TECHNICAL STANDARDS DOCUMENT
No. 118, Revision 1R
Power-Operated Window, Partition,
and Roof Panel Systems
The text of this document is based on Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 118, Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof
Panel Systems, as published in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations,
Title 49, Part 571, revised as of October 1, 2008.
Publication Date: May 2, 2009
Effective Date: May 2, 2009
Mandatory Compliance Date: November 2, 2009
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Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems TSD No. 118, Revision 1R
Introduction
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(TSD) is a document that reproduces an enactment of a foreign government (e.g. a Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard issued by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration). According to the Act, the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations may alter or
override some provisions contained in a TSD or specify additional requirements;
consequently, it is advisable to read a TSD in conjunction with the Act and its counterpart
Regulation. As a guide, where the corresponding Regulation contains additional
requirements, footnotes indicate the amending subsection number.
TSDs are revised from time to time in order to incorporate amendments made to the
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Transportation are replaced by those of the Department of Transport.
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notice of revision in the Canada Gazette, and the date as of which voluntary compliance is
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effective date, or those of this TSD, until the mandatory compliance date.
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amendment to the Regulations, the mandatory compliance date is as specified in the
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corresponding changes to the incorporating Regulations, the mandatory compliance date is
six months after the effective date.
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Official Version of Technical Standards Documents
The PDF version is a replica of the TSD as published by the Department and is to be used for
the purposes of legal interpretation and application.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. i
S1. Purpose and Scope ........................................................................................................... 1
S2. Application ....................................................................................................................... 1
S3. Definitions......................................................................................................................... 1
S4. Operating Requirements ................................................................................................. 1
S5. Automatic Reversal Systems ........................................................................................... 2
S6. Actuation Devices............................................................................................................. 3
S7. Test Procedures ................................................................................................................ 4
S7.1 Test Procedure for Testing Power-Operated Window, Partition, or Roof Panel
Systems Designed to Detect Obstructions by Physical Contact or by Light Beam
Interruption ............................................................................................................................ 4
S7.2 Test Procedure for Testing Power-Operated Window, Partition, or Roof Panel
Systems Designed to Detect the Proximity of Obstructions using Infrared Reflectance ...... 4
S8. Test Rods .......................................................................................................................... 5
S8.1 Rods for Testing Systems Designed to Detect Obstructions by Physical Contact ....... 5
S8.2 Rods for Testing Systems Designed to Detect Obstructions by Light Beam
Interruption………………………………………………………………….………………5
S8.3 Rods for Testing Systems Designed to Detect the Proximity of Obstructions using
Infrared Reflection ................................................................................................................. 5
S9. Procedure for Measuring the Infrared Reflectance of Test Rod Surface Material .. 5
Table of Figures
Figure 1 — Typical Cylindrical Test Rods Protruding through Sunroof and Window
Daylight Openings................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2 — Reflectance Test Apparatus ............................................................................... 7
Figure 3 — Cylindrical Rod for Testing Non-Contact Infrared Reflection Systems ....... 8
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S1. Purpose and Scope
This Technical Standards Document (TSD) standard specifies requirements for power-
operated window, partition, and roof panel systems to minimize the likelihood of death or
injury from their accidental operation.
S2. Application
[CONTENT DELETED] For applicability, see Schedule III and subsections 118(1) and (2)
of Schedule IV to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.
S3. Definitions
Infrared reflectance means the ratio of the intensity of infrared light reflected and scattered
by a flat sample of the test rod material to the intensity of infrared light reflected and
scattered by a mirror that reflects 99.99 percent of the infrared radiation incident on its
surface, as measured by the apparatus shown in Figure 2. (Réflectance infrarouge)
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Power-operated roof panel system_____________________________________________
s mean moveable panels in the vehicle roof which close
by vehicle supplied power either by a sliding or hinged motion, and do not include
convertible top systems. (Système de toit ouvrant à commande électrique)
S4. Operating Requirements
Except as provided in S5, power-operated window, partition, or roof panel systems may be
closed only in the following circumstances:
(a) When the key that controls activation of the vehicle’s engine is in the “on”, “start”, or
“accessory” position;
(b) By muscular force unassisted by vehicle supplied power;
(c) Upon continuous activation by a locking system on the exterior of the vehicle;
(d) Upon continuous activation of a remote actuation device, provided that the remote
actuation device shall be incapable of closing the power window, partition, or roof
panel from a distance of more than 6 metres from the vehicle;
(e) During the interval between the time the locking device which controls the activation
of the vehicle’s engine is turned off and the opening of either of a two-door vehicle’s
doors or, in the case of a vehicle with more than two doors, the opening of either of
its front doors;
(f) If the window, partition, or roof panel is in a static position before starting to close
and in that position creates an opening so small that a 4-mm diameter semi-rigid
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Please see subsection 2 (1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR) for the applicable definition.
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cylindrical rod cannot be placed through the opening at any location around its edge
in the manner described in S5(b); or
(g) Upon continuous activation of a remote actuation device, provided that the remote
actuation device shall be incapable of closing the power window, partition, or roof
panel if the device and the vehicle are separated by an opaque surface and provided
that the remote actuation device shall be incapable of closing the power window,
partition, or roof panel from a distance of more than 11 metres from the vehicle.
S5. Automatic Reversal Systems
A power-operated window, partition, or roof panel system that is capable of closing or of
being closed under any circumstances other than those specified in S4 shall meet the
requirements of S5.1, S5.2, and, if applicable, S5.3.
S5.1 While closing, the power-operated window, partition, or roof panel shall stop and
reverse direction either before contacting a test rod with the properties described in S8.2 or
S8.3, or before exerting a squeezing force of 100 newtons (N) or more on a semi-rigid
cylindrical test rod with the properties described in S8.1, when such test rod is placed
through the window, partition, or roof panel opening at any location in the manner described
in the applicable test under S7.
S5.2 Upon reversal, the power-operated window, partition, or roof panel system must open
to one of the following positions, at the manufacturer’s option:
(a) A position that is at least as open as the position at the time closing was initiated;
(b) A position that is not less than 125 millimeters (mm) more open than the position at
the time the window, partition, or roof panel reversed direction; or
(c) A position that permits a semi-rigid cylindrical rod that is 200 mm in diameter to be
placed through the opening at the same location as the rod described in S7.1 or
S7.2(b).
S5.3 If a vehicle uses proximity detection by infrared reflection to stop and reverse a
power-operated window, partition, or roof panel, the infrared source shall project infrared
light at a wavelength of not less than 850 nm and not more than 1 050 nm. The system shall
meet the requirements in S5.1 and S5.2 in all ambient light conditions from total darkness to
64 500 lux (6 000 foot-candles) incandescent light intensity.
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S6. Actuation Devices2
Except as provided in paragraph S6(b), actuation devices in the occupant compartments of
vehicles used to close power-operated windows, partitions, and roof panels must meet the
following requirements:
(a) An actuation device must not cause a window, partition, or roof panel to begin to
close from any open position when tested as follows:
(1) Using a stainless steel sphere having a surface roughness finish between 0.2 and
0.1 µm (8 and 4 micro-inches) and a radius of 20 mm ± 0.2 mm, place the surface
of the sphere against any portion of the actuation device.
(2) Apply a force not to exceed 135 N through the geometric centre of the sphere.
This force may be applied at any angle with respect to the actuation device.
(3) For actuation devices that cannot be contacted by the sphere specified in S6(a)(1)
prior to the application of force, apply a force up to the level specified in S6(a)(2)
at any angle in an attempt to make contact with the actuation device. The sphere is
directionally applied in such a manner that, if unimpeded, it would make contact
with the actuation device.
(b) The requirement in S6(a) does not apply to either:
(1) actuation devices that are mounted in a vehicle's roof, headliner, or overhead
console and that can close power-operated windows, partitions, or roof panels
only by continuous rather than momentary switch actuation, or
(2) actuation devices for closing power-operated windows, partitions, or roof panels
which comply with paragraph S5.
(c) Any actuation device for closing a power-operated window must operate by pulling
away from the surface in the vehicle on which the device is mounted. An actuation
device for closing a power-operated window must operate only when pulled vertically
up (if mounted on the top of a horizontal surface), or out (if mounted on a vertical
surface), or down (if mounted on the underside of an overhead surface), or in a
direction perpendicular to the surrounding surface if mounted in a sloped orientation,
in order to cause the window to move in the closing direction.
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Please see subsection 118(2) of the MVSR for an additional requirement.
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S7. Test Procedures
S7.1 Test Procedure for Testing Power-Operated Window,
Partition, or Roof Panel Systems Designed to Detect Obstructions
by Physical Contact or by Light Beam Interruption
Place the test rod of the type specified in S8.1 or S8.2, as appropriate, through the window,
partition, or roof panel opening from the inside of the vehicle such that the cylindrical surface
of the rod contacts any part of the structure with which the window, partition, or roof panel
mates. Typical placements of test rods are illustrated in Figure 1. Attempt to close the power
window, partition, or roof panel by operating the actuation device provided in the vehicle for
that purpose.
S7.2 Test Procedure for Testing Power-Operated Window,
Partition, or Roof Panel Systems Designed to Detect the Proximity
of Obstructions using Infrared Reflectance
(a) Place the vehicle under incandescent lighting that projects 64 500 lux
(6 000 foot-candles) onto the infrared sensor. The light is projected onto the infrared
sensor by aiming the optical axis of a light source outside the vehicle as perpendicular
as possible to the lens of the infrared sensor. The intensity of light is measured
perpendicular to the plane of the lens of the infrared sensor, as close as possible to the
centre of the lens of the infrared sensor.
(b) Place a test rod of the type specified in S8.3 in the window, partition, or roof panel
opening, with the window, partition, or roof panel in any position. While keeping the
rod stationary, attempt to close the window, partition, or roof panel by operating the
actuation device provided in the vehicle for that purpose. Remove the test rod. Fully
open the window, partition, or roof panel, and then begin to close it. While the
window, partition, or roof panel is closing, move a test rod so that it approaches and
ultimately extends through (if necessary) the window, partition, or roof panel
opening, or its frame, in any orientation from the interior of the vehicle. For power
partitions that have occupant compartment space on both sides of the partition, move
the test rod into the partition opening from either side of the partition.
(c) Repeat the steps in S7.2(a) and (b) with other ambient light conditions within the
range specified in S5.3.
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S8. Test Rods
S8.1 Rods for Testing Systems Designed to Detect Obstructions
by Physical Contact
(a) Each test rod is of cylindrical shape with any diameter in the range from 4 mm to
200 mm and is of sufficient length that it can be hand-held during the test specified in
S7 with only the test rod making any contact with any part of the window, partition,
or roof panel or mating surfaces of the window, partition, or roof panel.
(b) Each test rod has a force-deflection ratio of not less than 65 N/mm for rods 25 mm or
smaller in diameter, and not less than 20 N/mm for rods larger than 25 mm in
diameter.
S8.2 Rods for Testing Systems Designed to Detect Obstructions
by Light Beam Interruption
Each test rod has the shape and dimensions specified in S8.1 and is, in addition, opaque to
infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light.
S8.3 Rods for Testing Systems Designed to Detect the Proximity of
Obstructions using Infrared Reflection
(a) Each rod is constructed so that its surface has an infrared reflectance of not more than
1.0 percent when measured by the apparatus in Figure 2 in accordance with the
procedure in S9.
(b) Each rod has the shape and dimensions specified in Figure 3.
S9. Procedure for Measuring the Infrared Reflectance of
Test Rod Surface Material
(a) The infrared reflectance of the rod surface material is measured using a flat sample
and an infrared light source and sensor operating at a wavelength of 950 ± 100 nm.
(b) The intensity of incident infrared light is determined using a reference mirror of
nominally 100 percent reflectance mounted in place of the sample in the test
apparatus in Figure 2.
(c) Infrared reflectance measurements of each sample of test rod surface material and of
the reference mirror are corrected to remove the contribution of infrared light
reflected and scattered by the sample holder and other parts of the apparatus before
computation of the infrared reflectance ratio.
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Sunroof Panel
Hinged Sunroof
Cylindrical Test Rod
Sunroof Panel Sunroof Frame
Exterior
Sunroof
Interior
Cylindrical Test Rod
Window Frame
Cylindrical Test Rod
Window
Window
Figure 1 — Typical Cylindrical Test Rods Protruding through Sunroof
and Window Daylight Openings
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Sample or mirror
Sample holder
150 ± 50 150 ± 50
Infrared source Infrared sensor
0i = 16 ± 2° 0r = 0i
Notes:
Dimensions in mm
Not to scale
Figure 2 — Reflectance Test Apparatus
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Figure 3 — Cylindrical Rod for Testing Non-Contact Infrared
Reflection Systems
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