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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)

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[F13. POWER PLANT ( k ) U.K.

3.1. Manufacturer of the engine: … U.K.
3.1.1. Manufacturer's engine code (as marked on the engine or other means of identification): … U.K.
3.1.2. Approval number (if appropriate) including fuel identification marking: … U.K.

(heavy-duty vehicles only)

3.2. Internal combustion engine U.K.
[F23.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition/dual-fuel ( 1 ) U.K.

Cycle four stroke/two stroke/rotary ( 1 )]

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[F33.2.1.1.1. Type of dual-fuel engine: Type 1A/Type 1B/Type 2A/Type 2B/Type 3B ( 1 )( x1 ) U.K.

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3.2.1.1.2. Gas Energy Ratio over the hot part of the WHTC test-cycle: … %] U.K.
3.2.1.2. Number and arrangement of cylinders: … U.K.
3.2.1.3. Engine capacity ( m ): …… cm 3 U.K.
3.2.1.6. Normal engine idling speed ( 2 ): …… min -1 U.K.
[F33.2.1.6.2. Idle on diesel: yes/no ( 1 )( x1 )] U.K.
3.2.1.8. Maximum net power ( n ): …… kW at …… min -1 (manufacturer's declared value) U.K.
[F43.2.1.11. (Euro VI only) Manufacturer references of the Documentation package required by Articles 5, 7 and 9 of Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 enabling the approval authority to evaluate the emission control strategies and the systems on-board the engine to ensure the correct operation of NO x control measures] U.K.

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3.2.2.1. Light-duty vehicles: Diesel/Petrol/LPG/NG or Biomethane/Ethanol (E 85)/Biodiesel/Hydrogen ( 1 ) ( 6 ) U.K.
[F23.2.2.2. Heavy duty vehicles Diesel/Petrol/LPG/NG-H/NG-L/NG-HL/Ethanol (ED95)/Ethanol (E85)/LNG/LNG 20  ( 1 )( 6 )] U.K.
[F43.2.2.2.1. (Euro VI only) Fuels compatible with use by the engine declared by the manufacturer in accordance with Section 1.1.3 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 (as applicable)] U.K.
3.2.2.4. Vehicle fuel type: Mono fuel, Bi fuel, Flex fuel ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.2.5. Maximum amount of biofuel acceptable in fuel (manufacturer's declared value): …… % by volume U.K.
3.2.3. Fuel tank(s) U.K.
3.2.3.1. Service fuel tank(s) U.K.
3.2.3.1.1. Number and capacity of each tank: … U.K.
3.2.3.2. Reserve fuel tank(s) U.K.
3.2.3.2.1. Number and capacity of each tank: … U.K.
3.2.4. Fuel feed U.K.
3.2.4.1. By carburettor(s): yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
[F23.2.4.2. By fuel injection (compression ignition or dual-fuel only): yes/no ( 1 )] U.K.
3.2.4.2.2. Working principle: direct injection/pre-chamber/swirl chamber ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.4.3. By fuel injection (positive ignition only): yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.7. Cooling system: liquid/air ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.8. Intake system U.K.
3.2.8.1. Pressure charger: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.8.2. Intercooler: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
[F43.2.8.3.3. (Euro VI only) Actual Intake system depression at rated engine speed and at 100 % load on the vehicle: kPa] U.K.
3.2.9. Exhaust system U.K.
[F43.2.9.2.1. (Euro VI only) Description and/or drawing of the elements of the exhaust system that are not part of the engine system] U.K.
[F43.2.9.3.1. (Euro VI only) Actual exhaust back pressure at rated engine speed and at 100 % load on the vehicle (compression-ignition engines only): … kPa] U.K.
3.2.9.4. Type, marking of exhaust silencer(s): … U.K.

Where relevant for exterior noise, reducing measures in the engine compartment and on the engine: …

3.2.9.5. Location of the exhaust outlet: … U.K.
[F43.2.9.7.1. (Euro VI only) Acceptable Exhaust system volume: … dm 3] U.K.
3.2.12. Measures taken against air pollution U.K.
[F43.2.12.1.1. (Euro VI only) Device for recycling crankcase gases: yes/no ( 2 ) U.K.

If yes, description and drawings:

If no, compliance with Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 required]

3.2.12.2. Additional pollution control devices (if any, and if not covered by another heading) U.K.
3.2.12.2.1. Catalytic converter: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.1.11. Regeneration systems/method of exhaust after-treatment systems, description: … U.K.
3.2.12.2.1.11.6. Consumable reagents: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.1.11.7. Type and concentration of reagent needed for catalytic action: … U.K.
3.2.12.2.2. Oxygen sensor: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.3. Air injection: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.4. Exhaust gas recirculation: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.5. Evaporative emissions control system: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.6. Particulate trap: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
[F43.2.12.2.6.9. Other systems: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.6.9.1. Description and operation] U.K.
3.2.12.2.7. On-board-diagnostic (OBD) system: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
[F43.2.12.2.7.0.1. (Euro VI only) Number of OBD engine families within the engine family U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.2. (Euro VI only) List of the OBD engine families (when applicable) U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.3. (Euro VI only) Number of the OBD engine family the parent engine / the engine member belongs to: U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.4. (Euro VI only) Manufacturer references of the OBD-Documentation required by Article 5(4)(c) and Article 9(4) of Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 and specified in Annex X to that Regulation for the purpose of approving the OBD system U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.5. (Euro VI only) When appropriate, manufacturer reference of the Documentation for installing in a vehicle an OBD equipped engine system U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.0.6. (Euro VI uniquement) Le cas échéant, référence du constructeur du dossier de documentation relatif au montage sur le véhicule du système OBD d’un moteur réceptionné] U.K.
F53.2.12.2.7.0.7.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F53.2.12.2.7.0.8.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
[F4 [F23.2.12.2.7.6.5. (Euro VI only) OBD Communication protocol standard: ( 8 )] U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.7. (Euro VI only) Manufacturer reference of the OBD related information required by of Article 5(4)(d) and Article 9(4) of Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 for the purpose of complying with the provisions on access to vehicle OBD and vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information, or U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.7.1. As an alternative to a manufacturer reference provided in Section 3.2.12.2.7.7 reference of the attachment to the information document set out in Appendix 4 of Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 that contains the following table, once completed according to the given example: U.K.

  • Component — Fault code — Monitoring strategy — Fault detection criteria — MI activation criteria — Secondary parameters — Preconditioning — Demonstration test

  • Catalyst — P0420 — Oxygen sensor 1 and 2 signals — Difference between sensor 1 and sensor 2 signals — 3rd cycle — Engine speed, engine load, A/F mode, catalyst temperature — Two Type 1 cycles — Type 1]

[F33.2.12.2.7.8. (EURO VI only) OBD components on-board the vehicle U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.8.1. List of OBD components on-board the vehicle U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.8.2. Written description and/or drawing of the MI ( 10 ) U.K.
3.2.12.2.7.8.3. Written description and/or drawing of the OBD off-board communication interface ( 10 )] U.K.
3.2.12.2.8. Other systems (description and operation): … U.K.
[F43.2.12.2.8.1. (Euro VI only) Systems to ensure the correct operation of NO x control measures U.K.
[F23.2.12.2.8.2. Driver inducement system] U.K.
[F33.2.12.2.8.2.1. (Euro VI only) Engine with permanent deactivation of the driver inducement, for use by the rescue services or in vehicles specified in point (b) of Article 2(3) of this Directive: yes/no ( 1 )] U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.3. (Euro VI only) Number of OBD engine families within the engine family considered when ensuring the correct operation of NO x control measures U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.4. (Euro VI only) List of the OBD engine families (when applicable) U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.5. (Euro VI only) Number of the OBD engine family the parent engine / the engine member belongs to U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.6. (Euro VI only) Lowest concentration of the active ingredient present in the reagent that does not activate the warning system (CD min ): (% vol.) U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.7. (Euro VI only) When appropriate, manufacturer reference of the Documentation for installing in a vehicle the systems to ensure the correct operation of NO x control measures U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.8. Components on-board the vehicle of the systems ensuring the correct operation of NO x control measures U.K.
3.2.12.2.8.8.1.

Activation of the creep mode:

‘ disable after restart ’ / ‘ disable after fuelling ’ / ‘ disable after parking ’ ( 7 )

3.2.12.2.8.8.2.

When appropriate, manufacturer reference of the documentation package related to the installation on the vehicle of the system ensuring the correct operation of NO x control measures of an approved engine

3.2.12.2.8.8.3.

Written description and/or drawing of the warning signal ( 6 )]

3.2.12.2.9. Torque limiter: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.13.1. Location of the absorption coefficient symbol (compression ignition engines only): … U.K.
3.2.15. LPG fuelling system: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.2.16. NG fuelling system: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
[F43.2.17.8.1.0.1. (Euro VI only) Self adaptive feature? Yes/No (1) U.K.
3.2.17.8.1.0.2. (Euro VI only) Calibration for a specific gas composition NG-H/NG-L/NG-HL ( 1 ) U.K.

Transformation for a specific gas composition NG-H t /NG-L t /NG-HL t ( 1 )]

3.3. Electric motor U.K.
3.3.1. Type (winding, excitation): … U.K.
3.3.1.1. Maximum hourly output: …… kW U.K.
[F63.3.1.1.1. Maximum net power ( n ) … kW U.K.

(manufacturer’s declared value)

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3.3.1.1.2. Maximum 30 minutes power ( n ) … kW U.K.

(manufacturer’s declared value)]

3.3.1.2. Operating voltage: …… V U.K.
3.3.2. Battery U.K.
3.3.2.4. Position: … U.K.
3.4. Engine or motor combination U.K.
3.4.1. Hybrid electric vehicle: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
3.4.2. Category of hybrid electric vehicle: off-vehicle charging/not off-vehicle charging: ( 1 ) U.K.
[F43.5.4. (Euro VI only) CO 2 emissions for heavy duty engines U.K.
[F23.5.4.1. CO 2 mass emissions WHSC test ( x3 ): … g/kWh U.K.
3.5.4.2. CO 2 mass emissions WHSC test in diesel mode ( x2 ): … g/kWh] U.K.
[F33.5.4.3. CO 2 mass emissions WHSC test in dual-fuel mode ( x1 ): … g/kWh U.K.
3.5.4.4. CO 2 mass emissions WHTC test ( 9 )( x3 ): … g/kWh U.K.
3.5.4.5. CO 2 mass emissions WHTC test in diesel mode ( 9 )( x2 ): … g/kWh U.K.
3.5.4.6. CO 2 mass emissions WHTC test in dual-fuel mode ( 9 )( x1 ): … g/kWh] U.K.
3.5.5. (Euro VI only) Fuel consumption for heavy duty engines U.K.
[F23.5.5.1. Fuel consumption WHSC test ( x3 ): … g/kWh U.K.
3.5.5.2. Fuel consumption WHSC test in diesel mode ( x2 ): … g/kWh] U.K.
[F33.5.5.3. Fuel consumption WHSC test in dual-fuel mode ( x1 ): … g/kWh U.K.
3.5.5.4. Fuel consumption WHTC test ( 9 )( x3 ): … g/kWh U.K.
3.5.5.5. Fuel consumption WHTC test in diesel mode ( 9 )( x2 ): … g/kWh U.K.
3.5.5.6. Fuel consumption WHTC test in dual-fuel mode ( 9 )( x1 ): … g/kWh] ] U.K.
3.6.5. Lubricant temperature U.K.

Minimum: …… K

Maximum: …… K]

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