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Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 of 18 July 2008 implementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information (Text with EEA relevance)
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Article 4.Requirements for type-approval regarding the OBD system
Article 5.Application for EC type-approval of a vehicle with regard to emissions and access to vehicle repair and maintenance information
Article 6.Administrative provisions for EC type-approval of a vehicle with regard to emissions and access to vehicle repair and maintenance information
Article 11.Application for EC type-approval of a type of replacement pollution control device as a separate technical unit
Article 12.Administrative provisions for EC type-approval of replacement pollution control device as separate technical unit
Article 13.Access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information
Article 14.Compliance with the obligations regarding access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information
Article 15.Special requirements regarding type approval information
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL
2. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
2.3. Provisions for electronic system security
2.3.1. Any vehicle with an emission control computer shall include features...
2.3.2. Computer-coded engine operating parameters shall not be changeable without the...
2.3.3. In the case of mechanical fuel-injection pumps fitted to compression-ignition...
2.3.4. Manufacturers may apply to the approval authority for an exemption...
3. EXTENSIONS TO TYPE-APPROVALS
3.1. Extensions for tailpipe emissions (type 1, type 2 and type...
3.2. Extensions for evaporative emissions (type 4 test)
3.2.1. The type-approval shall be extended to vehicles equipped with a...
3.2.1.1. The basic principle of fuel/air metering (e.g. single point injection) is...
3.2.1.3. The worst-case vehicle with regard to the cross-section and approximate...
3.2.1.4. The fuel tank volume is within a range of ±10 %....
3.2.1.5. The setting of the fuel tank relief valve is identical....
3.2.1.6. The method of storage of the fuel vapour is identical,...
3.2.1.7. The method of purging of the stored vapour is identical...
3.2.1.8. The method of sealing and venting of the fuel metering...
3.2.2. The type-approval shall be extended to vehicles with:
3.3. Extensions for durability of pollution control devices (type 5 test)...
3.6. Type-approval of vehicles of category N within a family for...
4.3. Checking the conformity of the vehicle for CO2 emissions
4.3.1. If a vehicle type has had one or several extensions,...
4.3.2. If the approval authority is not satisfied with the auditing...
4.3.3. For the purpose of this section and Appendices 1 and 2,...
4.3.4. The conformity of the vehicle for CO2 emissions shall be...
4.3.4.1. The provisions of Section 4.2.2.1 shall be replaced by the following:...
4.3.4.2. The provisions of Section 4.2.3.1 shall be replaced by the following:...
4.3.4.3. The provisions of Section 4.2.3.2 shall be replaced by the following:...
4.3.4.4. The provisions of Section 4.2.3.3 shall be replaced by the following:...
4.3.4.5. When checking the conformity of vehicle for CO2 emissions, as...
4.4. Vehicles powered by an electric power train only
4.4.1. The holder of the approval shall, in particular:
4.4.1.1. Ensure the existence of procedures for the effective control of...
4.4.1.2. Have access to the equipment necessary for checking conformity with...
4.4.1.3. Ensure that the data concerning the test result are recorded...
4.4.1.5. Make sure that for each type of vehicle tests referred...
4.4.1.6. Make sure that any collections of samples or test pieces...
4.4.2. The approval authorities may verify at any time the methods...
4.8. Checking the conformity of the vehicle for On-board Diagnostics (OBD)...
4.9. Checking the conformity of a vehicle fuelled by LPG or...
Verification of conformity of production — First statistical method
Verification of conformity of production — Second statistical method
3. POWER PLANT (In the case of a vehicle that can...
3.2. Internal combustion engine
3.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition …
3.2.1.5. Drawings of combustion chamber, piston crown and, in the case...
3.2.1.7. Carbon monoxide content by volume in the exhaust gas with...
3.2.1.8. Maximum net power … kW at … min-1 (manufacturer’s declared...
3.2.1.9. Maximum permitted engine speed as prescribed by the manufacturer: …...
3.2.1.10. Maximum net torque: … Nm at … min-1 (manufacturer’s declared...
3.2.2. Fuel: Diesel/Petrol/LPG/NG-Biomethane/Ethanol(E85)/Biodiesel/Hydrogen
3.2.4.2. By fuel injection (compression ignition only): yes/no
3.2.10. Minimum cross-sectional areas of inlet and outlet ports: …
3.2.12. Measures taken against air pollution
3.2.12.1. Device for recycling crankcase gases (description and drawings): …
3.2.12.2. Additional pollution control devices (if any, and if not covered...
3.2.12.2.1. Catalytic converter: yes/no
3.2.12.2.1.1. Number of catalytic converters and elements (provide the information below...
3.2.12.2.1.2. Dimensions, shape and volume of the catalytic converter: …
3.2.12.2.1.8. Type of casing for the catalytic converter(s): …
3.2.12.2.1.9. Location of the catalytic converter(s) (place and reference distance in...
3.2.12.2.1.11. Regeneration systems/method of exhaust after-treatment systems, description: …
3.2.12.2.1.11.1. The number of Type 1 operating cycles, or equivalent engine...
3.2.12.2.1.11.2. Description of method employed to determine the number of cycles...
3.2.12.2.1.11.3. Parameters to determine the level of loading required before regeneration...
3.2.12.2.1.11.4. Description of method used to load system in the test...
3.2.12.2.1.11.7. Type and concentration of reagent needed for catalytic action (where...
3.2.12.2.1.11.8. Normal operational temperature range of reagent (where appropriate):
3.2.12.2.1.11.9. International standard (where appropriate):
3.2.12.2.1.11.10. Frequency of reagent refill: continuous/maintenance (where appropriate):
3.2.12.2.6. Particulate trap: yes/no
3.2.12.2.6.1. Dimensions, shape and capacity of the particulate trap: …
3.2.12.2.6.3. Location (reference distance in the exhaust line): …
3.2.12.2.6.4. Method or system of regeneration, description and/or drawing: …
3.2.12.2.6.4.1. The number of Type 1 operating cycles, or equivalent engine...
3.2.12.2.6.4.2. Description of method employed to determine the number of cycles...
3.2.12.2.6.4.3. Parameters to determine the level of loading required before regeneration...
3.2.12.2.6.4.4. Description of method used to load system in the test...
3.2.12.2.7. On-board-diagnostic (OBD) system: (yes/no)
3.2.12.2.7.1. Written description and/or drawing of the MI: …
3.2.12.2.7.2. List and purpose of all components monitored by the OBD...
3.2.12.2.7.3. Written description (general working principles) for: …
3.2.12.2.7.4. Criteria for MI activation (fixed number of driving cycles or...
3.2.12.2.7.5. List of all OBD output codes and formats used (with...
3.2.12.2.7.6. The following additional information shall be provided by the vehicle...
3.2.12.2.7.6.1. A description of the type and number of the pre-conditioning...
3.2.12.2.7.6.2. A description of the type of the OBD demonstration cycle...
3.2.12.2.7.6.3. A comprehensive document describing all sensed components with the strategy...
3.2.12.2.7.6.4. The information required by this section may, for example, be...
3.2.13. Location of the absorption coefficient symbol (compression ignition engines only):...
3.2.14. Details of any devices designed to influence fuel economy (if...
3.5. CO2 emissions/fuel consumption (manufacturer’s declared value)
Appendix to information document
MODEL OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No …
2.1. Tailpipe emissions test results Emissions classification: Euro 5/Euro 6 Type...
2.1.1. Repeat the table for mono fuel gas vehicles for all...
2.1.3. List and function of all components monitored by the OBD...
2.1.4. Written description (general working principles) for: …
2.1.5. Criteria for MI activation (fixed number of driving cycles or...
2.1.6. List of all OBD output codes and formats used (with...
2.5. CO2 emissions and fuel consumption test results
2.5.1. Internal combustion engine vehicle and Not Externally Chargeable (NOVC) Hybrid...
2.5.3. Externally chargeable (OVC) Hybrid Electric Vehicle:
2.5.3.4. Fuel consumption (Condition A, combined): … l/100 km
2.5.3.5. Fuel consumption (Condition B, combined): … l/100 km
2.5.3.7. Electric energy consumption (Condition A, combined): … Wh/km
2.5.3.8. Electric energy consumption (Condition B, combined): … Wh/km
2.5.3.9. Electric energy consumption (weighted and combined): … Wh/km
3.1. Address of website for access to vehicle repair and maintenance...
3.2. Terms and conditions of access (i.e., duration of access, price...
3.3. Format of vehicle repair and maintenance information accessible through website...
3.4. Manufacturer’s certificate on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information...
2. Audit of in-service conformity
2.1. The audit of in-service conformity by the approval authority shall...
2.2. The figure referred to under point 9 of Appendix 2 to this...
2.3. As part of the information provided for the in-service conformity...
2.4. Parameters defining the in-service family
2.4.1. combustion process (two stroke, four stroke, rotary);
2.4.3. configuration of the cylinder block (in-line, V, radial, horizontally opposed,...
2.4.4. method of engine fuelling (e.g. indirect or direct injection);
2.4.6. method of aspiration (naturally aspirated, pressure charged);
2.4.7. fuel for which the engine is designed (petrol, diesel, NG,...
2.4.8. type of catalytic converter (three-way catalyst, lean NOx trap, SCR,...
2.4.10. exhaust gas recirculation (with or without, cooled or non cooled);...
2.4.11. engine cylinder capacity of the largest engine within the family...
2.5.2. the name, address, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address...
2.5.3. the model name(s) of the vehicles included in the manufacturer’s...
2.5.4. where appropriate, the list of vehicle types covered within the...
2.5.5. the vehicle identification number (VIN) codes applicable to these vehicle types...
2.5.6. the numbers of the type-approvals applicable to these vehicle types...
2.5.7. details of extensions, field fixes/recalls to those type-approvals for the...
2.5.8. the period of time over which the manufacturer’s information was...
2.5.9. the vehicle build period covered within the manufacturer’s information (e.g....
2.5.10. the manufacturer’s in-service conformity checking procedure, including:
2.5.11. the results from the manufacturer’s in-service conformity procedure, including:
3. Selection of vehicles for in-service conformity
3.1. The information gathered by the manufacturer shall be sufficiently comprehensive...
3.2. In selecting the Member States for sampling vehicles, the manufacturer...
3.3. The emissions testing may be done at a test facility...
3.4. The in-service conformity tests by the manufacturer shall be continuously...
3.5. When applying the statistical procedure defined in Appendix 2, the number...
2.3. There shall be a maintenance record to show that the...
2.4. The vehicle shall exhibit no indications of abuse (e. g....
2.5. There shall have been no unauthorised major repair to the...
2.6. The lead content and sulphur content of a fuel sample...
2.7. There shall be no indication of any problem that might...
2.8. All anti-pollution system components on the vehicle shall be in...
3.1. The following checks shall be carried out: checks on air...
3.2. The OBD system shall be checked for proper functioning. Any...
3.3. The ignition system shall be checked and defective components replaced,...
3.4. The compression shall be checked. If the result is unsatisfactory...
3.5. The engine parameters shall be checked to the manufacturer’s specifications...
3.6. If the vehicle is within 800 km of a scheduled maintenance...
3.7. Upon acceptance of the vehicle, the fuel shall be replaced...
6.1. The approval authority shall request the manufacturer to submit a...
6.2. The plan of remedial measures shall be filed with the...
6.3. The remedial measures shall apply to all vehicles likely to...
6.4. The manufacturer shall provide a copy of all communications related...
6.5. The plan of remedial measures shall include the requirements specified...
6.5.1. A description of each vehicle type included in the plan...
6.5.3. A description of the method by which the manufacturer informs...
6.5.4. A description of the proper maintenance or use, if any,...
6.5.5. A description of the procedure to be followed by vehicle...
6.5.6. A copy of the information transmitted to the vehicle owner....
6.5.7. A brief description of the system which the manufacturer uses...
6.5.9. A description of the impact of the proposed remedial measures...
6.5.10. Any other information, reports or data the type-approval authority may...
6.5.11. Where the plan of remedial measures includes a recall, a...
6.6. The manufacturer may be required to conduct reasonably designed and...
6.7. The manufacturer is responsible for keeping a record of every...
6.8. The repair and modification or addition of new equipment shall...
STATISTICAL PROCEDURE FOR IN-SERVICE CONFORMITY TESTING
1. This procedure shall be used to verify the in-service conformity...
5. In paragraph 3.2.2 the reference to row B of the table...
6. In paragraphs 3.2.3.2.1 and 3.2.4.2 the reference to paragraph 6 of Appendix 3 shall...
8. In paragraph 4.2. the reference to paragraph 5.3.1.4 shall be understood as...
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IN-SERVICE CONFORMITY
1. The process of checking in-service conformity check is illustrated in...
2. The manufacturer shall compile all the information needed to comply...
3. The approval authority shall conduct all the procedures and tests...
4. In the event of discrepancies or disagreements in the assessment...
5. The manufacturer shall establish and implement a plan of remedial...
VERIFYING AVERAGE EXHAUST EMISSIONS AT AMBIENT CONDITIONS
2.1. The general requirements shall be those set out in paragraph 5.3.1...
2.3. The pollutants specified in paragraph 5.3.1.2.4 shall be understood as being...
2.4. The reference to the deterioration factors from paragraph 5.3.6 in paragraph 5.3.1.4...
2.5. The emission limits referred to in paragraph 5.3.1.4 shall be understood...
2.6. Requirements for vehicles fuelled by LPG, natural gas or biomethane...
3.1. The technical requirements shall be those set out in Annex 4...
3.2. The reference fuels specified in paragraph 3.2 shall be understood as...
3.3. The pollutant gases mentioned in paragraph 4.3.1.1 shall be understood as...
3.4. The hydrocarbons ratios in paragraph 8.2 shall be understood as follows:...
3.5. From the relevant dates set out in Article 10(4) and 10(5) of...
3.6. Paragraph 2.2.2 of Appendix 5 to Annex 4 shall be understood as covering:...
3.7. Paragraph 1 of Appendix 8 to Annex 4 shall be amended to read:...
3.8. The second subparagraph of paragraph 1.3 of Appendix 8 to Annex 4 shall...
3.9. An addition to the requirements of Paragraph 1.3. of Appendix 8 to...
3.10. Paragraph 1.5.2.3 of Appendix 8 to Annex 4 shall be understood as including...
3.11. References to HC should be understood as references to THC...
3.12. References to hydrocarbons should be understood as references to total...
3.13. Technical requirements for a vehicle equipped with a periodically regenerating...
EMISSIONS DATA REQUIRED AT TYPE-APPROVAL FOR ROADWORTHINESS PURPOSES
MEASURING CARBON MONOXIDE EMISSION AT IDLING SPEEDS
2.1. The general requirements shall be those specified in paragraphs 5.3.7.1 to 5.3.7.4...
2.2. The atomic ratios specified in section 5.3.7.3 shall be understood as...
2.3. The table in section 2.2 of Appendix 4 to Annex I to this...
2.4. The manufacturer shall confirm the accuracy of the Lambda value...
DETERMINATION OF EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS
VERIFYING THE DURABILITY OF POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES
1.1. This Annex describes the tests for verifying the durability of...
1.2. The whole vehicle durability test represents an ageing test of...
1.3. The manufacturer may choose to use a bench ageing durability...
1.4. As an alternative to durability testing, a manufacturer may choose...
1.5. At the request of the manufacturer, the technical service may...
1.6. In the absence of assigned deterioration factors for Euro 6...
1.7. Deterioration factors are determined using either the procedures set out...
2.1. The technical requirements and specifications shall be those set out...
2.1.1. As an alternative to the operating cycle described in paragraph 5.1....
2.1.2. In paragraph 5.3 and paragraph 6 of Annex 9 of UN/ECE Regulation No 83...
2.1.3. The reference to paragraph 5.3.1.4. in the first section of paragraph 6...
2.1.4. In Section 6 of Annex 9 of UN/ECE Regulation No 83, the sixth...
2.3.1. Vehicles with Positive Ignition Engines
2.3.1.1. The following bench ageing procedure shall be applicable for positive-ignition...
2.3.1.2. Standard bench cycle (SBC). Standard catalyst bench ageing shall be...
2.3.1.3. Catalyst time-at-temperature data. Catalyst temperature shall be measured during at...
2.3.1.4. Bench-ageing time. Bench ageing time shall be calculated using the...
2.3.1.5. Effective reference temperature on the SBC. The effective reference temperature...
2.3.1.6. Catalyst Ageing Bench. The catalyst ageing bench shall follow the...
2.3.1.7. Required Testing. For calculating deterioration factors at least two Type...
2.3.2. Vehicles with Compression Ignition Engines
2.3.2.1. The following bench ageing procedure is applicable for compression-ignition vehicles...
2.3.2.2. Standard Diesel Bench Cycle (SDBC). Standard bench ageing is conducted...
2.3.2.3. Regeneration data. Regeneration intervals shall be measured during at least...
2.3.2.4. Diesel bench-ageing duration. Bench ageing duration is calculated using the...
2.3.2.5. Ageing Bench. The ageing bench shall follow the SDBC and...
2.3.2.6. Required Testing. For calculating deterioration factors at least two Type...
3. Ageing Bench Equipment and Procedures
3.1. Ageing Bench Configuration. The ageing bench shall provide the appropriate...
3.3. Temperature Measurement. Catalyst temperature shall be measured using a thermocouple...
3.4. Air/Fuel Measurement. Provisions shall be made for the measurement of...
3.5. Exhaust Flow Balance. Provisions shall be made to assure that...
3.6. Setup. The engine speed, load, and spark timing are selected...
3.7. Ageing Cycle. The standard bench ageing procedures use the standard...
3.8. Quality Assurance. The temperatures and A/F ratio in paragraphs 3.3. and 3.4....
3.9. Startup and Shutdown. Care should be taken to assure that...
4. Experimentally Determining the R-Factor for Bench Ageing Durability Procedures
4.1. The R-Factor is the catalyst thermal reactivity coefficient used in...
4.1.1. Using the applicable bench cycle and ageing bench hardware, age...
4.1.2. Estimate the value of R and calculate the effective reference...
4.1.3. Plot emissions (or catalyst inefficiency) versus ageing time for each...
4.1.4. Calculate the slope of the best-fit line for each ageing...
4.1.6. Compare the R-factor to the initial value that was used...
4.1.7. Compare the R-factor determined separately for each exhaust constituent. Use...
VERIFYING THE AVERAGE EMISSIONS AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES
EMISSIONS TEST PROCEDURE FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES (HEV)
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
2.1. The requirements and tests for OBD systems are those specified...
2.2. The durability distance mentioned in section 3.1 and 3.3.1 of Annex 11 to...
2.3. The threshold limits specified in section 3.3.2 of Annex 11 to UN/ECE...
2.4. In addition to the provisions of section 3.2.1 of Annex 11 to...
2.5. Section 3.3.3.1 of Annex 11 to UN/ECE Regulation 83 shall be replaced...
2.6. Section 3.3.3.3 of Annex 11 to UN/ECE Regulation 83 shall mean that...
2.7. In addition to the requirements of section 3.3.3 of Annex 11 to...
2.8. In addition to the requirements of section 3.3.4 of Annex 11 to...
2.9. In addition to the requirements of section 3.3.4 of Annex 11 to...
2.10. In addition to the requirements of section 3.3.4 of Annex 11 to...
2.11. In addition to the requirements of section 6.3.2 of Appendix 1 to...
2.12. References to ‘HC’ (hydrocarbons) shall be read as ‘NMHC’ (non-methane...
2.13. In addition to the requirements of section 6.5.1.3 of Appendix 1 to...
3. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR DEFICIENCIES OF OBD SYSTEMS
3.1. In considering the request for granting type-approval to a vehicle...
3.2. The approval authority shall take into consideration data from the...
3.3. The approval authority will not accept any deficiency request that...
3.4. The approval authority will not accept any deficiency request that...
3.5. In determining the identified order of deficiencies, deficiencies relating to...
3.6. Prior to or at the time of type-approval, no deficiency...
3.7. The approval authority shall notify its decision in granting a...
4.1. Requirements for access to OBD information are specified in section 5...
4.2. References to Appendix 1 of Annex 2 to UN/ECE Regulation 83 shall...
4.3. References to section 4.2.11.2.7.6 of Annex 1 to UN/ECE Regulation 83 shall...
4.4. References to ‘contracting parties’ shall be understood as references to...
4.5. References to approval granted under Regulation 83 shall be understood...
4.6. UN/ECE type-approval shall be understood as EC type-approval.
FUNCTIONAL ASPECTS OF ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEMS
2.1. The technical requirements and specifications shall be those set out...
2.2. The references to the OBD threshold limits set out in...
2.3. The reference fuels specified in paragraph 3.2 of Appendix 1 of Annex 11...
2.4. The reference to Annex 11 in paragraph 6.5.1.4 of Appendix 1 of Annex 11...
2.5. For vehicles approved to Euro 6 limit values contained in...
3.1.1. Each monitor of the OBD system shall be executed at...
3.1.2. The in-use performance ratio (IUPR) of a specific monitor M...
3.1.3. Comparison of Numerator and Denominator gives an indication of how...
3.1.4. If, according to the requirements of this Annex, the vehicle...
3.1.5. Vehicles shall comply with the requirements of section 3.1.4 for a...
3.1.6. The requirements of this section are deemed to be met...
3.1.7. The manufacturer shall demonstrate to the approval authority and on...
3.1.8. For demonstration purposes of this section the manufacturer may group...
3.1.9. Public authorities and their delegates may pursue further tests on...
3.6. Reporting and increasing counters
3.6.1. The OBD system shall report in accordance with the ISO...
3.6.2. For specific components or systems that have multiple monitors, which...
3.6.3. All counters, when incremented, shall be incremented by an integer...
3.6.4. The minimum value of each counter is 0, the maximum...
3.6.5. If either the numerator or denominator for a specific monitor...
3.6.7. The manufacturer shall take measures to ensure that the values...
3.7. Disablement of Numerators and Denominators and of the General Denominator...
DETERMINATION OF CO2 EMISSIONS AND FUEL CONSUMPTION
3.1. The technical requirements and specifications for the measurement of CO2...
3.2. In Annex 6, section 1.3.5 of UN/ECE Regulation 101 the tyres used...
3.3. In Annex 6 of UN/ECE Regulation 101, section 1.4.3 shall be replaced...
3.4. In Annex 8 of UN/ECE Regulation 101, references to Annex 4 shall...
EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES AS SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT
4.1. The requirements for the type-approval of replacement pollution control devices...
4.1.1. The terms ‘catalytic converter’ and ‘converter’ used in section 5 of...
4.1.2. The regulated pollutants referred to throughout section 5.2.3 of UN/ECE Regulation...
4.1.3. For replacement pollution control devices standards intended to be fitted...
4.1.4. Reference to Appendix 1 of the type-approval communication in section 5.5.3 of...
4.2. For vehicles with positive-ignition engines, if the THC and NMHC...
4.3. The revised OBD threshold limits will apply during the tests...
4.4. Requirements for replacement periodically regenerating systems
MODEL EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
Access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information
2.1. Vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information available through...
2.2. Access to vehicle security features used by authorised dealers and...
2.3. Reprogramming of vehicle control units shall be conducted in accordance...
2.4. All emission-related fault codes shall be consistent with Appendix 1 to...
2.5. For access to any vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and...
2.6. In the event that vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and...
2.7. Manufacturers shall indicate in their repair information websites the type-approval...
2.8. Manufacturers shall establish fees for hourly, daily, monthly and annual...
IN-SERVICE CONFORMITY OF VEHICLES TYPE-APPROVED UNDER DIRECTIVE 70/220/EEC
1. CONFORMITY OF IN-SERVICE VEHICLES
1.1. An audit of in-service conformity shall be conducted by the...
1.2. The Figure referred to under point 4 of Appendix 2 to this...
1.3. Parameters defining the in-service family
1.3.1. combustion process (two stroke, four stroke, rotary).
1.3.3. configuration of the cylinder block (in-line, V, radial, horizontally opposed,...
1.3.4. method of engine fuelling (e.g. indirect or direct injection).
1.3.6. method of aspiration (naturally aspirated, pressure charged).
1.3.7. fuel for which the engine is designed (petrol, diesel, NG,...
1.3.8. type of catalytic converter (three-way catalyst or other(s)).
1.3.11. engine cylinder capacity of the largest engine within the family...
1.4. An audit of in-service conformity shall be conducted by the...
1.4.2. the name, address, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address...
1.4.3. the model name(s) of the vehicles included in the manufacturer’s...
1.4.4. where appropriate, the list of vehicle types covered within the...
1.4.5. the vehicle identification number (VIN) codes applicable to these vehicle types...
1.4.6. the numbers of the type-approvals applicable to these vehicle types...
1.4.7. details of extensions, field fixes/recalls to those type-approvals for the...
1.4.8. the period of time over which the manufacturer’s information was...
1.4.9. the vehicle build period covered within the manufacturer’s information (e.g....
1.4.10. the manufacturer’s in-service conformity checking procedure, including:
1.4.11. the results from the manufacturer’s in-service conformity procedure, including:
2. The information gathered by the manufacturer shall be sufficiently comprehensive...
3. On the basis of the audit referred to in Section 1.2...
3.1. Where type 1 tests are considered necessary to check the...
3.2. The approval authority, in cooperation with the manufacturer, shall select...
3.3. The manufacturer shall be authorized, under the supervision of the...
3.4. Where the approval authority is not satisfied with the results...
3.5. If a Member State has established that a vehicle type...
2.3. There shall be a maintenance record to show that the...
2.4. The vehicle shall exhibit no indications of abuse (e. g....
2.5. There shall have been no unauthorized major repair to the...
2.6. The lead content and sulphur content of a fuel sample...
2.7. There shall be no indication of any problem that might...
2.8. All anti-pollution system components on the vehicle shall be in...
3.1. The following checks shall be carried out: checks on air...
3.2. The OBD system shall be checked for proper functioning. Any...
3.3. The ignition system shall be checked and defective components replaced,...
3.4. The compression shall be checked. If the result is unsatisfactory...
3.5. The engine parameters shall be checked to the manufacturer’s specifications...
3.6. If the vehicle is within 800 km of a scheduled maintenance...
3.7. Upon acceptance of the vehicle, the fuel shall be replaced...
6.1. The approval authority shall request the manufacturer to submit a...
6.2. The plan of remedial measures shall be filed with the...
6.3. The remedial measures shall apply to all vehicles likely to...
6.4. The manufacturer shall provide a copy of all communications related...
6.5. The plan of remedial measures shall include the requirements set...
6.5.1. A description of each vehicle type included in the plan...
6.5.3. A description of the method by which the manufacturer informs...
6.5.4. A description of the proper maintenance or use, if any,...
6.5.5. A description of the procedure to be followed by vehicle...
6.5.6. A copy of the information transmitted to the vehicle owner....
6.5.7. A brief description of the system which the manufacturer uses...
6.5.9. A description of the impact of the proposed remedial measures...
6.5.10. Any other information, reports or data the approval authority may...
6.5.11. Where the plan of remedial measures includes a recall, a...
6.6. The manufacturer may be required to conduct reasonably designed and...
6.7. The manufacturer shall be responsible for keeping a record of...
6.8. The repair and/or modification or addition of new equipment shall...
REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES THAT USE A REAGENT FOR THE EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM
3.1. The vehicle shall include a warning system consisting of visual...
3.2. The warning system shall escalate in intensity as the reagent...
3.3. The visual warning shall display a message indicating a low...
3.4. The warning system does not initially need to be continuously...
3.5. The warning system shall activate at a distance equivalent to...
5. REAGENT CONSUMPTION MONITORING
5.1. The vehicle shall include a means of determining reagent consumption...
5.2. Average reagent consumption and average demanded reagent consumption by the...
5.3. In order to monitor reagent consumption, at least the following...
5.4. A deviation of more than 50 % between the average reagent...
5.5. In the case of interruption in reagent dosing activity the...
8.1. The vehicle shall include a driver inducement system to ensure...
8.2. The inducement system shall activate at the latest when the...
8.3. The manufacturer shall select which type of inducement system to...
8.3.1. A ‘no engine restart after countdown’ approach allows a countdown...
8.3.2. A ‘no start after refuelling’ system results in a vehicle...
8.3.3. A ‘fuel-lockout’ approach prevents the vehicle from being refuelled by...
8.3.4. A ‘performance restriction’ approach restricts the speed of the vehicle...
8.4. Once the inducement system has fully activated and disabled the...
8.5. The driver warning system referred to in section 3 shall display...
8.6. The driver inducement system shall be deactivated when the conditions...
8.7. Detailed written information fully describing the functional operation characteristics of...
8.8. As part of the application for type-approval under this Regulation,...
9.1. The manufacturer shall provide all owners of new vehicles written...
9.2. The instructions shall indicate requirements for the proper use and...
9.3. The instructions shall specify if consumable reagents have to be...
9.4. The instructions shall specify that use of, and refilling of,...
9.5. The instructions shall state that it may be a criminal...
9.6. The instructions shall explain how the warning system and driver...
SPECIAL PROVISIONS REGARDING ANNEX I TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC
3.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition
3.2.4.2.3.3. Maximum fuel delivery Four stroke/two stroke/rotary cycle : … mm3/stroke...
3.2.4.3.4. System description, in the case of systems other than continuous...
3.2.8.3. Intake depression at rated engine speed and at 100 % load...
3.2.9.3. Maximum allowable exhaust back pressure at rated engine speed and...
3.2.11.1. Maximum lift of valves, angles of opening and closing, or...
3.2.12.2. Additional pollution control devices (if any, and if not covered...
3.2.12.2.1.1. Number of catalytic converters and elements (provide the information below...
3.2.12.2.1.11. Regeneration systems/method of exhaust after-treatment systems, description: …
3.2.12.2.1.11.1. The number of Type 1 operating cycles, or equivalent engine...
3.2.12.2.1.11.2. Description of method employed to determine the number of cycles...
3.2.12.2.1.11.3. Parameters to determine the level of loading required before regeneration...
3.2.12.2.1.11.4. Description of method used to load system in the test...
3.2.12.2.1.11.7. Type and concentration of reagent needed for catalytic action (where...
3.2.12.2.1.11.8. Normal operational temperature range of reagent (where appropriate):
3.2.12.2.1.11.9. International standard (where appropriate):
3.2.12.2.1.11.10. Frequency of reagent refill: continuous/maintenance (where appropriate)
3.2.12.2.6.4.1. The number of Type 1 operating cycles, or equivalent engine...
3.2.12.2.6.4.2. Description of method employed to determine the number of cycles...
3.2.12.2.6.4.3. Parameters to determine the level of loading required before regeneration...
3.2.12.2.6.4.4. Description of method used to load system in the test...
3.2.12.2.7.6. The following additional information shall be provided by the vehicle...
3.2.12.2.7.6.1. A description of the type and number of the pre-conditioning...
3.2.12.2.7.6.2. A description of the type of the OBD demonstration cycle...
3.2.12.2.7.6.3. A comprehensive document describing all sensed components with the strategy...
3.2.12.2.7.6.4. The information required by this section may, be defined by...
3.2.15.1. EC type-approval number according to Council Directive 70/221/EEC (OJ L 76, 6.4.1970,...
3.2.16.1. EC type-approval number according to Directive 70/221/EEC (when the Directive...
3.5.2. Fuel consumption (provide for each reference fuel tested)
9.1. Type of bodywork: (use codes defined in Annex II, section C): …...
SPECIAL PROVISIONS REGARDING ANNEX III TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC
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