AMENDMENT NO.

5 (03/ 2021)
TO
AIS-145 Additional Safety features for Category M and N Vehicles

1. Page 1/26, clause 1.1

Substitute following text for existing text:
“1.1 This standard specifies the requirements for additional safety features for M and N category
vehicles that are aimed to further enhance vehicular and road safety.
The requirements of this standard are applicable to M1 category vehicles in respect of the
following:

(i) Speed alert system to alert driver in case of over speeds;

(ii) Driver and co-driver safety belt reminder;
(iii) Manual override for central locking system;
(iv) Driver airbag and airbag for the person occupying the front seat, other than the driver.
The requirements of vehicle reverse parking alert system of this standard shall be applicable to all
M and N category vehicles, as defined in AIS-053.
Child safety lock system shall not be permitted for M1 category Transport vehicles.”

2. Page No. 11 of 26, Annexure 5

Add new clause 1.2 below 1.1 as Co-Driver definition.

“1.2 "Co-Driver" means the person occupying the front outboard seating position, other than the
driver seat.”

3. Page No. 11 of 26 Annexure 5, Clause 2.1.

Substitute following text for existing text:

“2.1 Vehicles of category M1 with total permissible mass not exceeding 2.5 tonne shall be equipped
with appropriately designed driver airbag and shall comply with the performance requirements of
AIS-098 or requirements as per para 5.2 and 5.3 of AIS-096.

Vehicles of category M1 with total permissible mass exceeding 2.5 tonne shall be equipped with
driver airbag. The verification of compliance as per para. 5.2 and 5.3 of AIS-096 shall be done
with steering airbag equipped.

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For vehicles complying the requirements of AIS-098 with Driver Airbag, testing as per para. 5.2
and 5.3 of AIS-096 with driver airbag need not be conducted, provided requirements as per para
5.2 and 5.3 of AIS-096 are already complied without Airbag.

Vehicles of category M1 shall be equipped with appropriately designed airbag for the person
occupying the front seat, other than the driver

M1 vehicles with total permissible mass not exceeding 2.5 tonne complying the requirements of
AIS-098 with airbag for the person occupying the front seat, other than the driver, are deemed to
comply with requirements of airbag for the person occupying the front seat, other than the driver,
of this standard.

M1 vehicles with total permissible mass not exceeding 2.5 tonne complying the requirements of
AIS-098 without Airbag for the person occupying the front seat, other than the driver, approval
through extension to be considered based on worst case criteria as defined in AIS-098. Vehicle
manufacturer may be requested to provide technical documentation to support the same.

For vehicles of category M1 with total permissible mass exceeding 2.5 tonne, Test Agencies may
verify the fitment of the Airbag for the person occupying the front seat, other than the driver, with
appropriate documentation submitted by OEM.”

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 AMENDMENT NO. 4 (01 / 2020)
TO
AIS-145 Additional Safety features for Category M & N Vehicles

1. Page 2/26, Clause 5.6,

Substitute following text for existing text of 5.6:

5.6 Reverse Parking Alert requirements for vehicles of category other than M1
category.

5.6.1 Vehicle Reverse Parking Alert fitted on vehicles of categories other than M1
shall meet the requirements given in Annexure 7.

5.6.2 Wherever the rear end construction of vehicle is such that it is not possible to
comply with the requirements of Annexure 7, it shall be permissible for vehicles
of category other than M1 to comply with the requirements of Annexure 6 after
providing sufficient justification to the test agency.

5.6.2.1 Further it shall be permissible to provide an audible warning system which is

activated when the vehicle is driven in reverse, as an alternative to the reverse
parking alert system, on fully-built or incomplete tippers. Further this alternative
shall be also permissible for other fully built or incomplete vehicles such as
Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) Mixer Trucks whose special function is
incompatible with the use of reverse parking alert system.

5.6.3 Tractors including Puller Tractors of N category shall be exempted from the
requirements of both Annexures 6 and 7.

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 AMENDMENT NO. 3 (07/ 2019)
TO
AIS-145 Additional Safety features for Category M & N Vehicles

1. Page 2/26, Clause 5.6,

Substitute following text for existing text:

“5.6 Vehicle Reverse Parking Alert System shall meet requirements of Annexure 7 for
vehicles other than M1 category.

Wherever rear end construction of vehicle is such that it is not possible to comply with
the requirements of Annexure 7, it shall be permissible for vehicles of category other
than M1 to comply with the requirements of Annexure 6 as an alternative after
justification to the test agency.

Tractors including Puller Tractors of N category shall be exempted from the

requirements of both Annexures 6 and 7”.

2. Page 18/26, new clause 1.11 for Annexure 7

Insert the following definition after clause 1.10:

“1.11 Sensor height: Height of the center of the sensor mounted at the rear side of the
vehicle above the ground.”

3. Page 20/26, Cl. 3.5.3 of Annexure 7

Substitute following text for existing text:

“3.5.3 In case of vehicles where the frame height does not exceed 800 mm, the test at
1100 mm level shall not be performed and in case of vehicles where the frame height
exceeds 800 mm, the test at 500 mm level shall not be performed. Frame height shall be
measured up to the topmost point of the frame from ground.

Alternatively, the request of the manufacturer, in case of vehicles where RPAS sensors are
mounted on any part on the rear side of the vehicle other than frame, the manufacturer shall
have the choice to apply these conditions based on ‘sensor height’ (as defined in clause
1.11) instead of ‘frame height’, without compromising monitoring ranges.”

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4. Page 20/26, new clause 4.2 of Annexure 7

Substitute following text for existing text:

“4.2 Additionally, manufacturer may need to submit data which may be relevant to
application for approval, e.g., frame height or sensor height when seeking exemption.”

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 Amendment No. 2 (12/2018)
To
AIS-145 Additional Safety features for Category M & N Vehicles

1. Page No. 1 of 26 Clause 5.2.

Substitute following text for existing text:
5.2 Driver and co-driver safety belt reminder provided in category M1, shall meet
requirements given at Annexure 3. Vehicles complying AIS-145 safety belt
reminder installation requirement are deemed to comply relevant requirements of
IS 16694:2018.

2. Page No. 11 of 26 Annexure 5, Clause 2.1.

Substitute following text for existing text:
2.1 Vehicles of category M1 with total permissible mass not exceeding 2.5 tones shall
be equipped with appropriately designed driver airbag and shall comply with the
performance requirements of AIS-098 or requirements as per para 5.2 and 5.3 of
AIS-096 or requirements as per para 6 and 8 of IS-11939, as applicable.
Vehicles of category M1 with total permissible mass exceeding 2.5 tones shall be
equipped with driver airbag. The verification of compliance as per para. 5.2 and 5.3
of AIS-096 shall be done with steering airbag equipped.

For vehicles complying the requirements of AIS-098 with Driver Airbag, testing as
per para. 5.2 and 5.3 of AIS-096 with driver airbag need not be conducted, provided
requirements as per para 5.2 and 5.3 of AIS-096 are already complied without Airbag.

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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 (08/2018)
To
AIS-145
Additional Safety features for Category M & N Vehicles

1. Page 1/26, clause 1.1

Substitute following text for existing text:

“1.1 This standard specifies the requirements for additional safety features for M &
N category vehicles that are aimed to further enhance vehicular and road safety.

The requirements of this standard are applicable to M1 category vehicles in

respect of the following:
(i) Speed alert system to alert driver in case of over speeds;
(ii) Driver and co-driver safety belt reminder;
(iii) Manual override for central locking system;
(iv) Driver Airbag

The requirements of vehicle reverse parking alert system of this standard shall
be applicable to all M and N category vehicles, as defined in AIS-053.

Child safety lock system shall not be permitted for M1 category Transport
vehicles.”

2. Page 1/26

Add following new clause 3.1 after clause 3.

“3.1 Child Safety Lock System” means a locking device which is able to be engaged
and released independently of other locking devices and which, when engaged,
prevents operation of interior door handle or other release device.

3. Page 2/26

Add following new clause 5.7 after clause 5.6.

5.7 Incomplete vehicles of M, N category, where the cabin build level of the
incomplete vehicle prevents the fitment of the reverse parking assist system, the
vehicle manufacturer shall provide these items as a kit along with the vehicle
and accompanied with suitable guidelines to facilitate the body builder in
installing the system as per type approval. While carrying out component testing
appropriate mock-up of vehicle rear or test bench simulating sensor installation
condition shall be used.
4. Page 2/26

Add following new clause 5.8 after clause 5.7.

“5.8 In case of M1 category Transport vehicles “Child Safety Lock System” is not
permitted.
Note: Since transport application is not known at the time of vehicle production,
vehicle manufacturer may choose to implement the above requirement at
manufacturing stage or dealership stage.”

5. Page 19/26, Annexure 7

Add following new clause 2.7 after clause 2.6:

“2.7 Incomplete vehicles shall also be equipped with reverse park assist system.
Where the cabin build level of the incomplete vehicles prevents the fitment of
the reverse park assist system, the vehicle manufacturer shall provide these
items as a type approved kit along with the vehicle and accompanied with
suitable guidelines to facilitate the body builder in installing the items.”

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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY STANDARD

Additional Safety features for

Category M & N Vehicles

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Status chart of the Standard to be used by the purchaser for updating the record

Sr. Corrig Amend- Revision Date Remark Misc.

No. enda. ment

General remarks:

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INTRODUCTION

The Government of India felt the need for a permanent agency to expedite the
publication of standards and development of test facilities in parallel when the work
on the preparation of the standards is going on, as the development of improved
safety critical parts can be undertaken only after the publication of the standard and
commissioning of test facilities. To this end, the erstwhile Ministry of Surface
Transport (MoST) has constituted a permanent Automotive Industry Standards
Committee (AISC) vide order No. RT-11028/11/97-MVL dated September 15,
1997. The standards prepared by AISC will be approved by the permanent CMVR
Technical Standing Committee (CTSC). After approval, the Automotive Research
Association of India, (ARAI), Pune, being the secretariat of the AIS Committee, has
published this standard.

Ministry of Road Transport took initiative to further increase vehicular safety with
the aim to reduce causes of accidents. Following was the focus while formulation of
this standard:

1. Enhancement in use of safety belts to improve safety

2. Accidents caused due to over speeding of vehicles.
3. Ease of occupant exit in case of electric power failure in a centrally locked
vehicle
4. Reduce possibilities of accidents (child over run) while parking in reverse
gear.
5. Driver airbag mandate as additional passive safety measure.

This standard specifies requirements of special features, which are in addition to

present mandatory requirements to mitigate above causes.

Reverse Park Alert Systems (RPAS) which uses object-detection devices (sensors)
or camera based displays in order to provide the driver with information about
obstacles in specified zone while reversing the vehicle The test objects in this
standard are defined based on systems using ultrasonic sensors and electro-magnetic
sensors which reflect the most commonly used technology. For other sensing
technologies possibly coming up in the future, these test objects shall be checked
and changed if required.

The AISC panel responsible for formulation of this standard is given in Annex 8.

The Automotive Industry Standards Committee (AISC) responsible for approval of

this standard is given in Annex 9.

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Additional Safety features for Category M & N vehicles

1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard specifies the requirements for additional safety features for M &
N category vehicles that are aimed to further enhance vehicular and road safety.

The requirements of this standard are applicable to M1 category vehicles in

respect of the following:
(i) Speed alert system to alert driver in case of over speeds;
(ii) Driver and co-driver safety belt reminder;
(iii) Manual override for central locking system;
(iv) Driver Airbag
The requirements of vehicle reverse parking alert system of this standard shall
be applicable to all M and N category vehicles, as defined in AIS-053.
2. REFERENCES
2.1 AIS-053 Automotive Vehicles - Types – Terminology
2.2 AIS-004 (Part 3) Automotive Vehicles – Requirements for Electromagnetic
Compatibility
2.3 AIS-098 Requirements for the Protection of the Occupants in the event of an
Offset Frontal
2.4 AIS- 096 Requirements for Behavior of Steering Mechanism of a Vehicle in a
Head-on Collision
3. DEFINITIONS: The definitions pertaining to the requirements are specified at
respective Annexures to this standard.
4. APPLICATION FOR TYPE APPROVAL
4.1 The application for type approval of a vehicle type shall be submitted by the
vehicle manufacturer along with at least the details given in Annexure 1.
Note: If the details are covered in application for complete vehicle type
approval, it is not necessary to submit them separately.
5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: These requirements are in addition to the
requirements specified in the respective standards notified under CMVR. The
vehicle submitted for type approval shall meet the requirements specified in the
following Annexures of this standard.
5.1 Speed alert system to alert driver in case of over speeds provided in category
M1, shall meet requirements given at Annexure 2.
5.2 Driver and co-driver safety belt reminder provided in category M1, shall meet
requirements given at Annexure 3;

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5.3 Manual override for central locking system for category M1 shall meet
requirements given at Annexure 4.
5.4 Driver airbag provided in category M1 shall meet requirements given at
Annexure 5.
5.5 Vehicle reverse parking alert shall meet requirements of Annexure 6 for vehicle
of M1 category and M2 category derived from M1.
5.6 Vehicle Reverse Parking Alert shall meet requirements of Annexure 7 for
vehicles other than M1 category.
All vehicles other than M1 equipped with vehicle reverse parking alert shall
comply with the requirements of Annexure 7 of this standard. To address the
diversity of vehicle heights and rear end configuration, it shall be permissible
for vehicles of category other than M1 to comply with the requirements of
Annexure 6 as an alternative. Tractors including Puller Tractors of N category
shall be exempted from the requirements of both Annexures 6 & 7.
6 EXTENSION OF TYPE APPROVAL
6.1 Every modification pertaining to the information, even if the changes are not
technical in nature declared in accordance with 4.1 shall be intimated by the
manufacturer to the testing agency.
If the changes are in parameters not related to the provisions, no further action need
be taken.
If the changes are in parameters related to the provisions, the Testing Agency,
which has issued the certificate of compliance, shall then consider, whether,
6.1.1 the device with the changed specifications still complies with provisions, or
6.1.2 Any further verification is required to establish compliance.
6.2 In case of 6.1.2, tests for only those parameters which are affected by the
modifications need be carried out
6.3 In case of fulfilment of criterion of para 6.1.1 or after results of further verification
as per para of 6.1.2 are satisfactory, the approval of compliance shall be extended
for the changes carried out.

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ANNEXURE 1
(See 4.1)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR TYPE APPROVAL
(Applicable for all Additional Safety features addressed in this standard)

A General information
1. Name and address of vehicle
manufacturer
2 Vehicle model and its variant(s)
3 Vehicle overall dimensions, (length,
width and height), mm
B Information for Speed alert
Details of audible alert
1.
(Alert above 80 kmph)
Details of audible alert
2.
Continuous /intermittent.
(Alert above 120 kmph)
3. if intermittent, Interval between Alerts

C. Information for Safety belt reminder

1. Whether Visual warning for Safety belt

reminder provided

2. Whether audible warning for Safety

belt reminder provided

D. Information for manual over-ride

(Door, Door locks and hinges):

1. Doors

1.1 No. of doors

1.2 Position and type of door

2. Door lock / latch

2.1 Front

2.1.1 Make

2.1.2 Identification No. / Part No.

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2.2 Rear

2.2.1 Make

2.2.2 Identification No. / Part No.

E. Information for Driver airbag

1. Relevant information as per clause 3

of AIS-098 / AIS-096

2. Airbags information as

2.1 Make

2.2 Identification No. / Part No.

F. Information for Reverse Parking Alert

System

1. Type of System ( Sensor based /

Camera based system)

2. Sensor based system (as applicable)

information
Make
2.1

2.2 Identification No. / Part No.

2.3 Number of sensors and mounting

location
3. Camera based System (as applicable)

3.1 Make

3.2 Identification No. / Part No.

3.3 Camera mounting location

3.4 Display Make

3.5 Display Identification No. / Part No.

3.6 Display location

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ANNEXURE 2
(See 5.1)
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPEED ALERT SYSTEMS
(Applicable for category M1)
1. Definitions
1.1 “Speed alert system” means a system which alerts the driver; whenever the motor
vehicle plies at excess speed beyond its specified limits;
1.2 Audible warning means for the purpose of this annexure sound signal used to alert the
driver after exceeding the set limit of the speed.

2. General and functional requirements Every motor vehicle of M1 category shall be

equipped with at least audible warning which automatically alerts the driver whenever
the motor vehicle exceeds prescribed level of speeds as mentioned below.
Provided further that these requirements are exempted for M1 category vehicles which
are
(i) Police vehicles
(ii) Ambulances
(iii) verified and certified by a testing agency specified in rule 126 to have maximum
design speed of not more than 80 km/h
(iv) fitted with speed governor (speed limiting device or speed limiting function) at pre-
set speed of 80 km/h or less
2.1 The audible warning shall warn the driver with frequency not less than 1 cycle/ 2 minute
when vehicle speed indicated in the speedometer exceeds 80 km/h (primary level) and
continuously or intermittently with frequency not less than 1 cycle/ 2 sec when the
vehicle speed indicated in the speedometer exceeds 120 km/h (secondary level).
2.2 Manufacturer shall ensure that audible warning created as per 2.1 above shall be
easily recognized by the driver.
2.3 The speed alert system shall be designed in such a way that the warning signal cannot
be stopped by means other than control of the speed by the driver.

3.0 Test Requirements

Compliance to this Annexure 2 can be verified by driving the vehicle exceeding
prescribed speed levels either on chassis dynometer or on test track, on the
recommendation of the manufacturer. The requirements as mentioned in paragraph 2
of this annexure shall be complied with however a tolerance of ± 8% on speed indicated
in the speedometer can be given respectively for primary & secondary level speeds.
The vehicle condition shall be as below to reduce the background noise
- The sound level will be assessed by a driver, having normal hearing acuity.
- The radio / audio system shall be switched off.
- The air conditioning shall be switched off
- All windows shall be closed.
- Roof shall be closed for convertibles
- Any other condition which has impact on background noise

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ANNEXURE 3
(See 5.2)

SAFETY-BELT REMINDER REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for category M1)

1. Definitions
1.1 “Safety-belt reminder” means a system dedicated to alert the driver when
driver and /or co-driver does not use the safety-belt. The system is constituted
by a detection of an unfastened safety-belt and by a driver's alert which is a first
level warning and a second level warning.

1.1.1 “Visual Warning” means a warning by visual signal (lighting, blinking or

visual display of symbol or message).

1.1.2 “Audible Warning” means a warning by sound signal.

1.1.3 “First Level Warning” means a visual warning activated when the ignition
switch is engaged (engine running or not) and the driver's and/or co-driver’s
safety-belt is not fastened. An audible warning can be added as an option.

1.1.4 “Second Level Warning” means a visual and audible warning activated when
a driver operates a vehicle without fastening of driver and/or co-driver
safety-belt.

1.1.5 “Safety-Belt is not fastened” means, at the option of the manufacturer, either
the driver and /or co-driver safety-belt buckle is not engaged or the webbing
length pulled out of the retractor is 100 mm or less.

1.1.6 “Vehicle is in Normal Operation” means that vehicle is in forward motion at

the speed greater than 10 km/h.

1.1.7 "Co-Driver" means the person occupying the Front outboard seating position,
other than the driver seat.
2. Requirements concerning the Safety-Belt Reminder

2.1 Safety-Belt Reminder Equipment

2.1.1 Vehicle manufacturer shall equip the driver and co-driver seating position of
M1 category of vehicles with a safety-belt reminder system, the vehicle
manufacturer shall provide following:
a) First level Warning
b) Second level Warning:
The safety-belt reminder system shall satisfy the requirements of 2.1.2

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2.1.1.1 The deactivation of the safety-belt reminder may be allowed, provided that such
deactivation satisfies to the requirements of 2.1.2.6.

2.1.2 Safety-Belt Reminder

2.1.2.1 General Requirements

2.1.2.1.1 Visual warning shall be so located as to be readily visible and recognisable in

the daylight by the driver and distinguishable from other alerts. Where the visual
signal warning employs the colour red, it shall use a symbol as shown in Fig.2
below.

or

FIG. 2
2.1.2.1.2 Visual warning shall be by continuous or intermittent signal.

2.1.2.1.3 Audible warning shall be by continuous or intermittent sound signal or by vocal

information. Where vocal information is employed, the manufacturer shall
ensure that the alert uses the language either English or Hindi. This audible
warning may be constituted by more than one step.

2.1.2.1.4 Audible warning shall be easily recognized by the driver.

2.1.2.2 First level warning shall be at least a visual warning activated for 4 seconds or
longer when the driver and/or co-driver safety-belt is not fastened and the
ignition switch is engaged.

2.1.2.2.1 The first level warning may be discontinued when

(i) None of the safety-belts which triggered the warning are unfastened, or
(ii) The seat or seats which triggered the warning are no longer occupied.
2.1.2.3 The activation of the first level warning shall be tested according to the test
procedure defined in 3.1
2.1.2.4 Second level warning shall be a visual and audible signal activated for
30 seconds or longer except for cases in which the warning stops for over
3 seconds when the safety-belt is not fastened, when the vehicle is in normal
operation and when at least one of the following conditions (or any combination
of these conditions), is fulfilled:
a) Distance driven greater than the distance threshold. The threshold shall not
exceed 500 m. The distance the vehicle is not in normal operation shall be
excluded.

b) Speed greater than the speed threshold. The threshold shall not exceed
25 km/h.

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c) Duration time (engine running) greater than the duration time threshold. The
threshold shall not exceed 60 seconds. The first level warning duration time
and the duration time the vehicle is not in normal operation shall be
excluded.
2.1.2.4.1 The thresholds to trigger safety belt reminder listed in paragraphs 2.1.2.4 (a) to
(c), may be reset when:
(i) Any of the doors have been opened while the vehicle is not in normal
operation or
(ii) The seat or seats which triggered the warning are no longer occupied.
2.1.2.4.2 The second level warning may be discontinued when
(i) None of the safety-belts which triggered the warning are unfastened,
(ii) The vehicle ceases to be in normal operation, or
(iii) The seat or seats which triggered the warning are no longer occupied.
2.1.2.5 The activation of the second level warning shall be tested according to the test
procedure defined in 3.2.
2.1.2.6 The safety-belt reminder may be designed to allow deactivation.
2.1.2.6.1 In the case a short term deactivation is provided, it shall be more difficult to
deactivate the safety-belt reminder than buckling the safety-belt on and off.
When the ignition is switched off for more than 30 minutes and switched on
again, a short-term deactivated safety-belt reminder must reactivate.

2.1.2.6.2 In the case that a facility for a long term deactivation is provided, it shall require
a sequence of operations to deactivate, that are detailed only in the
manufacturer's technical manual and/or which requires the use of tools
(mechanical, electrical, digital, etc.) that are not provided with the vehicle.

3.0 Safety-belt reminder tests

3.1 The first level warning shall be tested according to the following conditions:
a) Safety-belt is not fastened;
b) Engine is stopped or idling and the vehicle is not in forward or reverse
motion;
c) Transmission is in neutral position;
d) Ignition switch is engaged.
3.2 The second level warning shall be tested according to the following
conditions:
a) Safety-belt is not fastened;
b) Test vehicle driven with one or any combination of the conditions of
described in 3.2.1 to 3.2.3 at the manufacturer's choice.
3.2.1 Accelerate the test vehicle to 25 –0/+10 km/h from a halt and continue on the
same speed.
3.2.2 The test vehicle is driven forward at least 500 m from a halt position.
3.2.3 The vehicle is tested when the vehicle is in normal operation for at least
60 seconds.
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3.3 A system that the first level warning stops after a certain period of time, the
second level warning shall be tested according to 3.2 after the first level warning
has been deactivated. A system that the first level warning does not stop after a
certain period of time, the second level warning shall be tested according to 3.2
while the first level warning is activated.

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ANNEXURE 4
(See 5.3)

REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUAL OVERRIDE FOR

CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM
(Applicable for category M1)

1. Definitions
1.1 “Manual over-ride” means the system that enables the motor vehicle occupant
to open the door from inside using door release lever or control with or without
electric power assistance to door locking system.

2. Requirements

2.1. Manual override system need to satisfy following functional requirement

2.2 In order to avoid non-opening of side doors after activation of central locking
system, there shall be provision by way of manual over-ride or otherwise that
enables the vehicle occupant to open the door from inside using door release lever
/ control regardless of with or without electric power assistance to door locking
system. This requirement shall not be applicable when the child safety lock
system of the door is engaged.

2.3 Functionality of manual override shall be checked with following procedure

with vehicle in static condition.

1. Vehicle occupant shall activate central lock to lock all the doors, with
child safety lock system of the door in disengaged mode.
2. Disconnect electrical supply either at system level (For example central
locking, controller, etc.) or disconnect main battery supply by suitable
means.
Occupant shall be able to open the door from inside using internal controls

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ANNEXURE 5
(See 5.4)
REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER AIRBAG
(Applicable for category M1)

1. Definitions
1.1 "Airbag" means a device installed to supplement safety belts and restraint
systems in power-driven vehicles, i.e. systems which, in the event of a severe
impact affecting the vehicle, automatically deploy a flexible structure intended
to limit, by compression of the gas contained within it, the gravity of the contacts
of one or more parts of the body of an occupant of the vehicle with the interior
of the passenger compartment.

2. Requirements

2.1. Vehicles of category M1 with total permissible mass not exceeding 2.5 tones
shall be equipped with appropriately designed driver airbag and shall comply
with the performance requirements of AIS-098.

Vehicles of category M1 with total permissible mass exceeding 2.5 tones shall
be equipped with driver airbag. The verification of compliance as per para. 5.2
and 5.3 of AIS-096 shall be done with steering airbag equipped.

For vehicles complying the requirements of AIS-098 with Driver Airbag, testing
as per para. 5.2 and 5.3 of AIS-096 with driver airbag need not be conducted,
provided requirements as per para 5.2 and 5.3 of AIS-096 are already complied
without Airbag.

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ANNEXURE 6
(See 5.5)
,

REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE REVERSE PARKING ALERT

(Applicable for category M1, M2 derived from M1)

1. Definitions
1.1 “Vehicle reverse parking alert” means a systems that are designed to alert
/ display the driver about obstacles on rear side of vehicles during parking in reverse
gear”
1.2 “Audible information and warning” means acoustical signal that is used to present
information about relevant obstacles, to the driver
1.3 “Visual information and warning” means Optical signal which is used to present
information about relevant obstacles to the driver

1.4 Monitoring range (M.R.)

Monitoring range is space at the rear side of the vehicle, which is divided into
following zones

(i) Rear-1 (R1)

(ii) Rear-2 (R2)

Refer Table 1 below for monitoring Ranges and corresponding detection

Distance. The pictorial representation of R1 & R2 zone described in Figure 1 for
reference.

Detection distance
Monitoring range
(M1)
Rear-1 (R1) 0.6 m
Rear-2 (R2) 1.0 m
Table 1: Rear Parking Alert – Monitoring Range & Detection

Figure 1: Pictorial representation of Zones

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1.5 Reversing detection system

System that gives an indication to the driver, when the reverse gear is selected,
whether there are objects in the rear monitoring range.

1.6 Sensor
Component that detects objects in the monitoring range.

1.7 System activation

Action of transitioning the system operation from a non-active mode to an active
mode in which the system is monitoring the rear monitoring ranges, evaluating the
objects detected and generating appropriate feedback to assist the driver.

1.8 Test object

Object with a specific material, geometry and surface for testing the monitoring
range as detailed in clause 3.

2.0 Functional and performance requirements

2.1 System activation and deactivation

2.1.1 The system is activated/deactivated automatically according to the driving situation

Activation criteria is Reverse gear selected .Deactivation criteria is gear other than
2.1.2 reverse is selected.

The system may have on / off switch or push button to override automatic
2.1.3 (de) activation

In order to reduce annoyance of the driver, the system may automatically switch
2.1.4 off the audible signal temporarily after a certain time (duration can be defined by
manufacturer). The system, however shall remain in active state.

On vehicles with automatic transmission the system may be deactivated if the

2.1.5 P (parking) gear position is selected.

It may be allowed to deactivate the system while the parking brake is engaged.
2.1.6

2.2 Parking Alert information

2.2.1 The Rear parking alert system shall give an acoustic signal to warn the driver on
the obstacles detected in the monitoring range in case of sensor based system.
The system may have optical warning as supplementary alert to warn the driver.
In case of camera based systems, obstacle within monitoring range shall be visible
to driver. Additionally Vehicle manufacturer may provide acoustic warning or
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2.2.2 Duration of signaling

In general, signaling an obstacle shall be maintained as long as the obstacle is
detected and shall cease when the obstacle is no longer detected or the system is
deactivated.
Provided that provisions under clause 2.1 shall be permitted.
2.3 Monitoring Range coverage
Rear parking alert system shall meet the performance requirements described
below. Vehicle shall be in normal condition during the verification.
2.3.1 Method of Evaluation of Horizontal coverage
The horizontal areas of relevance are the two-dimensional projections of the
monitoring ranges on to the driveway. The minimum detection distances as
measured from the vehicle boundary are defined in Table 1.
The first 0.2 m starting from the vehicle boundary (see Figure 2) shall not be tested,
because state-of-the-art sensing technology cannot guarantee detection in this close
proximity.
In order to perform the operational test the relevant monitoring range shall be
scanned horizontally with test object H as specified in Clause 3. Each detected grid
position is represented by a covered square with edge lengths of dx and dy (dx =
0.1 m, dy = 0.1 m for testing the horizontal coverage) and its center at the position
of the longitudinal axis of the standard obstacle. The grid is explained in Fig 3.

2.3.2 The monitoring range is divided into two ranges, “A1” that extends from the vehicle
boundary up to 0.6 m and “A2” which covers the range beyond 0.6 m till 1.0 m.
“A” is the distance starting from the vehicle boundary. The width of the rectangle,
is equal to the vehicle width, measured along the rear axle. The dimensions shall
be rounded up to the nearest 0,1 m. The grid is arranged symmetrically to the
vehicle centre line. (Refer Figure 2)
Fig 3 explains location of test object within grid.
Figure 2 : Determination of the rear horizontal coverage ratio in the
sub-areas A1 and A2

Key
1 Test object
Vehicle Boundary

2 Detected

3 Not detected

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Figure 3 : “Grid positions for testing the horizontal coverage of the rear
monitoring range”

The coverage ratio is defined as the ratio of the covered area over the total area
of relevance.

Example: For a total area of relevance of 90 cells with a covered area of 78

cells, the average coverage ratio is 87 %. The area of a single detection hole is
defined as the dx2 corresponding to a “not detected” standard obstacle. The
result shall be rounded off to nearest full number.
2.4 Monitoring Range - Horizontal coverage:

2.4.1 Requirements for Sensor based system:

2.4.1.1 The minimum required coverage ratios for the rear horizontal areas of relevance
are as follows when tested as per clause 2.3.1 & 2.3.2

(a) 87 % in Area A1 (Zone R1)

(b) 87 % in the Area A2 (Zone R2)

2.4.1.2 Requirements for Camera based system:

The display visible to driver from normal driving position shall show at least 87% test
objects (by number) when tested as shown in Fig. 3

Alternately, the display visible to the driver from normal driving position shall show full
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2.4.2 The system can use either senor or camera based solutions or any other system
for compliance to requirements.
In case vehicles are provided with alert as well as display, manufacturer may
choose to meet either of the requirements specified for sensor based system or
camera based system as per his discretion.
2.4.3 Test Setup:
Perform the operational test on a vehicle or test structure that allows the installation
conditions of the selected vehicle model or selected vehicle range to be reproduced.
In case a vehicle is used to perform the test, it shall have kerb weight. A tolerance
of +/- 5 % shall be allowed on kerb weight. If the ride height is adjustable, it shall
be set to normal driving condition on paved roads.
Sensor surfaces shall be visibly clean and free of contamination.

2.5 Reverse Parking Alert System shall meet the requirements of AIS-004 (Part 3) for
Electro Magnetic Compatibility applicable to electronic sub-assembly (ESA) or at
vehicle level

3.0 Table 2 — Test objects

Diameter
Monitoring range Material Length

All horizontal areas metal 75 mm 1+0.2 m

Test object H

3.1 General ambient conditions

During testing, the wind speed shall not exceed 5.4 m/s (wind force 3).
Temperature shall be within 15◦C to 40◦C under non-precipitating conditions (not
raining, sleeting, snowing, etc.). The test location shall be on a flat, dry, asphalt or
concrete surface. The tests shall not be affected by reflections, neither of sonic nor
of electromagnetic waves from walls in the environment, auxiliary test equipment
or other objects.

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ANNEXURE 7
(See 5.6)
REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE REVERSE PARKING ALERT
(Applicable for category M and N not covered by annexure 6)

1. Definitions

1.1 “Vehicle reverse parking alert system (RPAS)” means a system that is designed to alert
the driver about obstacles on the rear side of vehicles while parking in reverse

1.2 “Audible information and warning” means acoustical signal that is used to present
information about relevant obstacles, to the driver eg. Pulses, Speech etc.
1.3 “Visual information and warning” means Optical signal which is used to present
information about relevant obstacles to the driver eg. Telltale, Display, etc.

1.4 Monitoring range

Monitoring range is the space at the rear side of the vehicle, which is divided into
two parts as below (dimensions in mm):

Reference plane of vehicle rear

Figure 1 – Monitoring range of reversing detection devices

1.5 Reversing detection system

System that gives an indication to the driver, when the reverse gear is selected,
whether there are objects in the rear monitoring range.

1.6 Sensor
Component that detects objects in the monitoring range.

1.7 System activation

Action of transitioning the system operation from a non-active mode to an active

one in which the system is monitoring the rear monitoring ranges, evaluating the
objects detected and generating appropriate feedback to assist the driver.

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1.8 Test object

Object with a specific material, geometry and surface for testing the monitoring
range.

1.9 Rear view camera

Rear view camera is a video camera which can continuously monitor the zone just
behind the vehicle when activated.
1.10 Frame height
Height of the upper flank of the chassis frame at rear end of vehicle from the
ground.

2.0 Functional and performance requirements

2.1 System activation and deactivation

2.1.1 The RPAS shall be automatically activated whenever reverse gear is selected and
the ignition switch is in ON condition.

2.1.2 The RPAS system shall be automatically deactivated whenever a gear position
other than reverse gear is selected.

2.1.3 It shall not be possible to disable the RPAS by simply switching it off.

2.1.4 The audible warning signal shall be maintained as described in clause no 2.4.1

2.1.5 On vehicles with automatic transmission the RPAS shall be deactivated if any gear
position other that R (reverse gear) is selected.

2.2 Monitoring range

The monitoring range for RPAS is defined by the measuring points in figures 2, 3, 4
& 5 when the vehicle is in fully laden condition.
2.3 Arrangement of sensors
The sensors shall be arranged such that the monitoring range specified in clause no.
2.2 is covered.
2.4 Indicators & signals
The RPAS shall be equipped with audible warnings and optionally with visual
indicators.
2.4.1 Audible warnings
The audible warnings shall have the functions given below –
2.4.1.1 The audible warning signals shall consist of –
a) Continuous sequence of individual tones when there are objects in the main
warning zone
b) Continuous tone when there are objects in the collision zone

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2.4.1.2 Faults
a) The faults in the system shall be indicated by a continuous tone and this tone shall
differ markedly from the normal warning tones in its frequencies.
b) The warning tone shall have minimum duration of 3 seconds after selection of
reverse gear. After sounding for the required period, the warning shall
automatically switched off.
c) It shall only sound when the reverse gear is engaged & sound every time this gear
is selected as long as the fault remains.
d) The warning signal shall not be cancelled unless the fault is rectified.
2.4.2 Visual indicators
Visual indicators if fitted shall be readily visible to the driver and may indicate
messages related to one or more of the following:
a) Objects being in the main warning range or collision range,
b) System activation
c) System readiness
d) Faults
2.4.3 The vehicle manufacturer shall provide information on the method of operation of
the audible warning and visual indicators in the user manual.
2.5 Rear View Camera System (optional fitment)
The rear view camera system shall display the zone behind the vehicle where an
object may be present.
2.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility
The RPAS equipment shall comply with EMC requirements of AIS-004 (Part 3)
3.0 Tests
3.1 General test conditions
3.1.1 The desirable ambient conditions are
a) Ambient temperature: 15 to 40ºC
b) Relative Humidity: 60 ± 25%
c) Ambient wind speed: 5.4 m/s Max.
3.1.2 The test shall not be affected by reflected sounds from surrounding walls, auxiliary
test equipment or other objects.
3.2 Test object
The monitoring range capability of the RPAS shall be tested with the following test
objects:
a) Test object H for the horizontal test: plastic tube, grey, 75 mm diameter, 1000
mm length
b) Test object V for the vertical test: plastic tube, grey, 75 mm diameter, 300 mm
length
The material of the tube for the test object may be different from the above
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3.3 Test procedure

3.3.1 Operational tests for compliance to the specified monitoring range shall be performed
on a vehicle or on a test structure on which the installation conditions of the RPAS of
the selected vehicle model or model range (in fully laden condition) can be reproduced.
3.3.2 Appropriate aids shall be used for identifying the test object positions.
3.3.3 A log shall be kept of the test positions where the object is detected and where the
object is not detected.
3.4 Test 1 – Horizontal monitoring range test
3.4.1 Position the test object H (1 m long) such that the axis of the tube is standing
perpendicular to the ground & at positions shown in the grid in Figure 2.
3.4.2 The number of measuring points in each row at 200 mm interval as shown in the Figure
2 is indicative and will depend upon the actual width of the vehicle. Referencing for
the measuring point pattern shall be from the center of the vehicle.
3.4.3 If the distance from the outermost measuring point of the 200 mm grid to the outer
edge of the vehicle is more than 100 mm, an additional measuring point shall be located
there.
3.4.4 In the case of tippers, the 1.8 m monitoring range shall be measured from the face of
the sensor mounting. Any projections of the tipping superstructure behind the sensor
mounting surface shall be ignored.
3.4.5 The fraction obtained by dividing the number of points at which the test object is
detected by the total number of points at which it is placed shall be at least 0.9.
3.5 Test 2 - Vertical monitoring range test
3.5.1 Position the test object V (300 mm long) so that the axis of the tube is static & parallel
to the ground and its longitudinal center is at the grid measuring points shown in
Figures 3 & 4 as applicable.
3.5.2 The detection of test object V shall be checked at all indicated positions of the test
planes at 500 mm, 800 mm & 1100 mm, as applicable. (See Figure 5)
3.5.3 In case of vehicles where the frame height does not exceed 800 mm, the test at
1100 mm level shall not be performed and in case of vehicles where the frame height
exceeds 800 mm, the test at 500 mm level shall not be performed. Frame height shall
be measured upto the topmost point of the frame from ground.
3.5.4 Further RPAS fitted on Tippers need not provide any detection at 500 mm level (See
Figure 5)
3.5.5 Finally, the fraction obtained by dividing the number of points at which the test object
is detected by the total number of points at which it is expected to be detected shall be
at least 0.9.
4.0 APPLICATION FOR TYPE APPROVAL
4.1 The data to be submitted by the manufacturer for type approval is indicated in
Annexure 1
4.2 Additionally, manufacturer may need to submit data which may be relevant to
application for approval, e.g., frame height when seeking exemption.

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Dimensions in mm

Reference
plane of
vehicle rear

● Grid Position of object H when standing perpendicular to ground.

Figure 2 – Test 1 – Horizontal Monitoring Range Test (Plan view)

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Dimensions in mm

Reference
plane of
vehicle
rear

○ Grid Position for lateral placement of Test Object V at 500 mm and 800mm planes
parallel to ground

Note: For side view see Figure 5.

Figure 3 – Test 2 – Vertical Monitoring Range Test (Plan view)

(for 500 mm & 800mm planes)

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Dimensions in mm

Reference
plane of
vehicle rear

□ Grid Position for lateral placement of Test Object V at 1100mm plane parallel to ground

Note: For side view see Figure 5.

Figure 4 – Test 2 – Vertical Monitoring Range Test (Plan view)

(for 1100mm plane)

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Dimensions in mm

1100
500
Reference plane of
vehicle rear

○ See figure 3 for plan view

□ See figure 4 for plan view

Figure 5 – Test 2 – Vertical Monitoring Range Test (Side view)

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ANNEXURE 8
PANEL COMPOSITION*
(See Introduction)
Chairman
Mr. A. V. Mannikar ARAI
Members Representing
Mr. A. A. Badusha ARAI
Mr. V. P. Rawal ARAI
Mr. V. P. Godbole CIRT
Ms. Shubhangi Dalvi CIRT
Ms. Vijayanta Ahuja ICAT
Mr. P. K. Banerjee SIAM
Mr. S. Ravishankar SIAM (Ashok Leyland Ltd.)
Mr. V. Faustino SIAM (Ashok Leyland Ltd.)
Mr. Kedar Kshirsagar SIAM (FCA India)
Mr. Girish S Kodolikar SIAM (Force Motors Ltd.)
Mr. Pankaj Karn SIAM (Ford India Pvt. Ltd.)
Mr. Sanjay Thakur SIAM (General Motors India Ltd.)
Mr. Yoshihisa Hara SIAM (Honda Cars R&D India Ltd.)
Mr. Feroz Khan SIAM (Honda Motors)
Mr. Jaiganesh D SIAM (Hyundai Motor India Ltd.)
Mr. Kiran Mulki SIAM (Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.)
Mr. Shailesh Kulkarni SIAM (Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.)
Mr. J. Jaiprakash SIAM (Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.)
Mr. V. G. Kulkarni SIAM (Mahindra Truck & Bus Division)
Mr. Uday Shinde SIAM (Mahindra Truck & Bus Division)
Mr. Gururaj Ravi SIAM (Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.)
Mr. Ashim Howlader SIAM (Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.)
Mr. Nikhil Desai SIAM (Mercedes Benz India Pvt. Ltd.)
Mr. Rajendra Khile SIAM (Renault Nissan )
Mr. Pratik Joshi SIAM (Skoda Auto India Pvt. Ltd.)
Mr. P. S. Gowrishankar SIAM (Tata Motors Ltd.)
Mr. Raju M. SIAM (Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.)
Mr. Suchindran M. SIAM (Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.)
Mr. Vikrant Lokhande SIAM (VoIvo Trucks)
Mr. Makarand Brahme SIAM (Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.)
Ms. Subhag Naqvi ACMA
Mr. Uday Harite ACMA
Mr. Harish Chandrashekar Autoliv India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Prabhakar Y Denso
Mr. Kishor Golesar Nippon Audiotronix Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Priyank Mani Nippon Audiotronix Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Uday Wasule Minda Stonebridge Instrument Ltd.
Mr. Alauddin Ali JLRIL
Mr. Suresh M. Pricol Ltd.
Mr. N. Rajagopal Pricol Ltd.
Mr. Sharan Basappa Pricol Ltd.
Mr. Bijoy Santra Sandhar Tech. Ltd.
* At the time of approval of this Automotive Industry Standard (AIS)

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ANNEXURE 9
(See Introduction)

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION*
Automotive Industry Standards Committee
Chairperson

Mrs. Rashmi Urdhwareshe Director

The Automotive Research Association of India, Pune

Members Representing

Shri Priyank Bharti Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

(Dept. of Road Transport and Highways), New Delhi

Representative from Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises

(Department of Heavy Industry), New Delhi

Shri S. M. Ahuja Office of the Development Commissioner, MSME,

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, New
Delhi

Shri Shrikant R. Marathe Former Chairman, AISC

Shri R.R. Singh Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi

Director Central Institute of Road Transport, Pune

Director Global Automotive Research Centre

Director International Centre for Automotive Technology, Manesar

Director Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehra Dun

Director Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association

Director Vehicles Research and Development Establishment,

Ahmednagar

Representatives from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

Shri T. R. Kesavan Tractor Manufacturers Association, New Delhi

Shri Uday Harite Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of

India, New Delhi

Member Secretary
Shri Vikram Tandon
Dy. General Manager
The Automotive Research Association of India, Pune
* At the time of approval of this Automotive Industry Standard (AIS)

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