Designated Seating Position

Any plan view location capable of accommodating a person at least as large as a 5th percentile adult female, if the overall seat configuration and design and vehicle design is such that the position is likely to be used as a seating position while the vehicle is in motion, except for auxiliary seating accommodations such as temporary or folding jump seats. Any bench or split-bench seat in a passenger car, truck or multipurpose passenger vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 10,000 pounds, having greater than 50 inches of hip room (measured in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard J1100a) shall have not less than three designated seating positions, unless the seat design or vehicle design is such that the center position cannot be used for seating. (49CFR571)