CHAPTER II OBLIGATIONS OF MANUFACTURERS
Article 3.Fitting and demonstration requirements related to functional safety
Article 5.Technical specifications on functional safety requirements and test procedures
Article 7.Requirements applying to braking, including anti-lock and combined braking systems if fitted
Article 9.Requirements applying to the manufacturers’ declaration regarding endurance testing of functional safety critical systems, parts and equipment
Article 10.Requirements applying to front and rear protective structures
Article 11.Requirements applying to glazing, windscreen wipers and washers, and defrosting and demisting systems
Article 12.Requirements applying to driver-operated controls including identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators
Article 13.Requirements applying to the installation of lighting and light signalling devices, including automatic switching of lighting
Article 15.Requirements applying to the roll-over protective structure
Article 16.Requirements applying to safety belt anchorages and safety belts
Article 17.Requirements applying to seating positions (saddles and seats)
Article 18.Requirements applying to steer-ability, cornering properties and turn-ability
Article 19.Requirements applying to the installation of tyres
Article 20.Requirements applying to the maximum vehicle speed limitation plate and its location on the vehicle
Article 21.Requirements applying to vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings and vehicle doors
Article 22.Requirements applying to maximum continuous rated and/or net power and/or vehicle speed limitation by design
Article 23.Requirements applying to vehicle structure integrity
Test procedures and performance requirements applying to audible warning devices
1.1. Electrical audible warning devices shall emit a continuous, uniform sound...
1.2. Electrical audible warning devices shall have sound characteristics (spectral distribution...
1.3. Electrical audible warning devices may incorporate a feature enabling the...
1.4. Mechanical audible warning devices shall be equipped with a thumb-operated...
2.1. Audible warning devices shall preferably be tested in an anechoic...
2.2. The measurements of the sound pressure level shall involve the...
2.3. The electrical audible warning device shall be supplied with one...
2.4. The mechanical audible warning device shall be tested as follows:...
2.5. The audible warning device shall be rigidly mounted, using the...
2.6. Under the conditions set out above, the A-weighted sound level...
2.8. The characteristics set out in points 2.6 to 2.7 shall...
2.8.1. Any variation in voltage shall be between 115 % and 95 %...
2.9. The time lag between actuation and the moment when the...
2.10. Under the power supply conditions laid down by their manufacturers,...
3.1. The ambient temperature shall lie between 288 K and 303 K (15 °C...
3.2. The electrical audible warning device shall be supplied with the...
3.2.1. If a test is conducted within an insulated chamber, that...
3.3. When half of the total number of operations required has...
3.4. Four units of a type of mechanical audible warning device...
PART 2 Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with regard to the audible warning
1.1. Vehicles of categories L1e-B, L2e and L6e shall be fitted...
1.2. Vehicles of category L1e-B with a maximum design vehicle speed...
1.3. Vehicles of categories L3e, L4e and L5e shall meet all...
1.3.1. In the absence of specific instructions, the term ‘motor cycles’...
1.4. Vehicles of category L7e shall meet all the relevant fitting...
1.5. In the absence of specific requirements in UNECE regulation No...
2. Performance requirements of installed electric audible warning devices.
Requirements applying to braking, including anti-lock and combined braking systems
1. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with...
1.1. Vehicles of categories L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e and L5e shall...
1.1.1. Notwithstanding the requirements laid down in point 1.1, the provisions...
1.1.2. For the approval of a type of vehicle, the provisions...
1.2. Vehicles of category L6e shall meet all the relevant requirements...
1.3. Vehicles of category L7e shall meet all the relevant requirements...
Requirements regarding electrical safety
1. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with...
2. General requirements concerning the protection against electrical shock and electrical...
2.1. The protection against direct contact with live parts shall comply...
2.1.1. For protection of live parts inside the enclosed driving and...
2.1.2. For protection of live parts in areas other than the...
2.1.3. For protection of live parts of vehicles where no enclosed...
2.1.4. Connectors (including vehicle inlet) are deemed to meet the requirements...
2.1.5. In case a service disconnect can be opened, disassembled or...
2.2. The protection against indirect contact with live parts shall comply...
2.3. Isolation resistance shall comply with the requirements set out below....
4.1. Propulsion system power-on and power-off procedure
4.1.1. At the start-up, including system power-on, in order to select...
4.1.2. At least a momentary indication shall be given to the...
4.1.3. When leaving the vehicle, the rider shall be informed by...
4.1.4. If the on-board REESS can be externally charged by the...
4.1.5. If a vehicle is equipped with a drive direction control...
4.1.6. It is permitted that only one action is required to...
4.4. Determination of hydrogen emissions
4.4.1. This verification shall be carried out on all vehicle types...
4.4.2. Vehicles shall be equipped with on-board chargers. The tests shall...
4.4.3. During a normal charge procedure under the conditions given in...
4.4.4. During a charge carried out by an on-board charger presenting...
4.4.5. All the operations linked to the REESS charging shall be...
4.4.6. It shall not be possible to manually override the charging...
4.4.7. Normal operations of connection and disconnection to the mains or...
4.4.8. Charging failures that can lead to a malfunction of the...
4.4.9. Detailed instructions concerning the charging procedure and a statement of...
4.4.10. Test results obtained from other vehicle types common to those...
Isolation resistance measurement method for vehicle based test
Confirmation method for function of on-board isolation resistance monitoring system
1. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with...
1.1. For the purpose of the statement in conformity with Article...
1.2. Type-approved tyres, replaceable light sources of lighting components and other...
1.3. The vehicle manufacturer is not obliged to surrender information such...
1.4. The manufacturer’s statement is without prejudice to its warranty obligations...
Requirements applying to front and rear protective structures
PART 1 Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with regard to glazing
1.1. All vehicles fitted with a windscreen made from safety glazing...
1.1.1. The windscreen wiper system shall consist of one or more...
1.1.2. The windscreen wiper field shall cover at least 90 % of...
1.1.3. The windscreen wiper shall have a sweep frequency of at...
1.1.4. The windscreen wiper system shall be capable of operating for...
1.1.5. The windscreen wiper system shall be capable of withstanding stalling...
1.2. All vehicles fitted with a windscreen made from safety glazing...
1.2.1. The performance of the windscreen washer system shall not be...
1.2.2. The windscreen washer system shall be capable of spraying fluid...
1.2.3. The windscreen washer system shall be capable of delivering sufficient...
1.2.4. The windscreen washer system shall be capable of being activated...
1.2.5. The capacity of the reservoir containing the liquid shall not...
1.2.6. A windscreen washer system which has been approved as a...
2.1. Windscreen wiper system test conditions.
2.1.1. The tests described below shall be carried out under the...
2.1.2. The ambient temperature shall be between 278 K and 313...
2.1.4. Electric windscreen wiper systems shall meet the following additional conditions:...
2.1.5. Compressed air or vacuum operated windscreen wiper systems shall be...
2.1.6. The sweep frequency of the windscreen wiper system shall comply...
2.1.7. The requirements of point 1.1.5 shall be satisfied when the...
2.1.8. The outer face of the windscreen shall be thoroughly degreased...
2.1.9. A coating of the test mixture, complying with the specifications...
2.1.10. The wiper field of the windscreen wiper system, as prescribed...
2.1.11. The requirements of point 1.1.4 shall be satisfied under the...
2.2. Windscreen washer system test conditions.
2.2.1. Test No 1: The windscreen washer system shall be filled...
2.2.2. Test No 2. The windscreen washer system shall be filled...
2.2.3. Test No 3. The windscreen washer system shall be filled...
2.2.4. The windscreen washer system tests set out in points 2.2.1...
2.2.6. Where a type-approved separate technical unit is installed on the...
Appendix 1 to Part 2 Procedure for determining vision areas on windscreens of vehicles
Appendix 2 to Part 2 Specifications of the mixture for testing the windscreen wiper and...
Appendix 3 to Part 2 Procedure for verification of the R-point or seating reference point...
1. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with...
2.1. Controls, tell-tales and indicators fitted to the vehicle and listed...
2.1.1. The symbols shall stand out clearly against the background.
2.1.2. The symbols shall be placed on the control or control...
2.1.3. Deviations in the shape of the provided symbols are not...
2.1.4. If necessary for clarity, supplementary symbols may be used in...
2.1.5. At the manufacturer’s discretion, any control or indicator as well...
2.1.6. A tell-tale shall not emit light except when identifying the...
2.1.7. Means shall be provided to ensure that tell-tales and their...
2.1.8. When used for optical tell-tales, the following colours shall have...
2.1.9. If colour coding is used to identify the limits of...
2.1.11. The model base provided in Figure 8-22 shall be used....
2.2. Common space for displaying multiple information.
2.2.1. A common space may be used to show information from...
2.2.1.1. The tell-tales and indicators displayed in the common space shall...
2.2.1.2. The tell-tales and indicators listed in point 2.1.10 and shown...
2.2.1.3. Except as provided in points 2.2.1.4 to 2.2.1.6, when the...
2.2.1.4. The tell-tales for any braking system malfunction, headlamp driving beam...
2.2.1.5. If any of those tell-tales are displayed in a common...
2.2.1.6. It shall not be possible to deactivate the braking system...
1. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with...
1.1. Vehicles of category L1e shall meet all the relevant requirements...
1.2. Vehicles of category L2e shall meet the requirements of points...
1.3. Vehicles of category L3e shall meet all the relevant requirements...
1.4. Vehicles of category L4e shall meet the requirements of points...
1.5. Vehicles of category L5e shall meet the requirements of points...
1.6. Vehicles of category L6e shall meet the requirements of points...
1.7. Vehicles of category L7e shall meet the requirements of points...
1.8. Vehicles of category L1e-A may be fitted with retro-reflective bands...
1.9. Vehicles of categories L1e and L3e may be fitted with...
1.10. No vehicle shall be fitted with auxiliary light sources of...
1.11. No vehicle shall be fitted with lighting devices which, due...
1.12. Where automatically switched-on headlamp or daytime running lamp activation is...
2. Requirements concerning vehicles of categories L2e, L5e, L6e and L7e....
2.1.1. All lighting devices shall be type-approved and fitted in accordance...
2.1.2. The illuminating lamps shall be fitted so that their alignment...
2.1.3. The reference axis of the lighting device when fitted to...
2.1.4. The height and alignment of lighting devices are verified with...
2.1.5. In the absence of specific requirements, lighting devices constituting a...
2.1.6. In the absence of specific instructions, lamps having different functions...
2.1.7. The maximum height above ground is measured from the highest...
2.1.8. In the absence of specific requirements, no lamps other than...
2.1.9. No light-emitting surface of any red lamp, with the exception...
2.1.10. The electrical connections shall be such that front position lamps,...
2.1.12. In the absence of specific requirements, the electrical connections shall...
2.1.14. The colours emitted by lighting devices shall be as follows:...
2.2.1. Vehicles of categories L2e and L6e shall be fitted with...
2.2.2. Vehicles of categories L2e and L6e may be fitted with...
2.2.3. No lighting and light-signalling devices other than those referred to...
2.2.4. Vehicles of categories L5e and L7e shall be fitted with...
2.2.5. Vehicles of categories L5e and L7e may be fitted with...
2.2.6. No lighting and light-signalling devices other than those referred to...
2.2.7. Only lighting and light-signalling devices which are type-approved for vehicle...
2.4. As an alternative to the requirements in points 2 to...
2.5. Bearing in mind the variety of forms of construction of...
Requirements regarding rearward visibility
1. Vehicles of categories L1e-B, L3e and L4e shall meet all...
1.1. Vehicles of categories L1e-B, L3e and L4e may be fitted...
2. Vehicles of categories L2e, L5e, L6e and L7e shall meet...
2.1. Vehicles of categories L2e, L5e, L6e and L7e meeting the...
2.2. Vehicles of categories L2e, L5e, L6e and L7e may optionally...
Requirements applying to roll-over protective structure (ROPS)
1. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with...
3.1. Vertical loading tests (transverse and longitudinal)
3.1.1. Material, equipment and tie-down provisions shall be arranged so as...
3.1.2. The vertical forces on the protection structure shall be applied...
3.1.3. Equipment shall be provided for measuring the energy absorbed by...
3.1.4. Visual means shall be provided to assess any intrusion or...
4.2. The protection structure to be tested need not be fitted...
4.3. Where the driver’s seat is not on the median longitudinal...
4.4. The protection structure shall carry the necessary equipment to obtain...
4.5. The rate of deflection under loading by the vertical force...
4.6. If no structural cross-member exists at the point of application,...
4.7. The energy (J) absorbed by the structure in each vertical...
4.8. The longitudinal vertical loading condition shall be repeated taking into...
4.9. After each test, the final permanent deflection of the protection...
Requirements applying to safety belt anchorages and safety belts
1.3. The number of safety belt anchorages provided shall be sufficient...
1.4. Safety belt anchorages shall conform to the 7/16-20 UNF 2B...
1.4.1. However, if the vehicle manufacturer has fitted safety belts as...
1.4.2. Anchorage points complying with the specific provisions for the installation...
1.5. It shall be possible to remove a safety belt without...
1.6. The R-point of a seating position shall be determined as...
PART 2 Requirements applying to safety belt anchorages
1. Specific requirements for safety belt anchorages
1.1 The safety belt anchorages may be incorporated within the chassis,...
1.2. A single safety belt anchorage point may be used for...
1.3. The permitted locations of the effective safety belt anchorage points...
1.5. Location of the upper effective safety belt anchorages
1.5.1. If a strap guide, D-ring or similar device affecting the...
1.5.3. A single upper effective safety belt anchorage point shall comply...
1.5.4. Anchorage points intended for special-type (e.g. harness-type) safety belts
1.5.4.1. Any additional upper effective safety belt anchorage point shall lie...
3.2. Provisions for securing and restraining the vehicle during the test...
3.3. General test requirements
3.3.1. All the anchorages within the same group of seats shall...
3.3.2. The tractive force shall be applied forwards at an angle...
3.3.3. The loading shall begin as quickly as possible. The anchorages...
3.3.4. The traction devices to be used for the tests described...
3.3.5. Safety belt anchorages for seats fitted with upper anchorages shall...
3.3.6. Safety belt anchorages for seating positions not fitted with upper...
3.4. Specific requirements for the tests to be carried out on...
3.4.1. Test in three-point belt configuration incorporating a retractor having a...
3.4.2. Test in three-point belt configuration without a retractor or with...
3.4.4. Additional test requirements in the case of safety belt anchorage...
3.4.5. Test in special-type belt configuration (other than those for three-point...
3.5. Specific requirements for the tests to be carried out on...
PART 3 Requirements applying to the installation of safety belts
1. In the absence of specific requirements for vehicles of categories...
1.1. Without prejudice to the requirements of points 1.1 and 1.2...
1.1.1. The driver’s seating position (including where this is central) shall...
1.2. Vehicles of categories L7e-A2, L7e-B2 and L7e-C shall be fitted...
1.3. Any reference in UNECE regulation No 16 to UNECE regulation...
1.4. Safety belts may be fitted to seating positions consisting of...
1.5. All safety belts shall be type-approved and fitted in accordance...
Requirements applying to seating positions (saddles and seats)
1. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with...
1.3. Vehicles of categories L2e, L5e, L6e and L7e which are...
1.3.1. By way of derogation to Article 2(5) of this Regulation...
1.4. The R-point of a seating position shall be determined as...
1.5.1. In order to assess the functionality of a seat back,...
1.5.1.1. The procedure for the determination of the H-point following the...
1.5.1.2. Where the procedure of point 1.5.1.1 cannot be carried out...
1.5.1.3. If neither procedure can be carried out correctly, the seat...
1.6. Spaces resembling seating positions, but not designated as such, shall...
1.6.1. Spaces resembling seats and on which a 5th percentile adult...
1.7. The height of the R-point of the seating position of...
1.7.1. If the vehicle is equipped with systems which can change...
1.8. All seats and saddles which are fitted with safety belt...
1.8.1. Compliance with point 1.8 shall be demonstrated as follows:
2.1. Child restraint systems complying with UNECE regulation No 44 may...
2.1.1. In this case, all relevant requirements of UNECE regulation No...
2.2. Child restraint systems complying with UNECE regulation No 44 may...
2.2.1. In this case, the safety belt anchorages shall comply with...
2.2.2. All relevant requirements of UNECE regulation No 16 regarding the...
Requirements regarding steer-ability, cornering properties and turn-ability
1. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with...
1.1. Vehicles of categories L1e and L3e shall be tested according...
1.2. Vehicles of categories L2e, L4e, L5e, L6e and L7e shall...
1.2.1. Vehicles shall be constructed so that all wheels are capable...
1.2.1.1. The locking function of such a device shall not be...
1.2.2. Vehicles of categories L2e, L5e, L6e and L7e which are...
1.2.2.1. By way of derogation to Article 2(5) of this Regulation...
1.2.2.2. Vehicles of category L2e with a technically permissible maximum mass...
2.1. The tests shall be conducted on a level surface affording...
2.2. During the tests, the vehicle shall be loaded to its...
2.3. The tyre pressures shall be adjusted to the values specified...
2.6. It shall be possible to travel along a straight section...
2.8. Vehicles of category L4e from which the side-car can be...
Requirements applying to the vehicle maximum speed limitation plate and its location on the vehicle
1. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with...
2. Specific requirements concerning the plate
2.1. All characters on the plate shall be formed by retro-reflective...
2.2. The surface shall consist of a round white non-retro-reflective plate...
2.3. The number indicated on the plate shall be marked in...
2.4. In the case of vehicles intended and equipped for operation...
2.5. In the case of vehicles intended and equipped for operation...
2.6. If vehicles are intended and equipped for operation in territories...
Requirements regarding vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings and vehicle doors
PART 1 Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with regard to interior fittings
1.1. Vehicles of categories L2e, L5e, L6e and L7e which are...
1.1.1. The interior of the vehicle is divided into three main...
1.1.2. All vehicle doors and glazing shall be in the closed...
1.1.3. Other elements in the interior which have multiple positions of...
1.1.4. Materials which are softer than 50 Shore (A) hardness shall...
1.1.5. The front side of seat structures shall be disregarded. The...
2. Specific requirements and tests
2.1.1. In this zone, a head-form testing apparatus shall be moved...
2.1.2. Contactable edges above the level of the instrument panel which...
2.1.4. Contactable edges on the instrument panel which will be covered...
2.1.5. Contactable edges of the steering control shall be rounded with...
2.1.6. Contactable edges of the steering control which will be covered...
2.1.7. Contactable edges of vanes and openings of ventilation outlets shall...
PART 2 Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with regard to doors
1. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with...
1.1. Vehicles of the specified categories shall comply with the maximum...
1.1.1. Such vehicles shall be equipped with devices which limit the...
1.1.2. Such devices shall operate on the following principles:
1.1.2.1. For vehicles with positive-ignition engines propelling the vehicle either directly...
1.1.2.2. For vehicles with compression-ignition engines propelling the vehicle either directly...
1.1.2.3. For vehicles which are propelled by means of one or...
1.1.2.4. For vehicles which are propelled by means other than those...
1.1.2.5. At least two of the limitation methods used, as referred...
1.1.3. The maximum vehicle speed or power shall not be limited...
1.1.4. The provision and use of any other means enabling the...
Requirements regarding vehicle structure integrity
1. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with...
1.1. Vehicles shall be so designed and constructed as to be...
1.1.1. Vehicles of category L1e-A and cycles designed to pedal of...
1.1.2. Cycles designed to pedal of vehicle category L1e-B shall have...
1.2. Vehicle assembly and construction in the assembly plant(s), in particular...
1.2.1. The requirements of point 1.2 shall be covered by the...
1.3. In accordance with Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013,...
1.4. Vehicle type-approval shall not be granted if there is reason...