Comments on the proposal to amend para. 2.12. to define ‘Power-operated windows’, renumber para. 5.8.4.2. as para. 5.8.4.3., insert new para. 5.8.4.2. requiring that controls of power-operated side windows adjacent to the front seat row shall be within reach and directly accessible without multiple actions except for deactivation of a power window lock, insert new paras. 5.8.8., 5.8.8.1., 5.8.8.2., and 5.8.8.3. requiring at least one power-operated side window of the front seat row remain operable in the opening direction by means of its control or automatically open for at least 2 minutes under specified test conditions and that the window open to maximum extent permitted by its design and construction, and insert new Annex 11 specifying submergence test procedures including container-based tests, slope-entry tests, and alternative tests to verify functioning of power-operated windows after vehicle submergence.

Comments on the proposal to amend para. 5.4.1.1., 5.4.1.2., and 5.4.2.1. to clarify requirements for double doors, amend para. 6.2.3.2. and Annex 4 para. 2.1.2. to correct references and clarify inertial load calculation direction, amend para. 6.3.1.1. to reference Regulation No. 116 and Regulation No. 97 for alarm systems, and insert new para. 13.1. and subsequent paragraphs establishing transitional provisions applicable from the official date of entry into force and 1 September [20XX] and [20YY].

Proposal to amend the full vehicle test (slope-entry) facility requirements by specifying an entry slope angle of 8 +/- 2.5 degrees to the horizontal and minimum length of 3 m, and to amend the test method by specifying that for vehicles equipped with an automatic window lowering system, the windows shall automatically be lowered within 2 minutes.

Proposal to insert para. 0.2. containing provisions on Emergency Door Opening, amend paras. 2.7.1., 2.7.2., and 2.9., insert new paras. 2.30. to 2.38. defining terms including latch release control, door handle, retractable door handle, unlock, unlatch, power loss, vehicle master control switch, main power supply, and door opening, insert new para. 5.4. specifying exterior and interior door operation requirements, amend paras. 6.3.1., 6.3.1.1., 6.3.2., and 6.3.3. replacing references to vehicle ignition and door handles, insert new para. 6.4. establishing requirements for intuitive operation of latch release controls and door handles, with power-assisted systems maintaining unlatching and manual opening capability for at least 60 minutes through mechanical backup, secondary power supply, or fail-safe design, insert new para. 7.3. requiring testing in accordance with Annex 7, insert new para. 13.0. containing transitional provisions, delete former paras. 13.1. to 13.10., insert new para. 13.1. with new series-specific transitional provisions, and insert new Annex 7 specifying power loss test procedures for interior and exterior door opening.

Proposal to:

• Insert new para. 0.2. defining Emergency Door Opening provisions,
• Amend paras. 2.7.1. and 2.7.2. to redefine child safety lock and full locking systems,
• Replace vehicle ignition by vehicle master control switch in para. 2.9.,
• Insert new paras. 2.30. to 2.38. defining latch release control, door handle, retractable door handle, unlock, unlatch, power loss, vehicle master control switch, main power supply, and door opening,
• Amend para. 5.1. to specify scope of requirements,
• Insert new para. 5.4. on door operation including exterior and interior requirements and detailed information in vehicle owners manual,
• Amend para. 6.2.3.2. regarding minimum inertial load resistance calculation,
• Replace exterior door handle or other exterior latch release control by exterior latch release control in para. 6.3.1.,
• Replace ignition key references by vehicle master control switch in paras. 6.3.1.1.,
• Replace interior door handle or other interior latch release control by interior latch release control in paras. 6.3.2., 6.3.3., and 6.3.3.1.©,
• Insert new para. 6.4. on latch release controls and door handles including intuitive operation, power-assisted requirements maintaining 60-minute capability after power loss, and fail-safe principles,
• Insert new para. 7.3. on testing of power-assisted systems in accordance with Annex 7,
• Delete paras. 13.1. to 13.10.,
• Insert new para. 13.0. on transitional provisions and new paras. 13.1.1. to 13.1.5. establishing transitional dates with entry into force as from 1 September 2028 and final deadline 1 September 2030,
• Amend Annex 4 para. 2.1.2. regarding inertial load resistance calculation in any direction,
• Insert new Annex 7 specifying power loss test procedures for interior and exterior door opening with 60-minute waiting period and up to five opening cycles.

Proposal for an updated justification section.

Document presents proposed text for Emergency Door Opening requirements to be discussed by Canada and Korea at the next EDO meeting. Proposals address owner’s manual provisions requiring detailed information on door opening and confirmation that the door opening system is intuitive and door handles are readily identifiable; secondary power supply requirements for latch release controls with warnings of failure; intuitiveness of latch release controls and door handles; replacement of the term ‘close vicinity’ with objective boundary criteria within the perimeter of the door frame; and inadvertent operation provisions for side doors with front-mounted hinges requiring interior door handles to be inoperative at vehicle speeds of 4 km/h or greater and provision of door closure warning systems.

Proposal to amend para. 2.12. to clarify the definition of power-operated windows, renumber para. 5.8.4.2. as 5.8.4.3., insert new para. 5.8.4.2. requiring window controls of power-operated side windows adjacent to the front seat row to be within reach and directly accessible, insert new paras. 5.8.8., 5.8.8.1., and 5.8.8.2. requiring power-operated side windows of the front seat row to remain operable in the opening direction for at least 2 minutes during vehicle submergence or automatically open within 30 seconds, with windows opening to maximum extent permitted, and insert new Annex 11 specifying submergence test procedures including container-based tests, slope-entry tests, and alternative subsystem tests.