Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

9. BODYWORK

9.1. Type of bodywork:

9.2. Materials used and methods of construction:

9.3.

Occupant doors, latches and hinges

9.3.1.

Door configuration and number of doors:

9.3.1.1. Dimensions, direction and maximum angle of opening:

9.3.2. Drawing of latches and hinges and of their position in the doors:

9.3.3. Technical description of latches and hinges:

9.3.4. Details (including dimensions) of entrances, steps and necessary handles where applicable:

9.4.

Field of vision (Directive 77/649/EEC)

9.4.1. Particulars of the primary reference marks in sufficient detail to enable them to be readily identified and the position of each in relation to the others and to the R-point to be verified:

9.4.2. Drawing(s) or photograph(s) showing the location of component parts within the 180° forward field of vision:

9.5.

Windscreen and other windows

9.5.1.

Windscreen

9.5.1.1. Materials used:

9.5.1.2. Method of mounting:

9.5.1.3. Angle of inclination:

9.5.1.4. EC type-approval number(s):

9.5.1.5. Windscreen accessories and the position in which they are fitted together with a brief description of any electrical/electronic components involved:

9.5.2.

Other windows

9.5.2.1. Materials used:

9.5.2.2. EC type-approval number(s):

9.5.2.3. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any) of the window lifting mechanism:

9.5.3.

Opening roof glazing

9.5.3.1. Materials used:

9.5.3.2. EC type-approval number(s):

9.5.4.

Other glass panes

9.5.4.1. Materials used:

9.5.4.2. EC type-approval number(s):

9.6.

Windscreen wiper(s)

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

9.7.

Windscreen washer

9.7.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings) or, if approved as separate technical unit, EC type-approval number:

9.8.

Defrosting and demisting

9.8.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings):

9.8.2. Maximum electrical consumption: … kW

9.9.

Devices for indirect vision

9.9.1.

Mirrors (state for each mirror):

9.9.1.1. Make:

9.9.1.2. EC type-approval mark:

9.9.1.3. Variant:

9.9.1.4. Drawing(s) for the identification of the mirror showing the position of the mirror relative to the vehicle structure:

9.9.1.5. Details of the method of attachment including that part of the vehicle structure to which it is attached:

9.9.1.6. Optional equipment which may affect the rearward field of vision:

9.9.1.7. A brief description of the electronic components (if any) of the adjustment system: …

9.9.2.

Devices for indirect vision other than mirrors:

9.9.2.1.

Type and characteristics (such as a complete description of the device):

9.9.2.1.1. In the case of a camera-monitor device, the detection distance (mm), contrast, luminance range, glare correction, display performance (black and white/colour), image repetition frequency, luminance reach of the monitor:

9.9.2.1.2. Sufficiently detailed drawings to identify the complete device, including installation instructions; the position for the EC type-approval mark has to be indicated on the drawings.

9.10.

Interior fittings

9.10.1.

Interior protection for occupants (Directive 74/60/EEC)

9.10.1.1. Layout drawing or photographs showing the position of the attached sections or views:

9.10.1.2. Photograph or drawing showing the reference line including the exempted area (Annex I, item 2.3.1 to Directive 74/60/EEC):

9.10.1.3. Photographs, drawings and/or an exploded view of the interior fittings, showing the parts in the passenger compartment and the materials used (with the exception of interior rear view mirrors), arrangement of controls, roof and opening roof, backrest, seats and the rear part of seats (Annex I, item 3.2 to Directive 74/60/EEC):

9.10.2.

Arrangement and identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators

9.10.2.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the arrangement of symbols and controls, tell-tales and indicators:

9.10.2.2. Photographs and/or drawings of the identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators and of the vehicle parts mentioned in Directive 78/316/EEC where relevant:

9.10.2.3. Summary table

The vehicle is equipped with the following controls, indicators and tell-tales pursuant to Annexes II and III to Directive 78/316/EEC:

Controls, tell-tales and indicators for which, when fitted, identification is mandatory, and symbols to be used for that purpose

a x = yes - = no or not separately available o = optional.
b d = directly on control, indicator or tell-tale c = in close vicinity.
Symbol No	Device	Control/indicator availablea	Identified by symbola	Whereb	Tell-tale available	Identified by symbola	Whereb
1	Master light	OK (10)
2	Dipped-beam headlamps
3	Main-beam head lamps
4	Position (side) lamps
5	Front fog lamps
6	Rear fog lamp
7	Headlamp levelling device
8	Parking lamps
9	Direction indicators
10	Hazard warning
11	Windscreen wiper
12	Windscreen washer
13	Windscreen wiper and washer
14	Headlamp cleaning device
15	Windscreen demisting and defrosting
16	Rear window demisting and defrosting
17	Ventilating fan
18	Diesel pre-heat
19	Choke
20	Brake failure
21	Fuel level
22	Battery charging condition
23	Engine coolant temperature

Controls, tell-tales and indicators for which, when fitted, identification is optional, and symbols which must be used if they are to be identified

a x = yes - = no or not separately available o = optional.
b d = directly on control, indicator or tell-tale c = in close vicinity.
Symbol No	Device	Control/indicator availablea	Identified by symbola	Whereb	Tell-tale available	Identified by symbola	Whereb
1	Parking brake
2	Rear window wiper
3	Rear window washer
4	Rear window wiper and washer
5	Intermittent windscreen wiper
6	Audible warning device (horn)
7	Front hood (bonnet)
8	Rear hood (boot)
9	Seat belt
10	Engine oil pressure
11	Unleaded petrol
…
…
…

9.10.3.

Seats

9.10.3.1. Number:

9.10.3.2.

Position and arrangement:

9.10.3.2.1. Number of seating positions:

9.10.3.2.2. Seat(s) designated for use only when the vehicle is stationary:

9.10.3.3. Mass:

9.10.3.4.

Characteristics: for seats not EC type-approved as components, description and drawings of

9.10.3.4.1. the seats and their anchorages:

9.10.3.4.2. the adjustment system:

9.10.3.4.3. the displacement and locking systems:

9.10.3.4.4. the seat belt anchorages (if incorporated in the seat structure):

9.10.3.4.5. the parts of the vehicle used as anchorages:

9.10.3.5.

Coordinates or drawing of the R-point (^x)

9.10.3.5.1. Driver’s seat:

9.10.3.5.2. All other seating positions:

9.10.3.6.

Design torso angle

9.10.3.6.1. Driver’s seat:

9.10.3.6.2. All other seating positions:

9.10.3.7.

Range of seat adjustment

9.10.3.7.1. Driver’s seat:

9.10.3.7.2. All other seating positions:

9.10.4.

Head restraints

9.10.4.1. Type(s) of head restraints: integrated/detachable/separate (¹)

9.10.4.2. EC type-approval number(s), if available:

9.10.4.3.

For head restraints not yet approved

9.10.4.3.1. A detailed description of the head restraint, specifying in particular the nature of the padding material or materials and, where applicable, the position and specifications of the braces and anchorage pieces for the type of seat for which approval is sought:

9.10.4.3.2.

In the case of a ‘separate’ head restraint

9.10.4.3.2.1. A detailed description of the structural zone to which the head restraint is intended to be fixed:

9.10.4.3.2.2. Dimensional drawings of the characteristic parts of the structure and the head restraint:

9.10.5.

Heating systems for the passenger compartment

9.10.5.1. A brief description of the vehicle type with regard to the heating system if the heating system uses the heat of the engine cooling fluid:

9.10.5.2.

A detailed description of the vehicle type with regard to the heating if the cooling air or the exhaust gases of the engine are used as heat source, including:

9.10.5.2.1. layout drawing of the heating system showing its position in the vehicle:

9.10.5.2.2. layout drawing of the heat exchanger for heating systems using the exhaust gases for heating, or of the parts where the heat exchange takes place (for heating systems using the engine cooling air for heating):

9.10.5.2.3. sectional drawing of the heat exchanger or the parts respectively where the heat exchange takes place indicating the thickness of the wall, used materials and characteristics of the surface:

9.10.5.2.4. Specifications shall be given for further important components of the heating system such as, for example, the heater fan, with regard to their method of construction and technical data:

9.10.5.3.

A brief description of the vehicle type with regard to the combustion heating system and the automatic control:

9.10.5.3.1. layout drawing of the combustion heater, the air inlet system, the exhaust system, the fuel tank, the fuel supply system (including the valves) and the electrical connections showing their positions in the vehicle.

9.10.5.4. Maximum electrical consumption: … kW

9.10.6.

Components influencing the behaviour of the steering mechanism in the event of an impact (Directive 74/297/EEC)

9.10.6.1. A detailed description, including photograph(s) and/or drawing(s), of the vehicle type with respect to the structure, the dimensions, the lines and the constituent materials of that part of the vehicle forward of the steering control, including those components designed to contribute to the absorption of energy in the event of an impact against the steering control:

9.10.6.2. Photograph(s) and/or drawing(s) of vehicle components other than those described in 9.10.6.1 as identified by the manufacturer in agreement with the technical service, as contributing to the behaviour of the steering mechanism in case of impact:

9.10.7.

Burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of certain categories of motor vehicles (Directive 95/28/EC)

9.10.7.1.

Material(s) used for the interior lining of the roof

9.10.7.1.1. Component EC type-approval number(s), if available:

9.10.7.1.2.

For materials not approved

9.10.7.1.2.1. Base material(s)/designation: …/…

9.10.7.1.2.2. Composite/single (¹) material, number of layers (¹):

9.10.7.1.2.3. Type of coating (¹):

9.10.7.1.2.4. Maximum/minimum thickness: …/… mm

9.10.7.2.

Material(s) used for the rear and side walls

9.10.7.2.1. Component type-approval number(s), if available:

9.10.7.2.2.

For materials not approved

9.10.7.2.2.1. Base material(s)/designation: …/…

9.10.7.2.2.2. Composite/single (¹) material, number of layers (¹):

9.10.7.2.2.3. Type of coating (¹):

9.10.7.2.2.4. Maximum/minimum thickness: …/… mm

9.10.7.3.

Material(s) used for the floor

9.10.7.3.1. Component EC type-approval number(s), if available:

9.10.7.3.2.

For materials not approved

9.10.7.3.2.1. Base material(s)/designation: …/…

9.10.7.3.2.2. Composite/single (¹) material, number of layers (¹):

9.10.7.3.2.3. Type of coating (¹):

9.10.7.3.2.4. Maximum/minimum thickness: …/… mm

9.10.7.4.

Material(s) used for the upholstery of the seats

9.10.7.4.1. Component EC type-approval number(s), if available:

9.10.7.4.2.

For materials not approved

9.10.7.4.2.1. Base material(s)/designation: …/…

9.10.7.4.2.2. Composite/single (¹) material, number of layers (¹):

9.10.7.4.2.3. Type of coating (¹):

9.10.7.4.2.4. Maximum/minimum thickness: …/… mm

9.10.7.5.

Material(s) used for the heating and ventilation pipes

9.10.7.5.1. Component EC type-approval number(s), if available:

9.10.7.5.2.

For materials not approved

9.10.7.5.2.1. Base material(s)/designation: …/…

9.10.7.5.2.2. Composite/single (¹) material, number of layers (¹):

9.10.7.5.2.3. Type of coating (¹):

9.10.7.5.2.4. Maximum/minimum thickness: …/… mm

9.10.7.6.

Material(s) used for luggage racks

9.10.7.6.1. Component EC type-approval number(s), if available:

9.10.7.6.2.

For materials not approved

9.10.7.6.2.1. Base material(s)/designation: …/…

9.10.7.6.2.2. Composite/single (¹) material, number of layers (¹):

9.10.7.6.2.3. Type of coating (¹):

9.10.7.6.2.4. Maximum/minimum thickness: …/… mm

9.10.7.7.

Material(s) used for other purposes

9.10.7.7.1. Intended purposes:

9.10.7.7.2. Component EC type-approval number(s), if available:

9.10.7.7.3.

For materials not approved

9.10.7.7.3.1. Base material(s)/designation: …/…

9.10.7.7.3.2. Composite/single (¹) material, number of layers (¹):

9.10.7.7.3.3. Type of coating (¹):

9.10.7.7.3.4. Maximum/minimum thickness: …/… mm

9.10.7.8.

Components approved as complete devices (seats, separation walls, luggage racks, etc.)

9.10.7.8.1. Component EC type-approval number(s):

9.10.7.8.2. For the complete device: seat, separation wall, luggage racks, etc. (¹)

9.11.

External projections (Directive 74/483/EEC and Directive 92/114/EEC)

9.11.1. General arrangement (drawing or photographs) indicating the position of the attached sections and views:

9.11.2. Drawings and/or photographs, for example, and where relevant, of the door and window pillars, air-intake grilles, radiator grille, windscreen wipers, rain gutter channels, handles, slide rails, flaps, door hinges and locks, hooks, eyes, decorative trim, badges, emblems and recesses and any other external projections and parts of the exterior surface which can be regarded as critical (e.g. lighting equipment). If the parts listed in the previous sentence are not critical, for documentation purposes they may be replaced by photographs, accompanied if necessary by dimensional details and/or text:

9.11.3. Drawings of parts of the external surface in accordance with Annex I, item 6.9.1 to Directive 74/483/EEC:

9.11.4. Drawing of bumpers:

9.11.5. Drawing of the floor line:

9.12.

Safety belts and/or other restraint systems

9.12.1. Number and position of safety belts and restraint systems and seats on which they can be used:

(L = left-hand side, R = right-hand side, C = centre)

a The table may be extended as necessary for vehicles with more than two rows of seats or if there are more than three seats across the width of the vehicle.
		Complete EC type-approval mark	Variant, if applicable	Belt adjustment device for height (indicate yes/no/optional)
First row of seats	L
	C
	R
Second row of seatsa	L
	C
	R

9.12.2. Nature and position of supplementary restraint systems (indicate yes/no/optional):

(L = left-hand side, R = right-hand side, C = centre)

a The table may be extended as necessary for vehicles with more than two rows of seats or if there are more than three seats across the width of the vehicle.
		Front airbag	Side airbag	Belt pre-loading device
First row of seats	L
	C
	R
Second row of seatsa	L
	C
	R

9.12.3. Number and position of safety belt anchorages and proof of compliance with Directive 76/115/EEC, (i.e. EC type-approval number or test report):

9.12.4. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any):

9.13.

Safety belt anchorages

9.13.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the bodywork showing the position and dimensions of the actual and the effective anchorages including the R-points:

9.13.2. Drawings of the belt anchorages and parts of the vehicle structure where they are attached (with the material indication):

9.13.3. Designation of the types (**) of safety belt authorised for fitting to the anchorages with which the vehicle is equipped:

a The table may be extended as necessary for vehicles with more than two rows of seats or if there are more than three seats across the width of the vehicle.
			Anchorage location
			Vehicle structure	Seat structure
First row of seats
Right-hand seat	Lower anchorages	outboard
		inboard
	Upper anchorages
Centre seat	Lower anchorages	right
		left
	Upper anchorages
Left-hand seat	Lower anchorages	outboard
		inboard
	Upper anchorages
Second row of seatsa
Right-hand seat	Lower anchorages	outboard
		inboard
	Upper anchorages
Centre seat	Lower anchorages	right
		left
	Upper anchorages
Left-hand seat	Lower anchorages	outboard
		inboard
	Upper anchorages

9.13.4. Description of a particular type of safety belt where an anchorage is located in the seat backrest or incorporates an energy dissipating device:

9.14.

Space for mounting rear registration plates (give range where appropriate, drawings may be used where applicable)

9.14.1. Height above road surface, upper edge:

9.14.2. Height above road surface, lower edge:

9.14.3. Distance of the centre line from the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle:

9.14.4. Distance from the left vehicle edge:

9.14.5. Dimensions (length × width):

9.14.6. Inclination of the plane to the vertical:

9.14.7. Angle of visibility in the horizontal plane:

9.15.

Rear underrun protection (Directive 70/221/EEC)

9.15.0. Presence: yes/no/incomplete (¹)

9.15.1. Drawing of the vehicle parts relevant to the rear underrun protection, i.e. drawing of the vehicle and/or chassis with position and mounting of the widest rear axle, drawing of the mounting and/or fitting of the rear underrun protection. If the underrun protection is not a special device, the drawing must clearly show that the required dimensions are met:

9.15.2. In case of a special device, full description and/or drawing of the rear underrun protection (including mountings and fittings), or, if approved as separate technical unit, EC type-approval number:

9.16.

Wheel guards (Directive 78/549/EEC)

9.16.1. Brief description of the vehicle with regard to its wheel guards:

9.16.2. Detailed drawings of the wheel guards and their position on the vehicle showing the dimensions specified in Figure 1 of Annex I to Directive 78/549/EEC and taking account of the extremes of tyre/wheel combinations:

9.17.

Statutory plates (Directive 76/114/EEC)

9.17.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the locations of the statutory plates and inscriptions and of the vehicle identification number:

9.17.2. Photographs and/or drawings of the official part of the plates and inscriptions (completed example with dimensions):

9.17.3. Photographs and/or drawings of the vehicle identification number (completed example with dimensions):

9.17.4.

Manufacturer’s declaration of compliance with the requirement of item 1.1.1 of Annex II to Directive 76/114/EEC

9.17.4.1. The meaning of characters in the second section and, if applicable, in the third section used to comply with the requirements of section 5.3 of ISO Standard 3779-1983 shall be explained:

9.17.4.2. If characters in the second section are used to comply with the requirements of section 5.4 of ISO Standard 3779-1983 these characters shall be indicated:

9.18.

Suppression of radio interference

9.18.1. Description and drawings/photographs of the shapes and constituent materials of the part of the body forming the engine compartment and the part of the passenger compartment nearest to it:

9.18.2. Drawings or photographs of the position of metal components housed in the engine compartment (e.g. heating appliances, spare wheel, air filter, steering mechanism, etc.):

9.18.3. Table and drawing of radio-interference control equipment:

9.18.4. Particulars of the nominal value of the direct current resistance, and, in the case of resistive ignition cables, of their nominal resistance per metre:

9.19.

Lateral protection (Directive 89/297/EEC)

9.19.0. Presence: yes/no/incomplete (¹)

9.19.1. Drawing of the vehicle parts relevant to the lateral protection, i.e. drawing of the vehicle and/or chassis with position and mounting of the axle(s), drawing of the mountings and/or the fittings of lateral protection device(s). If the lateral protection is achieved without lateral protection device(s) the drawing must clearly show that the required dimensions are met:

9.19.2. In the case of lateral protection device(s), full description and/or drawing of such device(s) (including mountings and fittings) or its/their component EC type-approval number(s):

9.20.

Spray-suppression system (Directive 91/226/EEC)

9.20.0. Presence: yes/no/incomplete (¹)

9.20.1. Brief description of the vehicle with regard to its spray-suppression system and the constituent components:

9.20.2. Detailed drawings of the spray-suppression system and its position on the vehicle showing the dimensions specified in the figures in Annex III to Directive 91/226/EEC and taking account of the extremes of tyre/wheel combinations:

9.20.3. EC type-approval number(s) of spray-suppression device(s), if available:

9.21.

Side-impact resistance (Directive 96/27/EC)

9.21.1. A detailed description, including photographs and/or drawings, of the vehicle with respect to the structure, the dimensions, the lines and the constituent materials of the side walls of the passenger compartment (exterior and interior), including specific details of the protection system, where applicable:

9.22.

Front underrun protection

9.22.1. Drawing of the vehicle parts relevant to the front underrun protection, i.e. drawing of the vehicle and/or chassis with position and mounting and/or fitting of the front underrun protection. If the underrun protection is no special device, the drawing must clearly show that the required dimensions are met:

9.22.2. In the case of special device, full description and/or drawing of the front underrun protection (including mountings and fittings), or, if approved as a separate technical unit, EC type-approval number:

9.23.

Pedestrian protection

9.23.1. A detailed description, including photographs and/or drawings, of the vehicle with respect to the structure, the dimensions, the relevant reference lines and the constituent materials of the frontal part of the vehicle (interior and exterior) shall be provided. This description should include detail of any active protection system installed.