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ELSA-7-04
negative effect on the performance prescribed in this Regulation;
2.2.2. the structure, dimensions, lines and materials of the side walls of the passenger
compartment in so far as they have a negative effect on the performance prescribed in
this Regulation;
2.2.3. the lines and inside dimensions of the passenger compartment and the type of
protective systems, in so far as they have a negative effect on the performance prescribed
in this Regulation;
2.2.4. the siting of the engine (front, rear or centre);
2.2.5. the unladen mass, in so far as there is a negative effect on the performance
prescribed in this Regulation;
2.2.6. the optional arrangements or interior fittings in so far as they have a negative effect
on the performance prescribed in this Regulation;
2.2.7. the type of front seat(s) and position of the "R" point in so far as they have a
negative effect on the performance prescribed in this Regulation;
2.2.8. The place of the RESS.
2.3. “Compartment”means bounded zone in vehicle,
2.3.1. "Passenger compartment"
means the space for occupant accommodation, bounded by the roof, floor, side walls,
doors, outside glazing and front bulkhead and the plane of the rear compartment bulkhead
or the plane of the rear-seat back support; or rear gate, as well as by the barriers and
enclosures provided for protecting the power train from direct contact with live parts.
2.3.2. Luggage compartment means the space in the vehicle for luggage
accommodation, bounded by the roof, hood, floor, side walls, as well as by the barrier
and enclosure. For electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles the barrier
and enclosure are provided for protecting the power train from direct contact with live
parts, being separated from the passenger compartment by the front bulkhead or the
rear bulk head,
2.4. "R point" or "seating reference point"
means the reference point specified by the vehicle manufacturer which:
2.4.1. has co-ordinates determined in relation to the vehicle structure;
2.4.2. corresponds to the theoretical position of the point of torso/thighs rotation (H point)
for the lowest and most rearward normal driving position or position of use given by the
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