Council Directive of 21 December 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the wiper and washer systems of motor vehicles (78/318/EEC) (repealed)

1. Introductory Text

2. Article 1. For the purposes of this Directive, ‘vehicle’ means any motor...

3. Article 2. No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or...

4. Article 3. (1) No Member State may refuse or prohibit the sale,...

5. Article 4. The Member State which has granted type-approval shall take the...

6. Article 5. Any amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of the Annexes...

7. Article 6. (1) Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary...

8. Article 7. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

9. 1. ANNEX I

      SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, APPLICATION FOR THE EEC TYPE-APPROVAL, SPECIFICATIONS, TEST PROCEDURE, MARKINGS, AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS, CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

      1. 1. SCOPE

         1. 1.1. This Directive applies to the 180° forward field of vision...

            1. 1.1.1. Its purpose is to ensure good visibility under adverse weather...

            2. 1.1.2. The requirements of this Directive are so worded as to...

      2. 2. DEFINITIONS

         1. (2.1.)

         2. 2.1. Vehicle type with regard to its windscreen-wiper and windscreen-washer systems...

            1. 2.1.1. the external and internal forms and arrangements within the area...

            2. 2.1.2. the shape and dimensions of the windscreen and its mountings...

            3. 2.1.3. the characteristics of the windscreen-wiper and windscreen-washer systems.

         3. 2.2. Three-dimensional reference grid

            1. 2.2.1. Vehicles fitted with suspension enabling their ground clearance to be...

         4. 2.3. Primary reference marks

         5. 2.5. Seat-back angle

         6. 2.4. Actual torso angle

         7. 2.5. Design torso angle

         8. 2.6. V points

         9. 2.7. R point or seating reference point

         10. 2.8. H point

         11. 2.9. Windscreen datum points

         12. 2.10. Transparent area of a windscreen

         13. 2.11. Horizontal seat-adjustment range

         14. 2.12. Extended seat-adjustment range

         15. 2.13. Windscreen-wiper system

         16. 2.14. Windscreen-wiper field

         17. 2.15. Windscreen-washer system

         18. 2.16. Windscreen-washer control

         19. 2.17. Windscreen-washer pump

         20. 2.18. Nozzle

         21. 2.19. Performance of a windscreen-washer system

      3. 3. APPLICATIONS FOR EEC TYPE-APPROVAL

         1. 3.1. Application for EEC type-approval for a vehicle type in respect...

            1. 3.1.1. The application for EEC type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of...

            2. 3.1.2. A model for the information document is given in Annex...

            3. 3.1.3. A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved...

         2. 3.2. Application for EEC type-approval for a type of windscreen-washer system...

            1. 3.2.1. The application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4)...

            2. 3.2.2. A model for the information document is given in Annex...

            3. 3.2.3. One specimen of the type of system to be approved...

      4. 4. GRANTING OF EEC TYPE-APPROVAL

         1. 4.1. If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EEC type-approval pursuant to...

         2. (4.2.) . . . . . . . . . ....

         3. 4.2. A model of the EEC type-approval certificate is given in:...

         4. 4.3. An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive...

         5. (4.5.) . . . . . . . . . ....

         6. (4.6.) . . . . . . . . . ....

         7. (4.7.) . . . . . . . . . ....

         8. (4.8.) . . . . . . . . . ....

      5. 5. SPECIFICATIONS

         1. 5.1. Windscreen-wiper system

            1. 5.1.1. Every vehicle must be equipped with at least one automatic...

            2. 5.1.2. The windscreen wiper field must cover not less than 80%...

               1. 5.1.2.1. In addition the windscreen wiper field must cover not less...

            3. 5.1.3. The windscreen wiper must have at least two sweep frequencies:...

               1. 5.1.3.1. one of not less than 45 cycles/minute (a cycle being...

               2. 5.1.3.2. one of not less than 10 and not more than...

               3. 5.1.3.3. The difference between the highest and at least one of...

            4. 5.1.4. the frequencies referred to in point 5.1.3 shall be achieved...

            5. 5.1.5. Intermittent operation windscreen-wiper systems may be used for the purposes...

            6. 5.1.6. When the windscreen-wiper system is stopped by the use of...

            7. 5.1.7. The system shall be capable of withstanding stalling for 15...

            8. 5.1.8. The windscreen wiper field must meet the minimum requirements of...

            9. 5.1.9. The aerodynamic effects associated with the windscreen's size and shape,...

               1. 5.1.9.1. When subjected to a relative air speed equal to 80%...

            10. 5.1.10. The wiper-arm mounting must enable the wiper arm to be...

            11. 5.1.11. The windscreen-wiper system must be capable of operating for two...

         2. 5.2. Windscreen-washer system

            1. 5.2.1. Every vehicle must be fitted with a windscreen-washer system which...

            2. 5.2.2. The performance of the windscreen washer system shall not be...

            3. 5.2.3. The windscreen-washer system must be capable of delivering sufficient liquid...

            4. 5.2.4. The capacity of the reservoir containing the liquid must not...

      6. 6. TEST PROCEDURE

         1. 6.1. Windscreen-wiper system

            1. 6.1.1. The tests described below must be carried out under the...

            2. 6.1.2. the ambient temperature must not be less than 10 °C or...

            3. 6.1.3. the windscreen must be kept constantly wet;

            4. 6.1.4. in the case of an electric windscreen-wiper system the following...

            5. 6.1.5. Compressed air operated or vacuum operated windscreen-wiper systems must be...

            6. 6.1.6. The sweep frequencies of windscreen-wiper systems must comply with the...

            7. 6.1.7. The requirements of 5.1.7 shall be satisfied when the wiper...

            8. 6.1.8. The outer face of the windscreen shall be thoroughly degreased...

            9. 6.1.9. A coating of the test mixture (see Annex V) shall...

            10. 6.1.10. For the purpose of measuring the field of the windscreen-wiper...

                1. 6.1.10.1. A trace of the windscreen-wiper field shall be made and...

                2. 6.1.10.2. Where the outer face of the windscreen has been prepared...

            11. 6.1.11. The requirements of 5.1.11 shall be met after the vehicle...

         2. 6.2. Windscreen-washer system

            1. 6.2.1. Test No 1

               1. 6.2.1.1. The windscreen-washer system shall be filled with water, fully primed,...

               2. 6.2.1.2. For electric pumps, the test voltage must be no less...

               3. 6.2.1.3. The performance of the windscreen-washer system at the end of...

            2. 6.2.2. Test No 2

            3. 6.2.3. Test No 3 (Low-temperature exposure test)

               1. 6.2.3.1. The windscreen-washer system shall be filled with water, fully primed,...

               2. 6.2.3.2. The windscreen-washer system shall be filled and fully primed with...

                  1. 6.2.3.2.1. The system shall be placed in an ambient temperature of -18 ± 3 °C...

            4. 6.2.4. Test No 4 (High-temperature exposure test)

               1. 6.2.4.1. The windscreen-washer system shall be filled with water, fully primed,...

               2. 6.2.4.2. If part of the windscreen-washer system is situated in the...

               3. 6.2.4.3. If no part of the windscreen-washer system is situated in...

            5. 6.2.5. Test No 5 (Windscreen-washer system capability test prescribed in 5.2.3)

               1. 6.2.5.1. The windscreen-washer system shall be filled with water and fully...

               2. 6.2.5.2. The outer face of the windscreen shall be treated as...

               3. 6.2.5.3. The windscreen-washer system shall then be actuated in the manner...

         3. 6.3. All the windscreen-washer tests described in 6.2.1 to 6.2.4 shall...

      7. 7. MARKINGS

         1. 7.1. Every windscreen washer system conforming to the type approved under...

         2. 7.2. This mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the letter...

         3. 7.3. The EEC type-approval mark must be affixed to the container...

         4. 7.4. An example of the EEC type-approval mark is shown in...

      8. 8. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS

         1. 8.1. In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant...

      9. 9. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

         1. 9.1. Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken...

      10. (10.) . . . . . . . . . ....

      11. (11.) . . . . . . . . . ....

      12. (12.) . . . . . . . . . ....

      13. Appendix

          1. Model for the EEC type-approval mark

   2. ANNEX II

      PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING THE H POINT AND THE ACTUAL SEAT-BACK ANGLE AND FOR VERIFYING THE RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE R AND H POINTS AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DESIGN SEAT-BACK ANGLE AND THE ACTUAL SEAT-BACK ANGLE

      1. Annex III to Council Directive 77/649/EEC shall be applicable.

   3. ANNEX III

      METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE DIMENSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE VEHICLE'S PRIMARY REFERENCE MARKS AND THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL REFERENCE GRID

      1. 1. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REFERENCE GRID AND VEHICLE'S PRIMARY REFERENCE MARKS

      2. 2. METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIP OF REFERENCE GRID TO REFERENCE MARKS...

      3. 3. EXAMINATION OF THE REFERENCE PLANE

      4. 4. ACTUAL TEST ATTITUDE

      5. 5. RESULTS

      6. Determination of ‘V’ points for a seat-back angle of 25°...

      7. Three-dimensional reference grid

      8. Level work space

   4. ANNEX IV

      PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING VISION AREAS ON WINDSCREENS OF CATEGORY M1 VEHICLES IN RELATION TO THE V POINTS

      1. 1. POSITIONS OF THE V POINTS

         1. 1.1. The positions of the V points in relation to the...

         2. 1.2. Table I indicates the basic coordinates for a design seat-back...

         3. 1.3. Correction for design seat-back angles other than 25°

            1. 1.3.1. Table II shows the further corrections to be made to...

      2. 2. VISION AREAS

         1. 2.1. Two vision areas shall be determined from the V points....

         2. 2.2. Vision area A is the area on the outer surface...

         3. 2.3. Vision area B is the area of the outer surface...

   5. ANNEX V

      TEST-MIXTURE SPECIFICATION FOR WINDSCREEN-WIPER SYSTEM AND WINDSCREEN-WASHER SYSTEM TESTS

      1. The test mixture referred to in 6.1.9. of Annex I...

   6. ANNEX VI

      2. Information Document No …

      3. pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC relating to...

      4. The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate...

      5. If the systems, components of separate technical units have electronic...

      6. 0. GENERAL

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

         2. 0.2. Type and general commercial description(s):

         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 (c):

         5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

         6. 0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

      7. 1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

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

      8. 2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm)

         1. 2.6 Mass of the vehicle with bodywork in running order, or...

      9. 3. POWER PLANT (q)

         1. 3.2.1.8 Maximum net power (t): … kW at … min -1...

         2. 3.2.5 Electrical system

            1. 3.2.5.1 Rated voltage: … V, pos./neg. ground ( 1 )

            2. 3.2.5.2 Generator

               1. 3.2.5.2.1 Type:

               2. 3.2.5.2.2 Nominal output: … VA

      10. 4. TRANSMISSION (v)

          1. 4.7 Maximum vehicle speed and gear in which this is achieved...

      11. 9. BODYWORK

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

          2. 9.5.1 Windscreen

             1. 9.5.1.2 Method of mounting:

             2. 9.5.1.4 Approval number(s):

          3. 9.6 Windscreen wiper(s)

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

          4. 9.7 Windscreen washer

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

          5. 9.8 Defrosting and demisting

             1. 9.8.2 Maximum electrical consumption: … kW

          6. 9.10 Interior fittings

             1. 9.10.3 Seats

                1. 9.10.3.5. Coordinates or drawing of the R point (x)

                   1. 9.10.3.5.1 Driver's seat:

                2. 9.10.3.6 Design seat back angle

                   1. 9.10.3.6.1 Driver's seat:

                3. 9.10.3.7 Range of seat adjustment

                   1. 9.10.3.7.1 Driver's seat:

             2. 9.10.5 Heating systems for the passenger compartment

                1. 9.10.5.3 Maximum electrical consumption: … kW

   7. ANNEX VII

      1. Information Document No. …

      2. relating to EEC type-approval as separate technical unit of the...

      3. The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate...

      4. If the systems, components of separate technical units have electronic...

      5. 0. GENERAL

         1. 0.1 Make (trade name of manufacturer):

         2. 0.2 Type and general commercial description(s):

         3. 0.5 Name and address of manufacturer:

         4. 0.7 In the case of components and separate technical units, location...

         5. 0.8 Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

      6. 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

         1. 1.1 Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings) identifying those components...

         2. 1.2 Any restrictions of use and conditions for fitting.

   8. ANNEX VIII

      MODEL

      1. type approval extension of type approval refusal of type approval...

      2. of a type of a vehicle/component/separate technical unit with regard...

      3. Type-approval number:

      4. Reason for extension:

      5. Section I

         1. 0.1 Make (trade name of manufacturer):

         2. 0.2 Type and general commercial description(s):

         3. 0.3 Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle/component/separate...

            1. 0.3.1 Location of that marking:

         4. 0.4 Category of vehicle :

         5. 0.5 Name and address of manufacturer:

         6. 0.7 In the case of components and separate technical units, location...

         7. 0.8 Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

      6. Section II

         1. 1. Additional information (where applicable): See Appendix

         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 Appendix

         6. 6. Place:

         7. 7. Date:

         8. 8. Signature:

         9. 9. The index to the information package lodged with the approval...

      7. Appendix

         to EEC type-approval certificate No. …

         1. 1. Additional information

            1. 1.1 Wiper, — number of blades:

            2. 1.2 Washer, method of operation: type-approval mark (where applicable):

         2. 5. Remarks:

   9. ANNEX IX

      MODEL

      2. type approval extension of type approval refusal of type approval...

      3. of a type of a vehicle/component/separate technical unit with regard...

      4. Type-approval number:

      5. Reason for extension:

      6. Section I

         1. 0.1 Make (trade name of manufacturer):

         2. 0.2 Type and general commercial description(s):

         3. 0.3 Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle/component/separate...

            1. 0.3.1 Location of that marking:

         4. 0.4 Category of vehicle :

         5. 0.5 Name and address of manufacturer.

         6. 0.7 In the case of components and separate technical units, location...

         7. 0.8 Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

      7. Section II

         1. 1. Additional information (where applicable): See Appendix

         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 Appendix

         6. 6. Place:

         7. 7. Date:

         8. 8. Signature:

         9. 9. The index to the information package lodged with the approval...

      8. Appendix

         to EEC type-approval certificate No …

         1. 1. Additional information

            1. 1.1 Any restrictions of use and conditions of fitting:

         2. 5. Remarks: