or after October 11, 2007, but before
September 1, 2012 and,
    (2) Is not counted toward compliance with S13.1.1 or S13.1.2.
    (c) For the purposes of calculating average annual production of
vehicles for each manufacturer and the number of vehicles manufactured
by each manufacturer, each vehicle that is excluded from having to meet
the applicable requirement is not counted.

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4. Section 571.301 is amended by revising S6.3(b) and S7.2(b), to read
as follows:

Sec.  571.301  Standard No. 301; Fuel system integrity.

    S6.3 Side moving barrier crash. * * *
    (b) Vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2004. When the
vehicle is impacted laterally on either side by a moving deformable
barrier at 53  1.0 km/h with 49 CFR part 572, subpart F
test dummies at positions required for testing by S7.1.1 of Standard
214, under the applicable conditions of S7 of this standard, fuel
spillage shall not exceed the limits of S5.5 of this standard.
* * * * *
    S7.2 Side moving barrier test conditions. * * *
    (b) Vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2004. The side
moving deformable barrier crash test conditions are those specified in
S8 of Standard 214 (49 CFR 571.214).
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5. Section 571.305 is amended by revising S6.3 and S7.5, to read as
follows:

Sec.  571.305  Standard No. 305; Electric-powered vehicles: electrolyte
spillage and electrical shock protection.

* * * * *
    S6.3 Side moving deformable barrier impact. The vehicle must meet
the requirements of S5.1, S5.2, and S5.3 when it is impacted from the
side by a barrier that conforms to part 587 of this chapter that is
moving at any speed up to and including 54 km/h, with 49 CFR part 572,
subpart F test dummies positioned in accordance with S7 of Sec. 571.214
of this chapter.
* * * * *
    S7.5 Side moving deformable barrier impact test conditions. In
addition to the conditions of S7.1 and S7.2, the conditions of S8 of
Sec. 571.214 of this chapter apply to the conduct of the side moving
deformable barrier impact test specified in S6.3.
* * * * *

PART 585--PHASE-IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

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6. The authority citation for part 585 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 322, 30111, 30115, 30117, and 30166;
delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50.

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7. Part 585 is amended by adding Subpart H to read as follows:
Subpart H--Side Impact Protection Phase-in Reporting Requirements
Sec.
585.71 Scope.
585.72 Purpose.
585.73 Applicability.
585.74 Definitions.
585.75 Response to inquiries.
585.76 Reporting requirements.
585.77 Records.

Subpart H--Side Impact Protection Phase-in Reporting Requirements

Sec.  585.71  Scope.

    This part establishes requirements for manufacturers of passenger
cars, and of trucks, buses and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kilograms (kg) (10,000
pounds) or less, to submit a report, and maintain records related to
the report, concerning the number of such vehicles that meet the moving
deformable barrier test requirements of S7 of Standard No. 214, Side
impact protection (49 CFR 571.214), and the vehicle-to-pole test
requirements of S9 of that standard.

Sec.  585.72  Purpose.

    The purpose of these reporting requirements is to assist the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in determining whether a
manufacturer has complied with the requirements of Standard No. 214,
Side Impact Protection (49 CFR 571.214).

Sec.  585.73  Applicability.

    This part applies to manufacturers of passenger cars, and of
trucks, buses and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536
kg (10,000 lb) or less. However, this part does not apply to vehicles
excluded by S2 and S5 of Standard No. 214 (49 CFR 571.214) from the
requirements of that standard.

Sec.  585.74  Definitions.

    (a) All terms defined in 49 U.S.C. 30102 are used in their
statutory meaning.
    (b) Bus, gross vehicle weight rating or GVWR, multipurpose
passenger vehicle, passenger car, and truck are used as defined in
Sec.  571.3 of this chapter.
    (c) Production year means the 12-month period between September 1
of

one year and August 31 of the following year, inclusive.
    (d) Limited line manufacturer means a manufacturer that sells three
or fewer carlines, as that term is defined in 49 CFR 583.4, in the
United States during a production year.

Sec.  585.75  Response to inquiries.

    At anytime during the production years ending August 31, 2010, and
August 31, 2013, each manufacturer shall, upon request from the Office
of Vehicle Safety Compliance, provide information identifying the
vehicles (by make, model and vehicle identification number) that have
been certified as complying with the moving deformable barrier and
vehicle-to-pole tests of FMVSS No. 214 (49 CFR 571.214). The
manufacturer's designation of a vehicle as a certified vehicle is
irrevocable.

Sec.  585.76  Reporting requirements

    (a) Advanced credit phase-in reporting requirements. (1) Within 60
days after the end of the production years ending August 31, 2008, and
August 31, 2009, each manufacturer choosing to certify vehicles
manufactured during any of those production years as complying with the
upgraded moving deformable barrier (S7.2 of Standard No. 214)(49 CFR
571.214) or vehicle-to-pole requirements (S9) of Standard No. 214 shall
submit a report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
providing the information specified in paragraph (c) of this section
and in Sec.  585.2 of this part.
    (b) Phase-in reporting requirements. Within 60 days after the end
of each of the production years ending August 31, 2010, August 31,
2011, and August 31, 2012, each manufacturer shall submit a report to
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning its
compliance with the moving deformable barrier requirements of S7 of
Standard No. 214 and with the vehicle-to-pole requirements of S9 of
that Standard for its vehicles produced in that year. Each report shall
provide the information specified in paragraph (c) of this section and
in section 585.2 of this part.
    (c) Advanced credit phase-in report content--(1) Production of
complying vehicles. With respect to the reports identified in Sec.
585.76(a), each manufacturer shall report for the production year for
which the report is filed the number of vehicles, by make and model
year, that are certified as meeting the moving deformable barrier test
requirements of S7.2 of Standard No. 214, Side impact protection (49
CFR 571.214), and the vehicle-to-pole test requirements of S9 of that
standard.
    (d) Phase-in report content--(1) Basis for phase-in production
goals. Each manufacturer shall provide the number of vehicles
manufactured in the current production year, or, at the manufacturer's
option, in each of the three previous production years. A new
manufacturer that is, for the first time, manufacturing passenger cars
for sale in the United States must report the number of passenger cars
manufactured during the current production year.
    (2) Production of complying vehicles. Each manufacturer shall
report for the production year being reported on, and each preceding
production year, to the extent that vehicles produced during the
preceding years are treated under Standard No. 214 as having been
produced during the production year being reported on, information on
the number of passenger vehicles that meet the moving deformable
barrier test requirements of S7 of Standard No. 214, Side Impact
Protection (49 CFR 571.214), and the vehicle-to-pole test requirements
of S9 of that standard.

Sec.  585.77  Records

    Each manufacturer shall maintain records of the Vehicle
Identification Number for each vehicle for which information is
reported under Sec.  585.76 until December 31, 2016.

    Issued on: August 30, 2007.
Nicole R. Nason,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 07-4360 Filed 9-5-07; 8:45 am]

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