The List of Annexes is amended as follows:
references to Appendices 1 and 2 of Annex II are deleted;
references to Appendices 1 and 2 of Annex IV are deleted;
Annex I is amended as follows:
in Part A, the following points 16 to 18 are added:
daytime running lamp
means a lamp facing in a forward direction used to make the vehicle more easily visible when driving during daytime;
stop/start system
means an automatic stop and start of the engine to reduce the amount of idling, thereby reducing fuel consumption, pollutant and CO2 emissions;
Vehicle master control switch
means the device by which the vehicle’s on-board electronics system is brought from being switched off, as is the case when a vehicle is parked without the driver being present, to normal operation mode’;
in Part B, point 10 is replaced by the following:
Vehicles shall be fitted with either:
daytime running lamps, or
dipped-beam headlamps which are automatically switched on when the vehicle master control switch has been activated.’;
in Part B, point 11 is replaced by the following:
in Part B, the following points 15 to 17 are added:
Annex II is amended as follows:
points 1 to 1.2 are replaced by the following:
Appendices 1 and 2, are deleted;
Appendix 3 is renumbered as Appendix 1 and the reference thereto in the List of Annexes is amended accordingly;
Appendix 4 is renumbered as Appendix 2 and the reference thereto in the List of Annexes is amended accordingly;
Annex III is amended as follows:
point 6.1.10 is replaced by the following:
the following point 6.1.11 is inserted:
driving-beam headlamps of vehicles which tend to lean in corners may be fitted with a horizontal inclination adjustment system (HIAS) as defined in paragraph 2.25 of UNECE Regulation No 53, provided all relevant requirements of that Regulation applying to HIAS are met,
the combined value of the maximum intensity of all driving-beam headlamps which can be activated at the same time shall not exceed 430 000 cd, which corresponds to a reference value of 100.’;
point 6.2.3.1 is replaced by the following:
a single independent passing-beam headlamp may be fitted above, below or to one side of another front lamp. If lamps are stacked on top of each other, the reference centre of the passing-beam headlamp shall be located within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. If they are side by side, their reference centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
a single independent passing-beam headlamp which is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted in such a way that its reference centre lies within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with another front lamp alongside the passing-beam headlamp, the reference centre of the two lamps shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
two passing-beam headlamps of which none, one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
where there are two passing-beam headlamps, the lateral distance between the outward edges of the light-emitting surfaces and the outermost edges of the vehicle shall not exceed 400 mm.’;
point 6.2.11 is replaced by the following:
passing-beam headlamps of vehicles which tend to lean in corners may be fitted with a horizontal inclination adjustment system (HIAS) as defined in paragraph 2.25 of UNECE Regulation No 53, provided all relevant requirements of that Regulation applying to HIAS are met,
passing-beam headlamps of which the lowest point of the light-emitting surface is 0,8 m or less above the ground shall be adjusted to an initial aiming inclination of between – 1,0 % and – 1,5 %. The precise value may be declared by the manufacturer,
passing-beam headlamps of which the lowest point of the light-emitting surface is between 0,8 m and 1,0 m above the ground shall be adjusted to an initial aiming of inclination of between – 1,0 % and – 2,0 %. The precise value may be declared by the manufacturer,
passing-beam headlamps of which the lowest point of the light-emitting surface is 1,0 m or more above the ground shall be adjusted to an initial aiming inclination of between – 1,5 % and – 2,0 %. The precise value may be declared by the manufacturer,
for passing-beam headlamps with a light source with an objective luminous flux not exceeding 2 000 lumen and an initial inclination of between – 1,0 % and – 1,5 %, the vertical inclination shall remain between – 0,5 % and – 2,5 % under all loading conditions. The vertical inclination shall remain between – 1,0 % and – 3,0 % if the initial inclination is set between – 1,5 % and – 2,0 %. An external adjusting device may be used to satisfy the requirements, provided no tools other than those provided with the vehicle are needed,
for passing-beam headlamps with a light source with an objective luminous flux exceeding 2 000 lumen and an initial inclination of between – 1,0 % and – 1,5 %, the vertical inclination shall remain between – 0,5 % and – 2,5 % under all loading conditions. The vertical inclination shall remain between – 1,0 % and – 3,0 % if the initial inclination is set between – 1,5 % and – 2,0 %. A headlamp levelling device may be used to satisfy the requirements of this point, provided its operation is fully automatic and the response time is less than 30 seconds.’;
the following point 6.2.11.1 is inserted:
the inclination requirements in point 6.2.11 shall be verified as follows:
vehicle with its mass in running order and a mass of 75 kg simulating the driver,
vehicle fully laden with the mass distributed so as to attain the maximum axle loads as declared by the manufacturer for this loading condition,
vehicle with a mass of 75 kg simulating the driver and additionally laden so as to attain the maximum permissible rear axle load as declared by the manufacturer; however, the front axle load shall be as low as possible in this case,
before any measurement is made, the vehicle shall be rocked three times and then moved backwards and forwards for at least a complete wheel revolution.’;
point 6.4.1 is replaced by the following:
one or two, in the case of vehicles of an overall width not exceeding 1 300 mm,
two, in the case of vehicles of an overall width exceeding 1 300 mm,
an additional stop lamp of category S3 or S4 (i.e. central high mounted stop lamp) may be fitted, provided all relevant requirements of UNECE Regulation No 48 applying to the installation of such stop lamps on vehicles of category M1 are met.’;
point 6.5.3.1 is replaced by the following:
a single independent front position lamp may be fitted above, below or to one side of another front lamp. If lamps are stacked on top of each other, the reference centre of the front position lamp shall be located within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. If they are side by side, their reference centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
a single independent front position lamp which is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted so that its reference centre lies within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with another front lamp alongside the front position lamp, the reference centres of the two lamps shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
two front position lamps of which none, one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted so that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
where there are two front position lamps, the lateral distance between the outward edges of the light-emitting surfaces and the outermost edges of the vehicle shall not exceed 400 mm.’;
point 6.6.3.1 is replaced by the following:
a single rear position lamp shall be installed on the vehicle so that the reference centre of the rear position lamp is located within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
two rear position lamps shall be installed on the vehicle so that the reference centres of the rear position lamps are symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
in the case of vehicles with two rear wheels and of an overall width exceeding 1 300 mm, the lateral distance between the outward edges of the light-emitting surfaces and the outermost edges of the vehicle shall not exceed 400 mm.’;
point 6.7.3.1 is replaced by the following:
if there is a single rear retro-reflector, this shall be installed on the vehicle so that its reference centre is located within its longitudinal median plane,
if there are two rear retro-reflectors, these shall be installed on the vehicle so that their reference centres of are symmetrical in relation to its longitudinal median plane,
if there are two rear retro-reflectors, the lateral distance between the outward edges of the light-emitting surfaces and the outermost edges of the vehicle shall not exceed 400 mm.’;
the following points 6.15 to 6.15.7 are added:
one or two, in the case of vehicles of an overall width not exceeding 1 300 mm,
two, in the case of vehicles of an overall width exceeding 1 300 mm.
no specific requirements.
In width:
a single independent daytime running lamp may be fitted above, below or to one side of another front lamp. If lamps are stacked on top of each other, the reference centre of the daytime running lamp shall be located within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. If they are side by side, their reference centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
a single independent daytime running lamp which is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted so that its reference centre lies within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with another front lamp alongside the daytime running lamp, the reference centres of the two lamps shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
two daytime running lamps of which none, one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted so that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
the inward edges of the light-emitting surfaces shall be at least 500 mm apart in the case of vehicles of an overall width exceeding 1 300 mm.
In height:
a minimum of 250 mm and a maximum of 1 500 mm above the ground.
In length:
at the front of the vehicle. This requirement is considered to have been met if the light emitted disturbs the driver neither directly nor indirectly by reflection off the rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces on the vehicle.
Distance:
if the distance between the front direction indicator lamp and the daytime running lamp is 40 mm or less, the electrical connections of the daytime running lamp on the relevant side of the vehicle shall be such that either:
it is switched off, or
its luminous intensity is reduced to a level not exceeding 140 cd,
during the entire period (both on and off cycle) of activation of the relevant front direction indicator lamp.
α = 10° upwards and 10° downwards,
β = 20° to the left and to the right if there is only one daytime running lamp,
β = 20° outwards and 20° inwards if there are two daytime running lamps.
to the front; may move in line with the steering angle of any handlebars.
all daytime running lamps shall light up when the master control switch is activated; however, they may remain off under the following conditions:
the automatic transmission control is in the park position,
the parking brake is activated, or
prior to the vehicle being set in motion for the first time after each manual activation of the master control switch and the vehicle’s propulsion system,
daytime running lamps may be manually deactivated; however, this shall be possible only at a vehicle speed not exceeding 10 km/h. The lamps shall be automatically reactivated when the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h or when the vehicle has travelled more than 100 m,
daytime running lamps shall be deactivated automatically when:
the vehicle is shut down by means of the master control switch,
the front fog lamps are activated,
the headlamps are activated, except when they are used to give intermittent luminous warnings at short intervals, and
in ambient lighting conditions of less than 1 000 lux where the indicated speed on the vehicle’s speedometer is still clearly legible (e.g. when speedometer illumination is always on) and the vehicle is not fitted with a non-flashing green tell-tale in compliance with point 6.5.9 or a dedicated green circuit-closed tell-tale for the daytime running lamp identified by the appropriate symbol. In such a case, the passing-beam headlamps and the lighting devices required in point 11 of Annex I Section B shall be automatically activated simultaneously within two seconds of the ambient lighting level dropping below 1 000 lux. If the ambient lighting conditions subsequently reach a level of at least 7 000 lux, the daytime running lamps shall be automatically reactivated, while the passing-beam headlamps and the lighting devices required in point 11 of Annex I Section B shall be deactivated simultaneously within five to 300 seconds (i.e. fully automatic light switching is required if the driver has no visible indication and stimulus to activate normal lighting when it is dark).
optional.’;
Annex IV is amended as follows:
point 1. is replaced by the following:
Appendices 1 and 2 are deleted are deleted;
Appendix 3 is renumbered as Appendix 1 and the reference thereto in the List of Annexes is amended accordingly;
Appendix 4 is renumbered as Appendix 2 and the reference thereto in the List of Annexes is amended accordingly;
Annex V is amended as follows:
point 6.1.11 is replaced by the following:
driving-beam headlamps of vehicles which tend to lean in corners may be fitted with a horizontal inclination adjustment system (HIAS) as defined in paragraph 2.25 of UNECE Regulation No 53, provided all relevant requirements of that Regulation applying to HIAS are met,
the combined value of the maximum intensity of all driving-beam headlamps which can be activated at the same time shall not exceed 430 000 cd, which corresponds to a reference value of 100.’;
the following points 6.13 to 6.13.7 are added:
one or two, in the case of vehicles of an overall width not exceeding 1 300 mm,
two, in the case of vehicles of an overall width exceeding 1 300 mm.
no specific requirements.
In width:
a single independent daytime running lamp may be fitted above, below or to one side of another front lamp. If lamps are stacked on top of each other, the reference centre of the daytime running lamp shall be located within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. If they are side by side, their reference centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
a single independent daytime running lamp which is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted so that its reference centre lies within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with another front lamp alongside the daytime running lamp, the reference centres of the two lamps shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
two daytime running lamps of which none, one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted so that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
the inward edges of the light-emitting surfaces shall be at least 500 mm apart in the case of vehicles of an overall width exceeding 1 300 mm.
In height:
a minimum of 250 mm and a maximum of 1 500 mm above the ground.
In length:
at the front of the vehicle. This requirement is considered to have been met if the light emitted disturbs the driver neither directly nor indirectly by reflection off the rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces on the vehicle.
Distance:
if the distance between the front direction indicator lamp and the daytime running lamp is 40 mm or less, the electrical connections of the daytime running lamp on the relevant side of the vehicle shall be such that either:
it is switched off, or
its luminous intensity is reduced to a level not exceeding 140 cd,
during the entire period (both on and off cycle) of activation of the relevant front direction indicator lamp.
α = 10° upwards and 10° downwards,
β = 20° to the left and to the right if there is only one daytime running lamp,
β = 20° outwards and 20° inwards if there are two daytime running lamps.
to the front; may move in line with the steering angle of any handlebars.
all daytime running lamps shall light up when the master control switch is activated; however, they may remain off under the following conditions:
the automatic transmission control is in the park position,
the parking brake is activated, or
prior to the vehicle being set in motion for the first time after each manual activation of the master control switch and the vehicle’s propulsion system,
daytime running lamps may be manually deactivated; however, this shall be possible only at a vehicle speed not exceeding 10 km/h. The lamps shall be automatically reactivated when the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h or when the vehicle has travelled more than 100 m,
daytime running lamps shall in each case be deactivated automatically when:
the vehicle is shut down by means of the master control switch,
the front fog lamps are activated,
the headlamps are activated, except when they are used to give intermittent luminous warnings at short intervals, and
in ambient lighting conditions of less than 1 000 lux where the indicated speed on the vehicle’s speedometer is still clearly legible (e.g. when speedometer illumination is always on) and the vehicle is not fitted with a non-flashing green tell-tale in compliance with point 6.5.9 or a dedicated green circuit-closed tell-tale for the daytime running lamp identified by the appropriate symbol. In such a case, the passing-beam headlamps and the lighting devices required in point 11 of Annex I Section B shall be automatically activated simultaneously within two seconds of the ambient lighting level dropping below 1 000 lux. If the ambient lighting conditions subsequently reach a level of at least 7 000 lux, the daytime running lamps shall be automatically reactivated, while the passing-beam headlamps and the lighting devices required in point 11 of Annex I Section B shall be deactivated simultaneously within five to 300 seconds (i.e. fully automatic light switching is required if the driver has no visible indication and stimulus to activate normal lighting when it is dark).
optional’;
Annex VI is amended as follows:
point 6.1.11 is replaced by the following:
driving-beam headlamps of vehicles which tend to lean in corners may be fitted with a horizontal inclination adjustment system (HIAS) as defined in paragraph 2.25 of UNECE Regulation No 53, provided that all relevant requirements of that Regulation applying to HIAS are met;
the combined value of the maximum intensity of all driving-beam headlamps which can be activated at the same time shall not exceed 430 000 cd, which corresponds to a reference value of 100.’;
point 6.2.3.1 is replaced by the following:
a single independent passing-beam headlamp may be fitted above, below or to one side of another front lamp. If lamps are stacked on top of each other, the reference centre of the passing-beam headlamp shall be located within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. If they are side by side, their reference centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
a single independent passing-beam headlamp which is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted in such a way that its reference centre lies within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with another front lamp alongside the passing-beam headlamp, the reference centres of the two lamps shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
two passing-beam headlamps of which none, one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
where there are two passing-beam headlamps, the lateral distance between the outward edges of the light-emitting surfaces and the outermost edges of the vehicle shall not exceed 400 mm.’;
point 6.2.11 is replaced by the following:
passing-beam headlamps of vehicles which tend to lean in corners may be fitted with a horizontal inclination adjustment system (HIAS) as defined in paragraph 2.25 of UNECE Regulation No 53, provided that all relevant requirements of that Regulation applying to HIAS are met,
passing-beam headlamps of which the lowest point of the light-emitting surface is 0,8 m or less above the ground shall be adjusted to an initial aiming inclination of between – 1,0 % and – 1,5 %. The precise value may be declared by the manufacturer,
passing-beam headlamps of which the lowest point of the light-emitting surface is between 0,8 m and 1,0 m above the ground shall be adjusted to an initial aiming inclination of between – 1,0 % and – 2,0 %. The precise value may be declared by the manufacturer,
passing-beam headlamps of which the lowest point of the light-emitting surface is 1,0 m or more above the ground shall be adjusted to an initial aiming inclination of between – 1,5 % and – 2,0 %. The precise value may be declared by the manufacturer,
for passing-beam headlamps with a light source with an objective luminous flux not exceeding 2 000 lumen and an initial inclination of between – 1,0 % and – 1,5 %, the vertical inclination shall remain between – 0,5 % and – 2,5 % under all loading conditions. The vertical inclination shall remain between – 1,0 % and – 3,0 % if the initial inclination is set between – 1,5 % and – 2,0 %. An external adjusting device may be used to satisfy the requirements, provided that no tools other than those provided with the vehicle are needed,
for passing-beam headlamps with a light source with an objective luminous flux exceeding 2 000 lumen and an initial inclination of between – 1,0 % and – 1,5 %, the vertical inclination shall remain between – 0,5 % and – 2,5 % under all loading conditions. The vertical inclination shall remain between – 1,0 % and – 3,0 % if the initial inclination is set between – 1,5 % and – 2,0 %. A headlamp levelling device may be used to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph, provided its operation is fully automatic and the response time is less than 30 seconds.’;
the following point 6.2.11.1 is inserted:
the inclination requirements in point 6.2.11 shall be verified as follows:
vehicle with its mass in running order and a mass of 75 kg simulating the driver,
vehicle fully laden with the mass distributed so as to attain the maximum axle loads as declared by the manufacturer for this loading condition,
vehicle with a mass of 75 kg simulating the driver and additionally laden so as to attain the maximum permissible rear axle load as declared by the manufacturer; however, the front axle load shall be as low as possible in this case,
before any measurement is made, the vehicle shall be rocked three times and then moved backwards and forwards for at least a complete wheel revolution.’;
point 6.4.1 is replaced by the following:
one or two, in the case of vehicles of an overall width not exceeding 1 300 mm,
two, in the case of vehicles of an overall width exceeding 1 300 mm,
an additional stop lamp of category S3 or S4 (i.e. central high mounted stop lamp) may be fitted, provided all relevant requirements of UNECE Regulation No 48 applying to the installation of such stop lamps on vehicles of category M1 are met.’;
point 6.5.3.1 is replaced by the following:
a single independent front position lamp may be fitted above, below or to one side of another front lamp. If lamps are stacked on top of each other, the reference centre of the front position lamp shall be located within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. If they are side by side, their reference centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
a single independent front position lamp which is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted so that its reference centre lies within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with another front lamp alongside the front position lamp, the reference centres of the two lamps shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
two front position lamps of which none, one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted so that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
where there are two front position lamps, the lateral distance between the outward edges of the light-emitting surfaces and the outermost edges of the vehicle shall not exceed 400 mm.’;
point 6.6.3.1 is replaced by the following:
a single rear position lamp shall be installed on the vehicle so that the reference centre of the rear position lamp shall be located within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
two rear position lamps shall be installed on the vehicle so that the reference centres of the rear position lamps are symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
in the case of vehicles with two rear wheels and of an overall width exceeding 1 300 mm, the lateral distance between the outward edges of the light-emitting surfaces and the outermost edges of the vehicle shall not exceed 400 mm.’;
point 6.12.3.1. is replaced by the following:
if there is a single rear retro-reflector, this shall be installed on the vehicle so that its reference centre is located within its longitudinal median plane,
if there are two rear retro-reflectors, these shall be installed on the vehicle so that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to its longitudinal median plane,
if there are two rear retro-reflectors, the lateral distance between the outward edges of the light-emitting surfaces and the outermost edges of the vehicle shall not exceed 400 mm.’;
the following points 6.14 to 6.14.7 are added:
one or two, in the case of vehicles of an overall width not exceeding 1 300 mm,
two, in the case of vehicles of an overall width exceeding 1 300 mm.
no specific requirements.
In width:
a single independent daytime running lamp may be fitted above, below or to one side of another front lamp. If lamps are stacked on top of each other, the reference centre of the daytime running lamp shall be located within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. If they are side by side, their reference centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
a single independent daytime running lamp which is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted so that its reference centre lies within the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with another front lamp alongside the daytime running lamp, the reference centres of the two lamps shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
two daytime running lamps of which none, one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted so that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle,
the inward edges of the light-emitting surfaces shall be at least 500 mm apart in the case of vehicles of an overall width exceeding 1 300 mm.
In height:
a minimum of 250 mm and a maximum of 1 500 mm above the ground.
In length:
at the front of the vehicle. This requirement is considered to have been met if the light emitted disturbs the driver neither directly nor indirectly by reflection off the rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces on the vehicle.
Distance:
if the distance between the front direction indicator lamp and the daytime running lamp is 40 mm or less, the electrical connections of the daytime running lamp on the relevant side of the vehicle shall be such that either:
it is switched off, or
its luminous intensity is reduced to a level not exceeding 140 cd,
during the entire period (both on and off cycle) of activation of the relevant front direction indicator lamp.
α = 10° upwards and 10° downwards,
β = 20° to the left and to the right if there is only one daytime running lamp,
β = 20° outwards and 20° inwards if there are two daytime running lamps.
to the front; may move in line with the steering angle of any handlebars.
all daytime running lamps shall light up when the master control switch is activated; however, they may remain off under the following conditions:
the automatic transmission control is in the park position,
the parking brake is activated, or
prior to the vehicle being set in motion for the first time after each manual activation of the master control switch and the vehicle’s propulsion system,
daytime running lamps may be manually deactivated; however, this shall be possible only at a vehicle speed not exceeding 10 km/h. The lamps shall be automatically reactivated when the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h or when the vehicle has travelled more than 100 m;
daytime running lamps shall in each case be deactivated automatically when:
the vehicle is shut down by means of the master control switch,
the front fog lamps are activated,
the headlamps are activated, except when they are used to give intermittent luminous warnings at short intervals, and
in ambient lighting conditions of less than 1 000 lux where the indicated speed on the vehicle’s speedometer is still clearly legible (e.g. when speedometer illumination is always on) and the vehicle is not fitted with a non-flashing green tell-tale in compliance with point 6.5.9 or a dedicated green circuit-closed tell-tale for the daytime running lamp identified by the appropriate symbol. In such a case, the passing-beam headlamps and the lighting devices required in point 11 of Annex I Section B shall be automatically activated simultaneously within two seconds of the ambient lighting level dropping below 1 000 lux. If the ambient lighting conditions subsequently reach a level of at least 7 000 lux, the daytime running lamps shall be automatically reactivated, while the passing-beam headlamps and the lighting devices required in point 11 of Annex I Section B shall be deactivated simultaneously within five to 300 seconds (i.e. fully automatic light switching is required if the driver has no visible indication and stimulus to activate normal lighting when it is dark).
optional’;