This standard specifies the requirements for motor vehicles-hood latch system.
This standard is applicable to motor vehicles of Categories M and N.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections), or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply to this standard. However, parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB/T 15089-2001 Classification of power-driven vehicles and trailers
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 hood
any exterior movable body panel forward of the windshield that is used to cover an engine, luggage, storage, or battery compartment
4 Requirements
4.1 Each hood shall be provided with a hood latch system.
4.2 A front opening hood which, in any open position, partially or completely obstructs a driver's forward view through the windshield shall be provided with a second latch position on the hood latch system or with a second hood latch system.
