Commission Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010Show full title

1. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS U.K.

1.1. Windscreen wiper system. U.K.

1.1.1. Every vehicle shall be equipped with a windscreen wiper system which is able to function when the vehicle master control switch has been activated, without any action by the driver other than switching the operating control, needed for starting and stopping the windscreen wiper system, to the on position. U.K.

1.1.1.1. The windscreen wiper system shall consist of one or more wiper arms which shall have wiper blades that are easily replaceable. U.K.

1.1.2. The windscreen wiper field shall cover at least 98 % of vision area A, as determined in accordance with Appendix 3 to Annex III. U.K.

1.1.3. The windscreen wiper field shall cover at least 80 % of vision area B, as determined in accordance with Appendix 3 to Annex III. U.K.

1.1.4. The windscreen wiper field shall meet the requirements of paragraph 1.1.2. and 1.1.3. when the system is operating at a sweep frequency corresponding to paragraph 1.1.5.1. and shall be tested under the conditions as set out in paragraph 2.1.10. to 2.1.10.3. of this Annex. U.K.

1.1.5. The windscreen wiper system shall have at least two sweep frequency settings: U.K.

1.1.5.1.

One frequency of not less than 10 and not more than 55 cycles per minute.

1.1.5.2.

One frequency of not less than 45 complete cycles per minute.

1.1.5.3.

The difference between the highest and a lower sweep frequency setting shall be at least 15 cycles per minute.

1.1.5.4.

Intermittent operation of the windscreen wiper system may be used to comply with the requirements of paragraph 1.1.5.1. to 1.1.5.3. of this Annex.

1.1.6. The frequencies referred to in paragraph 1.1.5. to 1.1.5.3. shall be tested under the conditions as set out in paragraph 2.1.1. to 2.1.6 and 2.1.8. of this Annex. U.K.

1.1.7. When the windscreen wiper system is stopped as a result of switching the operating control to the off position, the wiper arm(s) and blade(s) shall return to their position of rest. U.K.

1.1.8. The windscreen wiper system shall be capable of withstanding stalling for at least 15 seconds. The use of automatic circuit protection devices is allowed, provided that for possible resetting no action is required other than operation of the windscreen wiper operating control. U.K.

1.1.9. The capability to withstand stalling of the windscreen wiper system referred to in paragraph 1.1.8. shall be tested under the conditions as set out in paragraph 2.1.7. of this Annex. U.K.

1.1.10. If the position of rest of the windscreen wiper arm(s) or blade(s) is not outside of vision area B, as determined in accordance with Appendix 3 to Annex III, it shall be possible to manually displace the wiper arm(s) in such a manner that the wiper blade(s) can be lifted from its position on the windscreen to allow that the windscreen is manually cleaned. U.K.

1.1.11. The windscreen wiper system shall be capable of operating for two minutes on a dry windscreen in an ambient temperature of – 18 °C, without degradation of performance. U.K.

1.1.12. The performance of the windscreen wiper system at – 18 °C shall be tested under the conditions as set out in paragraph 2.1.11. of this Annex. U.K.

1.1.13. The windscreen wiper system shall continue to meet the requirements of paragraph 1.1.2. of this Annex without any degradation of efficiency, when it is operating at maximum frequency and when the vehicle is subjected to a relative air speed equal to 80 % of the vehicle’s maximum design speed or 160 km/h, whichever is lower. Vision area A of the windshield shall be prepared in accordance with paragraph 2.1.8. and 2.1.9. of this Annex. The aerodynamic effects associated with the size and shape of the windscreen, wiper arm(s) and wiper blade(s) shall be verified under these conditions, also taking into account paragraph 2.1.9.1. During the test, the wiper blade(s) shall remain in contact with the windscreen and complete lift-off shall not be permitted. The wiper blade(s) shall stay in full contact with the windscreen in the area as established in paragraph 1.1.2. for each complete cycle and any partial lift-off during upwards as well as downwards stroke shall not be permitted. U.K.

1.2. Windscreen washer system. U.K.

1.2.1. Every vehicle shall be fitted with a windscreen washer system which is able to function when the vehicle master control switch has been activated, and which is capable of withstanding the loads and pressures resulting when the nozzles are plugged and the system is actuated in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraph 2.2.1.1. to 2.2.1.1.2. of this Annex. U.K.

1.2.2. The performance of the windscreen washer system shall not be adversely affected by exposure to the temperature cycles in accordance with paragraph 2.2.1. to 2.2.5. of this Annex. U.K.

1.2.3. The windscreen washer system shall have the ability to spray fluid onto the target area of the windscreen, without any trace of leakage, disconnection of any tubing and malfunctioning of any nozzle, at normal conditions when subjected to ambient temperatures between – 18 °C and 80 °C. In addition, when the nozzles are blocked, the system shall also show no signs of leakage and disconnection of any tubing. U.K.

1.2.4. The windscreen washer system shall be capable of delivering sufficient fluid to clear at least 60 % of vision area A, as determined in accordance with Appendix 3 to Annex III, under the conditions as set out in paragraph 2.2.6. to 2.2.6.4. of this Annex. U.K.

1.2.5. The windscreen washer system shall be capable of being manually activated by means of the washer control. In addition, activation and deactivation of the system may also be coordinated and combined with any other vehicle system. U.K.

1.2.6. The capacity of the reservoir containing the liquid shall not be less than 1,0 litre. U.K.