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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2011-183/annex/division-1",
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  "legislation": "eur/2011/183",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Regulation (EU) No 183/2011 of 22 February 2011 amending Annexes IV and VI to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2011-183",
  "path": "annex/division/1",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "1",
  "heading": "Annex IV, Part I is amended as follows:",
  "text": "(a) the title ‘Appendix’ is replaced by the title ‘Appendix 1’;\n(b) the following Appendix 2 is added:\n‘Appendix 2\nRequirements for the approval pursuant to Article 24 of complete vehicles belonging to category M1 and N1, produced in large series in or for third countries\n0.\nOBJECTIVE\nA vehicle is deemed to be new where:\n(a) it has never been registered previously; or\n(b) it has been registered for less than 6 months at the time of the application for individual approval.\nA vehicle shall be considered registered where it has obtained a permanent, temporary or short-term administrative authorisation for entry into service in road traffic, involving its identification and the issuing of a registration number.\n1.\nADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS\n1.1.\nCategorisation of the vehicle\nVehicles shall be categorised according to the criteria set out in Annex II.\nFor such purposes:\n(a) the actual number of seating positions shall be taken into consideration; and\n(b) the technically maximum permissible laden mass shall be the maximum mass stated by the manufacturer in the country of origin and available in his official documentation.\nWhere it is not possible to easily determine the vehicle category because of the design of the bodywork, the conditions set out in Annex II shall apply.\n1.2\nApplication for individual approval\n(a) The applicant shall submit an application to the approval authority accompanied by all relevant documentation necessary for the operation of the approval process.\nWhere the submitted documentation is incomplete, falsified or forged the application for approval shall be rejected.\n(b) Only one application for a particular vehicle may be submitted in only one Member State.\nBy a particular vehicle, it shall be understood a physical vehicle the vehicle identification number of which is clearly identified.\nFor the application of this point, the approval authority may require that the applicant commits himself in writing that he will submit only one application in one Member State.\nHowever, any applicant may apply for individual approval in another Member States in respect of a vehicle that has technical characteristics identical or similar to the one that has been granted an individual approval.\n(c) The model of the application form and the layout of the file shall be laid down by the approval authority.\nParticulars may only consist in an appropriate selection of the information included in Annex I.\n(d) The technical requirements to be satisfied are those laid down in Section 4 of this Appendix.\nThey shall be those applicable to new vehicles belonging to a vehicle type currently in production, in relation to the date of the submission of the application.\n(e) With respect to certain tests required in some regulatory acts listed in this Annex, the applicant shall supply a statement of compliance with recognised international standards or regulations. The statement in question may only be issued by the vehicle manufacturer.\n“Statement of compliance” shall mean a statement issued by the office or department within the manufacturer’s organisation which is duly authorised by the management to fully engage the legal responsibility of the manufacturer with respect to the design and the construction of a vehicle.\nThe regulatory acts for which such a statement has to be supplied shall be those referred to in Section 4 of this Appendix.\nWhere a statement gives rise to uncertainty, the applicant may be required to obtain from the manufacturer a conclusive piece of evidence, including a test report, in order to corroborate the manufacturer’s statement.\n1.3.\nTechnical services entrusted with individual approvals\n(a) The technical services entrusted with individual approvals shall be of category A as referred to in Article 41(3).\n(b) By way of derogation from the second subparagraph of Article 41(4), technical services shall comply with the following standards:\n(i) EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 when they perform tests themselves;\n(ii) EN ISO/IEC 17020:2004 when they check compliance of the vehicle with the requirements included in this Appendix.\n(c) Where specific tests requiring specific skills have to be conducted at the request of the applicant, they shall be conducted by one of the technical services notified to the Commission at the choice of the applicant.\nFor example, where a frontal impact test has to be conducted in agreement with the applicant in a Member State “A”, the test may be conducted by a notified technical service in a Member State “B”.\n1.4.\nTest reports\n(a) Test reports shall be drafted in accordance with Section 5.10.2 of Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005.\n(b) They shall be drafted in one of the languages of the Union determined by the approval authority.\nWhere in application of point 1.3(c) a test report has been established in a Member State other than the one entrusted with the individual approval, the approval authority may require that the applicant submits a true translation of the test report.\n(c) They shall include a description of the vehicle tested including unambiguous identification. The parts which play a significant role with regard to the results of the tests shall be described and their identification number reported.\nExamples of parts include the silencers for noise measurement and the engine management system (ECU) for the measurement of tailpipe emissions.\n(d) At the request of an applicant, a test report delivered for a system related to a particular vehicle may be presented repeatedly either by the same or another applicant for the purposes of individual approval of another vehicle.\nIn such a case the approval authority shall ensure that the technical characteristics of the vehicle are properly inspected against the test report.\nInspection of the vehicle and the documentation accompanying the test report shall lead to the conclusion that the vehicle for which an individual approval is sought has the same characteristics as the vehicle described in the report.\n(e) Only authenticated copies of a test report may be submitted.\n(f) Test reports referred to in point 1.4(d) do not include the reports drawn up in order to grant the vehicle individual approval.\n1.5.\nIt is inherent in the individual approval process that each particular vehicle is inspected physically by the technical service.\nNo exemption to this principle shall be permitted.\n1.6.\nWhere the approval authority is satisfied that the vehicle meets the technical requirements specified in this Appendix and conforms to the description included in the application it shall grant approval in accordance with Article 24.\n1.7.\nThe certificate of approval shall be drafted according to Model D as laid down in Annex VI.\n1.8.\nThe approval authority shall keep record of all approvals granted under Article 24.\n2.\nEXEMPTIONS\n2.1.\nDue to the specific nature of the individual procedure, the following Articles of this Directive including the respective provisions in the relevant annexes shall be waived:\n(a) Article 12 relating to conformity of production arrangements;\n(b) Articles 8, 9, 13, 14 and 18 relating to vehicle type-approval procedure.\n2.2.\nVehicle type identification\n(a)\nAs far as possible, the type, the variant and the version which is given in its country of origin shall be referred to in the approval certificate.\n(b)\nWhere it is not possible to identify the type, the variant and the version because of the absence of appropriate data, the usual commercial name of the vehicle may be referred to.\n3.\nREVIEW OF THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS\nThe list of the technical requirements included in Section 4 will be regularly reviewed in order to take account of the results of the harmonisation work in progress at the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) in Geneva and legislative developments in the third countries.\n4.\nTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS\nPart I: Vehicles belonging to category M1\nItem\nRegulatory act reference\nAlternative requirements\n1\nDirective 70/157/EEC\n(Permissible sound level)\nDrive-by test\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with the “Method A” referred to in Annex 3 to UNECE Regulation No 51.\nLimits are those specified in Section 2.1 of Annex I to Directive 70/157/EEC. 1 decibel in addition to the permitted limits shall be allowed.\n(b)\nThe test track shall comply with Annex 8 to UNECE Regulation No 51. A test track having different specifications may be used under the condition that correlation tests have been conducted by the technical service. A correction factor shall be applied if necessary.\n(c)\nExhaust systems containing fibrous materials need not be conditioned as prescribed in Annex 5 to UNECE Regulation No 51.\nStationary test\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with Section 3.2 of Annex 3 to UNECE Regulation No 51.\n2\nDirective 70/220/EEC\n(Emissions)\nTailpipe emissions\n(a)\nA type I test shall be conducted in accordance with Annex III to Directive 70/220/EEC using the deterioration factors referred to in point 5.3.6.2. The limits to be applied shall be those specified in point 5.3.1.4 of Annex I to that Directive.\n(b)\nThe vehicle shall not be required to exhibit 3 000 km as requested in Section 3.1.1 of Annex III to that Directive.\n(c)\nThe fuel to be used for the test shall be the reference fuel as prescribed in Annex IX to Directive 70/220/EEC.\n(d)\nThe dynamometer shall be set up in accordance with the technical requirements of Section 3.2 of Appendix 2 to Annex III to that Directive.\n(e)\nThe test referred to in point (a) shall not be conducted where it can be demonstrated that the vehicle complies with one of the California Regulations mentioned in the prefatory note to Section 5 of Annex I to that Directive.\nEvaporative emissions\nVehicles equipped with a petrol-fuelled engine shall be fitted with an evaporate emissions control system (e.g. charcoal canister).\nCrankcase emissions\nThe presence of a device for recycling crankcase gases shall be required.\nOBD\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with an OBD system.\nOBD-interface shall be able to communicate with common diagnostic tools used for periodic technical inspections.\n2a\nRegulation (EC) No 715/2007\n(Emissions Euro 5 and 6 light duty vehicles/access to information)\nTailpipe emissions\n(a)\nA type I test shall be conducted in accordance with Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 using the deterioration factors set out in point 1.4 of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008. The limits to be applied shall be those specified in Table I and Table II in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007.\n(b)\nThe vehicle shall not be required to exhibit 3 000 km as mentioned in Section 3.1.1 of Annex 4 to UNECE Regulation No 83.\n(c)\nThe fuel to be used for the test shall be the reference fuel as prescribed in Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008.\n(d)\nThe dynamometer shall be set up in accordance with the technical requirements set out in Section 3.2 of Annex 4 to UNECE Regulation No 83.\n(e)\nThe test referred to in point (a) shall not be conducted where it can be shown that the vehicle complies with the California Regulations referred to in Section 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008.\nEvaporative emissions\nFor petrol-fuelled engines, the presence of an evaporate emissions control system shall be required (e.g. a charcoal canister).\nCrankcase emissions\nThe presence of a device for recycling crankcase gases shall be required.\nOBD\n(a)\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with an OBD system.\n(b)\nOBD-interface must be able to communicate with common diagnostic tools used for periodic technical inspections.\nSmoke opacity\n(a)\nVehicles equipped with a diesel-fuelled engine shall be tested in accordance with the tests methods referred to in Appendix 2 to Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008.\n(b)\nThe corrected value of the absorption coefficient shall be affixed conspicuously and in a readily accessible place.\nCO2 emissions and fuel consumption\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008.\n(b)\nThe vehicle shall not be required to exhibit 3 000 km as requested in Section 3.1.1 of Annex 4 to UNECE Regulation No 83.\n(c)\nWhere the vehicle complies with the California Regulations referred to in Section 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 and therefore no test of tailpipe emissions is required to be performed, Member States shall calculate CO2 emissions and fuel consumption with the formulæ laid down in the explanatory notes (b) and (c).\nAccess to information\nThe provisions regarding access to information shall not apply.\n3\nDirective 70/221/EEC\n(Fuel tanks — Rear protective devices)\nFuel tanks\n(a)\nFuel tanks shall comply with Section 5 of Annex I to Directive 70/221/EEC with the exception of points 5.1, 5.2 and 5.12. In particular they shall comply with points 5.9 and 5.9.1 but no dripping test shall be conducted.\n(b)\nLPG or CNG tanks shall be type-approved in accordance with, respectively UNECE Regulations 67 series of amendments 01 or Regulation No 110 (a).\nSpecific provisions for fuel tanks made of a plastic material\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the fuel tank on the particular vehicle, [the VIN number of which has to be specified], complies either with at least one of the following:\nSection 6.3 of Directive 70/221/EEC,\nFMVSS No 301 (Fuel system integrity),\nAnnex 5 to UNECE Regulation 34.\nRear protective device\n(a)\nThe rear part of the vehicle shall be constructed in accordance with Section 5 of Annex II to Directive 70/221/EEC.\n(b)\nFor such purposes, it is sufficient that the requirements set out in the second subparagraph of point 5.2 are fulfilled.\n4\nDirective 70/222/EEC\n(Rear registration plate space)\nSpace, inclination, angles for visibility and position of the registration plate shall comply with Directive 70/222/EEC.\n5\nDirective 70/311/EEC\n(Steering effort)\nMechanical systems\n(a)\nThe steering mechanism shall be built as to self-centre. In order to check compliance with this provision, a test shall be conducted in accordance with points 5.1.2 and 5.2.1 of Annex I to Directive 70/311/EEC.\n(b)\nThe failure of the power steering equipment shall not lead to a complete loss of control of the vehicle.\nComplex electronic vehicle control system (“Drive-by wire” devices)\nComplex electronic control system shall be permitted only if they comply with Annex 6 to UNECE Regulation No 79.\n6\nDirective 70/387/EEC\n(Door latches and hinges)\n(a)\nDoor latches and hinges shall comply with points 3.2.1, 3.3.2 and 3.4.1 of Annex I to Directive 70/387/EEC.\n(b)\nThe requirements set out in point 3.4.1 shall not apply where compliance with point 6.1.5.4 of UNECE Regulation No 11 Rev.1 Amendment 2 is demonstrated.\n7\nDirective 70/388/EEC\n(Audible warning)\nComponents\nThe audible warning devices are not required to be type-approved in accordance with Directive 70/388/EEC. However, they shall emit a continuous sound as required in point 1.1 of Annex I to that Directive.\nInstallation on vehicle\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with Section 2 of Annex I to Directive 70/388/EEC.\n(b)\nThe maximum sound pressure level shall be in accordance with point 2.1.4 of that Annex.\n8\nDirective 2003/97/EC\n(Indirect vision devices)\nComponents\n(a)\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with the rear-view mirrors prescribed in Section 2 of Annex III to Directive 2003/97/EC.\n(b)\nThey are not required to be type-approved in accordance with that Directive.\n(c)\nThe radii of curvature of the mirrors shall not cause significant image distortions. At the discretion of the technical service, the radii of curvature shall be checked in accordance with the method described in Appendix 1 to Annex II to that Directive. The radii of curvature shall not be less than those required by Section 3.4 of Annex II to that Directive.\nInstallation on vehicle\nMeasurement shall be conducted in order to ensure that the fields of vision comply either with Section 5 of Annex III to Directive 2003/97/EC or with Section 5 of Annex III to Directive 71/127/EEC.\n9\nDirective 71/320/EEC\n(Braking)\nGeneral provisions\n(a)\nThe braking system shall be built in accordance with Section 2 of Annex I to Directive 71/320/EEC.\n(b)\nVehicles shall be fitted with an electronic antilock braking system acting on all wheels.\n(c)\nThe performances of the braking system shall comply with Section 2 of Annex II to that Directive.\n(d)\nFor these purposes, road tests shall be conducted on a track the surface of which possesses high adhesion. The test on the parking brake shall be conducted on a 18 % gradient (up and down).\nOnly those tests mentioned below shall be conducted. In each case, the vehicle shall be in fully laden conditions.\n(e)\nThe road test referred to in point (c) above shall not be conducted where the applicant can submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the vehicle complies either with UNECE Regulation No 13-H including supplement 5 or with FMVSS No 135.\nService brake\n(a)\nA “Type 0” test as prescribed in points 1.2.2 and 1.2.3 of Annex II to Directive 71/320/EEC shall be conducted.\n(b)\nIn addition, a “Type I” test as prescribed in point 1.3 of Annex II to that Directive shall be conducted.\nParking brake\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with point 2.1.3 of Annex II to that Directive.\n10\nDirective 72/245/EEC\n(Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility))\nComponents\n(a)\nElectrical/electronic sub-assemblies are not required to be type-approved in accordance with Directive 72/245/EEC.\n(b)\nHowever, electric/electronic devices retrofitted shall comply with that Directive.\nEmitted electromagnetic radiations\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the vehicle complies with Directive 72/245/EEC or with the following alternative standards:\nBroadband electromagnetic radiation: CISPR 12 or SAE J551-2,\nNarrowband electromagnetic radiation: CISPR 12 (off-board) or 25 (in-board) or SAE J551-4 and SAE J1113-41.\nImmunity tests\nImmunity test shall be waived.\n11\nDirective 72/306/EEC\n(Diesel smoke)\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with the methods described in Annex III and IV to Directive 72/306/EEC.\nThe limit values applicable are those mentioned in Annex V to that Directive.\n(b)\nThe corrected value of the absorption coefficient referred to in Section 4 of Annex I to Directive 72/306/EEC shall be affixed conspicuously and in a readily accessible place.\n12\nDirective 74/60/EEC\n(Interior fittings)\nInterior arrangement\n(a)\nWith respect to the requirements on energy absorption, the vehicle shall be deemed to comply with Directive 74/60/EEC if the vehicle is fitted with at least two front airbags, one inserted into the steering wheel and the other into the dashboard.\n(b)\nWhere the vehicle is fitted with only one front air bag inserted in the steering wheel, the dashboard shall be made up of energy absorbing materials.\n(c)\nThe technical service shall check that there are no sharp edges in the zones defined in Sections 5.1 to 5.7 of Annex I to Directive 74/60/EEC.\nElectrical controls\n(a)\nPower-operated windows, roof–panel systems and partitioning systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 5.8 of Annex I to that Directive.\nThe sensitivity of auto-reverse systems referred to in point 5.8.3 of that Annex may diverge from the requirements set out in point 5.8.3.1.1.\n(b)\nElectric windows which cannot be closed when the ignition is off shall be exempt from the requirements concerning auto-reverse systems.\n13\nDirective 74/61/EEC\n(Anti-theft and immobiliser)\n(a)\nIn order to prevent unauthorised use, the vehicle shall be fitted with:\na locking device as defined in Section 2.2 of Annex IV to Directive 74/61/EEC, and\nan immobiliser which meets the technical requirements of Section 3 of Annex V to that Directive and the essential requirements of Section 4, in particular point 4.1.1.\n(b)\nIf, in application of point (a) above, an immobiliser has to be retrofitted it shall be of an approved type in accordance with Directive 74/61/EEC or UNECE Regulation No 97 or No 116.\n14\nDirective 74/297/EEC (d)\n(Protective steering)\n(a)\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the particular vehicle, [the VIN number of which has to be specified], complies with at least one of the following:\nDirective 74/297/EEC,\nFMVSS No 203 (Impact protection for the driver from the steering control system) including FMVSS No 204 (Steering control rearward displacement),\nArticle 11 of JSRRV.\n(b)\nA test in accordance with Annex II to Directive 74/297/EEC may be conducted on a production vehicle at the request of the applicant.\nThe test shall be conducted by a notified European technical service which has competence therein. A detailed report shall be issued to the applicant.\n15\nDirective 74/408/EEC\n(Seat strength — head restraints)\nSeats, seat anchorages and adjustment systems\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the particular vehicle, [the VIN number of which has to be specified], complies with at least one of the following:\nDirective 74/408/EEC,\nFMVSS No 207 (Seating systems).\nHead restraints\n(a)\nWhere the statement referred to above is based on FMVSS No 207, the head restraints shall fulfil in addition the essential requirements of Section 3 of Annex II to Directive 74/408/EEC and those of Section 5 of Appendix I to the same Annex.\n(b)\nOnly the tests described in point 3.10 and Sections 5, 6 and 7 of Annex II to that Directive shall be conducted.\n(c)\nIn the other event, the applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the particular vehicle, [the VIN number of which has to be specified], complies with FMVSS No 202a (Head restraints).\n16\nDirective 74/483/EEC\n(Exterior projections)\n(a)\nThe external surface of the bodywork shall comply with the general requirements included in Section 5 of Annex I to Directive 74/483/EEC.\n(b)\nAt the discretion of the technical service the provisions referred to in points 6.1, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8 and 6.11 of Annex I to that Directive shall be checked.\n17\nDirective 75/443/EEC\n(Speedometer — reverse gear)\nSpeedometer equipment\n(a)\nThe dial shall comply with points 4.1 to 4.2.3 of Annex II to Directive 75/443/EEC.\n(b)\nWhere the technical service has reasonable grounds to believe that the speedometer is not calibrated with sufficient accuracy, it may require that the tests prescribed in Section 4.3 be conducted.\nReverse gear\nThe gear mechanism shall include a reverse gear.\n18\nDirective 76/114/EEC\n(Statutory plates)\nVehicle identification number\n(a)\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with a vehicle identification number comprising a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 17 characters. Vehicle identification number comprising 17 characters shall fulfil the requirements set out in Standards ISO 3779:1983 and 3780:1983.\n(b)\nThe vehicle identification number shall be located in a clearly visible and accessible position in such a way as it cannot be obliterated or deteriorate.\n(c)\nWhere no vehicle identification number is stamped in the chassis or in the body, a Member State may require that it is retrofitted in application of its national law. In such a case, the competent authority of that Member State shall supervise the operation.\nStatutory plate\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with an identification plate affixed by the vehicle manufacturer.\nNo additional plate shall be requested after the approval has been granted.\n19\nDirective 76/115/EEC\n(Seat belt anchorages)\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the particular vehicle, [the VIN number of which has to be specified], complies with at least one of the following:\nDirective 76/115/EEC,\nFMVSS No 210 (Seat belt assembly anchorages),\nArticle 22-3 of JSRRV.\n20\nDirective 76/756/EEC\n(Installation of lighting and light signalling devices)\n(a)\nThe lighting installation shall meet the essential requirements of UNECE Regulation No 48 series of amendments 03 with the exception of those of Annexes 5 and 6 to Regulation 48.\n(b)\nNo exemption shall be permitted in respect of the number, the essential design characteristics, the electrical connections, and the colour of light emitted or retro-reflected of the lights and signalling devices referred to in Entries 21 to 26 and in Entries 28 to 30.\n(c)\nLights and signalling devices which in application of the above must be retrofitted shall bear an “EC” type-approval mark.\n(d)\nLamps fitted with gas-discharged light source are only permitted in conjunction with the installation of headlamp cleaning device and an automatic headlamp-levelling device where appropriate.\n(e)\nHeadlamp dipped-beams shall be adapted to the direction of traffic legally in force in the country where the vehicle is granted approval.\n21\nDirective 76/757/EEC\n(Retro reflectors)\nWhere necessary, two additional retro reflectors bearing an “EC” approval mark shall be added at the rear, the position of which shall comply with UNECE Regulation No 48.\n22\nDirective 76/758/EEC\n(End-outline, front position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps)\nThe requirements set out in that Directive shall not apply. However, the correct functioning of the lights shall be checked by the technical service.\n23\nDirective 76/759/EEC\n(Direction indicators)\nThe requirements set out in that Directive shall not apply. However, the correct functioning of the lights shall be checked by the technical service.\n24\nDirective 76/760/EEC\n(Rear registration plate lamps)\nThe requirements set out in that Directive shall not apply. However, the correct functioning of the lights shall be checked by the technical service.\n25\nDirective 76/761/EEC\n(Headlamps (including bulbs))\n(a)\nThe illumination produced by the passing beam of the headlamps fitted to the vehicle shall be checked under Section 6 of UNECE Regulation No 112 concerning headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam. The tolerances included in Annex 5 to that Regulation may be referred to for that purpose.\n(b)\nThe same decision shall apply mutatis mutandis to the passing beam of headlamps covered by UNECE Regulation No 98 or No 123.\n26\nDirective 76/762/EEC\n(Front fog lamps)\nThe requirements set out in that Directive shall not apply. However, the correct functioning of the lights if fitted shall be checked by the technical service.\n27\nDirective 77/389/EEC\n(Towing hooks)\nThe requirements set out in that Directive shall not apply.\n28\nDirective 77/538/EEC\n(Rear fog lamps)\nThe requirements set out in that Directive shall not apply. However, the correct functioning of the lights shall be checked by the technical service.\n29\nDirective 77/539/EEC\n(Reversing lamps)\nThe requirements set out in that Directive shall not apply. However, the correct functioning of the lights if fitted shall be checked by the technical service.\n30\nDirective 77/540/EEC\n(Parking lamps)\nThe requirements set out in that Directive shall not apply. However, the correct functioning of the lights if fitted shall be checked by the technical service.\n31\nDirective 77/541/EEC\n(Seat belts and restraint systems)\nComponents\n(a)\nSeat belts shall not be required to be type-approved in accordance with Directive 77/541/EEC.\n(b)\nHowever, each seat belt shall bear an identification label.\n(c)\nThe indications on the label shall be consistent with the decision concerning seat belt anchorages (Re: entry 19).\nInstallation requirements\n(a)\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with seat belts in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex XV to Directive 77/541/EEC.\n(b)\nWhere a number of seat belts have to be retrofitted in accordance with point (a) above, they shall be of an approved type in accordance with Directive 77/541/EEC or UNECE Regulation No 16.\n32\nDirective 77/649/EEC\n(Forward vision)\n(a)\nNo obstruction in the 180° forward field of vision of the driver as defined in point 5.1.3 of Annex I to Directive 77/649/EEC shall be permitted.\n(b)\nBy derogation from point (a) above, the “A pillars” and the equipment listed in point 5.1.3 of Annex I to that Directive shall not be considered as obstruction.\n(c)\nThe number of “A pillars” shall not exceed 2.\n33\nDirective 78/316/EEC\n(Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators)\n(a)\nThe symbols including the colour of their corresponding tell-tales the presence of which is mandatory by virtue of Annex II to Directive 78/316/EEC shall comply with that Directive.\n(b)\nWhere this is not the case, the technical service shall verify that the symbols, tell-tales and indicators fitted to the vehicle provide the driver with comprehensible information about the operation of the controls in question.\n34\nDirective 78/317/EEC\n(Defrost/Demist)\nThe vehicle shall be equipped with adequate windscreen defrosting and windscreen demisting devices.\nShall be deemed “adequate” any windscreen defrosting device which complies as a minimum with point 5.1.1 of Annex I to Directive 78/317/EEC.\nShall be deemed “adequate” any windscreen demisting device which complies as a minimum with point 5.2.1 of Annex I to that Directive.\n35\nDirective 78/318/EEC\n(Wash/Wipe)\nThe vehicle shall be equipped with adequate windscreen washing and windscreen wiping devices.\nShall be deemed “adequate” any windscreen washing and wiping device which complies as a minimum with the conditions set out in point 5.1.3 of Annex I to Directive 78/318/EEC.\n36\nDirective 2001/56/EC\n(Heating systems)\n(a)\nThe passenger compartment shall be fitted with a heating system.\n(b)\nCombustion heaters and their installation shall comply with Annex VII to Directive 2001/56/EC. In addition, LPG combustion heaters and LPG heating systems shall fulfil the requirements set out in Annex VIII to that Directive.\n(c)\nAdditional heating systems which are retrofitted shall comply with the requirements set out in that Directive.\n37\nDirective 78/549/EEC\n(Wheel guards)\n(a)\nThe vehicle shall be designed as to protect other road users against thrown-up stones, mud, ice, snow and water and to reduce the dangers due to contact with the moving wheels.\n(b)\nThe technical service may check that the essential technical requirements set out in Annex I to Directive 78/549/EEC are complied with.\n(c)\nThe provisions of Section 3 of Annex I to that Directive shall not apply.\n38\nDirective 78/932/EEC\n(Head restraints)\nThe requirements of Directive 78/932/EEC shall not apply.\n39\nDirective 80/1268/EEC\n(CO2 emissions/fuel consumption)\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with Section 5 of Annex I to Directive 80/1268/EEC.\n(b)\nThe requirements set out in point 5.1.1 of that Annex shall not apply.\n(c)\nWhere no test concerning tailpipe emissions is conducted in application of the provisions referred to in Entry 2, CO2 emissions and fuel consumption shall be calculated with the formula laid down in the explanatory notes (b) and (c).\n40\nDirective 80/1269/EEC\n(Engine power)\n(a)\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer stating the maximum engine power output in kW as well as the corresponding regime in revolutions per minute.\n(b)\nAn engine power output curve providing the same information may alternatively be referred to.\n41\nDirective 2005/55/EC\n(Emissions (Euro 4 and 5) heavy duty vehicles — OBDs — Smoke opacity)\nTailpipe emissions\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with Section 6.2 of Annex I to Directive 2005/55/EC using the deterioration factors set out in point 3.6 of Annex II to Directive 2005/78/EC.\n(b)\nThe limits shall be those set out in Table I or Table 2 in Annex I to Directive 2005/55/EC.\nOBD\n(a)\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with an OBD system.\n(b)\nOBD-interface must be able to communicate with common diagnostic tools used for periodic technical inspections.\nSmoke opacity\n(a)\nVehicles equipped with a diesel-fuelled engine shall be tested in accordance with the tests methods referred to in Annex VI to Directive 2005/55/EC.\n(b)\nThe corrected value of the absorption coefficient shall be affixed conspicuously and in a readily accessible place.\n44\nDirective 92/21/EEC\n(Masses and dimensions)\n(a)\nThe requirements of Section 3 of Annex II to Directive 92/21/EEC shall be fulfilled.\n(b)\nFor the application of the provisions referred to in point (a), the masses to be considered are:\nthe mass in running order defined in point 2.6 of Annex I to Directive 2007/46/EC as measured by the technical service, and\nthe laden masses either stated by the vehicle manufacturer or shown on the manufacturer’s plate including stickers or information available in the owner’s manual. Those masses shall be deemed the technically permissible maximum laden masses.\n(c)\nNo exemption shall be permitted in respect of the maximum permissible dimensions.\n45\nDirective 92/22/EEC\n(Safety glazing)\nComponents\n(a)\nThe glazing shall be made either of tempered or laminated safety glass.\n(b)\nFitting of plastic glazing shall be permitted only on locations situated behind the “B” pillar.\n(c)\nGlazing shall not be required to be approved under Directive 92/22/EEC.\nInstallation\n(a)\nThe installation prescriptions set out in Annex 21 to UNECE Regulation No 43 shall apply.\n(b)\nNo tinted films which would reduce the regular light transmission under the required minimum shall be permitted on the windscreen and on the glazing located in front of the “B” pillar.\n46\nDirective 92/23/EEC\n(Tyres)\nComponents\nTyres shall bear an “EC” type-approval mark including the symbol “s” (for sound).\nInstallation\n(a)\nThe dimensions, load-capacity index and speed category of the tyres shall fulfil the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 92/23/EEC.\n(b)\nThe speed category symbol of the tyre shall be compatible with the maximum design speed of the vehicle.\nThe presence of a speed limiter shall not exempt from the application of this requirement.\n(c)\nFor the application of the provisions of point (b) above, the maximum speed of the vehicle shall be stated by the vehicle manufacturer. However, the technical service may assess the maximum design speed of the vehicle by using the engine maximum power output, the maximum number of revolutions per minute and the data concerning the kinematic chain.\n50\nDirective 94/20/EC\n(Couplings)\nSeparate technical units\n(a)\nOEM couplings intended for towing a trailer whose maximum mass does not exceed 1 500 kg shall not be required to be type-approved under Directive 94/20/EC.\nA coupling is deemed OEM equipment where it is described in the owner’s manual or an equivalent supporting document provided to the buyer by the vehicle manufacturer.\nWhere such coupling is approved with the vehicle, an appropriate text shall be included in the approval certificate stating that the owner is responsible for ensuring compatibility with the coupling device fitted to the trailer.\n(b)\nCouplings other than those referred to in point (a) above as well as couplings that are retrofitted shall be type-approved in accordance with Directive 94/20/EC.\nInstallation on the vehicle\nThe technical service shall check that the installation of the coupling devices comply with Annex VII to Directive 94/20/EC.\n53\nDirective 96/79/EC\n(Frontal impact) (e)\n(a)\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the particular vehicle, [the VIN number of which has to be specified] complies with at least one of the following:\nDirective 96/79/EC,\nFMVSS No 208 (Occupant crash protection),\nArticle 18 of JSRRV.\n(b)\nA test in accordance with Annex II to Directive 96/79/EC may be conducted on a production vehicle at the request of the applicant.\nThe test shall be conducted by a notified European technical service which has competence therein. A detailed report shall be issued to the applicant.\n54\nDirective 96/27/EC\n(Side impact)\n(a)\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the particular vehicle, [the VIN number of which has to be specified] complies with at least one of the following:\nDirective 96/27/EC,\nFMVSS No 214 (Side impact protection),\nArticle 18 of JSRRV.\n(b)\nA test in accordance with Section 3 of Annex II to Directive 96/27/EC may be conducted on a production vehicle at the request of the applicant.\nThe test shall be conducted by a notified European technical service which has competence therein. A detailed report shall be issued to the applicant.\n58\nRegulation (EC) No 78/2009\n(Pedestrian protection)\nBrake assist\nVehicles shall be fitted with an electronic antilock braking system acting on all wheels.\nPedestrian protection\nThe requirements of that Regulation shall not apply until 1 January 2013.\nFrontal protection systems\nHowever, frontal protection systems installed on the vehicle shall be type-approved in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 and their installation shall comply with the essential requirements set out in Section 6 of Annex I to that Regulation.\n59\nDirective 2005/64/EC\n(Recyclability)\nThe requirements of that Directive shall not apply.\n61\nDirective 2006/40/EC\n(Air-conditioning system)\nThe requirements of that Directive shall apply.\nPart II: Vehicles belonging to category N1\nItem\nRegulatory act reference\nAlternative requirements\n1\nDirective 70/157/EEC\n(Permissible sound level)\nDrive-by test\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with the “Method A” referred to in Annex 3 to UNECE Regulation No 51.\nLimits are those specified in Section 2.1 of Annex I to Directive 70/157/EEC. 1 decibel in addition to the permitted limits shall be allowed.\n(b)\nThe test track shall comply with Annex 8 to UNECE Regulation No 51. A test track having different specifications may be used under the condition that correlation tests have been conducted by the technical service. A correction factor shall be applied if necessary.\n(c)\nExhaust systems containing fibrous materials need not be conditioned as prescribed in Annex 5 to UNECE Regulation No 51.\nStationary test\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with Section 3.2 of Annex 3 to UNECE Regulation No 51.\n2\nDirective 70/220/EEC\n(Emissions)\nTailpipe emissions\n(a)\nA type I test shall be conducted in accordance with Annex III to Directive 70/220/EEC using the deterioration factors referred to in point 5.3.6.2. The limits to be applied shall be those specified in point 5.3.1.4 of Annex I to that Directive.\n(b)\nThe vehicle shall not be required to exhibit 3 000 km as requested in Section 3.1.1 of Annex III to that Directive.\n(c)\nThe fuel to be used for the test shall be the reference fuel as prescribed in Annex IX to Directive 70/220/EEC.\n(d)\nThe dynamometer shall be set up in accordance with the technical requirements of Section 3.2 of Appendix 2 to Annex III to that Directive.\n(e)\nThe test referred to in point (a) shall not be conducted when it can be demonstrated that the vehicle complies with one of the California Regulations mentioned in the prefatory note to Section 5 of Annex I to that Directive.\nEvaporative emissions\nVehicles equipped with a petrol-fuelled engine shall be fitted with an evaporate emissions control system (e.g. a charcoal canister).\nCrankcase emissions\nThe presence of a device for recycling crankcase gases shall be required.\nOBD\n(a)\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with an OBD system.\n(b)\nOBD-interface must be able to communicate with common diagnostic tools used for periodic technical inspections.\n2a\nRegulation (EC) No 715/2007\nEmissions (Euro 5 and 6) light duty vehicles/access to information\nTailpipe emissions\n(a)\nA type I test shall be conducted in accordance with Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 using the deterioration factors set out in point 1.4 of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008. The limits to be applied shall be those specified in Table I and Table II in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007.\n(b)\nThe vehicle shall not be required to exhibit 3 000 km as mentioned in Section 3.1.1 of Annex 4 to UNECE Regulation No 83.\n(c)\nThe fuel to be used for the test shall be the reference fuel as prescribed in Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008.\n(d)\nThe dynamometer shall be set up in accordance with the technical requirements of Section 3.2 of Annex 4 to UNECE Regulation No 83.\n(e)\nThe test referred to in point (a) shall not be conducted where it can be shown that the vehicle complies with the California Regulations referred to in Section 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008.\nEvaporative emissions\nFor petrol-fuelled engines, the presence of an evaporate emissions control system (e.g. a charcoal canister) shall be required.\nCrankcase emissions\nThe presence of a device for recycling crankcase gases shall be required.\nOBD\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with an OBD system.\nOBD-interface must be able to communicate with common diagnostic tools used for periodic technical inspections.\nSmoke opacity\n(a)\nVehicles equipped with a diesel-fuelled engine shall be tested in accordance with the tests methods referred to in Appendix 2 to Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008.\n(b)\nThe corrected value of the absorption coefficient shall be affixed, conspicuously and in a readily accessible place.\nCO2 emissions and fuel consumption\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008.\n(b)\nThe vehicle shall not be required to exhibit 3 000 km as requested in Section 3.1.1 of Annex 4 to UNECE Regulation No 83.\n(c)\nWhere the vehicle complies with the California Regulations referred to in Section 2 of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 and therefore no test of tailpipe emissions is required to be performed, Member States shall calculate CO2 emissions and fuel consumption with the formulæ laid down in the explanatory notes (b) and (c).\nAccess to information\nThe provisions regarding access to information shall not apply.\n3\nDirective 70/221/EEC\n(Fuel tanks — Rear protective devices)\nFuel tanks\n(a)\nFuel tanks shall comply with Section 5 of Annex I to Directive 70/221/EEC with the exception of points 5.1, 5.2 and 5.12. In particular they shall comply with points 5.9 and 5.9.1 but no dripping test shall be conducted.\n(b)\nLPG or CNG tanks shall be type-approved in accordance with, respectively UNECE Regulations 67 series of amendments 01 or Regulation No 110 (a).\nSpecific provisions for fuel tanks made of a plastic material\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the fuel tank on the particular vehicle, [the VIN number of which has to be specified], complies either with at least one of the following:\nSection 6.3 of Directive 70/221/EEC,\nFMVSS No 301 (Fuel system integrity),\nAnnex 5 to UNECE Regulation 34.\nRear protective device\n(a)\nThe rear part of the vehicle shall be constructed in accordance with section 5 of Annex II to Directive 70/221/EEC.\n(b)\nFor such purposes, it is sufficient that the requirements set out in the second subparagraph of point 5.2 are fulfilled.\n(c)\nIf, in application of the above, a rear protection device has to be retrofitted, it shall comply with points 5.3 and 5.4 of Annex II to that Directive.\n4\nDirective 70/222/EEC\n(Rear registration plate space)\nSpace, inclination, angles for visibility and position of the registration plate shall comply with Directive 70/222/EEC.\n5\nDirective 70/311/EEC\n(Steering effort)\nMechanical systems\n(a)\nThe steering mechanism shall be built as to self-centre. In order to check compliance with this provision, a test shall be conducted in accordance with points 5.1.2 and 5.2.1 of Annex I to Directive 70/311/EEC.\n(b)\nThe failure of the power steering equipment shall not lead to a complete loss of control of the vehicle.\nComplex electronic vehicle control system (“Drive-by wire” devices)\nComplex electronic control system shall be permitted only if they comply with Annex 6 to UNECE Regulation No 79.\n6\nDirective 70/387/EEC\n(Door latches and hinges)\n(a)\nDoor latches and hinges shall comply with points 3.2.1, 3.3.2 and 3.4.1 of Annex I to Directive 70/387/EEC.\n(b)\nThe requirements set out in point 3.4.1 shall not apply where compliance with point 6.1.5.4 of UNECE Regulation No 11 Rev.1 Amendment 2 is demonstrated.\n7\nDirective 70/388/EEC\n(Audible warning)\nComponents\nThe audible warning devices are not required to be type-approved in accordance with Directive 70/388/EEC. However, they shall emit a continuous sound as required in point 1.1 of Annex I to Directive 70/388/EEC.\nInstallation on vehicle\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with Section 2 of Annex I to Directive 70/388/EEC.\n(b)\nThe maximum sound pressure level shall be in accordance with point 2.1.4 of that Annex.\n8\nDirective 2003/97/EC\n(Indirect vision devices)\nComponents\n(a)\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with the rear-view mirrors prescribed in Section 2 of Annex III to Directive 2003/97/EC.\n(b)\nThey are not required to be type-approved in accordance with that Directive.\n(c)\nThe radii of curvature of the mirrors shall not cause significant image distortions. At the discretion of the technical service, the radii of curvature shall be checked in accordance with the method described in Appendix 1 to Annex II to Directive 2003/97/EC. The radii of curvature shall not be less than those required by Section 3.4 of Annex II to that Directive.\nInstallation on vehicle\nMeasurement shall be conducted in order to ensure that the fields of vision comply with either the provisions of Section 5 of Annex III to Directive 2003/97/EC or with Section 5 of Annex III to Directive 71/127/EEC.\n9\nDirective 71/320/EEC\n(Braking)\nGeneral provisions\n(a)\nThe braking system shall be built in accordance with Section 2 of Annex I to Directive 71/320/EEC.\n(b)\nVehicles shall be fitted with an electronic antilock braking system acting on all wheels.\n(c)\nThe performances of the braking system shall comply with Section 2 of Annex II to that Directive.\n(d)\nFor these purposes, road tests shall be conducted on a track the surface of which possesses high adhesion. The test on the parking brake shall be conducted on a 18 % gradient (up and down).\nOnly those tests mentioned below shall be conducted. In each case, the vehicle shall be in fully laden conditions.\n(e)\nThe road test referred to in point (c) above shall not be conducted where the applicant can submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the vehicle complies either with UNECE Regulation No 13-H including supplement 5 or with FMVSS No 135.\nService brake\n(a)\nA “Type 0” test as prescribed in points 1.2.2 and 1.2.3 of Annex II to Directive 71/320/EEC shall be conducted.\n(b)\nIn addition, a “Type I” test as prescribed in point 1.3 of Annex II to that Directive shall be conducted.\nParking brake\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with point 2.1.3 of Annex II to that Directive.\n10\nDirective 72/245/EEC\n(Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility))\nComponents\n(a)\nElectrical/electronic sub-assemblies are not required to be type-approved in accordance with Directive 72/245/EEC.\n(b)\nHowever, electric/electronic devices retrofitted shall comply with that Directive.\nEmitted electromagnetic radiations\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the vehicle complies with Directive 72/245/EEC or with the following alternative standards:\nBroadband electromagnetic radiation: CISPR 12 or SAE J551-2,\nNarrowband electromagnetic radiation: CISPR 12 (off-board) or 25 (in-board) or SAE J551-4 and SAE J1113-41.\nImmunity tests\nImmunity test shall be waived.\n11\nDirective 72/306/EEC\n(Diesel smoke)\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with the methods described in Annexes III and IV to Directive 72/306/EEC.\nThe limit values applicable are those mentioned in Annex V to that Directive.\n(b)\nThe corrected value of the absorption coefficient referred to in Section 4 of Annex I to Directive 72/306/EEC shall be affixed conspicuously and in a readily accessible place.\n13\nDirective 74/61/EEC\n(Anti-theft and immobiliser)\n(a)\nIn order to prevent unauthorised use, the vehicle shall be fitted with a locking device as defined in Section 2.2 of Annex IV to Directive 74/61/EEC.\n(b)\nIf an immobiliser is fitted it shall comply with the technical requirements of Section 3 of Annex V to that Directive and the essential requirements set out in Section 4, in particular point 4.1.1.\n14\nDirective 74/297/EEC (f)\n(Protective steering)\n(a)\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the particular vehicle, [the VIN number of which has to be specified], complies with at least one of the following:\nDirective 74/297/EEC,\nFMVSS No 203 (Impact protection for the driver from the steering control system) including FMVSS No 204 (Steering control rearward displacement),\nArticle 11 of JSRRV.\n(b)\nA test in accordance with Annex II to Directive 74/297/EEC may be conducted on a production vehicle at the request of the applicant. The test shall be conducted by a notified European technical service which has competence therein. A detailed report shall be issued to the applicant.\n15\nDirective 74/408/EEC\nSeats strength — head restraints\nSeats, seat anchorages and adjustment systems\nSeats and their adjustable systems shall comply with Annex IV to Directive 74/408/EEC.\nHead restraints\n(a)\nHead restraints shall fulfil the essential requirements of Section 3 of Annex II to Directive 74/408/EEC and Section 5 of Appendix I to that Annex.\n(b)\nOnly the tests described in point 3.10 and Sections 5, 6 and 7 of Annex II to that Directive shall be conducted.\n17\nDirective 75/443/EEC\n(Speedometer — reverse gear)\nSpeedometer equipment\n(a)\nThe dial shall comply with points 4.1 to 4.2.3 of Annex II to Directive 75/443/EEC.\n(b)\nWhen the technical service has reasonable grounds to believe that the speedometer is not calibrated with a sufficient accuracy, it may require that the tests prescribed in Section 4.3 be conducted.\nReverse gear\nThe gear mechanism shall include a reverse gear.\n18\nDirective 76/114/EEC\n(Statutory plates)\nVehicle identification number\n(a)\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with a vehicle identification number comprising a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 17 characters. Vehicle identification number comprising 17 characters shall fulfil the requirements set out in Standards ISO 3779:1983 and 3780:1983.\n(b)\nThe vehicle identification number shall be located in a clearly visible and accessible position in such a way as it cannot be obliterated or deteriorate.\n(c)\nWhere no vehicle identification number is stamped in the chassis or in the body, a Member State may require that it is retrofitted in application of its national law. In such a case, the competent authority of that Member State shall supervise the operation.\nStatutory plate\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with an identification plate affixed by the vehicle manufacturer.\nNo additional plate shall be requested after the approval has been granted.\n19\nDirective 76/115/EEC\n(Seat belt anchorages)\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the particular vehicle, [the VIN number of which has to be specified], complies with at least one of the following:\nDirective 76/115/EEC,\nFMVSS No 210 (Seat belt assembly anchorages),\nArticle 22-3 of JSRRV.\n20\nDirective 76/756/EEC\n(Installation of lighting and light signalling devices)\n(a)\nThe lighting installation shall meet the essential requirements of UNECE Regulation No 48 series of amendments 03 with the exception of those of Annexes 5 and 6 to Regulation 48.\n(b)\nNo exemption shall be permitted in respect of the number, the essential design characteristics, the electrical connections, and the colour of light emitted or retro-reflected of the lights and signalling devices referred to in Entries 21 to 26 and in Entries 28 to 30.\n(c)\nLights and signalling devices which in application of the above must be retrofitted shall bear an “EC” type-approval mark.\n(d)\nLamps fitted with gas-discharged light source are only permitted in conjunction with the installation of headlamp cleaning device and an automatic headlamp-levelling device where appropriate.\n(e)\nHeadlamp dipped-beams shall be adapted to the direction of traffic legally in force in the country where the vehicle is granted approval.\n21\nDirective 76/757/EEC\n(Retro reflectors)\nWhere necessary, two additional retro reflectors bearing an “EC” approval mark shall be added at the rear, the position of which shall comply with UNECE Regulation No 48.\n22\nDirective 76/758/EEC\n(End-outline, front position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps)\nThe requirements set out in that Directive shall not apply. However, the correct functioning of the lights shall be checked by the technical service.\n23\nDirective 76/759/EEC\n(Direction indicators)\nThe requirements set out in that Directive shall not apply. However, the correct functioning of the lights shall be checked by the technical service.\n24\nDirective 76/760/EEC\n(Rear registration plate lamps)\nThe requirements set out in that Directive shall not apply. However, the correct functioning of the lights shall be checked by the technical service.\n25\nDirective 76/761/EEC\n(Headlamps (including bulbs))\n(a)\nThe illumination produced by the passing beam of the headlamps fitted to the vehicle shall be checked under the provisions of Section 6 of UNECE Regulation No 112 concerning headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam. The tolerances included in Annex 5 to that Regulation may be referred to for that purpose.\n(b)\nThe same decision shall apply mutatis mutandis to the passing beam of headlamps covered by UNECE Regulation No 98 or 123.\n26\nDirective 76/762/EEC\n(Front fog lamps)\nThe provisions of that Directive shall be waived. However, the correct functioning of the lights if fitted shall be checked by the technical service.\n27\nDirective 77/389/EEC\n(Towing hooks)\nThe requirements of that Directive shall be waived.\n28\nDirective 77/538/EEC\n(Rear fog lamps)\nThe provisions of that Directive shall be waived. However, the correct functioning of the lights shall be checked by the technical service.\n29\nDirective 77/539/EEC\n(Reversing lamps)\nThe provisions of that Directive shall be waived. However, the correct functioning of the lights if fitted shall be checked by the technical service.\n30\nDirective 77/540/EEC\n(Parking lamps)\nThe provisions of that Directive shall be waived. However, the correct functioning of the lights if fitted shall be checked by the technical service.\n31\nDirective 77/541/EEC\n(Seat belts and restraint systems)\nComponents\n(a)\nSeat belts shall not be required to be type-approved in accordance with Directive 77/541/EEC.\n(b)\nHowever, each seat belt shall bear an identification label.\n(c)\nThe indications on the label shall be consistent with the decision concerning seat belt anchorages (Re: entry 19).\nInstallation requirements\n(a)\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with seat belts in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex XV to Directive 77/541/EEC.\n(b)\nWhere a number of seat belts have to be retrofitted in accordance with point (a) above, they shall be of an approved type in accordance with Directive 77/541/EEC or UNECE Regulation No 16.\n33\nDirective 78/316/EEC\n(Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators)\n(a)\nThe symbols including the colour of their corresponding tell-tales the presence of which is mandatory by virtue of Annex II to Directive 78/316/EEC shall comply with that Directive.\n(b)\nWhere this is not the case, the technical service shall verify that the symbols, tell-tales and indicators fitted to the vehicle provide the driver with comprehensible information about the operation of the controls in question.\n34\nDirective 78/317/EEC\nDefrost/Demist\nThe vehicle shall be equipped with adequate windscreen defrosting and windscreen demisting devices.\n35\nDirective 78/318/EEC\nWash/Wipe\nThe vehicle shall be equipped with adequate windscreen washing and windscreen wiping devices.\n36\nDirective 2001/56/EC\n(Heating systems)\n(a)\nThe passenger compartment shall be fitted with a heating system.\n(b)\nCombustion heaters and their installation shall comply with Annex VII to Directive 2001/56/EC. In addition, LPG combustion heaters and LPG heating systems shall fulfil the requirements set out in Annex VIII to that Directive.\n(c)\nAdditional heating systems which are retrofitted shall comply with the requirements set out in that Directive.\n39\nDirective 80/1268/EEC\n(CO2 emissions/fuel consumption)\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with Section 5 of Annex I to Directive 80/1268/EEC.\n(b)\nThe requirements set out in point 5.1.1 of that Annex shall not apply.\n(c)\nWhere no test concerning tailpipe emissions is conducted in application of the provisions referred to in Entry 2, CO2 emissions and fuel consumption shall be calculated with the formula laid down in the explanatory notes (b) and (c).\n40\nDirective 80/1269/EEC\n(Engine power)\n(a)\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer stating the maximum engine power output in kW as well as the corresponding regime in revolutions per minute.\n(b)\nAn engine power output curve providing the same information may alternatively be referred to.\n41\nDirective 2005/55/EC\n(Emissions (Euro 4 and 5) heavy duty vehicles — OBDs — Smoke opacity)\nTailpipe emissions\n(a)\nA test shall be conducted in accordance with Section 6.2 of Annex I to Directive 2005/55/EC using the deterioration factors set out in point 3.6 of Annex II to Directive 2005/78/EC.\n(b)\nThe limits shall be those set out in Table I or Table 2 in Annex I to Directive 2005/55/EC.\nOBD\n(a)\nThe vehicle shall be fitted with an OBD system.\n(b)\nOBD-interface must be able to communicate with common diagnostic tools used for periodic technical inspections.\nSmoke opacity\n(a)\nVehicles equipped with a diesel-fuelled engine shall be tested in accordance with the tests methods referred to in Annex VI to Directive 2005/55/EC.\n(b)\nThe corrected value of the absorption coefficient shall be affixed conspicuously and in a readily accessible place.\n45\nDirective 92/22/EEC\n(Safety glazing)\nComponents\n(a)\nThe glazing shall be made either of tempered or laminated safety glass.\n(b)\nFitting of plastic glazing shall be permitted only on locations situated behind the “B” pillar.\n(c)\nGlazing shall not be required to be approved under Directive 92/22/EEC.\nInstallation\n(a)\nThe installation prescriptions set out in Annex 21 to UNECE Regulation No 43 shall apply.\n(b)\nNo tinted films which would reduce the regular light transmission under the required minimum shall be permitted on the windscreen and on the glazing located in front of the “B” pillar.\n46\nDirective 92/23/EEC\n(Tyres)\nComponents\nTyres shall bear an “EC” type-approval mark including the symbol “s” (for sound).\nInstallation\n(a)\nThe dimensions, load-capacity index and speed category of the tyres shall fulfil the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 92/23/EEC.\n(b)\nThe speed category symbol of the tyre shall be compatible with the maximum design speed of the vehicle.\n(c)\nThe presence of a speed limiter shall not exempt from the application of this requirement.\n(d)\nFor the application of the provisions of point (b) above, the maximum speed of the vehicle shall be stated by the vehicle manufacturer. However, the technical service may assess the maximum design speed of the vehicle by using the engine maximum power output, the maximum number of revolutions per minute and the data concerning the kinematic chain.\n48\nDirective 97/27/EC\n(Masses and dimensions)\n(a)\nThe essential requirements of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC shall be fulfilled.\nHowever, the requirements set out in points 7.8.3, 7.9 and 7.10 of that Annex shall not apply.\n(b)\nFor the application of the provisions of point (a) above, the masses to be considered are:\nthe mass in running order as defined in point 2.6 of Annex I to Directive 2007/46/EC as measured by the technical service, and\nthe maximum laden masses either stated by the vehicle manufacturer or shown on the manufacturer’s plate including stickers or information available in the owner’s manual. Those masses shall be regarded as the technically permissible maximum laden masses.\n(c)\nTechnical changes made by the applicant — such as replacing tyres with tyres with a lower load-capacity index — in order to decrease the maximum technically permissible laden mass of the vehicle to 3,5 tonnes or less in order that the vehicle may be granted individual approval shall not be permitted.\n(d)\nNo exemption shall be permitted in respect of the maximum permissible dimensions.\n49\nDirective 92/114/EEC\n(External projections of cabs)\n(a)\nIn accordance with Section 6 of Annex I to Directive 92/114/EEC, the general requirements set out in Section 5 of Annex I to Directive 74/483/EEC shall be fulfilled.\n(b)\nAt the discretion of the technical service the requirements set out in points 6.1, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8 and 6.11 of Annex I to Directive 74/483/EEC shall be fulfilled.\n50\nDirective 94/20/EC\n(Couplings)\nSeparate technical units\n(a)\nOEM couplings intended for towing a trailer whose maximum mass does not exceed 1 500 kg shall not be required to be type-approved under Directive 94/20/EC.\n(b)\nA coupling is deemed OEM equipment where it is described in the owner’s manual or an equivalent supporting document provided to the buyer by the vehicle manufacturer.\n(c)\nWhere such coupling is approved with the vehicle, an appropriate text shall be included in the approval certificate stating that the owner is responsible for ensuring compatibility with the coupling device fitted to the trailer.\n(d)\nCouplings other than those referred to in point (a) above as well as couplings that are retrofitted shall be type-approved in accordance with Directive 94/20/EC.\nInstallation on the vehicle\nThe technical service shall check that the installation of the coupling devices comply with Annex VII to Directive 94/20/EC.\n54\nDirective 96/27/EC\n(Side impact)\n(a)\nThe applicant shall submit a statement from the manufacturer establishing that the particular vehicle, [the VIN number of which has to be specified] complies with at least one of the following:\nDirective 96/27/EC,\nFMVSS No 214 (Side impact protection),\nArticle 18 of JSRRV.\n(b)\nA test in accordance with Section 3 of Annex II to Directive 96/27/EC may be conducted on a production vehicle at the request of the applicant.\n(c)\nThe test shall be conducted by a notified European technical service which has competence thereof. A detailed report shall be issued to the applicant.\n56\nDirective 98/91/EC\nVehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods\nVehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods shall comply with Directive 94/55/EC.\n58\nRegulation (EC) No 78/2009\n(Pedestrian protection)\nBrake assist\nVehicles shall be fitted with an electronic antilock braking system acting on all wheels.\nPedestrian protection\nUntil 24 February 2018, the requirements of that Regulation shall not apply to vehicles whose maximum mass does not exceed 2 500 kg and until 24 August 2019 to vehicles whose maximum mass exceeds 2 500 kg.\nFrontal protection systems\nHowever, frontal protection systems installed on the vehicle shall be type-approved in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 and their installation shall comply with the essential requirements set out in Section 6 of Annex I to that Regulation.\n59\nDirective 2005/64/EC\n(Recyclability)\nThe requirements of that Directive shall not apply.\n61\nDirective 2006/40/EC\n(Air-conditioning system)\nThe requirements of that Directive shall apply.\nExplanatory notes relating to Appendix 2\n1.\nAbbreviations used in this Appendix:\n“OEM” original equipment provided by the manufacturer\n“FMVSS” Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard of the U.S Department of Transportation\n“JSRRV” Japan Safety regulations for Road Vehicles\n“SAE” Society of Automotive Engineers\n“CISPR” Comité international spécial des perturbations radioélectriques.\n2.\nRemarks:\n(a) the complete LPG or CNG installation shall be checked against the provisions of UNECE Regulations No 67 or 110 or 115 as appropriate;\n(b) the formula to be used for the assessment of CO2 emissions shall be as follows:\nPetrol engine and manual gearbox:\nCO2 = 0,047 m + 0,561 p + 56,621\nPetrol engine and automatic gearbox:\nCO2 = 0,102 m + 0,328 p + 9,481\nPetrol engine and hybrid electric:\nCO2 = 0,116 m – 57,147\nDiesel engine and manual gearbox:\nCO2 = 0,108 m – 11,371\nDiesel engine and automatic gearbox:\nCO2 = 0,116 m – 6,432\nWhere: CO2 is the combined mass of CO2 emissions in g/km, “m” is the mass of the vehicle in running order in kg and “p” the maximum engine power output in kW.\nCombined mass of CO2 shall be calculated with 1 decimal place, then rounded to the nearest whole number as follows:\n(a) if the figure following the decimal point is below 5, the total is rounded down;\n(b) if the figure following the decimal point is equal to 5 or above 5, the total is rounded up;\n(c) the formulæ to be used for the assessment of fuel consumption shall be as follows:\nCFC = CO2 x k-1\nWhere: CFC is the combined fuel consumption in l/100 km, CO2 is the combined mass of CO2 emissions in g/km after it has been rounded in accordance with the rule referred to in Remark (2 b), “k” a coefficient equal to:\n23,81 in the case of a petrol engine;\n26,49 in the case of a diesel engine.\nCombined fuel consumption shall be calculated with 2 decimal places. Then rounded as follows:\n(a) if the figure following the first decimal is below 5, the total is rounded down;\n(b) if the figure following the first decimal is equal to 5 or above 5, the total is rounded up;\n(d) Directive 74/297/EEC applies to vehicles which are not covered by the scope of Directive 96/79/EC;\n(e) Compliance with Directive 96/79/EC exempts vehicles from compliance with Directive 74/297/EEC;\n(f) Directive 74/297/EEC applies to N1 vehicles with a technically permissible maximum laden mass not exceeding 1,5 tonnes.",
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