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SINCAP MDB - 43<br />

are closed. If the test vehicle comes equipped with standard Automatic Door Locks<br />

(ADLs) and the vehicle owner’s manual does not provide instructions on how to disable<br />

this feature, the struck-side doors should be locked pre-test. If the vehicle owner’s<br />

manual provides instructions on how to disable this feature, the struck-side doors should<br />

NOT be locked pre-test. If the test vehicle is not equipped with ADLs or if ADLs are<br />

considered optional equipment, the struck-side doors should NOT be locked pre-test. In<br />

all instances, non-struck-side doors should be unlocked pre-test.<br />

Y. TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT<br />

(1) Manual Transmission - Place manual transmissions in 2nd gear.<br />

(2) Automatic Transmission - Place automatic transmissions in neutral.<br />

Z. PARKING BRAKE ENGAGEMENT<br />

Engage the parking brake.<br />

AA.<br />

IGNITION SWITCH<br />

The key shall be in the ignition and switched to the “ON” position. If the ignition switch<br />

operates without entry of a key, assure the ignition is in the “power on” position.<br />

AB.<br />

WINDOWS<br />

Place any movable windows and vents located on the struck side of the vehicle in the<br />

fully closed position<br />

AC.<br />

SUNRO<strong>OF</strong><br />

Place sunroof(s) in the fully closed position.<br />

AD.<br />

CONVERTIBLE TOPS<br />

Place convertible tops in the closed passenger compartment configuration<br />

AE.<br />

FLOOR MATS<br />

If the vehicle was received with floor mats, place them in their proper locations prior to<br />

testing.<br />

11.2 DUMMY PREPARATION AND POSITIONING<br />

Place properly clothed and calibrated ES-2re and SID-IIs dummies in the driver and passenger<br />

seats, respectively, in accordance with APPENDIX C.<br />

Place test dummies in the test vehicle the day of the test.<br />

Do not place the dummies in the vehicle the day before testing for<br />

overnight storage. Test dummies shall remain in the test vehicle for a time<br />

not to exceed twelve (12) hours.<br />

Ensure that all cables from the dummies are routed in accords with Section 10.0 of the<br />

Procedures for Assembly, Disassembly, and Inspection (PADI) of the EuroSID-2re 50 th Percentile<br />

Adult Male Side Impact Crash Test Dummy, February 2008 for the ES-2re and with Section 7.0 of<br />

the Procedures for Assembly, Disassembly, and Inspection (PADI) of the SID-IIsD Side Impact<br />

Crash Test Dummy, September 2006 for the SID-IIs. Also ensure that all required strain relief is<br />

used. Cables from the upper and lower torso should be combined as shown in each PADI. This

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