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Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/543 of 3 April 2019 amending Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annexes I, III and IV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards updating the references to and including certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the type-approval of motor vehicles (Text with EEA relevance)

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(1)

the table is amended as follows:

(a)

the row for regulation number 10 is replaced by the following:

10Electromagnetic compatibilitySupplement 1 to the 05 series of amendments OJ L 41, 17.2.2017, p. 1.M, N, O;
(b)

the row for regulation number 16 is replaced by the following:

16Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systemsSupplement 2 to the 07 series of amendments OJ L 109, 27.4.2018, p. 1.M, N (d);
(c)

the row for regulation number 34 is replaced by the following:

34Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks)Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments OJ L 231, 26.8.2016, p. 41.M, N, O (e);
(d)

the row for regulation number 39 is replaced by the following:

39Speedometer equipment including its installationSupplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments OJ L 302, 28.11.2018, p. 106M, N;
(e)

the row for regulation number 44 is replaced by the following:

44Restraining devices for child occupants of power-driven vehicles (‘child restraint system’)Supplement 10 to the 04 series of amendments OJ L 265, 30.9.2016, p. 1.M, N (h);
(f)

the row for regulation number 48 is replaced by the following:

48Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehiclesSupplement 10 to the 06 series of amendments OJ L 14, 16.1.2019, p. 42M, N, O;
(g)

the row for regulation number 58 is replaced by the following:

58Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; Rear underrun protection (RUP)03 series of amendments OJ L 49, 20.2.2019, p. 1.M, N, O;
(h)

the row for regulation number 67 is replaced by the following:

67Motor vehicles using LPGSupplement 14 to the 01 series of amendments OJ L 285, 20.10.2016, p. 1.M, N;
(i)

the row for regulation number 79 is replaced by the following:

79Steering equipment03 series of amendments OJ L 318, 14.12.2018, p. 1.M, N, O;
(j)

the row for regulation number 94 is replaced by the following:

94Protection of occupants in the event of a frontal collision03 series of amendments OJ L 35, 8.2.2018, p. 1.M1;
(k)

the row for regulation number 100 is replaced by the following:

100Electric safetySupplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments OJ L 302, 28.11.2018, p. 114.M, N;
(l)

the row for regulation number 107 is replaced by the following:

107M2 and M3 vehiclesSupplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments OJ L 52, 23.2.2018, p. 1.M2, M3;
(m)

the row for regulation number 117 is replaced by the following:

117Tyres with regard to rolling sound emissions, adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance (Classes C1, C2 and C3)Supplement 8 to the 02 series of amendments OJ L 218, 12.8.2016, p. 1.M, N, O;
(n)

the row for regulation number 119 is replaced by the following:

119Cornering lampsSupplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments OJ L 89, 25.3.2014, p. 101.M, N (h);
(o)

the row for regulation number 123 is replaced by the following:

123Adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS)Supplement 9 to the 01 series of amendments OJ L 49, 20.2.2019, p. 24.M, N;
(p)

the row for regulation number 125 is replaced by the following:

125Forward field of visionSupplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments OJ L 20, 25.1.2018, p. 16.M1;
(q)

the row for regulation number 128 is replaced by the following:

128Light Emitting Diode (LED) light sourcesSupplement 6 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 320, 17.12.2018, p. 63.M, N, O;
(r)

the following new rows 140 and 141 are added:

140Stability controlSupplement 2 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 269, 26.10.2018, p. 17.M1, N1
141Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)Original version of the Regulation OJ L 269, 26.10.2018, p. 36.M1, N1 (i);
(2)

the note (b) to the table is replaced by the following:

(b)The fitting of an electronic stability control system is required in accordance with Article 12(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009.;

(3)

the note (c) to the table is replaced by the following:

(c)The fitting of an electronic stability control system is required in accordance with Article 12(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009.;

(4)

the note (f) to the table is replaced by the following:

(f)Where it is declared by the vehicle manufacturer that a vehicle is suitable for towing loads (point 2.11.5 of Annex I to Directive 2007/46/EC) and any part of a suitable mechanical coupling device, whether fitted or not to the type of motor-vehicle, could (partly) obscure any lighting component and/or the space for mounting and fixing the rear registration plate, the following shall apply:

  • the motor-vehicle's user instructions (e.g. owner's manual, vehicle handbook) shall clearly specify that installation of a mechanical coupling device that cannot be easily removed or repositioned is not permitted;

  • the instructions shall also clearly specify that, when fitted, a mechanical coupling device must always be removed or repositioned when it is not in use; and

  • in the case of vehicle system type-approval according to UN Regulation 55, it shall be ensured that the removal, repositioning and/or alternate location provisions are also fully complied with as regards lighting installation and space for mounting and fixing the rear registration plate.;

(5)

the following note (h) to the table is added:

(h)A Universal International Whole Vehicle Type Approval issued under UN Regulation No 0 (OJ L 135, 31.5.2018, p. 1), that includes type-approval under the respective UN Regulations in the table that refer to this note, shall be considered equivalent to an EC type-approval granted under this Regulation.;

(6)

the following note (i) to the table is added:

(i)Tyre pressure monitoring system for M1 vehicles applies on a compulsory basis in accordance with Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. UN Regulation No 141 applies to the approval of vehicles of category M1 up to a maximum mass of 3 500 kg. UN Regulation No 141 may apply on voluntary basis to the approval of vehicles of category N1 that are not fitted with twin wheels on an axle.

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