Special Feature

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026273",
  "term": "Special Feature",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Enabling off-street or off-highway operation and use means a vehicle: (1) That has 4-wheel drive; and (2) That has at least four of the following characteristics calculated when the automobile is at curb weight, on a level surface, with the front wheels parallel to the vehicle’s longitudinal centerline, and the tires inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure; (i) Approach angle of not less than 28 degrees. (ii) Breakover angle of not less than 14 degrees. (iii) Departure angle of not less than 20 degrees. (iv) Running clearance of not less than 8 inches. (v) Front and rear axle clearances of not less than 7 inches each. Static loaded radius arc means a portion of a circle whose center is the center of a standard tire-rim combination of an automobile and whose radius is the distance from that center to the level surface on which the automobile is standing, measured with the automobile at curb weight, the wheel parallel to the vehicle’s longitudinal centerline, and the tire inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure. Unscheduled maintenance means any adjustment, repair, removal disassembly, cleaning, or replacement of vehicle components or systems which is performed to correct a part failure or vehicle (if the engine were installed in a vehicle) malfunction which was not anticipated. Useful life means: (a) For light-duty vehicles a period of use of 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever first occurs. (b)(1) For a light-duty truck engine family or heavy-duty engine family, the average period of use up to engine retirement or rebuild, whichever occurs first, as determined by the manufacturer under §86.084-21(b)(4)(ii)(B). (2) For a specific light-duty truck or heavy-duty engine, the period of use represented by the first occurring of the following: (i) The engine reaches the point of needing to be rebuilt, according to",
  "references": [
    "Definition truncated. For full definition, see 40 CFR 86.1803-01 (CFR 2018); 40 CFR 86.084-2 (CFR 2018)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/special-feature/"
}