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  1. Introductory Text

  2. Article 1.Scope

  3. Article 2.Definitions

  4. Article 3.EC type-approval of a vehicle with regard to its windscreen wiper and washer systems

  5. Article 4.EC separate technical unit type-approval of windscreen washer systems

  6. Article 5.EC separate technical unit type-approval mark

  7. Article 6.Validity and extension of approvals granted under Directive 78/318/EEC

  8. Article 7.Entry into force

  9. Signature

    1. ANNEX I

      Administrative documents for EC type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their windscreen wiper and washer systems

      1. PART 1 Information document

        1. MODEL

          1. 0. GENERAL

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …

            2. 0.2. Type: …

              1. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available): …

            3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:...

              1. 0.3.1. Location of that marking: …

            4. 0.4. Category of vehicle: …

            5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: …

            6. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): …

            7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): …...

          2. 1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

            1. 1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: …

          3. 3. POWER PLANT

            1. 3.2. Internal combustion engine

              1. 3.2.1.8. Maximum net power: … kW at … min–1 (manufacturer's declared...

              2. 3.2.5. Electrical system

                1. 3.2.5.1. Rated voltage: … V, positive/negative ground

                2. 3.2.5.2. Generator

                  1. 3.2.5.2.1. Type: …

                  2. 3.2.5.2.2. Nominal output: … VA

            2. 3.3. Electric motor

              1. 3.3.1.1. Maximum hourly output: … kW

              2. 3.3.1.2. Operating voltage: … V

              3. 3.3.2. Battery

                1. 3.3.2.3. Capacity: … Ah (Amp-hours)

            3. 3.4. Engine or motor combination

              1. 3.4.1. Hybrid electric vehicle: yes/no

              2. 3.4.2. Category of hybrid electric vehicle: off-vehicle charging/not off-vehicle charging:

              3. 3.4.4. Description of the energy storage device: (battery, capacitor, flywheel/generator)

                1. 3.4.4.5. Energy: …

                2. 3.4.4.6. Charger: on board/external/without

          4. 4. TRANSMISSION

            1. 4.7. Maximum vehicle design speed (in km/h): …

          5. 9. BODYWORK

            1. 9.2. Materials used and methods of construction: …

            2. 9.4. Field of vision

              1. 9.4.1. Particulars of the primary reference marks in sufficient detail to...

            3. 9.5. Windscreen and other windows

              1. 9.5.1. Windscreen

                1. 9.5.1.1. Materials used: …

                2. 9.5.1.2. Method of mounting: …

                3. 9.5.1.3. Angle of inclination: …

                4. 9.5.1.4. Type-approval number(s): …

                5. 9.5.1.5. Windscreen accessories and the position in which they are fitted...

            4. 9.6. Windscreen wiper system

              1. 9.6.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings): …

            5. 9.7. Windscreen washer system

              1. 9.7.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings) or, if approved...

            6. 9.8. Defrosting and demisting

              1. 9.8.2. Maximum electrical consumption: …kW

            7. 9.10. Interior arrangement

              1. 9.10.3. Seats

                1. 9.10.3.5. Coordinates or drawing of the R-point

                  1. 9.10.3.5.1. Driver's seat: …

                2. 9.10.3.6. Design torso angle

                  1. 9.10.3.6.1. Driver's seat: …

        2. Explanatory notes

      2. PART 2 EC type-approval certificate

        1. MODEL Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm) EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp of type-approval authority...EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp of type-approval authority Communication concerning: Delete...

          1. SECTION I 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …

            2. 0.2. Type: …

              1. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available): …

            3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:...

              1. 0.3.1. Location of that marking: …

            4. 0.4. Category of vehicle: …

            5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: …

            6. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): …

            7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): …...

          2. SECTION II 1. Additional information: see Addendum.

            1. 1. Additional information: see Addendum.

            2. 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: …

            3. 3. Date of test report: …

            4. 4. Number of test report: …

            5. 5. Remarks (if any): see Addendum.

            6. 6. Place: …

            7. 7. Date: …

            8. 8. Signature: …

      3. Addendum

        to EC type-approval certificate No …

        1. 1. Additional information:

        2. 2. Hand of drive: left/right

        3. 3. Left hand drive and mirror-opposite right hand drive systems: yes/no...

        4. 4. Aerodynamic spoiler fitted onto the wiper arm/wiper blade at driver...

        5. 5. Remarks: …

    2. ANNEX II

      Administrative documents for EC type-approval of windscreen washer systems as separate technical units

      1. PART 1 Information document

        1. MODEL

          1. 0. GENERAL

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …

            2. 0.2. Type: …

            3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the separate...

              1. 0.3.1. Location of that marking: …

            4. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: …

            5. 0.7. In case of separate technical units, location and method of...

            6. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): …

            7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): …...

            8. 9.7. Windscreen washer

              1. 9.7.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings): …

        2. Explanatory notes

      2. PART 2 EC type-approval certificate

        1. MODEL Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm) EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp of type-approval authority...EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp of type-approval authority Communication concerning: Delete...

          1. SECTION I 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …

            2. 0.2. Type: …

            3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the separate...

              1. 0.3.1. Location of that marking: …

            4. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: …

            5. 0.7. Location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark:...

            6. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): …

            7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): …...

          2. SECTION II 1. Additional information: see Addendum.

            1. 1. Additional information: see Addendum.

            2. 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: …

            3. 3. Date of test report: …

            4. 4. Number of test report: …

            5. 5. Remarks (if any): see Addendum.

            6. 6. Place: …

            7. 7. Date: …

            8. 8. Signature: …

      3. PART 3 EC separate technical unit type-approval mark

        1. 1. The EC separate technical unit type-approval mark shall consist of:...

          1. 1.1. A rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter ‘e’ followed by the...

          2. 1.2. In the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘base approval number’...

        2. 2. The EC separate technical unit type-approval mark shall be affixed...

        3. 3. An example of an EC separate technical unit type-approval mark...

        4. Explanatory note

    3. ANNEX III

      Requirements for windscreen wiper and washer systems

      1. 1. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

        1. 1.1. Windscreen wiper system.

          1. 1.1.1. Every vehicle shall be equipped with a windscreen wiper system...

            1. 1.1.1.1. The windscreen wiper system shall consist of one or more...

          2. 1.1.2. The windscreen wiper field shall cover at least 98 % of...

          3. 1.1.3. The windscreen wiper field shall cover at least 80 % of...

          4. 1.1.4. The windscreen wiper field shall meet the requirements of paragraph...

          5. 1.1.5. The windscreen wiper system shall have at least two sweep...

          6. 1.1.6. The frequencies referred to in paragraph 1.1.5. to 1.1.5.3. shall...

          7. 1.1.7. When the windscreen wiper system is stopped as a result...

          8. 1.1.8. The windscreen wiper system shall be capable of withstanding stalling...

          9. 1.1.9. The capability to withstand stalling of the windscreen wiper system...

          10. 1.1.10. If the position of rest of the windscreen wiper arm(s)...

          11. 1.1.11. The windscreen wiper system shall be capable of operating for...

          12. 1.1.12. The performance of the windscreen wiper system at – 18 °C shall...

          13. 1.1.13. The windscreen wiper system shall continue to meet the requirements...

        2. 1.2. Windscreen washer system.

          1. 1.2.1. Every vehicle shall be fitted with a windscreen washer system...

          2. 1.2.2. The performance of the windscreen washer system shall not be...

          3. 1.2.3. The windscreen washer system shall have the ability to spray...

          4. 1.2.4. The windscreen washer system shall be capable of delivering sufficient...

          5. 1.2.5. The windscreen washer system shall be capable of being manually...

          6. 1.2.6. The capacity of the reservoir containing the liquid shall not...

      2. 2. TEST PROCEDURE

        1. 2.1. Windscreen wiper system test conditions.

          1. 2.1.1. The tests described below shall be carried out under the...

          2. 2.1.2. The ambient temperature shall be between 5 °C and 40 °C.

          3. 2.1.3. The windscreen shall be kept constantly wet.

          4. 2.1.4. In the case of an electric windscreen wiper system, the...

            1. 2.1.4.1. All batteries shall be fully charged at the start of...

            2. 2.1.4.2. The engine, if fitted, shall run at a speed not...

            3. 2.1.4.3. The passing beam headlamps shall be switched on.

            4. 2.1.4.4. All fitted heating, ventilation, defrosting and demisting systems (regardless of...

          5. 2.1.5. Compressed air or vacuum operated windscreen wiper systems shall be...

          6. 2.1.6. The sweep frequencies of the windscreen wiper system shall comply...

          7. 2.1.7. The requirements of paragraph 1.1.8. of this Annex shall be...

          8. 2.1.8. The outer face of the windscreen shall be thoroughly degreased...

          9. 2.1.9. A coating of the test mixture, in accordance with the...

            1. 2.1.9.1. Where the outer face of the windscreen has been prepared...

          10. 2.1.10. The wiper field of the windscreen wiper system, as prescribed...

            1. 2.1.10.1. The outer face of the windscreen shall be treated in...

            2. 2.1.10.2. In order to verify that the requirements of paragraph 1.1.2....

            3. 2.1.10.3. The technical service may agree to an alternative test procedure...

          11. 2.1.11. The requirements of paragraph 1.1.11. shall be met at an...

        2. 2.2. Windscreen washer system test conditions.

          1. 2.2.1. Test No 1. The windscreen washer system shall be filled...

            1. 2.2.1.1. All nozzle outlets shall be plugged and the windscreen washer...

              1. 2.2.1.1.1. If the windscreen washer system is powered by the muscular...

              2. 2.2.1.1.2. In case of electric pumps, the test voltage shall not...

            2. 2.2.1.2. The performance of the windscreen washer system at the end...

          2. 2.2.2. Test No 2. The windscreen washer system shall be filled...

            1. 2.2.2.1. The windscreen washer control shall be actuated six times in...

          3. 2.2.3. Test No 3. Low temperature cycle exposure test.

            1. 2.2.3.1. The windscreen washer system shall be filled with water, fully...

            2. 2.2.3.2. The windscreen washer system shall be filled and fully primed...

          4. 2.2.4. Test No 4. High temperature cycle exposure test.

            1. 2.2.4.1. If any part of the windscreen washer system is situated...

            2. 2.2.4.2. If no part of the windscreen washer system is situated...

          5. 2.2.5. The windscreen washer tests as set out in paragraph 2.2.1....

          6. 2.2.6. Test No 5. Windscreen washer system capability test

            1. 2.2.6.1. The windscreen washer system shall be filled with water and...

            2. 2.2.6.2. The outer face of the windscreen shall be treated as...

            3. 2.2.6.3. The windscreen washer system shall be actuated according to the...

            4. 2.2.6.4. In order to verify that the requirements of paragraph 1.2.4....

          7. 2.2.7. The test as set out in paragraph 2.2.6. to 2.2.6.4....

      3. Appendix 1

        1. Procedure for verification of the R-point or seating reference point...

      4. Appendix 2

        1. Procedure for determining primary reference marks in the three-dimensional reference...

      5. Appendix 3

        1. Procedure for determining vision areas on windscreens of vehicles

      6. Appendix 4

        1. Specifications of the test mixture for testing the windscreen wiper...

          1. 1. The test mixture referred to in paragraph 2.1.9. of Annex...

            1. 1.3.1. Specifications of the test dust analysis

            2. 1.3.2. Specifications of the particle-size distribution in course-grade dust