# Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the sound level of motor vehicles and of replacement silencing systems, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directive 70/157/EEC (Text with EEA relevance), Division 2.4: Gear ratios

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The ASEP requirements apply to every gear ratio K that leads to test results within the control range as defined in point 2.3 of this Annex.
In case of vehicles with automatic transmissions, adaptive transmissions and CVTs tested with non-locked gear ratios, the test may include a gear ratio change to a lower range and a higher acceleration. A gear change to a higher range and a lower acceleration is not allowed. A gear shift which leads to a condition that is not in compliance with the boundary conditions shall be avoided. In such a case, it is permitted to establish and use electronic or mechanical devices, including alternate gear selector positions. In order for the ASEP test to be representative and repeatable (to the approval authority), the vehicles shall be tested using production gearbox calibration.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2014/540/annex/VII/division/2/division/2.4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2014-540/annex-VII/division-2/division-2.4
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