Overview
EN ISO 15005:2017 (ISO 15005:2017) defines ergonomic dialogue management principles and compliance procedures for transport information and control systems (TICS) used in road vehicles while the vehicle is in motion. The standard addresses human–machine interaction between the driver and on‑board systems (infotainment, navigation, voice assistants, ADAS interfaces) and sets out how dialogues should be designed so they do not impair safe vehicle control. This edition supersedes earlier versions and is published as a CEN-endorsed European Standard.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and applicability
- Applies to TICS made of single or multiple devices, independent or interconnected.
- Not applicable to TICS without dialogues, system failures/malfunctions, or controls/displays used for non‑TICS functions.
- Allows reconsideration of requirements for drivers with special needs.
- Dialogue principles (high‑level ergonomic requirements)
- Appropriate for use while driving - compatibility with driving, simplicity, timing and priority management.
- Appropriate for the TICS task - consistency and controllability of interactions.
- Appropriate for the driver - self‑descriptiveness, conformity with driver expectations, error‑tolerance and learnability.
- Compliance verification
- Specifies conditions and procedures for verifying that TICS dialogues meet ergonomic requirements (references normative documents for visual and auditory presentation and reach).
- Referenced normative standards
Practical applications
- Design and evaluation of automotive HMI, including infotainment menus, voice interaction, navigation dialogs and ADAS displays.
- Usability and safety assessments to reduce driver distraction and cognitive workload.
- Development guidance for in‑vehicle software and hardware vendors to ensure dialogs are compatible with dynamic driving environments.
- Basis for internal compliance checks, regulatory submissions, and independent testing labs verifying ergonomic conformance.
Who should use this standard
- Automotive manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers of in‑vehicle electronic systems
- HMI/UX designers and human factors engineers working on in‑vehicle interfaces
- Safety engineers and compliance specialists
- Test laboratories and certification bodies assessing driver distraction and ergonomic conformance
Related standards
- ISO 15008 - visual presentation requirements and test procedures
- ISO 15006 - in‑vehicle auditory presentation
- ISO 3958 - driver hand‑control reach
These referenced documents provide complementary test methods and presentation specifications to support compliance with EN ISO 15005:2017.
Keywords: EN ISO 15005:2017, ISO 15005:2017, TICS, dialogue management, ergonomic principles, in‑vehicle HMI, driver safety, compliance procedures.