# Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166 of 3 February 2015 supplementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, assessment methods and technical requirements, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011 and (EU) No 458/2011 (Text with EEA relevance), Annex IV: Amendments to Directive 2007/46/EC

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

Directive 2007/46/EC is amended as follows:
(1) Annex I is amended as follows:
(a) the title is replaced by the following:
‘Complete list of information for the purpose of EC type-approval of vehicles, components or separate technical units (a)’;
(b) point 0.3 is replaced by the following:
‘0.3.
Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) (b):’;
(c) points 1 and 1.1 are replaced by the following:
‘1.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS
1.1.
Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1):’.
(2) Part I of Annex IV is amended as follows:
(a) item 6A is replaced by the following:
‘
6A
Vehicle access and manoeuvrability (steps, running boards and handholds)
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 130/2012
X
X
X
X
’
(b) item 17A is replaced by the following:
‘
17A
Vehicle access and manoeuvrability (reverse gear)
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 130/2012
X
X
X
X
X
X
’
(c) item 71 is added:
‘
71
Cab strength
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 29
X
X
X
’
(d) explanatory note 15 is replaced by the following:
‘(15)
Compliance with Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 is mandatory, however, type-approval under this single item is not provided for as the item covers the combination of individual items 3A, 3B, 4A, 5A, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8A, 9A, 9B, 10A, 12A, 13A, 13B, 14A, 15A, 15B, 16A, 17A, 17B, 18A, 19A, 20A, 21A, 22A, 22B, 22C, 23A, 24A, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25E, 25F, 26A, 27A, 28A, 29A, 30A, 31A, 32A, 33A, 34A, 35A, 36A, 37A, 38A, 42A, 43A, 44A, 45A, 46A, 46B, 46C, 46D, 46E, 47A, 48A, 49A, 50A, 50B, 51A, 52A, 52B, 53A, 54A, 56A, 57A and 64 to 71.’;
(e) Appendix 1 to Part I of Annex IV is amended as follows:
(i) in Table 1, item 13A is replaced by the following:
‘
13A
Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 116
A
The provisions of paragraph 8.3.1.1.1 of UNECE Regulation No 116 may be applied instead of paragraph 8.3.1.1.2 of that Regulation regardless of the type of powertrain
’
(ii) in Table 1, item 63 is replaced by the following:
‘
63
General Safety
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
See footnote (15) of the table in Part I of Annex IV with regulatory acts for EC type-approval of vehicles produced in unlimited series
’
(iii) in Table 2, item 13A is replaced by the following:
‘
13A
Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 116
A
The provisions of paragraph 8.3.1.1.1 of UNECE Regulation No 116 may be applied instead of paragraph 8.3.1.1.2 of that Regulation regardless of the type of powertrain
’
(iv) in Table 2, item 63 is replaced by the following:
‘
63
General Safety
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
See footnote (15) of the table in Part I of Annex IV with regulatory acts for EC type-approval of vehicles produced in unlimited series
’
(v) in Table 2, item 71 is added:
‘
71
Cab strength
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 29
C
’
(3) Annex VII is amended as follows:
(a) in Section 2, the following paragraph is added:
‘In case of EC type-approval for systems, components or separate technical units covered by the implementing measures of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009, the base Regulation reference shall be the Regulation number (i.e. the implementing act) adopted pursuant to Article 14(1)(a) to (e) of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009.’;
(b) section 3 is amended as follows:
(i) the first paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘The number of the latest amending Directive or Regulation, including implementing acts applicable to the type-approval in accordance with the following indents. However, in case such amending Directive or Regulation or applicable implementing act does not yet exist, the number referred to in Section 2 is repeated in Section 3:’;
(ii) the following indent is inserted after the third indent:
‘—
this means the latest Regulation, containing amendments to implementing measures of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009, with which a system, component or technical unit complies,’;
(c) in point 4.1, the following items are added:
(c) ‘to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 (windscreen wiper and washer systems)
e2*1008/2010*1008/2010*00003*00
(d) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 19/2011 as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 249/2012 (statutory markings)
e2*19/2011*249/2012*0003*00’
(d) point 5 is replaced by the following:
‘5.
Annex VII does not apply to type-approvals granted in accordance with UNECE Regulations listed in Annex IV, as the relevant numbering system is provided for in the respective UNECE Regulations. However, Annex VII applies to EC type-approvals granted under Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 which are based on UNECE Regulations (i.e. incorporating new technologies, EC type-approved components and STUs, virtual testing and self-testing). In this case, the following numbering system is applied:
Section 1: as above
Section 2: “661/2009” (i.e. General Safety Regulation)
Section 3: First portion is the UNECE Regulation No, followed by “R-”, the second portion is the series of amendments or “00” if it is the original series, followed by “-” and the third portion is the supplement level (with leading zeroes if applicable) or “00” when there is no supplement to the relevant series.
Section 4: as above
Section 5: as above
Examples:
e1*661/2009*13-HR-10-05*00001*00
(granted by Germany, according to UNECE Regulation No 13-H, 10 series of amendments, supplement level 5, first approval issued, no extensions)
e25*661/2009*28R-00-03*0123*05
(granted by Croatia, according to UNECE Regulation No 28, original series of amendments, supplement 3, 123rd approval issued, 5th extension)’
(e) in the Appendix, point 4 is added:
‘4.
This Appendix does not apply to type-approvals granted in accordance with UNECE Regulations listed in Annex IV, as the relevant arrangements of approval marks are provided for in the respective UNECE Regulations. However, this Appendix applies to EC component and separate technical unit type-approvals granted under Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 which are based on UNECE Regulations (i.e. components or separate technical units incorporating new technologies). In this case, the following arrangement of markings is applied:
The distinguishing type-approval marking shall be as prescribed in the relevant UNECE Regulation and as if granted through conventional UNECE Regulation type-approval, however, the following shall be taken into account:
When a circle surrounding the letter “E” is prescribed, this shall be not a circle, but a rectangle. Its height (a) shall at least correspond to the prescribed diameter size and its width shall exceed that value (i.e. > a). Instead of the upper-case letter “E”, the lower-case letter “e” shall be used, followed by the distinguishing number of the Member State which has granted the EC component or separate technical unit type-approval.
Example:
(granted by Germany, based on UNECE Regulation No 28, original series, first approval issued, for a Class II audible warning device incorporating new technologies)’
(4) Annex XI is amended as follows:
(a) in Appendix 3, item 1A is replaced by the following:
‘
1A
Sound level
Regulation (EU) No 540/2014
G + W9
’
(b) in Appendix 5, item 1A is replaced by the following:
‘
1A
Sound level
Regulation (EU) No 540/2014
T + Z1
’
(c) in Appendix 6, meaning of notes, the following note is inserted after W8:
‘W9
Modification of the exhaust system length is permitted without the need for retesting, provided that the exhaust back pressure characteristics remain similar.’
(5) In Annex XV, point 2 is replaced by the following:
‘2.
List of regulatory acts and restrictions
Subject
Regulatory act reference
4
Rear registration plate space
Directive 70/222/EEC
4A
Space for mounting and fixing rear registration plates
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010
7
Audible warning
Directive 70/388/EEC
7A
Audible warning devices and signals
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 28
10
Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)
Directive 72/245/EEC
10A
Electromagnetic compatibility
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 10
18
Plates (statutory)
Directive 76/114/EEC
18A
Manufacturer's statutory plate and vehicle identification number
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 19/2011
20
Installation of lighting and light signalling devices
Directive 76/756/EEC
20A
Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 48
27
Towing hooks
Directive 77/389/EEC
27A
Towing device
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010
33
Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators
Directive 78/316/EEC
33A
Location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 121
34
Defrost/demist
Directive 78/317/EEC
34A
Windscreen defrosting and demisting systems
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 672/2010
35
Wash/wipe
Directive 78/318/EEC
35A
Windscreen wiper and washer systems
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010
36
Heating systems
Directive 2001/56/EC
Except the provisions in Annex VIII relating to LPG combustion heaters and LPG heating systems
36A
Heating systems
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 122
Except the provisions in Annex 8 relating to LPG combustion heaters and LPG heating systems
37
Wheel guards
Directive 78/549/EEC
37A
Wheel guards
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010
44
Masses and dimensions (cars)
Directive 92/21/EEC
44A
Masses and dimensions
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012
45
Safety glazing
Directive 92/22/EEC
Restricted to the provisions included in Annex III
45A
Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 43
Restricted to the provisions included in Annex 21
46
Tyres
Directive 92/23/EEC
46A
Installation of tyres
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 458/2011
48
Masses and dimensions (other than vehicles referred to in item 44)
Directive 97/27/EC
48A
Masses and dimensions
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012
49
External projections of cabs
Directive 92/114/EEC
49A
Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 61
50
Couplings
Directive 94/20/EC
Restricted to the provisions included in Annex V (up to and including point 8) and Annex VII
50A
Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 55
Restricted to the provisions included in Annex 5 (up to and including paragraph 8) and Annex 7
61
Air-conditioning system
Directive 2006/40/EC
’
(6) Annex XVI is amended as follows:
(a) point 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1.
List of regulatory acts
Subject
Regulatory act reference
3
Fuel tanks/rear protective devices
Directive 70/221/EEC
3B
Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP)
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 58
6
Door latches and hinges
Directive 70/387/EEC
6A
Vehicle access and manoeuvrability
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 130/2012
6B
Door latches and door retention components
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 11
8
Indirect vision devices
Directive 2003/97/EC
8A
Devices for indirect vision and their installation
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 46
12
Interior fittings
Directive 74/60/EEC
12A
Interior fittings
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 21
16
Exterior projections
Directive 74/483/EEC
16A
External projections
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 26
20
Installation of lighting and light signalling devices
Directive 76/756/EEC
20A
Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 48
27
Towing hooks
Directive 77/389/EEC
27A
Towing device
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010
32
Forward vision
Directive 77/649/EEC
32A
Forward field of vision
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 125
35
Wash/wipe
Directive 78/318/EEC
35A
Windscreen wiper and washer systems
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010
37
Wheel guards
Directive 78/549/EEC
37A
Wheel guards
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010
42
Lateral protection
Directive 89/297/EEC
42A
Lateral protection of goods vehicles
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 73
48A
Masses and dimensions
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012
49
External projections of cabs
Directive 92/114/EEC
49A
Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 61
50
Couplings
Directive 94/20/EC
50A
Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 55
50B
Close-coupling device (CCD); fitting of an approved type of CCD
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 102
52
Buses and coaches
Directive 2001/85/EC
52A
M2 and M3 vehicles
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 107
52B
Strength of the superstructure of large passenger vehicles
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 66
57
Front underrun protection
Directive 2000/40/EC
57A
Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP)
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 93
’
(b) Appendix 2 is replaced by the following:
Appendix 2
Specific conditions concerning virtual testing methods
1.
List of regulatory acts
Regulatory act reference
Annex and paragraphs
Specific conditions
3
Directive 70/221/EEC
Annex II, points 5.2 and 5.4.5
Rear underrun dimensions and resistance to forces
3B
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 58
Paragraphs 2.3, 7.3 and 25.6
Dimensions and resistance to forces
6
Directive 70/387/EEC
Annex II, point 4.3
Equivalent methods for tensile strength tests and resistance of latches to acceleration
6A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 130/2012
Annex II, Part I and 2
Dimensions of steps, running boards and handholds
6B
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 11
Annex 3
Annex 4, point 2.1
Annex 5
Tensile strength tests and resistance of latches to acceleration
8
Directive 2003/97/EC
Annex III
All provisions in Sections 3, 4 and 5.
Prescribed fields of vision of rear-view mirrors.
8A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 46
Paragraph 15.2.4
Prescribed fields of vision of rear-view mirrors.
12
Directive 74/60/EEC
(a) Annex I, all provisions in point 5 (Specifications)
(b) Annex II
(a) Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.
(b) Determination of the head-impact zone.
12A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 21
(a) Paragraph 5 to 5.7
(b) Paragraph 2.3
(a) Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.
(b) Determination of the head-impact zone.
16
Directive 74/483/EEC
Annex I, all provisions in point 5 (General specifications) and point 6 (Particular specifications).
Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.
16A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 26
Paragraph 5.2.4
Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.
20
Directive 76/756/EEC
Paragraph 6 (Individual specifications) of UNECE Regulation No 48.
Provisions of Annexes 4, 5 and 6 to UNECE Regulation No 48.
The test drive provided for in point 6.22.9.2.2 shall be performed on a real vehicle.
20A.
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 48
Paragraph 6, Annexes 4, 5 and 6
The test drive provided for in point 6.22.9.2.2 shall be performed on a real vehicle.
27
Directive 77/389/EEC
Annex II, point 2
Tractive and compressive static force
27A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010
Annex II, point 1.2
Tractive and compressive static force
32
Directive 77/649/EEC
Annex I, point 5 (Specifications)
Obstructions and field of vision
32A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 125
Paragraph 5
Obstructions and field of vision
35
Directive 78/318/EEC
Annex I, point 5.1.2
Determination of the swept area only.
35A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010
Annex III, points 1.1.2 and 1.1.3
Determination of the swept area only.
37
Directive 78/549/EEC
Annex I, point 2 (Special requirements)
37A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010
Annex II, point 2
Verification of the dimensional requirements
42
Directive 89/297/EEC
Annex, point 2.8
Resistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement.
42A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 73
Paragraph 12.10
Resistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement.
48A.
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012
(a) Annex I, Part B, points 7 and 8
(b) Annex I, Part C, points 6 and 7
(a) Check of compliance with the manoeuvrability requirements including manoeuvrability of vehicles fitted with lift- or loadable axles.
(b) Measurement of the maximum rear swing-out.
49
Directive 92/114/EEC
Annex I, point 4 (Specific requirements)
Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.
49A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 61
Paragraphs 5 and 6
Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.
50
Directive 94/20/EC
(a) Annex V “Requirements for mechanical coupling Devices”
(b) Annex VI, point 1.1
(c) Annex VI, point 4 (Testing of mechanical coupling devices)
(a) All provisions of points 1 to 8 included.
(b) Strength tests on mechanicals couplings of simple design may be replaced by virtual tests.
(c) Points 4.5.1 (Strength test), 4.5.2 (Resistance to buckling) and 4.5.3 (Resistance to bending moment) only.
50A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 55
(a) Annex 5 “Requirements for mechanical coupling Devices”
(b) Annex 6, paragraph 1.1
(c) Annex 6, paragraph 3
(a) All provisions of paragraphs 1 to 8 included.
(b) Strength tests on mechanicals couplings of simple design may be replaced by virtual tests.
(c) Paragraphs 3.6.1 (Strength test), 3.6.2 (Resistance to buckling) and 3.6.3 (Resistance to bending moment) only.
52
Directive 2001/85/EC
(a) Annex I
(b) Annex IV Strength of superstructure
(a) Point 7.4.5 Stability test under the conditions specified in the Appendix to Annex I.
(b) Appendix 4 — Verification of strength of the superstructure by calculation.
52A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 107
Annex 3
Paragraph 7.4.5 (calculation method)
52B
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 66
Annex 9
Computer simulation of rollover test on complete vehicle as an equivalent approval method
57
Directive 2000/40/EC
Paragraph 3 of Annex 5 to UNECE Regulation 93.
Resistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement.
57A
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
UNECE Regulation No 93
Annex 5, Paragraph 3.
Resistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement.

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