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Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009 and repealing Directive 2007/46/EC (Text with EEA relevance)

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Appendix 1Regulatory acts for EU type-approval of vehicles produced in small series pursuant to Article 41

Table 1

M1 vehicles

ItemSubjectRegulatory act referenceSpecific issuesApplicability and specific requirements
1ASound levelRegulation (EU) No 540/2014A
2AEmissions (Euro 5 and Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to informationRegulation (EC) No 715/2007A
(a)OBD

The vehicle shall be fitted with an OBD system that fulfils the requirements of Article 4(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 (The OBD system shall be designed to record at least the malfunction of the engine management system).

The OBD-interface shall be able to communicate with commonly available diagnostic tools.

(b)In service conformity
N/A
(c)Access to information
It is sufficient that the manufacturer provide access to repair and maintenance information in a readily accessible and prompt manner.
(d)Power measurement

(When the vehicle manufacturer uses an engine from another manufacturer)

Bench test data from the engine manufacturer are accepted provided that the engine management system is identical (i.e. having at least the same electronic control unit (ECU)).

Power output test may be performed on a chassis dynamometer. It shall be taken into account of the power loss in the transmission.

3APrevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 34

(a)Liquid fuel tanks
B
(b)Installation in vehicle
B
3BRear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 58

B
4ASpace for mounting and fixing rear registration plates

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010

B
5ASteering equipment

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 79

C
(a)Mechanical systems

The provisions of paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 79 shall apply.

All tests prescribed in paragraph 6.2 of UN Regulation No 79 shall be performed and the requirements of paragraph 6.1 of UN Regulation No 79 shall apply.

(b)Complex electronic vehicle control system

All the requirements of Annex 6 of UN Regulation No 79 shall apply.

Compliance with these requirements may only be checked by a technical service.

6BDoor latches and door retention components

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 11

C
(a)General requirements (Paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 11)
All the requirements shall apply.
(b)Performance requirements (Paragraph 6 of UN Regulation No 11)
Only the requirements of paragraph 6.1.5.4 and paragraph 6.3 of UN Regulation No 11 shall apply.
7AAudible warning devices and signals

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 28

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation on vehicle
B
8ADevices for indirect vision and their installation

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 46

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation on vehicle
B
9BBraking of passenger cars

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 13-H

(a)Design and tests requirements
A
(b)Electronic stability control (ESC) and brake assist systems (BAS)
The fitting of BAS and ESC shall not be required. If fitted, they shall comply with the requirements of UN Regulation No 13-H.
10AElectromagnetic compatibility

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 10

B
12AInterior fittings

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 21

C
(a)Interior arrangement
(i)Radii and protrusion requirements for switches, pull-knobs and the like, controls and general interior fittings

The requirements of paragraphs 5.1 to 5.6 of UN Regulation No 21 may be waived at the request of the manufacturer.

The requirements of paragraph 5.2 of UN Regulation No 21 with the exception of paragraphs 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.4 of that Regulation shall apply.

(ii)Energy absorption tests on the upper dashboard
Energy absorption tests on the upper dashboard shall only be performed when the vehicle is not fitted with at least two front airbags or two static four-point harnesses.
(iii)Energy absorption test on the rear part of the seats
N/A
(b)Power-operation of windows, roof-panel systems and partition systems
All requirements of paragraph 5.8 of UN Regulation No 21 shall apply.
13BProtection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 116

A

The provisions of paragraph 8.3.1.1.1 of UN Regulation No 116 may be applied instead of paragraph 8.3.1.1.2 of that Regulation regardless of the type of powertrain.

14AProtection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 12

C
Tests are required when the vehicle has not been tested under UN Regulation No 94 (see item 53A).
15ASeats, their anchorages and any head restraints

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 17

C
(a)General requirements
(i)

Specifications

Requirements of paragraph 5.2 of UN Regulation No 17 shall apply with the exception of paragraph 5.2.3 of that Regulation.
(ii)Strength tests for seat backrest and head restraints
The requirements of paragraph 6.2 UN Regulation No 17 shall apply.
(iii)Unlocking and adjustment tests
The test shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of Annex 7 to UN Regulation No 17.
(b)Head restraints
(i)

Specifications

Requirements of paragraphs 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.10, 5.11 and 5.12 of UN Regulation No 17 shall apply with the exception of paragraph 5.5.2 of that Regulation.
(ii)Strength tests on head restraints
The test prescribed in paragraph 6.4 of UN Regulation No 17 shall be performed.
(c)Special requirements regarding the protection of occupants from displaced luggage
The requirements of Annex 9 to UN Regulation No 26 may be waived at the request of the manufacturer.
16AExternal projections

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 26

C
(a)General specifications
The requirements of paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 26 shall apply.
(b)Particular specifications
The requirements of paragraph 6 of UN Regulation No 26 shall apply.
17A

Vehicle access and manoeuvrability

(reverse gear)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 130/2012

D
17BSpeedometer equipment including its installation

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 39

B
18AManufacturer's statutory plate and VIN

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 19/2011

B
19ASafety-belt anchorages, Isofix anchorages systems and Isofix top tether anchorages

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 14

B
20AInstallation of lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 48

B

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) shall be fitted to a new type of vehicle.

21ARetro-reflecting devices for power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 3

X
22AFront and rear position lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 7

X
22BDaytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 87

X
22CSide-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 91

X
23ADirection indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 6

X
24AIllumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 4

X
25APower-driven vehicle's sealed-beam headlamps (SB) emitting an European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 31

X
25BFilament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 37

X
25CMotor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 98

X
25DGas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 99

X
25EMotor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps and/or LED modules

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 112

X
25FAdaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 123

X
26APower-driven vehicle front fog lamps

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 19

X
27ATowing device

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010

B
28ARear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 38

X
29AReversing lights for power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 23

X
30AParking lamps for power-driven vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 77

X
31ASafety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and Isofix child restraint systems

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 16

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation requirements
B
32AForward field of vision

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 125

A
33ALocation and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 121

A
34AWindscreen defrosting and demisting systems

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 672/2010

C
(a)Windscreen defrosting
Only point 1.1.1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 672/2010 shall apply, provided that warm air flow is ducted to the whole surface of the windscreen or the latter is electrically heated on its whole surface.
(b)Windscreen demisting
Only point 1.2.1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 672/2010 shall apply, provided that warm air flow is ducted to the whole surface of the windscreen or the latter is electrically heated on its whole surface.
35AWindscreen wiper and washer systems

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010

C
(a)Windscreen wiper system

Points 1.1 to 1.1.10 of Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 shall apply.

Only the test described in point 2.1.10 of Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 shall be performed.

(b)Windscreen washer system
Point 1.2 of Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 shall apply with the exception of points 1.2.2, 1.2.3 and 1.2.5.
36AHeating system

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 122

C

The fitting of a heating system shall not be required.

(a)All heating systems
The requirements of paragraphs 5.3 and 6 of UN Regulation No 122 shall apply.
(b)LPG heating systems
The requirements of Annex 8 to UN Regulation No 122 shall apply.
37AWheel guards

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010

B
38AHead restraints (headrests), whether or not incorporated in vehicle seats

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 25

X
41AEmissions (Euro VI) heavy duty vehicles/access to informationRegulation (EC) No 595/2009

A

With the exception of the set of requirements relating to OBDs and access to information.

Power measurement

(When the vehicle manufacturer uses an engine from another manufacturer)

Bench test data from the engine manufacturer are accepted, provided that the engine management system is identical (i.e. having at least the same ECU).

Power output test may be performed on a chassis dynamometer. It shall be taken into account of the power loss in the transmission.

44AMasses and dimensions

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012

B

The hill start test at maximum combination mass described in point 5.1 of Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 may be waived at the request of the manufacturer.

45ASafety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 43

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation
B
46AInstallation of tyres

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 458/2011

B

Dates for progressive application shall be those set out in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009.

46BPneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Class C1)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 30

ComponentsX
46DTyre rolling sound emissions, adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance (Classes C1, C2 and C3)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 117

ComponentsX
46ETemporary-use spare unit, run-flat tyres/system and tyre pressure monitoring system

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 64

ComponentsX
Fitting of a tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

B

The fitting of a TPMS shall not be required.

50AMechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 55

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation
B
53AProtection of occupants in the event of a frontal collision

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 94

C

The requirements of UN Regulation No 94 shall apply to vehicles fitted with front airbags. Vehicles not fitted with airbags shall fulfil the requirement of item 14A of this table.

54AProtection of occupants in the event of lateral collision

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 95

C
Head form test

The manufacturer shall supply the technical service with suitable information concerning a possible impact of the head of the dummy against the structure of the vehicle or the side glazing if made up of laminated glazing.

When it is proven that such impact is likely to happen, the partial test using the head form test described in paragraph 3.1 of Annex 8 to UN Regulation No 95 shall be conducted and the criterion specified in paragraph 5.2.1.1 of UN Regulation No 95 shall be met.

In agreement with the technical service, the test procedure described in Annex 4 to UN Regulation No 21 may be used as an alternative to the test of UN Regulation No 95.

58Pedestrian protectionRegulation (EC) No 78/2009
(a)Technical requirements applicable to vehicle
N/A
(b)Frontal protection systems
X
59RecyclabilityDirective 2005/64/ECN/A - Only Article 7 on reuse of component parts shall apply.
61Air-conditioning systemsDirective 2006/40/ECA
62Hydrogen systemRegulation (EC) No 79/2009X
63General SafetyRegulation (EC) No 661/2009See explanatory note (15) of the table in this Part with regulatory acts for EU type-approval of vehicles produced in unlimited series.
64Gear shift indicators

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 65/2012

N/A
67Specific components for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) and their installation on motor vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 67

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation
A
68Vehicle alarm systems (VAS)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 97

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation
B
69Electric safety

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 100

B
70Specific components for CNG and their installation on motor vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 110

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation
A
72eCall systemRegulation (EU) 2015/758N/A

Explanatory notes

X

Full application of the regulatory act as follows:

(a)

a type-approval certificate shall be issued;

(b)

tests and checks shall be conducted by the technical service or the manufacturer under the conditions laid down in Articles 67 to 81;

(c)

a test report shall be drafted in accordance with Annex III;

(d)

Conformity of Production (COP) shall be ensured.

A

Application of the regulatory act as follows:

(a)

all requirements of the regulatory act shall be fulfilled unless otherwise stated;

(b)

no type-approval certificate shall be required;

(c)

tests and checks shall be conducted by the technical service or the manufacturer under the conditions laid down in Articles 67 to 81;

(d)

a test report shall be drafted in accordance with Annex III;

(e)

COP shall be ensured.

B

Application of the regulatory act as follows:

Same as for letter ‘A’ with the exception that the tests and checks may be performed by the manufacturer himself, subject to the agreement of the approval authority.

C

Application of the regulatory act as follows:

(a)

only the technical requirements from the regulatory shall be fulfilled, irrespective of any transitional provision;

(b)

no type-approval certificate shall be required;

(c)

tests and checks shall be conducted by the technical service or by the manufacturer (see decisions for letter ‘B’);

(d)

a test report shall be drafted in accordance with Annex III;

(e)

COP shall be ensured.

D

Same as for decisions in letters ‘B’ and ‘C’, with the exception that a statement of compliance submitted by the manufacturer is sufficient. No test report shall be required.

The approval authority or technical service may require additional information of further evidence, if need be.

N/A

The regulatory act shall not apply. Compliance with one or more specific aspects included in the regulatory act may however be imposed.

The series of amendments of the UN Regulations to be used are listed in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. The series of amendments adopted subsequently are accepted as an alternative.

Table 2

N1 vehicles a

a

The explanatory notes relating to the Table ‘Regulatory acts for EU type-approval of vehicles produced in unlimited series’ of this Part also apply to this Table. The letters in this Table have the same meaning as in Table 1 of this Appendix.

ItemSubjectRegulatory actSpecific issuesApplicability and specific requirements
1ASound levelRegulation (EU) No 540/2014A
2AEmissions (Euro 5 and Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to informationRegulation (EC) No 715/2007A
(a)OBD

The vehicle shall be fitted with an OBD system that fulfils the requirements of Article 4(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 (the OBD system shall be designed to record at least the malfunction of the engine management system).

The OBD-interface shall be able to communicate with commonly available diagnostic tools.

(b)In service conformity
N/A
(c)Access to information
It is sufficient that the manufacturer provides access to vehicle repair and maintenance information in a readily accessible and prompt manner.
(d)Power measurement

(When the vehicle manufacturer uses an engine from another manufacturer)

Bench test data from the engine manufacturer are accepted provided that the engine management system is identical (i.e. having at least the same ECU).

Power output test may be performed on a chassis dynamometer. It shall be taken into account of the power loss in the transmission.

3APrevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 34

(a)Liquid fuel tanks
B
(b)Installation in vehicle
B
3BRear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 58

B
4ASpace for mounting and fixing rear registration plates

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010

B
5ASteering equipment

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 79

C
(a)Mechanical systems

The provisions of paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 79.01 shall apply.

All tests prescribed in paragraph 6.2 of UN Regulation No 79 shall be performed and the requirements of paragraph 6.1 of UN Regulation No 79 shall apply.

(b)Complex electronic vehicle control system

All the requirements of Annex 6 of UN Regulation No 79 shall apply.

Compliance with these requirements may only be checked by a technical service.

6BDoor latches and door retention components

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 11

C
(a)General requirements (Paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 11)
All requirements shall apply.
(b)Performance requirements (Paragraph 6 of UN Regulation No 11)
Only the requirements of paragraph 6.1.5.4 and paragraph 6.3 of UN Regulation No 11 shall apply.
7AAudible warning devices and signals

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 28

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation on vehicle
B
8ADevices for indirect vision and their installation

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 46

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation on vehicle
B
9ABraking of vehicles and trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 13

(a)Design and test requirements
A
(b)Electronic stability control (ESC)
The fitting of ESC shall not be required. If fitted, it shall comply with the requirements of UN Regulation No 13.
9BBraking of passenger cars

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 13-H

(a)Design and test requirements
A
(b)ESC and brake assist systems (BAS)
The fitting of BAS and ESC shall not be required. If fitted, they shall comply with the requirements of UN Regulation No 13-H.
10AElectromagnetic compatibility

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 10

B
13BProtection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 116

A

The provisions of paragraph 8.3.1.1.1 of UN Regulation No 116 may be applied instead of paragraph 8.3.1.1.2 of that Regulation regardless of the type of powertrain.

14AProtection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 12

C
(a)Barrier impact test
A test shall be required.
(b)Body block impact test against steering wheel
Not required if the steering wheel is fitted with an airbag.
(c)Head form test
Not required if the steering wheel is fitted with an airbag.
15ASeats, their anchorages and any head restraints

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 17

B
17A

Vehicle access and manoeuvrability

(reverse gear)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 130/2012

D
17BSpeedometer equipment including its installation

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 39

B
18AManufacturer's statutory plate and VIN

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 19/2011

B
19ASafety-belt anchorages, Isofix anchorages systems and Isofix top tether anchorages

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 14

B
20AInstallation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 48

B

DRLs shall be fitted to a new type of vehicle.

21ARetro-reflecting devices for power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 3

X
22AFront and rear position lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 7

X
22BDaytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 87

X
22CSide-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 91

X
23ADirection indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 6

X
24AIllumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 4

X
25APower-driven vehicle's sealed-beam headlamps (SB) emitting an European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 31

X
25BFilament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 37

X
25CMotor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 98

X
25DGas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 99

X
25EMotor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps and/or LED modules

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 112

X
25FAdaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 123

X
26APower-driven vehicle front fog lamps

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 19

X
27ATowing device

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010

B
28ARear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 38

X
29AReversing lights for power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 23

X
30AParking lamps for power-driven vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 77

X
31ASafety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and Isofix child restraint systems

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 16

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation requirements
B
33ALocation and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 121

A
34AWindscreen defrosting and demisting systems

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 672/2010

N/A

The vehicle shall be fitted with a suitable windscreen defrosting and demisting system.

35AWindscreen wiper and washer systems

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010

N/A

The vehicle shall be fitted with a suitable windscreen wiper and washer system.

36AHeating system

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 122

C

The fitting of a heating system shall not be required.

(a)All heating systems
The requirements of paragraphs 5.3 and 6 of UN Regulation No 122 shall apply.
(b)LPG heating systems
The requirements of Annex 8 to UN Regulation No 122 shall apply.
41AEmissions (Euro VI) heavy duty vehicles/access to informationRegulation (EC) No 595/2009

A

With the exception of the set of requirements relating to OBDs and access to information.

Power measurement

(When the vehicle manufacturer uses an engine from another manufacturer)

Bench test data from the engine manufacturer are accepted provided that the engine management system is identical (i.e. having at least the same ECU).

Power output test may be performed on a chassis dynamometer. It shall be taken into account of the power loss in the transmission.

43ASpray suppression systems

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 109/2011

B
45ASafety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 43

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation
B
46AInstallation of tyres

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 458/2011

B

Dates for progressive application shall be those set out in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009.

46BPneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Class C1)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 30

ComponentsX
46CPneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers (Classes C2 and C3)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 54

ComponentsX
46DTyre rolling sound emissions, adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance (Classes C1, C2 and C3)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 117

ComponentsX
46ETemporary-use spare unit, run-flat tyres/system and tyre pressure monitoring system

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 64

ComponentsX
Fitting of a tyre-pressure monitoring system

B

The fitting of a TPMS shall not be required.

48AMasses and dimensions

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012

B
Hill start test at maximum combination massThe hill start test at maximum combination mass described in point 5.1 of Part A of Annex 1 to Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 may be waived at the request of the manufacturer.
49ACommercial vehicles with regards to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 61

C
(a)General specifications
The requirements of paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 61 shall apply.
(b)Particular specifications
The requirements of paragraph 6 of UN Regulation No 61 shall apply.
50AMechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 55

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation
B
54AProtection of occupants in the event of lateral collision

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 95

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Head form test

The manufacturer shall supply the technical service with suitable information concerning a possible impact of the head of the dummy against the structure of the vehicle or the side glazing, if made up of laminated glazing.

When such impact is proven likely to happen, then the partial test using the head form test described in paragraph 3.1 of Annex 8 to UN Regulation No 95 shall be conducted and the criterion specified in paragraph 5.2.1.1 of UN Regulation No 95 shall be met.

In agreement with the technical service, the test procedure described in Annex 4 to UN Regulation No 21 may be used as an alternative to the test of UN Regulation No 95 mentioned above.

56AVehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 105

A
58Pedestrian protectionRegulation (EC) No 78/2009
(a)Technical requirements applicable to a vehicle
N/A
(b)Frontal protection systems
X
59RecyclabilityDirective 2005/64/EC

N/A

Only Article 7 on reuse of component parts shall apply.

61Air-conditioning systemsDirective 2006/40/ECB
62Hydrogen systemRegulation (EC) No 79/2009X
63General SafetyRegulation (EC) No 661/2009See explanatory note (15) of the table in this Part with regulatory acts for EU type-approval of vehicles produced in unlimited series.
67Specific components for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) and their installation on motor vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 67

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation
A
68Vehicle alarm systems (VAS)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 97

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation
B
69Electric safety

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 100

B
70Specific components for CNG and their installation on motor vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 110

(a)Components
X
(b)Installation
A
71Cab strength

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 29

C
72eCall SystemRegulation (EU) 2015/758N/A

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