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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2019-621/annex/division-2",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2019-621/annex/division-2.json",
  "legislation": "eur/2019/621",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/621 of 17 April 2019 on the technical information necessary for roadworthiness testing of the items to be tested, on the use of the recommended test methods, and establishing detailed rules concerning the data format and the procedures for accessing the relevant technical information (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2019-621",
  "path": "annex/division/2",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "2",
  "heading": "INFORMATION FOR TESTING",
  "text": "Type-approved in accordance with Directive 70/220/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Annex I, Table 1 (Euro 5), Directive 88/77/EEC and Directive 2005/55/EC.\nType-approved in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Annex I, Table 2 (Euro 6) and Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 (Euro VI).\nType-approved in accordance with Directive 70/220/EEC, Annex I, Table 1 (Euro 5) to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Directive 88/77/EEC and Directive 2005/55/EC.\nType-approved in accordance with Annex I, Table 2 (Euro 6) to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, and Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 (Euro VI)\nItem\nMethod\nInformation needed\nCategory for which the information is needed\n< 3,5 t\n> 3,5 t\nO\nL\nT\n1.\nBRAKING EQUIPMENT\n1.1.\nMechanical condition and operation\n1.1.1.\nService brake pedal/hand lever pivot\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.\nNote: Vehicles with power-assisted braking systems should be inspected with the engine switched off.\n1.1.2.\nPedal/hand lever condition and travel of the brake operating device\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated\nNote: Vehicles with power-assisted braking systems should be inspected with the engine switched off.\n1.1.3.\nVacuum pump or compressor and reservoirs\nVisual inspection of the components at normal working pressure. Check time required for vacuum or air pressure to reach safe working value and function of warning device, multi-circuit protection valve and pressure relief valve.\nPressure/max. cut out – min. cut in [bar]\nSee UN R13 5.1.4.5.2\nX\nMulti-circuit protection valve static closing pressure [bar]\nSee UN R13 5.1.4.5.2\nX\nX\n1.1.4.\nLow pressure warning gauge or indicator\nFunctional check\n1.1.5.\nHand-operated brake control valve\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.\n1.1.6.\nParking brake activator, lever control, parking brake ratchet, electronic parking brake\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.\nGeneral description for electronic parking brake\nX\nX\nX\n1.1.7.\nBraking valves (foot valves, unloaders, governors)\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.\n1.1.8.\nCouplings for trailer brakes (electrical & pneumatic)\nDisconnect and reconnect braking system coupling between towing vehicle and trailer.\n1.1.9.\nEnergy storage reservoir pressure tank\nVisual inspection.\n1.1.10.\nBrake servo units, master cylinder (hydraulic systems)\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.\n1.1.11.\nRigid brake pipes\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.\n1.1.12.\nFlexible brake hoses\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.\n1.1.13.\nBrake linings and pads\nVisual inspection.\nMethod of assessing wear and wear limit\nSee UN R13 5.2.1.11.2 and 5.2.2.8.2.\nX\nX\nX\nX\n1.1.14.\nBrake drums, brake discs\nVisual inspection.\nMethod of assessing wear and wear limit\nSee UN R13 5.2.1.11.2 and 5.2.2.8.2.\nX\nX\nX\n1.1.15.\nBrake cables, rods, levers, linkages\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.\n1.1.16.\nBrake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible\nBrake cylinder type Service/Parking\nMaximum stroke [mm]\nLever length [mm]\nSee UN R13 5.1.4.5.2\nX\nX\n1.1.17.\nLoad sensing valve\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.\nInput pressure [bar]\nX\nX\nOutput pressure for x % of maximum axle load [bar]\nUN R 13 Annex 10 7.4 + Diagram 5\nX\nX\n1.1.18.\nSlack adjusters and indicators\nVisual inspection.\nMaximum stroke [mm]\nSee UN R13 5.1.4.5.2\nX\nX\nworking principle [automatic/manual adjusted]\nX\nX\n1.1.19.\nEndurance braking system (where fitted or required)\nVisual inspection.\n1.1.20.\nAutomatic operation of trailer brakes\nDisconnect brake coupling between towing vehicle and trailer.\n1.1.21.\nComplete braking system\nVisual inspection\n1.1.22.\nTest connections (where fitted or required)\nVisual inspection\nLocation and identification of test connections\nSee UN R 13 5.1.4.2\nX\nX\nLocation and identification of test connections\nSee 2015/68 Annex I. 2.1.8.1\nX\n1.1.23.\nOverrun brake\nVisual inspection and by operation\n1.2\nService braking performance and efficiency\n1.2.1.\nPerformance\nDuring a test on a brake tester or, if impossible, during a road test, apply the brakes progressively up to maximum effort.\nSpecific requirements for testing vehicle on a brake tester (test mode)\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n1.2.2.\nEfficiency\nTest with a brake tester or, if one cannot be used for technical reasons, by a road test using a deceleration recording instrument to establish the braking ratio which relates to the maximum authorised mass or, in the case of semi-trailers, to the sum of the authorised axle loads.\nVehicles or a trailer with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes has to be inspected following the standards given by ISO 21069 or equivalent methods.\nRoad tests should be carried out under dry conditions on a flat, straight road.\nDesign system pressure for maximum load [bar]\nSee UN R13 5.1.4.5.2\nX\nX\nReference brake force [kN] at input pressure [bar] axle 1\nX\nX\nReference brake force [kN] at input pressure [bar] axle 2\nX\nX\nReference brake force [kN] at input pressure [bar] axle 3\nX\nX\nReference brake force [kN] at input pressure [bar] axle 4\nSee UN R13 5.1.4.6.2\nX\nX\nCalculation pressure for each axle\nX\nX\n1.3.\nSecondary (emergency) braking performance and efficiency (if met by separate system)\n1.3.1.\nPerformance\nIf the secondary braking system is separate from the service braking system, use the method specified in 1.2.1.\nGeneral description of system including circuits (clear definition of the secondary brake)\nX\nX\nX\n1.3.2.\nEfficiency\nIf the secondary braking system is separate from the service braking system, use the method specified in 1.2.2.\n1.4.\nParking braking performance and efficiency\n1.4.1.\nPerformance\nApply the brake during a test on a brake tester.\nGeneral description of system including recommended test procedure if dynamic test (on brake tester or road test) not possible\nX\nX\nX\n1.4.2.\nEfficiency\nTest with a brake tester. If not possible, then by a road test using either an indicating or deceleration recording instrument or with the vehicle on a slope of known gradient.\n1.5.\nEndurance braking system performance\nVisual inspection and, where possible, test whether the system functions.\nGeneral description\nX\n1.6.\nAnti-lock braking system (ABS)\nVisual inspection and inspection of warning device and/or using electronic vehicle interface.\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n1.7.\nElectronic brake system (EBS)\nVisual inspection and inspection of warning device and/or using electronic vehicle interface.\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\nX\n1.8.\nBrake fluid\nVisual inspection\n2.\nSTEERING\n2.1.\nMechanical condition\n2.1.1.\nSteering gear condition\nWith the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheels off the ground or on turntables, rotate the steering wheel from lock to lock. Visual inspection of the operation of the steering gear.\n2.1.2.\nSteering gear casing attachment\nWith vehicle on a pit or hoist and the weight of the vehicle road wheels on the ground, rotate steering/handle bar wheel clockwise and anticlockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of the attachment of gear casing to chassis.\n2.1.3.\nSteering linkage condition\nWith the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheel on the ground, rock steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of steering components for wear, fractures and security.\n2.1.4.\nSteering linkage operation\nWith the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and with the road wheel on the ground, rock steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise or using a specially adapted wheel play detector. Visual inspection of steering components for wear, fractures and security.\n2.1.5.\nPower steering\nCheck steering system for leaks and hydraulic fluid reservoir level (if visible). With the road wheels on the ground and with the engine running, check that the power steering system is operating.\n2.2.\nSteering wheel, column and handle bar\n2.2.1.\nSteering wheel/handle bar condition\nWith the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and the mass of the vehicle on the ground, push and pull the steering wheel in line with column, push steering wheel/handle bar in various directions at right angles to the column/forks. Visual inspection of play, and condition of flexible couplings or universal joints.\n2.2.2.\nSteering column/yokes and forks and steering dampers\nWith the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist and the mass of the vehicle on the ground, push and pull the steering wheel in line with column, push steering wheel/handle bar in various directions at right angles to the column/forks. Visual inspection of play, and condition of flexible couplings or universal joints.\nSteering damper fitted (YES/NO)\nX\n2.3.\nSteering play\nWith the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, the mass of the vehicle on the road wheels, the engine, if possible, running for vehicles with power steering and with the road wheels in the straight-ahead position, lightly turn the steering wheel clockwise and anti-clockwise as far as possible without moving the road wheels. Visual inspection of free movement.\n2.4.\nWheel alignment (X)2\nCheck alignment of steered wheels with suitable equipment.\n2.5.\nTrailer steered axle turntable\nVisual inspection or using a specially adapted wheel play detector\n2.6.\nElectronic Power Steering (EPS)\nVisual inspection and consistency check between the angle of the steering wheel and the angle of the wheels when switching on/off the engine, and/or using the electronic vehicle interface\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\n3.\nVISIBILITY\n3.1.\nField of vision\nVisual inspection from driving seat.\n3.2.\nCondition of glass\nVisual inspection.\n3.3.\nRear-view mirrors or devices\nVisual inspection.\n3.4.\nWindscreen wipers\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n3.5.\nWindscreen washers\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n3.6.\nDemisting system (X)2\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.\nLAMPS, REFLECTORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT\n4.1.\nHeadlamps\n4.1.1.\nCondition and operation\nVisual inspection and by operation.\nCategory of light source […,…]\nX\nX\nX\nX\n4.1.2.\nAlignment\nDetermine the horizontal aim of each headlamp on dipped beam using a headlamp aiming device or using the electronic vehicle interface.\nAlignment of dipped beam [per cent] for both vertical inclination and direction\nX\nX\nX\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\nFor determining the horizontal aim by using the electronic vehicle interface information on the actuation of the headlamp beam movement to allow assessment of alignment\nX\nX\nX\n4.1.3.\nSwitching\nVisual inspection and by operation or using the electronic vehicle interface\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\n4.1.4.\nCompliance with requirements1.\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.1.5.\nLevelling devices (where mandatory)\nVisual inspection and by operation, if possible, or using the electronic vehicle interface.\nOperation mode [manual/automatic)\nX\nX\nX\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\n4.1.6.\nHeadlamp cleaning device (where mandatory)\nVisual inspection and by operation if possible.\nDevice mandatory [Y/N]\nX\nX\n4.2.\nFront and rear position lamps, side marker lamps, end outline marker lamps and daytime running lamps\n4.2.1.\nCondition and operation\nVisual inspection and by operation.\nFitment of daytime running lamps, [Y/N]\nX\nX\nX\n4.2.2.\nSwitching\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.2.3.\nCompliance with requirements1\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.3.\nStop Lamps\n4.3.1.\nCondition and operation\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.3.2.\nSwitching\nVisual inspection and by operation or using the electronic vehicle interface.\nFitment of emergency stop signal, [Y/N]\nX\nX\nX\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\n4.3.3.\nCompliance with requirements1.\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.4.\nDirection indicator and hazard warning lamps\n4.4.1.\nCondition and operation\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.4.2.\nSwitching\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.4.3.\nCompliance with requirements1.\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.4.4.\nFlashing frequency\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.5.\nFront and rear fog lamps\n4.5.1.\nCondition and operation\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.5.2.\nAlignment (X)2\nBy operation and using a headlamp aiming device\n4.5.3.\nSwitching\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.5.4.\nCompliance with requirements1.\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.6.\nReversing lamps\n4.6.1.\nCondition and operation\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.6.2.\nCompliance with requirements1\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.6.3.\nSwitching\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.7.\nRear registration plate lamp\n4.7.1.\nCondition and operation\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.7.2.\nCompliance with requirements1\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.8.\nRetro-reflectors, conspicuity (retro reflecting) markings and rear marking plates\n4.8.1.\nCondition\nVisual inspection.\n4.8.2.\nCompliance with requirements1\nVisual inspection.\n4.9.\nTell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment\n4.9.1.\nCondition and operation\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.9.2.\nCompliance with requirements1\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.10.\nElectrical connections between towing vehicle and trailer or semi-trailer\nVisual inspection: if possible examine the electrical continuity of the connection.\n4.11.\nElectrical wiring\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, including inside the engine compartment (if applicable).\nWiring/cable identification (e.g. colour, shielding, cross section, size), insulation monitoring (high voltage)\nX\nX\nX\nLocation of any high voltage wiring\nX\nX\nX\n4.12.\nNon obligatory lamps and retro-reflectors (X)2\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n4.13.\nBattery(ies)\nVisual inspection.\nLocation of battery(ies)\nX\nX\nX\nX\nNumber of batteries\nX\nX\nX\nX\nSpecial arrangements for high voltage batteries\nX\nX\nX\nVehicle (VIN) specific information on battery switch [Y/N]\nX\nX\nX\nVehicle (VIN) specific information on battery fuse [Yes/No]\nX\nX\nX\nVehicle (VIN) specific information on battery ventilation [Yes/No]\nX\nX\nX\nVehicle (VIN) specific information on operation principle\nX\nX\nX\n5.\nAXLES, WHEELS, TYRES AND SUSPENSION\n5.1.\nAxles\n5.1.1.\nAxles\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes\nGeneral description, number of axles\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n5.1.2.\nStub axles\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes. Apply a vertical or lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of movement between the axle beam and stub axle.\n5.1.3.\nWheel bearings\nVisual inspection with the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes. Rock the wheel or apply a lateral force to each wheel and note the amount of upward movement of the wheel relative to the stub axle.\n5.2.\nWheels and tyres\n5.2.1.\nRoad wheel hub\nVisual inspection.\n5.2.2.\nWheels\nVisual inspection of both sides of each wheel with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.\nWheel size/dimensions/offset\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n5.2.3.\nTyres\nVisual inspection of the entire tyre by either rotating the road wheel with it off the ground and the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, or by rolling the vehicle backwards and forwards over a pit.\nTyre size,\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\nload capacity,\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\nspeed category\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\nTyre pressure monitoring system [N/Y] direct/indirect\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n5.3.\nSuspension system\n5.3.1.\nSprings and stabiliser\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes\n5.3.2.\nShock absorbers\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist or using special equipment, if available.\n5.3.2.1\nefficiency testing of damping (X)2\nUse special equipment and compare left/right differences\n5.3.3.\nTorque tubes, radius arms, wishbones and suspension arms\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes\n5.3.4.\nSuspension joints\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist. Wheel play detectors may be used and are recommended for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes\n5.3.5.\nAir suspension\nVisual inspection\n6.\nCHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS\n6.1.\nChassis or frame and attachments\n6.1.1.\nGeneral condition\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.\n6.1.2.\nExhaust pipes and silencers\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.\n6.1.3.\nFuel tank and pipes (including heating fuel tank and pipes)\nVisual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, use of leak detecting devices in the case of LPG/CNG/LNG systems.\nGeneral description and location including shielding\nX\nX\nX\nX\n6.1.4.\nBumpers, lateral protection and rear underrun devices\nVisual inspection.\nExempt side guards and or rear underrun (Y/N)\nX\nX\n6.1.5.\nSpare wheel carrier (if fitted)\nVisual inspection.\n6.1.6.\nMechanical coupling and towing device\nVisual inspection for wear and correct operation with special attention to any safety device fitted and/or use of measuring gauge.\n6.1.7.\nTransmission\nVisual inspection.\n6.1.8.\nEngine mountings\nVisual inspection not necessarily on a pit or hoist.\n6.1.9.\nEngine performance (X)2\nVisual inspection and/or using electronic interface\nEngine Control Unit valid configuration\nX\nX\nX\nX\nInstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\nX\nInstructions on how to read the Calibration Identification\nX\nX\nX\nX\nInformation about the valid Calibration Identifications\nX\nX\nX\nX\nSoftware identification number including checksums or similar integrity validation data.\nX\nX\nX\nX\n6.2.\nCab and bodywork\n6.2.1.\nCondition\nVisual inspection\n6.2.2.\nMounting\nVisual inspection over a pit or on a hoist.\n6.2.3.\nDoors and door catches\nVisual inspection.\n6.2.4.\nFloor\nVisual inspection over a pit or on a hoist.\n6.2.5.\nDriver's seat\nVisual inspection.\n6.2.6.\nOther seats\nVisual inspection.\nMax Number of seats total (excluding driver's seat)\nX\nX\nNumber of rear-facing seats\nX\nX\n6.2.7.\nDriving controls\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n6.2.8.\nCab steps\nVisual inspection.\n6.2.9.\nOther interior and exterior fittings and equipment\nVisual inspection.\n6.2.10.\nMudguards (wings), spray suppression devices\nVisual inspection.\n6.2.11.\nStand\nVisual inspection.\n6.2.12.\nHandgrips and footrests\nVisual inspection.\n7.\nOTHER EQUIPMENT\n7.1.\nSafety-belts/buckles and restraint systems (as regards L category: L6/L7)\n7.1.1.\nSecurity of safety-belts/buckles mounting\nVisual inspection.\nNumber and location of safety belt anchorage points\nX\nX\nX\nX\n7.1.2.\nCondition of safety-belts/buckles.\nVisual inspection and by operation.\nSafety belt category for each sitting position\nX\nX\nX\nX\n7.1.3.\nSafety belt load limiter\nVisual inspection, and/or using electronic interface\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\n7.1.4.\nSafety belt Pre-tensioners\nVisual inspection, and/or using electronic interface\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\n7.1.5.\nAirbag\nVisual inspection, and/or using electronic interface\nNumber of airbags and location\nX\nX\nX\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\n7.1.6.\nSRS Systems\nVisual inspection of MIL, and/or using electronic interface\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\n7.2.\nFire extinguisher (X)2\nVisual inspection.\n7.3.\nLocks and anti-theft device\nVisual inspection and by operation\n7.4.\nWarning triangle (if required) (X)2\nVisual inspection.\n7.5.\nFirst aid kit. (if required) (X)2\nVisual inspection.\n7.6.\nWheel chocks (wedges) (if required) (X)2\nVisual inspection.\n7.7.\nAudible warning device\nVisual inspection and by operation\n7.8.\nSpeedometer\nVisual inspection or by operation during road test or by electronic means.\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\n7.9.\nTachograph (if fitted/required)\nVisual inspection.\nSensor location\nX\nLocation of seals\nX\nX\n7.10.\nSpeed limitation device (if fitted/required)\nVisual inspection and by operation if equipment available.\n7.11.\nOdometer if available (X)2\nVisual inspection, and/or using electronic interface\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\nX\n7.12.\nElectronic Stability Control (ESC) if fitted/required\nVisual inspection, and/or using electronic interface\ninstructions for the use of the electronic vehicle interface\nX\nX\n8.\nNUISANCE\n8.1.\nNoise\n8.1.1.\nNoise suppression system\nSubjective evaluation (unless the inspector considers that the noise level may be borderline, in which case a measurement of noise emitted by stationary vehicle using a sound level meter may be conducted)\nNoise levels of stationary vehicle [dB(A) at 1/min].\nX\nX\nX\nX\n8.2.\nExhaust emissions\n8.2.1.\nPositive ignition engine emissions\n8.2.1.1.\nExhaust emissions control equipment\nVisual inspection\nEmission control system general description.\nParticulate trap installed [Y/N]\nX\nX\n8.2.1.2.\nGaseous emissions\nFor vehicles up to emission classes Euro 5 and Euro V:\nmeasurement using an exhaust gas analyser in accordance with the requirements1 or reading of OBD. Tailpipe testing shall be the default method of exhaust emission assessment. On the basis of an assessment of equivalence, and by taking into account the relevant type-approval legislation, Member States may authorise the use of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and other requirements.\nFor vehicles as of emission classes Euro 6 and Euro VI:\nmeasurement using an exhaust gas analyser in accordance with the requirements1 or reading of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and other requirements1.\nMeasurements not applicable for two- stroke engines.\nLevels of gaseous emissions if given by the manufacturer\nX\nX\nX\nVehicle (VIN) or Engine Code specific information\nX\nX\nX\nFor tail-pipe testing:\nEngine preconditioning requirements such as min. Oil temp./water temp. [°C] and procedures to bring engine to Type II testing mode\nX\nX\nX\nType II emission test results\nX\nX\nX\nEngine idle CO [%]\nX\nX\nX\nHigh idle CO [%]\nX\nX\nX\nLambda []\nX\nX\nX\nFor OBD use:\nConnector & Communication protocol (Standard, power supply voltage, location)\nX\nX\nList of DTCs (class A, B1 and B2 currently for HDV only)\nX\nX\n8.2.2.\nCompression ignition engine emissions\n8.2.2.1.\nExhaust emission control equipment\nVisual inspection\nEmission control system general description. Such as\nDeNOx system [Y/N]\nParticulate trap installed [Y/N]\nX\nX\nEGR location\nX\nX\n(Vehicle (VIN)/) engine type specific information\nX\nX\n8.2.2.2.\nOpacity\nVehicles registered or put into service before 1 January 1980 are exempted from this requirement\nFor vehicles up to emission classes Euro 5 and Euro V:\nExhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged or reading of OBD. The tailpipe testing shall be the default method of exhaust emission assessment. On the basis of an assessment of equivalence, Member States may authorise the use of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and other requirements.\nFor vehicles as of emission classes Euro 6 and Euro VI:\nExhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged or reading of OBD in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and other requirements1.\nVehicle preconditioning:\n1.. Vehicles may be tested without preconditioning, although for safety reasons checks should be made that the engine is warm and in a satisfactory mechanical condition.\n2.. Precondition requirements:\n(i) Engine shall be fully warm, for instance the engine oil temperature measured by a probe in the oil level dipstick tube to be at least 80 °C, or normal operating temperature if lower, or the engine block temperature measured by the level of infrared radiation to be at least an equivalent temperature. If, owing to the vehicle configuration, this measurement is impractical, the establishment of the engine's normal operating temperature may be made by other means, for example by the operation of the engine cooling fan.\n(ii) Exhaust system shall be purged by at least three free acceleration cycles or by an equivalent method.\nTest procedure:\n1.. Engine and any turbocharger fitted, to be at idle before the start of each free acceleration cycle. For heavy-duty diesels, this means waiting for at least 10 seconds after the release of the throttle.\n2.. To initiate each free acceleration cycle, the throttle pedal must be fully depressed quickly and continuously (in less than one second) but not violently, so as to obtain maximum delivery from the injection pump.\n3.. During each free acceleration cycle, the engine shall reach cut-off speed or, for vehicles with automatic transmissions, the speed specified by the manufacturer or, if this data is not available, then two thirds of the cut-off speed, before the throttle is released. This could be checked, for instance, by monitoring engine speed or by allowing a sufficient time to elapse between initial throttle depression and release, which in the case of vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3, should be at least two seconds.\n4.. Vehicles shall only be failed if the arithmetic means of at least the last three free acceleration cycles are in excess of the limit value. This may be calculated by ignoring any measurement that departs significantly from the measured mean, or the result of any other statistical calculation that takes account of the scattering of the measurements. Member States may limit the number of test cycles.\n5.. To avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may fail vehicles which have measured values significantly in excess of the limit values after fewer than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles. Equally to avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may pass vehicles which have measured values significantly below the limits after fewer than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles\nVehicle (VIN) engine type specific information\nX\nX\nX\nFor tail-pipe testing:\nEngine preconditioning requirements such as min. Oil temp./water temp. [°C] and procedures to bring engine to Type II testing mode\nX\nX\nX\nk-value recorded on the manufacturer's plate on the vehicle (type II emission test result)\nX\nX\nX\nCut off Engine speed at Type II tests\nEngine speed limiter for acceleration without load [Y/N]\nX\nX\nX\nDescription for de-activation of Engine speed limiter to perform free acceleration test;\nX\nX\nX\nFor OBD use:\nAllowed DTC's at OBD scan {codes for NOx group 3000 for LDV}\nX\nX\nX\nConnector & Communication protocol (Standard, power supply voltage, location)\nX\nX\nX\nList of DTCs (class A, B1 and B2 currently for HDV only)\nX\nX\nX\n8.3.\nElectromagnetic interference suppression\nRadio interference (X)2\n8.4.\nOther items related to the environment\n8.4.1.\nFluid leaks\n9.\nSUPPLEMENTARY TESTS FOR PASSENGER-CARRYING VEHICLES CATEGORIES M2, M3\n9.1.\nDoors\n9.1.1.\nEntrance and exit doors\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n9.1.2.\nEmergency exits\nVisual inspection and by operation (where appropriate)\n9.2.\nDemisting and defrosting system (X)2\nVisual inspection and by operation\n9.3.\nVentilation & heating system (X)2\nVisual inspection and by operation\n9.4.\nSeats\n9.4.1.\nPassenger seats (including seats for accompanying personnel)\nVisual inspection\n9.4.2.\nDriver's seat (additional requirements)\nVisual inspection\n9.5.\nInterior lighting and destination devices (X)2\nVisual inspection and by operation\n9.6.\nGangways, standing areas\nVisual inspection\n9.7.\nStairs and steps\nVisual inspection and by operation (where appropriate)\n9.8.\nPassenger communication system (X)2\nVisual inspection and by operation.\n9.9.\nNotices (X)2\nVisual inspection.\n9.10.\nRequirements regarding the transportation of children. (X)2\n9.10.1.\nDoors\nVisual inspection\n9.10.2.\nSignalling and special equipment\nVisual inspection\n9.11.\nRequirements regarding the transportation of persons with reduced mobility (X)2\n9.11.1.\nDoors, ramps and lifts\nVisual inspection and operation\n9.11.2.\nWheelchair restraint system\nVisual inspection and by operation if appropriate\n9.11.3.\nSignalling and special equipment\nVisual inspection\n9.12.\nOther special equipment (X)2\n9.12.1.\nInstallations for food preparation\nVisual inspection\n9.12.2.\nSanitary installation\nVisual inspection\n9.12.3.\nOther devices (e.g. audiovisual systems)\nVisual inspection",
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