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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014Show full title

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 of 21 November 2013 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the vehicle construction and general requirements for the approval of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles (Text with EEA relevance)

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. CHAPTER I SUBJECT MATTER AND DEFINITIONS

    1. Article 1.Subject matter

    2. Article 2.Definitions

  3. CHAPTER II OBLIGATIONS OF MANUFACTURERS REGARDING VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION

    1. Article 3.Fitting and demonstration requirements related to vehicle construction

    2. Article 4.Application of UNECE regulations

    3. Article 5.Technical specifications on vehicle construction requirements and test procedures

    4. Article 6.Requirements applying to powertrain tampering prevention (anti-tampering) measures

    5. Article 7.Requirements applying to the arrangements for type-approval procedures

    6. Article 8.Requirements applying to conformity of production (CoP)

    7. Article 9.Requirements applying to coupling devices and attachments

    8. Article 10.Requirements applying to devices to prevent unauthorised use

    9. Article 11.Requirements applying to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

    10. Article 12.Requirements applying to external projections

    11. Article 13.Requirements applying to fuel storage

    12. Article 14.Requirements applying to load platforms

    13. Article 15.Requirements applying to masses and dimensions

    14. Article 16.Requirements applying to the functional on-board diagnostics

    15. Article 17.Requirements applying to passenger handholds and footrests

    16. Article 18.Requirements applying to the registration plate space

    17. Article 19.Requirements applying to access to repair and maintenance information

    18. Article 20.Requirements applying to stands

  4. CHAPTER III OBLIGATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO TECHNICAL SERVICES

    1. Article 21.Performance standards and assessment of technical services

    2. Article 22.Permissibility of self-testing

  5. CHAPTER IV OBLIGATIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES

    1. Article 23.Type-approval of vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units

  6. CHAPTER V FINAL PROVISIONS

    1. Article 24.Entry into force

  7. Signature

    1. LIST OF ANNEXES

      1. ANNEX I

        List of UNECE regulations which apply on a compulsory basis

        1. Explanatory note:

      2. ANNEX II

        Requirements applying to powertrain tampering prevention measures (anti-tampering)

        1. 1. Purpose and scope

          1. 1.1. The powertrain tampering prevention (anti-tampering) measures are aimed at ensuring...

          2. 1.2. The measures shall include special requirements on vehicle markings as...

          3. 1.3. Scope

        2. 2. General requirements

          1. 2.1. The manufacturer shall ensure that the approval authority and technical...

          2. 2.2. The manufacturer shall declare in the application for the type-approval...

          3. 2.3. Interchangeability of non-identical parts between type-approved vehicles:

            1. 2.3.1. The interchangeability of the following parts in an individual or...

          4. 2.4. In no case may the approved maximum design vehicle speed...

          5. 2.5. In the case of chains or cogged belts, the number...

          6. 2.6. The manufacturer shall declare that manufacturer-facilitated modifications of the following...

          7. 2.7. If the ignition timing is adjustable, the propulsion unit performance...

          8. 2.8. The manufacturer shall ensure that the approved vehicle complies with...

            1. 2.8.1. For a vehicle equipped with (an) electrical/electronic device(s) which limit...

            2. 2.8.2. Any vehicle equipped with electronic control shall include features to...

            3. 2.8.3. Any reprogrammable computer codes or operating parameter shall be resistant...

            4. 2.8.4. To avoid increases in propulsion unit performance, computer-coded propulsion operating...

            5. 2.8.5. Any removable calibration memory chips shall be potted, encased in...

            6. 2.8.6. Manufacturers using programmable computer code systems (e.g. electrical erasable programmable...

            7. 2.8.7. Stored on-board diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in the powertrain or...

        3. 3. Additional specific requirements for (sub)category L1e, L2e and L6e vehicles...

          1. 3.1. The acceptable tolerance for maximum vehicle speed and/or power limitation...

          2. 3.2. Requirements for category L1e, L2e and L6e vehicles equipped with...

            1. 3.2.1. Intake system

              1. 3.2.1.1. Each intake pipe shall be fixed with shear-bolts or bolts...

              2. 3.2.1.2. Any interference with the pipes aimed at modifying the restricted...

              3. 3.2.1.3. A marking with indication of the vehicle category or categories...

            2. 3.2.2. Engine

              1. 3.2.2.1. If an engine is equipped with (a) reed valve(s), it...

              2. 3.2.2.2. After mounting, the maximum thickness of a cylinder-head gasket, if...

              3. 3.2.2.3. Piston for two-stroke engines.

              4. 3.2.2.4. For two-stroke engines, rotation of the piston through 180° shall...

            3. 3.2.3. Exhaust system

              1. 3.2.3.1. No artificial restriction is permitted in the exhaust system. The...

              2. 3.2.3.2. Removing the resonator tube, if installed, shall not result in...

              3. 3.2.3.3. The part(s) of the exhaust system inside the silencer(s) which...

          3. 3.5. Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)

            1. 3.5.1. CVT Transmission covers, if available, shall be fixed by means...

            2. 3.5.2. The CVT mechanism intended to limit the drive ratio by...

        4. 4. Additional specific requirements for (sub)categories L3e-A1 and L4e-A1

          1. 4.1. Subcategory L3e-A1 and L4e-A1 vehicles shall comply with the requirements...

          2. 4.2. Intake system

            1. 4.2.1. If such a sleeve is located in the intake pipe,...

            2. 4.2.2. The sleeve shall have a minimum hardness of 60 HRC....

            3. 4.2.3. Any interference with the sleeve aimed at removing or modifying...

            4. 4.2.4. A marking with indication of the vehicle category or categories...

            5. 4.2.5. Each intake pipe shall be fixed with shear-bolts or bolts...

            6. 4.2.6. Any interference with the pipes aimed at modifying the restricted...

            7. 4.2.7. A marking with indication of the vehicle (sub)category as defined...

            8. 4.2.8. The part of the inlet conduit located in the cylinder...

            9. 4.2.9. Any interference with the conduit aimed at modifying the restricted...

            10. 4.2.10. A marking with indication of the vehicle category as referred...

            11. 4.2.11. The diameter of the restricted sections referred to in point...

            12. 4.2.12. The manufacturer shall supply the diameter(s) of the restricted section(s)...

        5. 5. Additional specific requirements for other (sub)categories of vehicle within the...

          1. 5.1. For vehicles of subcategory L3e-A2 or L4e-A2 vehicle any variant...

          2. 5.2. The manufacturer shall declare that modifications and interchangeability of the...

            1. 5.2.1. spark delivery of the ignition system, if applicable;

            2. 5.2.3. fuel feed and delivery system;

            3. 5.2.4. air intake system including air filter(s) (modification or removal);

            4. 5.2.5. the drive train;

            5. 5.2.6. the control unit(s) that control(s) the propulsion unit performance of...

            6. 5.2.7. removal of any component (mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) which limits...

      3. ANNEX III

        Requirements applying to arrangements for type-approval procedures

        1. 1. Type-approval process

          1. 1.1. When receiving an application for vehicle type-approval, the approval authority...

        2. 2. Combination of technical specifications

          1. 2.1. The number of vehicles to be submitted shall be sufficient...

        3. 3. Specific provisions

          1. 3.1. Where no approval certificates for any of the relevant regulatory...

        4. 4. Provisions regarding conversion of subcategories (L3e/L4e)-A2 and (L3e/L4e)-A3 motorcycles

          1. 4.1. General

          2. 4.2. Conversion specified for subcategory (L3e/L4e)-A2 motorcycle to a (L3e/L4e)-A3 motorcycle...

            1. 4.2.1. Type-approval

            2. 4.2.2. Environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements set out in Chapter...

            3. 4.2.3. Functional safety requirements: tests shall be conducted and the associated...

            4. 4.2.4. Vehicle construction tests shall be conducted and the associated requirements...

            5. 4.2.5. All other type-approval requirements than the ones listed in point...

            6. 4.2.6. One WVTA shall be issued for the category L3e-A2 motorcycle...

            7. 4.2.7. One WVTA shall be issued for the L3e-A3 motorcycle having...

            8. 4.2.8. If the complete information for the conversion is not available...

            9. 4.2.9. Electronic information of the (L3e/L4e)-A2 or A3 motorcycle

              1. 4.2.9.1. This electronic information shall be made available in a readable...

              2. 4.2.9.2. This electronic information shall be protected against tampering in accordance...

              3. 4.2.9.3. On request of the motorcycle manufacturer the vehicle may be...

            10. 4.2.10. The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) shall only bear the data...

            11. 4.2.11. Only one vehicle identification number (VIN) of the (L3e/L4e)-A2 and...

          3. 4.3. Conversion

            1. 4.3.1. The manufacturer shall issue a declaration on request of the...

            2. 4.3.2. This manufacturer declaration shall include: the EU-Whole Vehicle type-approval (‘WVTA’)...

          4. 4.4. First registration

        5. 5. Procedures to be followed during multi-stage EU type-approval

          1. 5.1. General

            1. 5.1.1. The satisfactory operation of the process of multi-stage EU type-approval...

            2. 5.1.2. Type-approvals in accordance with point 5 are granted on the...

            3. 5.1.3. Each manufacturer in a multi-stage EU type-approval process is responsible...

          2. 5.2. Procedures

          3. 5.3. The number of vehicles to be inspected for the purposes...

        6. 6. Specific conditions required of virtual testing methods and regulatory acts...

          1. 6.0. Objectives and scope

            1. 6.0.1. This point 6 lays down appropriate provisions concerning virtual testing...

            2. 6.0.2. This point 6 also sets out topics for self-testing in...

          2. 6.1. List of delegated acts and their annexes

        7. 7. General conditions required for virtual testing methods

          1. 7.1. Virtual test pattern

          2. 7.2. Fundamentals of computer simulation and calculation

            1. 7.2.1. Mathematical model

            2. 7.2.2. Process of validating the mathematical model

            3. 7.2.3. Documentation

            4. 7.2.4. Tools and support

            5. 7.2.5. In addition, the manufacturer shall provide appropriate support to the...

            6. 7.2.6. Providing access and support to a technical service does not...

        8. 8. Validation process for virtual testing

          1. 8.1. Figure 3-1 Virtual testing validation process flow chart

      4. ANNEX IV

        Requirements applying to conformity of production

        1. 0. Objectives

          1. 0.1. The conformity of production (CoP) procedure aims to ensure that...

          2. 0.2. Procedures include inseparably the assessment of quality-assurance management systems, referred...

        2. 1. Initial assessment

          1. 1.1. Before granting type-approval, the approval authority shall verify the existence...

          2. 1.2. Guidance for conducting assessments may be found in the EN...

          3. 1.3. The requirement in point 1.1 shall be verified to the...

          4. 1.3.1. The initial assessment and/or verification of product conformity arrangements shall...

          5. 1.3.1.1. When considering the extent of the initial assessment to be...

          6. 1.3.2. The initial assessment and/or verification of product conformity arrangements may...

          7. 1.3.2.1. In such a case, the approval authority of the other...

          8. 1.3.2.2. On receiving an application for a compliance statement from the...

          9. 1.3.2.3. The statement of compliance shall include at least the following:...

          10. 1.3.3. The approval authority may also accept the manufacturer’s certification to...

          11. 1.4. For the purpose of vehicle type-approval, the initial assessments carried...

        3. 2. Product conformity arrangements

          1. 2.1. Every vehicle, system, component, separate technical unit, part or item...

          2. 2.2. Before granting a type-approval pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013...

          3. 2.3. The holder of the type-approval shall, in particular:

          4. 2.4. In the case of step-by-step, mixed or multi-stage type-approvals, the...

          5. 2.5. If the approval authority granting whole vehicle type-approval is not...

          6. 2.6. If points 2.4 and 2.5 apply and the further audit...

        4. 3. Continued verification arrangements

          1. 3.1 The authority which has granted type-approval may at any time...

          2. 3.1.1. The normal approach for such periodic audits shall be to...

          3. 3.1.1.1. Surveillance activities carried out by the technical services (qualified or...

          4. 3.1.1.2. The normal frequency of these verifications by the approval authority...

          5. 3.2. At every review, the records of tests and checks and...

          6. 3.3. The inspector may select random samples to be tested in...

          7. 3.4. Where the level of control appears unsatisfactory, or when it...

          8. 3.5. Where unsatisfactory results are found during an inspection or a...

          9. 3.6. In cases where compliance with UNECE regulations is required by...

        5. 4. Conformity of production test requirements in cases of an unsatisfactory...

          1. 4.1. Environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements

            1. 4.1.1. Test type I on emissions after cold start, type II...

              1. 4.1.1.1. Vehicles shall be manufactured in conformity with the approved vehicle...

              2. 4.1.1.2. Appropriate conformity of production checks shall be carried out to...

              3. 4.1.1.3. Vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine only:

                1. 4.1.1.3.1. As a general rule, measures to ensure the conformity of...

                  1. 4.1.1.3.1.1. Measurements of the tailpipe and CO2 emissions of a vehicle...

                    1. 4.1.1.3.1.1.1. Conformity of the vehicle for type I, tailpipe emissions after...

                      1. 4.1.1.3.1.1.1.1. Three vehicles shall be randomly selected from the series and...

                      2. 4.1.1.3.1.1.1.2. If the average emissions of the first two vehicles do...

                      3. 4.1.1.3.1.1.1.3. The production of a series is regarded as conforming or...

                      4. 4.1.1.3.1.1.1.4. In the case of periodically regenerating systems, the results shall...

                    2. 4.1.1.3.1.1.2. Notwithstanding the environmental requirements set out in Article 23 and...

                      1. 4.1.1.3.1.1.2.1. However, at the request of the manufacturer, the tests will...

                      2. 4.1.1.3.1.1.2.2. If the manufacturer asks to be allowed to conduct a...

                      3. 4.1.1.3.1.1.2.3. As an alternative to this procedure, the vehicle manufacturer can...

                      4. 4.1.1.3.1.1.2.4. Tests for conformity of production may be performed with a...

                2. 4.1.1.3.2. Conformity of production when manufacturer’s statistical data are available

                  1. 4.1.1.3.2.1. The following sections describe the procedure to be used to...

                  2. 4.1.1.3.2.2. With a minimum sample size of three, the sampling procedure...

                  3. 4.1.1.3.2.3. The following procedure is used (see Figure 4-1):

                  4. 4.1.1.3.2.4. Compute for the sample, the test statistic quantifying the sum...

                  5. 4.1.1.3.2.5. Then:

                3. 4.1.1.3.3. Conformity of production when manufacturer’s statistical data remain unsatisfactory or...

                  1. 4.1.1.3.3.1. The following sections describe the procedure to be used to...

                  2. 4.1.1.3.3.2. With a minimum sample size of three, the sampling procedure...

                  3. 4.1.1.3.3.3. The measurement of tailpipe and CO2 emissions is considered to...

                  4. 4.1.1.3.3.4. If the natural logarithms of the measurements in the series...

                  5. 4.1.1.3.3.5. Table 4-2 below shows values of the pass (An) and...

                  6. 4.1.1.3.3.6. Remarks

                4. 4.1.1.3.4. The type-approval authorities issuing the approval may at any time...

                5. 4.1.1.3.5 In every inspection, the records of tests and production monitoring...

                6. 4.1.1.3.6. The inspector may select at random the samples to be...

                7. 4.1.1.3.7. When the quality standard does not seem satisfactory or when...

                8. 4.1.1.3.8. The type-approval authorities may carry out all the tests prescribed...

              4. 4.1.1.4. Vehicles powered by a hybrid electric powertrain

              5. 4.1.1.5. Replacement pollution control devices

                1. 4.1.1.5.1. In order to test conformity as required above, a sample...

                2. 4.1.1.5.2. Production will be regarded as being in conformity with the...

              6. 4.1.1.6. Actions to be taken in case of non-conformity of production...

              7. 4.1.1.7. Penalties for non-conformities of production

                1. 4.1.1.7.1. The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type may...

                2. 4.1.1.7.2. If a Member State withdraws an approval it has previously...

            2. 4.1.2. Conformity of production for test type IV, evaporative emissions

              1. 4.1.2.1. Test for leakage

                1. 4.1.2.1.1. Vents to the atmosphere from the evaporative emission control system...

                2. 4.1.2.1.2. A pressure of 3,7 kPa ± 0,1 kPa (370 ± 10 mm...

                3. 4.1.2.1.3. The pressure shall be allowed to stabilise prior to isolating...

                4. 4.1.2.1.4. Following isolation of the fuel system, the pressure shall drop...

              2. 4.1.2.2. Test for venting

                1. 4.1.2.2.1. Vents to the atmosphere from the emission control shall be...

                2. 4.1.2.2.2. A pressure of 3,7 kPa ± 0,1 kPa (370 ± 10 mm...

                3. 4.1.2.2.3. The pressure shall be allowed to stabilise before the fuel...

                4. 4.1.2.2.4. The venting outlets from the emission control systems to the...

                5. 4.1.2.2.5. The pressure of the fuel system shall drop to below...

              3. 4.1.2.3. Purge test

                1. 4.1.2.3.1. Equipment capable of detecting an airflow rate of 0,25 litre...

                2. 4.1.2.3.2. The manufacturer may use a flow meter of his own...

                3. 4.1.2.3.3. The vehicle shall be operated in such a manner that...

                4. 4.1.2.3.4. Whilst the engine is operating within the bounds noted in...

              4. 4.1.2.4. Control Methods

                1. 4.1.2.4.1. The approval authority which has granted type-approval may at any...

            3. 4.1.3. Test type VIII on sound level

              1. 4.1.3.1. Vehicle conformity regarding sound level

                1. 4.1.3.1.1. In order to test conformity as required above, a sample...

              2. 4.1.3.2. Conformity of production of a non-original replacement exhaust system

                1. 4.1.3.2.1. Any exhaust system manufactured shall conform to a type approved...

                2. 4.1.3.2.2. In order to test conformity as required above, a sample...

                3. 4.1.3.2.3. Production will be regarded as complying with this point 4.1.3...

            4. 4.1.4. Conformity of production (CoP) requirements regarding maximum design vehicle speed,...

              1. 4.1.4.1. Maximum vehicle speed measurement tolerances during conformity of production (CoP)...

              2. 4.1.4.2. Maximum torque, maximum continuous rated power, maximum net power and...

            5. 4.1.5. Conformity of production (CoP) requirements regarding the mass in running...

        6. 5. Review of the acceptable tolerances of the mass in running...

      5. ANNEX V

        Requirements applying to coupling devices and attachments

        1. 1. Scope

          1. 1.1. This Annex applies to coupling devices and attachments for L-category...

          2. 1.2. This Annex states the requirements which coupling devices for L-category...

        2. 2. General requirements

          1. 2.1. The coupling devices for L-category vehicles shall be manufactured and...

          2. 2.2. The coupling devices shall be so designed and manufactured that...

          3. 2.3. Every coupling device shall be accompanied by installation and operating...

          4. 2.4. The materials that may be used are those for which...

          5. 2.5. All parts of the coupling devices the failure of which...

          6. 2.6. All couplings shall be designed for positive mechanical engagement, and...

          7. 2.7. If equipped with a coupling device, a coupling ball as...

          8. 2.8. Coupling devices shall be designed so as to meet the...

          9. 2.9. The coupling devices shall be designed and attached so as...

          10. 2.10. It shall be possible for one person safely to couple...

          11. 2.11. It shall be possible to operate the detachable coupling devices...

          12. 2.12. When placing products on the market, manufacturers of coupling devices...

        3. 3. Requirements for position

          1. 3.1. Coupling devices attached to the vehicles shall ensure unhindered and...

          2. 3.2. Coupling balls attached to the vehicles shall correspond to the...

          3. 3.3. The height of the coupling point of a coupling device...

          4. 3.4. The shape and dimensions of the towing brackets shall correspond...

          5. 3.5. The requirements of the vehicle manufacturer with regard to the...

          6. 3.6. The mounted coupling device shall not obscure the visibility of...

          7. 3.7. Manufacturers of towing brackets shall incorporate attachment points to which...

          8. 3.7.1. The attachment points for a secondary coupling and/or breakaway cable...

          9. 3.7.2. A single attachment point shall be positioned within 100 mm...

        4. 4. Requirements for articulation

          1. 4.1. The following articulation shall be possible with the coupling device...

          2. 4.2. At all angles of horizontal rotation the following combinations of...

          3. 4.3. It shall be possible to couple and uncouple coupling balls...

        5. 5. Requirements for strength

          1. 5.1. A dynamic strength test (endurance test) shall be performed.

            1. 5.1.1. The endurance test shall be performed with an alternating approximately...

            2. 5.1.2. The loading basis for the dynamic test is the D-value...

            3. 5.1.3. The characteristic values D and S on which the test...

          2. 5.2. Test procedure

            1. 5.2.1. For the dynamic tests, the sample shall be placed in...

            2. 5.2.2. The test frequency shall not exceed 35 Hz. The selected...

            3. 5.2.3. The coupling devices on test are to be normally mounted...

            4. 5.2.4. Test conditions

              1. 5.2.4.1. Preferably, couplings shall be tested in original condition as intended...

              2. 5.2.4.2. Flexible components which are obviously overheated due to this accelerated...

              3. 5.2.4.3. The test loads may be applied by means of special...

              4. 5.2.4.4. The devices submitted for test shall be provided with all...

              5. 5.2.4.5. All relative positions of the attachment points with respect to...

          3. 5.3. Test of coupling balls and towing brackets

            1. 5.3.1. The assembly mounted on the test bed is subjected to...

            2. 5.3.2. One-piece coupling balls, including devices with non-interchangeable detachable balls and...

            3. 5.3.3. The test of a towing bracket which can be used...

          4. 5.4. The testing requirements in point 5.3.1 shall be also applicable...

        6. 6. Coupling heads

          1. 6.1. Coupling heads shall be designed so that they can be...

          2. 6.2. Coupling heads intended to be fitted to unbraked trailers, shall...

          3. 6.3. An endurance test shall be performed with an alternating test...

          4. 6.4. The dynamic test shall be performed with a suitable coupling...

          5. 6.5. The coupling ball used for the test shall have a...

          6. 6.6. If coupling devices other than coupling balls are used, the...

        7. Appendix 1

          Specification for dimensions of a coupling ball if fitted on L-category vehicles

          1. 1. The coupling ball system for trailers does not exclude the...

          2. 1.1. Figure Ap1-1 Ball coupling dimensions

          3. 1.1.1. The connecting radius between the ball and the neck is...

          4. 1.1.2. Refer to ISO/R 468:1982 and ISO 1302:2002; the roughness number...

          5. 1.2. Figure Ap1-2 Clearing space for coupling balls

          6. Comments:

            1. (1) 350-420 mm measured at the maximum permissible vehicle mass = T;...

            2. (2) min. = minimum distance, max. = maximum distance.

        8. Appendix 2

          Specifications for dynamic test of coupling ball and towing bracket

          1. 1. The test direction is shown by the example of a...

            1. 1.1. Figure Ap2-1 Dynamic test direction on coupling ball and towing...

            2. 1.2. Figure Ap2-2 Dynamic test direction on coupling ball and towing...

            3. 1.3. Figure Ap2-3 Relative positions of the attachment points of a...

            4. Comments:

        9. Appendix 3

          Specifications for dynamic test on coupling head

          1. 1. The test direction is shown by the example of a...

            1. 1.1. Figure Ap3-1 Dynamic test direction on coupling head

            2. 1.2. Figure Ap3-2 Static lifting test direction on coupling head

      6. ANNEX VI

        Requirements applying to devices to prevent unauthorised use

        1. 1. Requirements

          1. 1.1. ‘Type of vehicle with regard to devices to prevent unauthorised...

          2. 1.2. Vehicles of categories L1e with a mass in running order...

          3. 1.2.1. Vehicles of categories L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e and L5e which...

          4. 1.3. Vehicles of category L6e which are fitted with handlebars shall...

          5. 1.3.1. Vehicles of category L6e which are not fitted with handlebars...

          6. 1.4. Vehicles of category L7e which are fitted with handlebars shall...

          7. 1.4.1. Vehicles of category L7e which are not fitted with handlebars...

      7. ANNEX VII

        Requirements applying to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

        1. 1. Requirements

          1. 1.1. ‘Type of vehicle with regard to electromagnetic compatibility’ means a...

          2. 1.2. Vehicles of categories L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e, L5e, L6e and...

      8. ANNEX VIII

        Requirements applying to external projections

        1. 1. Requirements applying to two-wheel mopeds and two-wheel motorcycles with or...

          1. 1.1. General requirements

            1. 1.1.2. Vehicles of categories L1e, L3e and L4e shall meet the...

              1. 1.1.2.1. Vehicles shall incorporate no pointed, sharp or protruding parts, pointing...

              2. 1.1.2.2. All contactable projections or edges which are made of or...

            2. 1.1.3. Specific provisions for vehicles of categories L1e, L3e and L4e...

              1. 1.1.3.1. Vehicles shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions in...

              2. 1.1.3.2. In the case of vehicles fitted with a form of...

            3. 1.1.4. Specific provisions for vehicles of category L4e

              1. 1.1.4.1. When the side-car is connected to the motorcycle, either permanently...

                1. 1.1.4.1.1. Figure 8-1 Top-down view of category L4e motorcycle with side-car...

              2. 1.1.4.2. If the side-car can be detached from the motorcycle so...

          2. 1.2. Assessment of external projections

            1. 1.2.1 A testing device conforming to the specifications laid down by...

            2. 1.2.2. The vehicle shall be placed on a horizontal surface and...

              1. 1.2.2.1. A 50th percentile anthropomorphic dummy or a person with similar...

            3. 1.2.3. The testing device shall be moved from the front towards...

              1. 1.2.3.1. Figure 8-2 Test device movement zones

              2. 1.2.3.1. The front of the vehicle shall be the first point...

              3. 1.2.3.2. The hands and feet of the rider shall be pushed...

              4. 1.2.3.3. Parts and components of rear-view mirrors which are duly covered...

              5. 1.2.3.4. Projections which may be contacted by the testing device in...

            4. 1.2.4. When the testing device is moved along the vehicle as...

              1. 1.2.4.1. In order to differentiate in which group the contacted projections...

          3. 1.3. Specific requirements

            1. 1.3.1. Radius requirements concerning group 1 parts (contacted by grazing):

              1. 1.3.1.1. Plates:

                1. 1.3.1.1.1. The radii on corners and plate edges shall be determined...

              2. 1.3.1.2. Stems

                1. 1.3.1.2.1. The radii on edges on the end of a stem...

            2. 1.3.2. Radius requirements concerning group 2 parts (contacted by collision):

              1. 1.3.2.1. Plates:

                1. 1.3.2.1.1. The radii on corners and plate edges shall be determined...

              2. 1.3.2.2. Stems

                1. 1.3.2.2.1. The radii on edges on the end of a stem...

            3. 1.3.3. The upper edge of a windscreen or fairing, transparent or...

              1. 1.3.3.1. The upper edge is bounded by planes at a 45°...

              2. 1.3.3.2. If a radius is applied to the upper edge, it...

              3. 1.3.3.3. Covers which resemble windscreens or fairings and which are installed...

            4. 1.3.4. The end of clutch and brake levers mounted on the...

              1. 1.3.4.1. If the levers are fully covered by protection shields and...

            5. 1.3.5. The leading edge of the front mudguard or any parts...

              1. 1.3.5.1. The leading edge of the front mudguard is bounded by...

              2. 1.3.5.2. If a radius is applied to the leading edge of...

            6. 1.3.6. The rear edge of a fuel filler cap or similar...

              1. 1.3.6.1. Fuel filler caps or similar shaped devices which are not...

            7. 1.3.7. Ignition key heads shall have a protective cap made from...

              1. 1.3.7.1. Ignition keys which are not required to be inserted in...

            8. 1.3.8. Outward pointed and protruding parts of the vehicle in its...

        2. 2. Requirements applying to three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles

          1. 2.1. General requirements

            1. 2.1.1. Vehicles of categories L2e, L5e, L6e and L7e shall meet...

              1. 2.1.1.1. Vehicles shall incorporate no pointed, sharp or protruding parts, pointing...

            2. 2.1.2. Specific provisions for vehicles of categories L2e, L5e, L6e and...

              1. 2.1.2.1. Vehicles shall meet all the relevant requirements of UNECE regulation...

              2. 2.1.2.1.1. However, bearing in mind the variety of forms of construction...

              3. 2.1.2.1.2. Where vehicles are fitted with a form of structure or...

              4. 2.1.2.1.3. In case of vehicles of categories L2e-U, L5e-B, L6e-BU and...

              5. 2.1.2.1.4. Compliance with the requirements shall be checked without any registration...

        3. Appendix 1

          Testing device

          1. 1. External projections testing device

            1. 1.1. Figure Ap1-1 Diagram of the testing device

          2. 2. Procedure for use

            1. 2.1. The testing device shall be kept in an orientation such...

            2. 2.2. The lower portion of the testing device (i.e. the 100 mm...

      9. ANNEX IX

        Requirements applying to fuel storage

        1. 1. General requirements

          1. 1.1. ‘Type of vehicle with regard to fuel storage’ means a...

          2. 1.2. Fuel tanks of vehicles fitted with one or more of...

          3. 1.3. Vehicles fitted with one or more fuel tanks shall meet...

        2. 2. Fuel tank tests

          1. 2.1. Overturn test

            1. 2.1.1. The tank and all its accessories shall be mounted onto...

            2. 2.1.2. The test fixture shall rotate about an axis lying parallel...

            3. 2.1.3. The test shall be carried out with the tank filled...

            4. 2.1.4. The tank shall be turned from its installed position 90°...

          2. 2.2. Hydraulic test

            1. 2.2.1. The tank shall be subjected to a hydraulic internal pressure...

        3. 3. Specific requirements and tests for fuel tanks made of materials...

          1. 3.1. Fuel tanks made of materials other than metal are subjected...

          2. 3.2. Permeability test to be carried out on completely new fuel...

            1. 3.2.1. The permeability test as part of type IV testing referred...

          3. 3.3. Shock test to be carried out on a fuel tank...

            1. 3.3.1. The fuel tank is filled up to its total rated...

          4. 3.4. Mechanical strength test to be carried out on a fuel...

            1. 3.4.1. The fuel tank shall be filled up to its total...

          5. 3.5. Fuel resistance test to be carried out on samples of...

            1. 3.5.1. Six tensile test-pieces of approximately the same thickness are taken...

          6. 3.6. High temperature test to be carried out on samples of...

            1. 3.6.1. The fuel tank shall be fitted to a representative part...

          7. 3.7. Fire resistance test to be carried out on samples of...

            1. 3.7.1. Preparation of test samples

              1. 3.7.1.1. At least ten flat or nearly flat test samples 125 ±...

              2. 3.7.1.2. Two lines shall be cut into each sample, one at...

              3. 3.7.1.3. The edges of the test samples shall be sharply defined....

            2. 3.7.2. Test equipment

              1. 3.7.2.1. The test chamber shall consist of a totally enclosed laboratory...

              2. 3.7.2.2. The supporting base shall consist of two grips which can...

              3. 3.7.2.3. The burner shall be a gas-fired ‘Bunsen’ or ‘Tirill’ type...

              4. 3.7.2.4. A metal screen with a mesh size of 20 and...

              5. 3.7.2.5. A water bath with suggested dimensions of approximately 150 × 75 ×...

              6. 3.7.2.6. A timing device (in seconds) shall be provided.

              7. 3.7.2.7. A graduated scale (in millimetres) shall be provided.

              8. 3.7.2.8. A sliding calliper (with an accuracy of at least 0.05 mm)...

            3. 3.7.3. Test procedure

              1. 3.7.3.1. A sample is attached to one of the grips on...

              2. 3.7.3.2. The air supply to the burner shall be set in...

              3. 3.7.3.3. The burner shall be placed so that its flame touches...

              4. 3.7.3.4. When the flame front reaches the 25 mm mark, the indicated...

              5. 3.7.3.5. The timer is stopped when combustion (with or without flame)...

              6. 3.7.3.6. If the combustion does not reach the 100 mm mark, the...

              7. 3.7.3.7. If a sample has burnt up to or beyond the...

              8. 3.7.3.8. The test described in points 3.7.3.1 to 3.7.3.7 shall be...

              9. 3.7.3.9. If only one sample out of ten burns up to...

            4. 3.7.4. Expression of results

              1. 3.7.4.1. The test report shall contain at least the following detailed...

              2. 3.7.4.2. If at least two samples have burnt up to or...

              3. 3.7.4.3. The average combustion time (ACT) and average combustion length (ACL)...

            5. 3.7.5. Requirements concerning the fire resistance of fuel tank materials other...

              1. 3.7.5.1. The fuel tank material shall not burn at an average...

      10. ANNEX X

        Requirements applying to load platforms

        1. 1. Purpose

          1. 1.1. If a load platform is fitted on an L2e, L5e-B,...

        2. 2. Requirements

          1. 2.1. If fitted, the load platform shall be designed to carry...

          2. 2.2. The centre of gravity of the L-category vehicle with loaded...

          3. 2.3. The dimensions of the platform shall be such that:

          4. 2.4. The platform shall be laid out symmetrically in relation to...

          5. 2.5. The height of the load platform above the ground shall...

          6. 2.6. The load platform shall be attached to the L-category vehicle...

          7. 2.7. The type of platform and the way it is attached...

          8. 2.8. The vehicle manufacturer shall declare safe load carrying capacity for...

          9. 2.9. Adequate fixing points for securing devices for the pay-mass shall...

      11. ANNEX XI

        Requirements applying to masses and dimensions

        1. 1. Purpose

          1. 1.1. This Annex lays down the requirements for the type-approval of...

        2. 2. Submission of the vehicle’s mass specifications and test requirements to...

          1. 2.1. In the application for EU type-approval for a type of...

          2. 2.2. When determining the masses referred to in point 2, the...

          3. 2.3. When determining the masses referred to in point 2, the...

          4. 2.4. When determining the masses referred to in point 2, the...

          5. 2.5. For incomplete vehicles, including chassis-cabin vehicles, that require a further...

          6. 2.6. Where the optional equipment significantly affects the masses and dimensions...

          7. 2.7. Where the approval authority or the technical service deems it...

          8. 2.8. In the case of utility vehicles of subcategories L5e-B, L6e-BU...

          9. 2.9. The test conditions and requirements of Appendix 1 shall be...

        3. 3. Submission of the vehicle’s dimensions and test requirements to determine...

          1. 3.1. In the application for EU type-approval for a type of...

          2. 3.2. The test conditions and requirements of Appendix 1 shall be...

          3. 3.3. The actual dimensions referred to in point 3.1 may differ...

        4. Appendix 1

          Specific requirements with regard to masses and dimensions of L-category vehicles

          1. 1. Specific requirements regarding vehicle dimensions

            1. 1.1. For the purposes of measurement of the dimensions set out...

            2. 1.2. Only the devices and equipment referred to in this point...

            3. 1.3. With regard to the length of the vehicle, all components...

            4. 1.4. With regard to the width of a vehicle, all components...

            5. 1.5. With regard to the height of a vehicle, all fixed...

            6. 1.6. With regard to the ground clearance of a vehicle which...

            7. 1.7. An L7e-B2 vehicle (all terrain buggy) complying with the requirements...

            8. 1.8. The approach angle, departure angle and the ground clearances shall...

          2. 2. Specific requirements regarding vehicle masses

            1. 2.1. The sum of the technically permissible maximum mass on the...

            2. 2.2. Specific requirements regarding limitation of the optional equipment mass and...

              1. 2.2.1. For vehicle categories L2e, L5e, L6e and L7e which are...

              2. 2.2.2. The technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle shall...

            3. 2.3. Where the vehicle is laden to the technically permissible maximum...

            4. 2.4. Where the vehicle is laden to the technically permissible maximum...

              1. 2.4.1. Where the vehicle is laden to the technically permissible maximum...

            5. 2.5. L-category vehicles can be authorised to tow a trailer ≤...

            6. 2.6. Where a vehicle is equipped with removable seats, the verification...

            7. 2.7. Where a vehicle is equipped with seats and for the...

              1. 2.7.1. Seat adjustment

                1. 2.7.1.1. Where adjustable, the seats shall be moved to their rearmost...

                2. 2.7.1.2. Where there are other possibilities for adjusting the seat (vertical,...

                3. 2.7.1.3. In the case of suspension seats, the seat shall be...

              2. 2.7.2. Distribution of the mass of the driver and passengers to...

                1. 2.7.2.1. For (sub)categories L1e and L3e the mass of the driver...

                2. 2.7.2.2. For all other L-category vehicles, the mass representing the driver...

                3. 2.7.2.3. The mass for the driver and for each passenger shall...

              3. 2.7.3. Distribution of the mass of the optional equipment

                1. 2.7.3.1. The mass of the optional equipment shall be distributed in...

              4. 2.7.4. Distribution of the pay-mass

                1. 2.7.4.1. The pay-mass shall be distributed in accordance with the manufacturer’s...

              5. 2.7.5. As regards utility vehicles with bodywork of (sub)categories L2e-U, L5e-B,...

              6. 2.7.6. As regards utility vehicles without bodywork (e.g. chassis-cab) of (sub)categories...

            8. 2.8. Maximum permissible pay-mass

              1. 2.8.1. The maximum permissible pay-mass of the vehicle shall be limited...

            9. 2.9. Mass of the alternative propellant storage

          3. 3. Specific requirements regarding the vehicle masses and dimensions of subcategories...

            1. 3.0.1. Objectives and scope

              1. 3.0.1.1. Subcategories L6e-A (light on-road quads), L7e-A (heavy on-road quads) and...

              2. 3.0.1.2. Vehicles of subcategories L6e-A, L7e-A and L7e-B shall comply with...

            2. 3.1. Test vehicle

              1. 3.1.1. The test vehicle shall be representative in terms of masses,...

              2. 3.1.2. Checks

            3. 3.2. Lateral static stability tests

              1. 3.2.1. All L6e-A, L7e-A and L7e-B subcategory vehicles shall meet the...

              2. 3.2.2. Tilt Table Test

                1. 3.2.2.1. Test Conditions

                  1. 3.2.2.1.1. Loaded Configuration

                    1. 3.2.2.1.1.1 The test vehicle shall be in standard condition, without accessories....

                    2. 3.2.2.1.1.2 Tyres shall be inflated to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended settings...

                    3. 3.2.2.1.1.3 All fluids shall be at the recommended level and the...

                    4. 3.2.2.1.1.4 Steerable wheels shall be held in the straight-ahead position.

                    5. 3.2.2.1.1.5 Adjustable suspension components shall be set to the highest positions....

                    6. 3.2.2.1.1.6 The test vehicle shall be loaded so that a test...

                2. 3.2.2.2. Operator and passenger configuration

                  1. 3.2.2.2.1. The test vehicle shall be in standard condition, without accessories....

                  2. 3.2.2.2.2. Tyres shall be inflated to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended settings...

                  3. 3.2.2.2.3. All fluids shall be at the recommended level and the...

                  4. 3.2.2.2.4. Steerable wheels shall be held in the straight-ahead position.

                  5. 3.2.2.2.5. Adjustable suspension components shall be set to the manufacturer’s specified...

                  6. 3.2.2.2.6. The test vehicle shall be loaded so that a test...

                3. 3.2.2.3. Test Device

                4. 3.2.2.4. Test Procedure

                5. 3.2.2.5. Performance Requirements

              3. 3.2.3. Static stability coefficient — Kst

                1. 3.2.3.1 Test Conditions

                2. 3.2.3.2. Calculation Kst

                3. 3.2.3.3. Performance Requirements

                  1. 3.2.3.3.1. (Sub)categories L6e-A, L7e-A and L7e-B2: Kst ≥ 1.0

                  2. 3.2.3.3.2. (Sub)category L7e-B1: Kst ≥ 0.7

              4. 3.2.4. Pitch stability

                1. 3.2.4.1. Test Conditions

                  1. 3.2.4.1.1. Test Device

                  2. 3.2.4.1.2. Test Procedure

                  3. 3.2.4.1.3. Pitch stability performance requirements

      12. ANNEX XII

        Requirements applying to functional on-board diagnostics (OBD)

        1. 1. Introduction

        2. 2. OBD stage I and stage II

          1. 2.1. OBD stage I.

            1. 2.1.1. The technical requirements of this Annex shall be mandatory for...

          2. 2.2. OBD stage II

            1. 2.2.1. An L-category vehicle may be equipped with an OBD stage...

            2. 2.2.2. Where an OBD stage II system is fitted, the technical...

          3. 2.3. Electric circuit diagnostic

            1. 2.3.1. For the purposes of points 3.3.5 and 3.3.6 the electric...

            2. 2.3.2. Non-continuously running electric circuit monitoring diagnostics, i.e. those electric circuit...

            3. 2.3.3. By 31 December 2018, the list in Appendix 2 shall...

        3. 3. Functional OBD requirements

          1. 3.1. L-category vehicles shall be equipped with an OBD system so...

            1. 3.1.1. Access to the OBD system required for the inspection, diagnosis,...

            2. 3.1.2. At the manufacturer’s discretion, to aid technicians in the efficient...

          2. 3.2. The OBD system shall be so designed, constructed and installed...

            1. 3.2.1. Temporary disablement of the OBD system

              1. 3.2.1.1. A manufacturer may disable the OBD system if its ability...

              2. 3.2.1.2. A manufacturer may disable the OBD system at ambient engine...

              3. 3.2.1.3. For vehicles designed to accommodate the installation of power take-off...

            2. 3.2.2. Engine misfire in vehicles equipped with positive-ignition engines.

              1. 3.2.2.1. Manufacturers may adopt higher misfire percentage malfunction criteria than those...

              2. 3.2.2.1. When a manufacturer can demonstrate to the authority that the...

          3. 3.3. Description of tests

            1. 3.3.1. The OBD system shall indicate the failure of an emission-related...

            2. 3.3.2. Monitoring requirements for vehicles equipped with positive-ignition engines

              1. 3.3.2.1. The reduction in the efficiency of the catalytic converter with...

              2. 3.3.2.2. Engine misfire

              3. 3.3.2.3. Oxygen sensor deterioration

              4. 3.3.2.4. The electronic evaporative emission purge control shall, at a minimum,...

              5. 3.3.2.5. For direct injection positive ignition engines, any malfunction that could...

            3. 3.3.3. Monitoring requirements for vehicles equipped with compression ignition engines.

            4. 3.3.4. If active on the selected fuel, other emission control system...

            5. 3.3.5. Unless otherwise monitored, any other electronic powertrain component connected to...

            6. 3.3.6. Unless otherwise monitored, any other powertrain component connected to a...

            7. 3.3.7. Manufacturers may demonstrate to the approval authority that certain components...

          4. 3.4. A sequence of diagnostic checks shall be initiated at each...

          5. 3.5. Activation of malfunction indicator (MI)

            1. 3.5.1. The OBD system shall incorporate a malfunction indicator readily perceivable...

            2. 3.5.2. For strategies requiring more than two preconditioning cycles for MI...

            3. 3.5.3. The MI shall operate in a distinct warning mode, e.g....

            4. 3.5.4. The MI shall also activate when the vehicle’s ignition is...

          6. 3.6. The OBD system shall record fault code(s) indicating the status...

            1. 3.6.1. The distance travelled by the vehicle while the MI is...

            2. 3.6.2. In the case of vehicles equipped with positive-ignition engines, misfiring...

            3. 3.6.3. The MI may be activated at levels of emissions below...

            4. 3.6.3. The MI may be activated if a default mode is...

          7. 3.7. Extinguishing the MI

            1. 3.7.1. If misfire at levels likely to cause catalyst damage (as...

            2. 3.7.2. For all other malfunctions, the MI may be deactivated after...

          8. 3.8. Erasing a fault code

            1. 3.8.1. The OBD system may erase a fault code and the...

            2. 3.8.2. Stored faults shall not be erased by disconnection of the...

          9. 3.9. Bi-fuelled gas vehicles

            1. 3.9.1. One OBD system for both fuel types

              1. 3.9.1.1. The following procedures shall be executed for each diagnostic in...

              2. 3.9.1.2. The OBD system can reside in either one or more...

            2. 3.9.2. Two separate OBD systems, one for each fuel type.

              1. 3.9.2.1. The following procedures shall be executed independently of each other...

              2. 3.9.2.2. The separate OBD systems can reside in either one or...

            3. 3.9.3. Specific requirements regarding the transmission of diagnostic signals from bi-fuelled...

              1. 3.9.3.1. On a request from a diagnostic scan tool, the diagnostic...

              2. 3.9.3.2. Identification of fuel specific information can be realised:

            4. 3.9.4. Regarding the status code (described in point 3.6), one of...

        4. 4. Requirements relating to the type-approval of on-board diagnostic systems

          1. 4.1. A manufacturer may ask the authority to accept an OBD...

          2. 4.2. In considering the request, the authority shall determine whether compliance...

            1. 4.2.1. The authority shall not accept any deficiency request that includes...

            2. 4.2.2. The authority shall not accept any deficiency request that does...

          3. 4.3. In the identified order of deficiencies, those relating to points...

          4. 4.4. Prior to, or at the time of, type-approval, no deficiency...

          5. 4.5. Deficiency period

            1. 4.5.1. A deficiency may be carried over for a period of...

            2. 4.5.2. A manufacturer may ask the approval authority to grant a...

          6. 4.6. The authority shall notify all other Member States of its...

        5. Appendix 1

          Functional aspects of on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems

          1. 1. Introduction

          2. 2. On-board diagnostic functional verification testing

            1. 2.1. The on-board diagnostic environmental system performance and functional capabilities shall...

          3. 3. Diagnostic signals

            1. 3.1. Upon determination of the first malfunction of any component or...

            2. 3.1.1. The manufacturer shall choose the most appropriate set of conditions...

            3. 3.1.2. Should a subsequent fuel system or misfire malfunction occur, any...

            4. 3.2. If available, the following signals in addition to the required...

            5. 3.3. For all control systems for which specific on-board evaluation tests...

            6. 3.4. The OBD requirements to which the vehicle is certified (i.e....

            7. 3.5. The software identification and calibration verification numbers shall be made...

            8. 3.6. The diagnostic system is not required to evaluate components during...

            9. 3.7. The diagnostic system shall provide for standardised and unrestricted access...

            10. 3.8. One of the following standards with the restrictions described shall...

            11. 3.9. Test equipment and diagnostic tools needed to communicate with OBD...

            12. 3.10. Basic diagnostic data (as specified in point 6.5.1) and bi-directional...

            13. 3.10.1. The vehicle manufacturer shall provide the approval authority with details...

            14. 3.11. When a fault is registered, the manufacturer shall identify the...

            15. 3.12. The connection interface between the vehicle and the diagnostic tester...

            16. 3.13. At the request of the vehicle manufacturer, an alternative connection...

          4. 4. In-use performance

            1. 4.1. General requirements

              1. 4.1.1. Each monitor of the OBD system shall be executed at...

              2. 4.1.2. The in-use performance ratio (‘IUPR’) of a specific monitor M...

              3. 4.1.3. Comparison of Numerator and Denominator gives an indication of how...

              4. 4.1.4. If, according to the requirements of this Annex, the vehicle...

              5. 4.1.5. The requirements of this point are deemed to be met...

              6. 4.1.6. The manufacturer shall demonstrate to the approval authority that these...

              7. 4.1.7. For demonstration purposes of this point, the manufacturer may group...

              8. 4.1.8. The approval authority and the technical service may pursue further...

              9. 4.1.9. In-use performance-related data to be stored and reported by a...

            2. 4.2. NumeratorM

              1. 4.2.1. The numerator of a specific monitor is a counter measuring...

            3. 4.3. DenominatorM

              1. 4.3.1. The purpose of the denominator is to provide a counter...

              2. 4.3.2. In addition to the requirements of point 4.3.1:

              3. 4.3.3. For hybrid vehicles, vehicles that employ alternative engine start hardware...

            4. 4.4. Ignition Cycle Counter

              1. 4.4.1. The ignition cycle counter indicates the number of ignition cycles...

            5. 4.5. General Denominator

              1. 4.5.1. The general denominator is a counter measuring the number of...

            6. 4.6. Reporting and increasing counters

              1. 4.6.1. The OBD system shall report in accordance with the ISO...

              2. 4.6.2. For specific components or systems that have multiple monitors which...

              3. 4.6.3. All counters, when incremented, shall be incremented by an integer...

              4. 4.6.4. The minimum value of each counter is 0; the maximum...

              5. 4.6.5. If either the numerator or denominator for a specific monitor...

              6. 4.6.6. Each counter shall be reset to zero only when a...

              7. 4.6.7. The manufacturer shall take measures to ensure that the values...

            7. 4.7. Disablement of Numerators and Denominators and of the General Denominator...

              1. 4.7.1. Within 10 seconds of detection of a malfunction which disables...

              2. 4.7.2. Within 10 seconds of the start of a power take-off...

              3. 4.7.3. The OBD system shall disable further incrementing of the numerator...

              4. 4.7.4. The OBD system shall disable further incrementing of the general...

          5. 5. Access to OBD information

            1. 5.1. Applications for type-approval or type-approval amendment shall be accompanied by...

            2. 5.2. Upon request, the vehicle manufacturer shall make the relevant information...

          6. 6. Information required for the manufacture of diagnostic tools

            1. 6.1. In order to facilitate the provision of generic diagnostic tools...

            2. 6.2. This information shall include all diagnostic tool functions and all...

              1. 6.2.1. Communication Protocol Information

              2. 6.2.2. Test and diagnosis of OBD monitored components

              3. 6.2.3. Data required to perform the repair

        6. Appendix 2

          Minimum monitoring requirements for on-board diagnostic (OBD) system stages I and II

          1. 1. Subject matter

          2. 2. Scope and monitoring requirements

            1. 2.1. Table Ap2-1 Overview of devices (if fitted) to be monitored...

            2. 2.2. If there are more of the same device types fitted...

            3. 2.3. Sensors and actuators shall be associated with a specific diagnostic...

            4. 2.4. Two out of three symptoms in circuit continuity as well...

            5. 2.5. Exemptions regarding detection

            6. 2.6. Exemption regarding OBD emission verification tests (type VIII)

      13. ANNEX XIII

        Requirements applying to passenger handholds and footrests

        1. 1. General requirements

          1. 1.1. ‘Type of vehicle with regard to handholds and footrests’ means...

          2. 1.2. For vehicles designed to carry one or more passengers but...

          3. 1.2.1. Handhold straps shall be fitted close to the relevant seating...

          4. 1.2.2. Single hand-grip bars shall be fitted close to the relevant...

          5. 1.2.3. Two hand-grip bars shall be fitted close to the relevant...

          6. 1.2.4. Design features of the vehicle which could be confused with...

          7. 1.3. All seating positions of the vehicle shall be fitted either...

          8. 1.3.1. The vehicle’s floor, each designated floor board and each designated...

          9. 1.3.2. The space provided by each designated footrest, including the space...

          10. 1.3.3. Design features of the vehicle which could be confused with...

          11. 1.3.4. Pedals enabling the vehicle to be propelled by the rider’s...

      14. ANNEX XIV

        Requirements applying to the registration plate space

        1. 1. General requirements

          1. 1.1. ‘Type of vehicle with regard to registration plate space’ means...

          2. 1.2. Vehicles shall be equipped with a space for mounting and...

          3. 1.3. Vehicles of categories L6e and L7e shall in addition be...

            1. 1.3.1. Front registration plates are deemed unsuitable for vehicles of categories...

          4. 1.4. Shape and dimensions of the space for mounting a registration...

            1. 1.4.1. The space for mounting shall comprise of a rectangular area...

          5. 1.5. Mounting and fixing of a rear registration plate on vehicles...

            1. 1.5.1. The space for mounting a rear registration plate shall be...

          6. 1.6. Mounting and fixing of front and rear registration plates on...

            1. 1.6.1. The space for mounting a front or rear registration plate...

            2. 1.6.2. The surface to be covered by a front or rear...

            3. 1.6.3. The surface to be covered by a front or rear...

            4. 1.6.4. The space for mounting a front or rear registration plate...

          7. 1.7. Other requirements

            1. 1.7.1. The presence of a registration plate may not form the...

            2. 1.7.2. No vehicle part, component or device shall become loosened or...

            3. 1.7.3. When a registration plate is fixed, its visibility shall not...

            4. 1.7.4. It is not permitted to provide a registration plate mounting...

            5. 1.7.5. If the vehicle has the tendency to lean, a mounted...

        2. 2. Test procedure

          1. 2.1. Determination of the vertical inclination and height of the registration...

            1. 2.1.1. The vehicle shall be placed on a horizontal surface and,...

            2. 2.1.2. If the vehicle is equipped with hydro-pneumatic, hydraulic or pneumatic...

            3. 2.1.3. If the primary and visible side of the registration plate...

          2. 2.2. Projections shall be measured perpendicularly and directly towards the nominal...

          3. 2.3. The gap between the edge of the mounted and fixed...

          4. 2.4. The registration plate used for checking conformity shall be of...

      15. ANNEX XV

        Requirements applying to access to repair and maintenance information

        1. 1. Purpose

          1. 1.1. Access to information means the availability of all OBD and...

          2. 1.1. When applying for EU type-approval or national type-approval, the manufacturer...

        2. 2. Compliance with access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and...

          1. 2.1. Approval authorities shall grant type-approval only after receiving from the...

          2. 2.2. The Certificate on Access to Vehicle OBD and Vehicle Repair...

          3. 2.3. The Certificate on Access to Vehicle OBD and Vehicle Repair...

          4. 2.4. The manufacturer shall ensure compliance with the technical requirements in...

        3. 3. Fees for access

          1. 3.1. In addition to time-based access under Article 59 of Regulation...

        4. 4. Service parts, diagnostic tools and test equipment

          1. 4.1. In the context of Article 57(6) of Regulation 168/2013, the...

          2. 4.2. For the purposes of point 4.1.1 the development of replacement...

          3. 4.3. For the purposes of point 4.1.2, where manufacturers use diagnostic...

        5. 5. Multi-stage type-approval

          1. 5.1. In the case of multi-stage type-approval, as defined in Article...

          2. 5.2. In addition, the final manufacturer shall on its website provide...

          3. 5.3. Manufacturers responsible for a particular stage or stages of type-approval...

          4. 5.4. The manufacturer responsible for a particular stage or stages of...

          5. 5.5. Each manufacturer shall authorise the manufacturer responsible for the next...

          6. 5.6. In addition, on a contractual basis, the manufacturer responsible for...

          7. 5.7. A manufacturer, including a final manufacturer, may charge fees in...

          8. 5.8. A manufacturer, including a final manufacturer, shall not charge fees...

        6. 6. Small volume manufacturers

          1. 6.1. Manufacturers whose world-wide annual production of a type of vehicle,...

          2. 6.2. Vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units covered by point...

          3. 6.3. The approval authority shall inform the Commission of all type-approvals...

        7. 7. Carry-over systems

          1. 7.1. Until 31 December 2020, with respect to the carry-over systems...

          2. 7.2. Such derogations shall be indicated on the Certificate on Access...

          3. 7.3. The systems for which a manufacturer derogates from the obligation...

          4. 7.4. For the servicing and reprogramming of the electronic control units...

        8. 8. Compliance with the obligations regarding access to vehicle OBD and...

          1. 8.1. An approval authority may, at any time, on their own...

          2. 8.2. Where an approval authority finds that a manufacturer has failed...

          3. 8.3. Such measures may include withdrawal or suspension of type-approval, fines...

          4. 8.4. If an independent operator or a trade association representing independent...

          5. 8.5. When carrying out the audit, the approval authority may ask...

          6. 8.6. In order to receive EU type-approval of a propulsion performance...

          7. 8.7. If the vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information...

          8. 8.8. Where the vehicle is placed on the market more than...

          9. 8.9. The approval authority may presume on the basis of a...

          10. 8.10. If the certificate of compliance is not provided within that...

        9. 9. Information requirements for granting access to independent operators to non-secure...

          1. 9.1. For access to any OBD and repair and maintenance information...

        10. 10. Information requirements for granting access to independent operators to secure...

          1. 10.1. For access to any OBD and repair and maintenance information...

          2. 10.2. Independent operators shall be given access to vehicle security features...

          3. 10.3. The Forum on Access to Vehicle Information provided for by...

          4. 10.4. For information concerning access to secure areas of the vehicle,...

          5. 10.5. Access to vehicle security features used by authorised dealers and...

        11. Appendix 1

          Access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information

          1. 1. Introduction

            1. 1.1. This Appendix lays down technical requirements for the accessibility of...

          2. 2. Requirements

            1. 2.1. The manufacturer shall provide vehicle repair and maintenance information using...

            2. 2.1.1. Vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information available through...

            3. 2.1.2. Where possible, keywords in the metadata shall conform to ISO...

            4. 2.1.3. Those requiring the right to duplicate or republish the information...

            5. 2.2. Information on all parts of the vehicle, with which the...

            6. 2.3. This database or alternative accessible format shall comprise the VIN,...

            7. 2.4. The information on the database or available in another accessible...

            8. 2.5. Reprogramming of control units for the purposes of, e.g. recalibration...

            9. 2.6. All on-board diagnostic trouble codes shall be consistent with the...

            10. 2.7. In the event that vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and...

            11. 2.8. Manufacturers’ repair information websites shall indicate type-approval numbers by model....

            12. 2.9. Manufacturers shall establish reasonable and proportionate fees for hourly, daily,...

        12. Appendix 2

          List of carry-over systems

          1. 1. Table Ap2-1 List of carry over systems No System name...

      16. ANNEX XVI

        Requirements applying to stands

        1. 1. General requirements

          1. 1.1. ‘Type of vehicle with regard to stands’ means a category...

          2. 1.2. Vehicles of categories L1e and L3e shall be fitted with...

            1. 1.2.1. Each stand fitted to the vehicle shall enable the vehicle...

            2. 1.2.2. Vehicles fitted with twinned wheels may not need to be...

            3. 1.2.3. Prop stands fitted to vehicles of category L1e with a...

          3. 1.3. Vehicles of category L4e shall be fitted with at least...

            1. 1.3.1. If the side-car can be detached from the motorcycle so...

        2. 2. Specific requirements

          1. 2.1. A stand shall be either a prop stand or centre...

          2. 2.2. Where the stand swivels below or about the lower part...

          3. 2.3. Specific requirements for prop stands

            1. 2.3.1. A prop stand shall be able to support the vehicle...

            2. 2.3.2. A prop stand shall be able to support the vehicle...

            3. 2.3.3. A prop stand shall be able to swing back automatically...

            4. 2.3.4. The requirements in point 2.3.3 are not applicable if the...

            5. 2.3.5. A prop stand shall be so designed and constructed that...

            6. 2.3.6. A prop stand shall be so designed and constructed that...

          4. 2.4. Specific requirements for centre stands

            1. 2.4.1. A centre stand shall be able to support the vehicle,...

            2. 2.4.2. A centre stand shall be able to support the vehicle...

            3. 2.4.3. A centre stand shall be able to swing back automatically...

            4. 2.4.4. The requirement in point 2.4.3 is not applicable if the...

          5. 2.5. Stand retention systems

            1. 2.5.1. Stands shall be provided with a retention system which holds...

            2. 2.5.2. A retention system shall consist of:

        3. 3. Test procedure

          1. 3.1. Test surface specifications

            1. 3.1.1. A testing platform shall be used for carrying out the...

            2. 3.1.2. The testing platform shall be flat, rectangular and of sufficient...

            3. 3.1.3. The surface of the testing platform shall be clean and...

          2. 3.2. Vehicle preparation (valid for all tests)

            1. 3.2.1. The vehicle’s mass shall be adjusted to that of the...

            2. 3.2.2. The vehicle’s tyre pressures shall be adjusted to the manufacturer’s...

            3. 3.2.3. The vehicle’s transmission shall be put in the ‘park’ position,...

            4. 3.2.4. If the vehicle is fitted with a parking brake, this...

            5. 3.2.5. The vehicle’s steering system shall be put in the locked...

          3. 3.3. Test of stability of a vehicle fitted with a prop...

            1. 3.3.1. The vehicle is parked on the horizontal testing platform with...

            2. 3.3.2. The vehicle shall be manipulated in such a way as...

          4. 3.4. Test of stability of a vehicle parked on an inclined...

            1. 3.4.1. The vehicle is parked on the horizontal testing platform.

              1. 3.4.1.1. The vehicle’s stand shall be in the in-use position. If...

              2. 3.4.1.2. If the vehicle is fitted with twinned wheels and not...

            2. 3.4.2. The testing platform shall be shifted or rotated to achieve...

            3. 3.4.3. Table 14-1 Tilt requirements for prop and centre stands (see...

              1. 3.4.3.1. Figure 14-1 Transverse tilt to the left and right (prop...

              2. 3.4.3.2. Figure 14-2 Transverse tilt to the left and right (centre...

              3. 3.4.3.3. Figure 14-3 Longitudinal tilt downstream

              4. 3.4.3.4. Where a vehicle on a tilted testing platform is resting...

      17. ANNEX XVII

        Performance standards and assessment of technical services

        1. 1. General requirements

          1. 1.1. Technical services shall demonstrate appropriate skills, specific technical knowledge and...

          2. 1.2. Standards with which technical services of the different categories set...

            1. 1.2.1. The different categories of technical services shall comply with the...

            2. 1.2.2. The reference to Article 41 of Directive 2007/46/EC in that...

            3. 1.2.3. The reference to Annex IV to Directive 2007/46/EC in that...

          3. 1.3. Procedure for the assessment of the technical services

            1. 1.3.1. The technical services are assessed in accordance with the procedure...

            2. 1.3.2. References to Article 42 of Directive 2007/46/EC in Appendix 1...

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