UN R129 Supplement 5 (03 series) · UNECE Regulation No. 129 (ECE R129) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of Enhanced Child Restraint Systems used on board of motor vehicles (ECRS).
UN R129 — Supplement 5 to the 03 series of amendments
Supplement 4 → 5
- What changed
- The information for use can now be given in a digital form, which must also fulfil paragraph 14.4. on a paper quick-start guide.
- New paragraph 8.1. requires the information defined in new Annex 27 in the test reports that are included in the Type Approval Application.
- Booster seats must now fit within the booster seat fixture in all angles of inclination of the fixture (90°–110°).
- Why
- To protect the environment, the proposal reduces the paper required for a paper version of CRS user instructions.
- The proposal that adds Annex 27 aims at improving the transparency and consistency of Type Approval testing results.
- The text is amended to clarify that support legs, top tethers and lower tethers are allowed on a specific vehicle belted ECRS.
Q1What changed89 changes
Information for use in digital form and the quick-start guide (paras. 14.1. and 14.4. to 14.4.6.)
The information for use can now be provided in a paper form or in a digital form (paragraph 14.1.). A paper form must fulfil paragraphs 14.2. and 14.3., and a digital form paragraphs 14.2., 14.3. and 14.4. Before, each ECRS had to be accompanied by instructions in the language of the country where the device is sold. New paragraph 14.4. requires a physical “quick-start guide” in a paper form, written in the language of the country where the device is sold. Under paragraph 14.4.2., its minimum contents include a weblink and QR code to a digital version of the information in paragraph 14.3. The digital version must be printable and available for the product life time, at least 10 years from when production is definitely discontinued.
Weblink or QR code on the ECRS and notice on the packing (paras. 4.15. and 14.2.11.)
New paragraph 4.15. applies to ECRS which do not provide a paper form of the user instructions to the customer. For them, either a weblink or QR code to the user instructions must be permanently attached to the ECRS. It must be visible to the person installing the ECRS in the vehicle. New paragraph 14.2.11. applies to ECRS which do not provide a paper form of the user instructions with the ECRS. For them, a notice must be clearly visible on the exterior of the packing in the language of the country. The notice starts “IMPORTANT – A PHYSICAL PAPER USER GUIDE IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT” and gives the QR code and weblink lines.
Packing information and instructions for use (paras. 14.2. to 14.2.10. and 14.3. to 14.3.17.)
Paragraph 14.2. now lists information required in the language of the country where the device is sold, instead of installation instruction points. The instructions for use must now also be available in the language of the country where the device is sold (paragraph 14.3.). Paragraph 14.3.1. now asks for the “Size range” for each configuration. Paragraphs 14.3.3. to 14.3.5. now cover the method of installation, the risk of trapping rigid items and plastic parts, and carry-cots. In paragraph 14.3.5., the user “shall be advised” to use carry-cots perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, instead of “should be advised”. Former paragraphs 14.3.4. to 14.3.15. are renumbered as paragraphs 14.3.6. to 14.3.17.
“Specific vehicle Belted” category (paras. 2.7.3. and 6.1.2.4.)
The definition in paragraph 2.7.3. now ends “by using the vehicle safety-belt, possibly in combination with other attachment methods”. The definition no longer mentions anchorage points approved by UN Regulation No. 145, Annex 25 checks, or the dashboard as a contact zone. Paragraph 6.1.2.4. still says “primarily by means of the adult safety-belt” for this category. It now adds “possibly in combination with other attachment methods that use vehicle anchorage points and/or floor contact surfaces”, for example top tethers or support legs. Paragraph 6.1.2.4. now requires attachment points needed to secure rearward facing ECRS to be checked according to Annex 24. Before, paragraph 2.7.3. required this check according to Annex 25.
Size envelope checks: width loading and booster seats (paras. 6.3.2.2.1. and 6.3.2.2.2.)
When checking the width of an Integral ECRS, the maximum loading allowed on the side of the ISOFIX Vehicle Seat Fixture is now ≤ 135 N. When checking the width of a booster seat, the maximum loading allowed on the side of the i-Size booster fixture is now ≤ 135 N. Paragraph 6.3.2.2.2. is now headed “Booster Seats” instead of “Non-Integral Class Enhanced Child Restraint Systems”. The booster seat must now fit within the booster seat fixture in all angles of inclination of the fixture (90°–110°). Before, a non-integral ECRS adjustable to different positions of seat surface inclination had to be assessed in at least one position. The ECRS may be adjusted between inclination angles or positions to fit within the different booster seat fixture angles.
Measuring procedures and Table 10 (paras. 7.3.2. and 7.5.)
Paragraph 7.3.2. now refers to “the latest version of ISO 6487-2015” for the certification and measuring procedures, instead of “the latest version of ISO 6487”. The measuring procedures in paragraph 7.5. must now correspond to the latest version of ISO 6487 with the SAE J211 sign convention. In Table 10, the cut-off frequency references now read “see ISO 6487Annex A-2015”. Table 10 now gives a cut-off frequency of 1 650 Hz for upper neck force and 1000 Hz for upper neck moment and chest deflection.
Test reports and new Annex 27 (paras. 8.1. to 8.5. and Annex 27)
New paragraph 8.1. requires the information defined in Annex 27 in the test reports that are included in the Type Approval Application. New Annex 27 gives the list of the minimum content and information for these test reports. How this information is presented is the choice of the Technical Service; that is, the layout, format and order may be changed. Former paragraph 8.1. is renumbered as 8.2., which now applies to the conformity of production (CoP) and production qualification test report. Items (l) on internal dimensions according to Annex 18 for all ECRS categories and (m) on booster cushion minimum stature are deleted. Former paragraphs 8.2. to 8.4. are renumbered as 8.3. to 8.5.
Q2Why it changed
- Proposed by
- Expert from the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), with the expert from Japan for the digital user guide
- Working party
- GRSP, 68th session (December 2020)
Reasons
Protection of the environment requires reducing the amount of paper and waste. The proposal reduces the amount of paper required for a paper version of CRS user instructions. A manufacturer can choose to give the user a digital form of the bulk of the instructions. The consumer may request a physical version if they cannot access the digital version.
Sources (4)
“Protection of the environment requires reducing the amount of paper and waste.”
“This proposal reduces the amount of paper that is required for a paper version of child restraint system (CRS) user instructions.”
“It means that a manufacturer can choose to provide the user with a digital form of the bulk of the instructions.”
“The consumer may request a physical version of the user instructions if they cannot access the digital version of the user instructions.”
Providing digital information will improve consumer experience. Digital information that guides the end consumer in a targeted manner is a decisive advantage for reducing the risk of operating errors. The proposal also takes into consideration users whose digital environment is not well developed.
Sources (3)
“Providing digital information will improve consumer experience.”
“A decisive advantage for reducing the risk of operating errors is the ability to provide the end consumer with a digital information that can be used to guide him or her in a targeted manner”
“On the other hand, there exist users whose digital environment is not well developed. This proposal takes those users into consideration as well.”
When assessing the width of ECRS in the vehicle seat fixture, the side wings are allowed a realistic flexion inward. The amended text clarifies the current procedure and formalises the practice.
Sources (2)
“When assessing the width of Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS) in the vehicle seat fixture, the side wings are allowed a realistic flexion inward.”
“This amended text clarifies the current procedure and formalises the practice.”
Annex 27, with the list of minimum contents for a Type Approval test report, requires the essential measurement information in that report. How this information is presented is the choice of the Technical Service. The proposal aims at improving the transparency and consistency of Type Approval testing results and to make sure that all assessments are carried out.
Sources (3)
“The addition of Annex 27 containing the list of minimum contents for a Type Approval test report requires the essential measurement information to be provided in the Type Approval test report.”
“How this information is presented in the Type Approval test report shall be the choice of the Technical Service.”
“The aim of the proposal is at improving the transparency and consistency of Type Approval testing results and ensure that all assessments are carried out.”
The GRSP informal working group agreed that specific vehicle belted ECRS may have a combination of a support leg, top tether and lower tethers. This was agreed during the original drafting of the 03 series of amendments. The proposal amends the text to clarify that support legs, top tethers and lower tethers are allowed on a specific vehicle belted ECRS.
Sources (2)
“the informal working group of the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) agreed that a specific vehicle belted ECRS may be fitted with a combination of a support leg, top tether and lower tethers”
“This proposal amends the text to clarify that support legs, top tethers, and lower tethers are allowed to be fitted to a specific vehicle belted ECRS.”
Document trail
- 2020-09ProposalECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2020/15Proposal by the experts from CLEPA and Japan on the digital user guide
- 2020-09ProposalECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2020/16Proposal by the expert from CLEPA on the test report template and dimension assessment method
- 2020-09ProposalECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2020/18Proposal by the expert from CLEPA on support legs and tethers for specific vehicle belted ECRS
- —Working party adoptsECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/68Session report, para. 22: the three proposals adopted as amended by Annex III, as draft Supplement 5
- 2021-04Sent to WP.29ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/63/Rev.1Text that GRSP sent to WP.29 and AC.1 (Revision 1)
- 2021-06WP.29 adoptsECE/TRANS/WP.29/1159Adopted at the 184th session (session report, para. 127)
- 2021-01-07In forceC.N.18.2022.TREATIES-XI.B.16.129UN depositary notification
Q3Who is affected
Vehicle manufacturer
- If you give the information for use in digital form, supply a paper quick-start guide meeting paragraphs 14.4. to 14.4.5.
- Keep the digital version printable and available for the product life time, at least 10 years after production is discontinued.
- In the approval documentation, confirm that this information will be available at least 10 years after production is discontinued.
- Without paper user instructions to customers, permanently attach a weblink or QR code to the ECRS, visible to the installer.
- Without paper user instructions with the ECRS, make the 14.2.11. notice clearly visible on the packing in the country's language.
- Give the “Size range” for each configuration in the instructions for use (paragraph 14.3.1.).
- Make sure booster seats fit within the booster seat fixture in all angles of inclination of the fixture (90°–110°).
Component supplier
- No direct action for this role.
Technical service / Approval authority
- Make sure the test reports in the Type Approval Application include at least the information listed in Annex 27.
- Apply the latest version of ISO 6487 with the SAE J211 sign convention to the measuring procedures (paragraph 7.5.).
- Check that booster seats fit within the booster seat fixture in all angles of inclination (90°–110°).
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