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Malta Government Gazette — Legal Notice 2012 447 · Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 19,003 - 14.12.2012 — EC Type-Approval of Motor Vehicles and their Trailers

Preamble — EC Type-Approval of Motor Vehicles and their Trailers Open official source

Suppliment tal-Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 19,003, 14 ta’ Diċembru, 2012

L.N. 447 of 2012

PRODUCT SAFETY ACT

(CAP. 427)

EC Type-Approval of Motor Vehicles and their Trailers

(Amendment) Regulations, 2012

IN exercise of the powers conferred by articles 38 to 40 of the

Product Safety Act, the Minister for Fair Competition and Consumers

on the advice of the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs

Authority, has made the following regulations:-

Malta Government Gazette — Legal Notice 2012 447 · Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 19,003 - 14.12.2012 — EC Type-Approval of Motor Vehicles and their Trailers

Reg. 1 — EC Type-Approval of Motor Vehicles and their Trailers Open official source

The title of these regulations is the EC Type-Approval of Citation.

Motor Vehicles and their Trailers Regulations, 2012.

1. The title of these regulations is the EC Type Approval of Citation.

Motor Vehicles and their Trailers (Amendment) Regulations, 2012,

and they shall be read and construed as one with the EC Type

Approval of Motor Vehicles and their Trailers Regulations, S.L. 427.23

hereinafter referred to as "the principal regulations".

Malta Government Gazette — Legal Notice 2012 447 · Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 19,003 - 14.12.2012 — EC Type-Approval of Motor Vehicles and their Trailers

Schedule I — EC Type-Approval of Motor Vehicles and their Trailers Open official source

[Regulations 3, 6(3) and (4)]

Complete list of information for the purpose of EC type-approval of vehicles

All information documents in these regulations and in separate EU directives or

regulations must consist only of extracts from, and adhere to the item numbering

system of, this total list.

The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a

list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail

on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.

If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls,

information concerning their performance must be supplied.

(For explanatory notes, please refer to last page of this Schedule)

0. GENERAL

0.1.

Make (trade name of manufacturer)

0.2.

Type

0.2.0.1.

Chassis

0.2.0.2.

Bodywork/complete vehicle

0.2.1.

Commercial name(s) (if available)

0.3.

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/

separate technical unit ( b ) ( 1 )

0.3.0.1.

Chassis

0.3.0.2.

Bodywork/complete vehicle

0.3.1.

Location of that marking

0.3.1.1.

Chassis

0.3.1.2.

Bodywork/complete vehicle

Category of vehicle ( c )

0.4.

0.4.1.

Classification(s) according to the dangerous goods which the vehicle is

intended to transport

Name and address of manufacturer

Location and method of attachment of statutory plates and location of

vehicle identification number

On the chassis

On the bodywork

In the case of components and separate technical units, location and

method of affixing of the EC approval mark

Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s)

Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any)

1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle

Dimensional drawing of the whole vehicle

Number of axles and wheels

Number and position of axles with double wheels

Number and position of steered axles

Powered axles (number, position, interconnection)

Chassis (if any) (overall drawing)

Material used for the side-members ( d )

Position and arrangement of the engine

Driving cab (forward control or bonneted) ( z )

Hand of drive: left/right ( 1 ).

Vehicle is equipped to be driven in right/left ( 1 ) hand traffic.

Specify if the motor vehicle is intended to tow semi-trailers or other

trailers and, if the trailer is a semi-, drawbar or centre-axle trailer, specify

vehicles specially designed for the controlled-temperature carriage of

goods

MASSES AND DIMENSIONS ( e ) (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing

2. where applicable)

Wheel base(s) (fully loaded) ( f )

In the case of semi-trailers

Distance between the axis of the fifth wheel kingpin and the rearmost

end of the semi-trailer

Maximum distance between the axis of the fifth wheel kingpin and any

point on the front of the semi-trailer

Semi-trailer special wheelbase (as defined in Section 7.6.1.2 of Annex I

to Directive 97/27/EC)

In the case of semi-trailer towing vehicles

Fifth wheel lead (maximum and minimum; indicate the permissible

values in the case of an incomplete vehicle) ( g )

Maximum height of the fifth wheel (standardised) ( h )

Axle track(s) and width(s)

Track of each steered axle ( i )

Track of all other axles ( i )

Width of the widest rear axle

Width of the foremost axle (measured at the outermost part of the

tyres excluding the bulging of the tyres close to the ground)

Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)

For chassis without bodywork

Length ( j )

Maximum permissible length

Minimum permissible length

Width ( k )

Maximum permissible width

Minimum permissible width

Height (in running order) ( l ) (for suspensions adjustable for height,

indicate normal running position)

Front overhang ( m )

Approach angle ( na ): ................. degrees.

Rear overhang ( n )

Departure angle ( nb ): .................... degrees.

Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point

( nd )

Ground clearance (as defined in point 4.5 of Section A of Schedule II)

Between the axles

Under the front axle(s)

Under the rear axle(s)

Ramp angle ( nc ): .................... degrees.

Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the body and/

or interior fittings and/or equipment and/or payload

For chassis with bodywork

Length ( j )

Length of the loading area

Width ( k )

Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for controlled-

temperature carriage of goods)

Height (in running order) ( l ) (for suspensions adjustable for height,

indicate normal running position)

Front overhang ( m )

Approach angle ( na ): ..................... degrees.

Rear overhang ( n )

Departure angle ( nb ): .................... degrees.

Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point

( nd )

Ground clearance (as defined in point 4,5 of Section A of Schedule II)

Between the axles

Under the front axle(s)

Under the rear axle(s)

Ramp angle ( nc ): ........................ degrees.

Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the payload (in

the case of non-uniform load)

Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle (M 2 and M 3 ) at its technically

permissible maximum laden mass in the longitudinal, transverse and

vertical directions

For bodywork approved without chassis (vehicles M 2 and M 3 )

Length ( j )

Width ( k )

Nominal height (in running order) ( l ) on intended chassis type(s) (for

suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position)

Mass of the bare chassis (without cab, coolant, oils, fuel, spare wheel,

tools and driver)

Distribution of this mass among the axles

Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle

of category other than M 1 , with coupling device, if fitted by the

manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with

cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device if the manufacturer does

not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (including liquids, tools,

spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for buses and coaches, a crew

member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle) ( o ) (maximum and

minimum for each variant)

Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-

trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point (maximum and

minimum for each variant)

Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the manufacturer,

in the case of an incomplete vehicle

Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-

trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point

Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the

manufacturer ( y ) ( * )

Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-

trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point ( * )

Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle

Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle group

Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in

case of

Drawbar trailer

Semi-trailer

Centre-axle trailer

Maximum ratio of the coupling overhang ( p ) to the wheel base

Maximum V-value: .............. kN.

Technically permissible maximum mass of the combination ( * )

Vehicle is/is not ( 1 ) suitable for towing loads (item 1.2 of Annex II to

Directive 77/389/EEC).

Maximum mass of unbraked trailer

Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/mass on the

vehicle’s coupling point

Of the motor vehicle

Of the semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer

Maximum permissible mass of the coupling device (if not fitted by the

manufacturer)

Swept path

Engine power/maximum mass ratio: ................... kW/kg.

Engine power/technically permissible maximum laden mass of the

combination ratio (as defined in Section 7, 10 of Annex I to Directive

97/27/EC): ............. kW/kg.

Hill-starting ability (solo vehicle) ( +++ ): .................. %.

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional

where these values are given, they shall be verified in accordance with the

requirements of Annex IV to Directive 97/27/EC)

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass (several

entries possible for each technical configuration ( # ))

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each

axle and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, intended

load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower than the

technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point (several

entries possible for each technical configuration ( # ))

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle

group (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( # ))

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass

(several entries possible for each technical configuration ( # ))

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the

combination (several entries possible for each technical configuration

( # ))

POWER PLANT ( q ) (In the case of a vehicle that can run either on

3. petrol, diesel, etc., or also in combination with another fuel, items

shall be repeated ( + ))

Manufacturer

Manufacturer’s engine code as marked on the engine

Internal combustion engine

Specific engine information

Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition, four stroke/

two stroke ( 1 )

Number and arrangement of cylinders

Bore ( r ): ....................... mm

Stroke ( r ): ....................... mm

Firing order

Engine capacity( s ): ................... cm 3

Volumetric compression ratio ( 2 )

Drawings of combustion chamber, piston crown and, in the case of

positive ignition engines, piston rings

Normal engine idling speed ( 2 ): … min -1

High engine idling speed ( 2 ): … min -1

Carbon monoxide content by volume in the exhaust gas with the engine

idling ( 2 ): ........................ % as stated by the manufacturer (positive

ignition engines only)

Maximum net power ( t ): .............. kW at .......... min -1 (manufacturer’s

declared value)

Maximum permitted engine speed as prescribed by the manufacturer

............ min -1

Maximum net torque ( t ): ............ Nm at ........... min -1 (manufacturer’s

declared value)

Fuel: Diesel oil/Petrol/LPG/NG/Ethanol ( 1 ) ..........................

RON, leaded

RON, unleaded

Fuel tank inlet: restricted orifice/label ( 1 )

Fuel tank(s)

Service fuel tank(s)

Number, capacity, material

Drawing and technical description of the tank(s) with all connections

and all lines of the breathing and venting system, locks, valves,

fastening devices

Drawing clearly showing the position of the tank(s) in the vehicle

Reserve fuel tank(s)

Number, capacity, material

Drawing and technical description of the tank(s) with all connections

and all lines of the breathing and venting system, locks, valves,

fastening devices

Drawing clearly showing the position of the tank(s) in the vehicle

Fuel feed

By carburettor(s): yes/no ( 1 )

Make(s)

Type(s)

Number fitted

Adjustments ( 2 )

Jets: ..........................................

Venturis: ...............................

Or the curve of fuel

delivery plotted against

Float-chamber level: ...........

the air flow and settings

required to keep to the

Mass of float: .....................

curve

Float needle: .........................

Cold start system: manual/automatic ( 1 )

3.2.4.1.5.1. Operating principle(s)

3.2.4.1.5.2. Operating limits/settings ( 1 ) ( 2 )

By fuel injection (compression ignition only): yes/no ( 1 )

System description

Working principle: direct injection/pre-chamber/swirl chamber ( 1 )

Injection pump

Make(s)

Type(s)

3.2.4.2.3.3. Maximum fuel delivery ( 1 ) ( 2 ): ............. mm 3 /stroke or cycle at a pump

speed of: ........... min -1 or, alternatively, a characteristic diagram

3.2.4.2.3.4. Injection timing ( 2 )

3.2.4.2.3.5. Injection advance curve ( 2 )

3.2.4.2.3.6. Calibration procedure: test bench/engine ( 1 )

Governor

3.2.4.2.4.1.

Type

3.2.4.2.4.2. Cut-off point

3.2.4.2.4.2.1. Cut-off point under load: ............. min -1

3.2.4.2.4.2.2. Cut-off point without load: ............. min -1

3.2.4.2.5.

Injection piping

3.2.4.2.5.1. Length: ............ mm

3.2.4.2.5.2. Internal diameter: ................ mm

3.2.4.2.6.

Injector(s)

3.2.4.2.6.1.

Make(s)

3.2.4.2.6.2.

Type(s)

3.2.4.2.6.3. Opening pressure ( 2 ): ............... kPa or characteristic diagram ( 2 )

3.2.4.2.7.

Cold start system

3.2.4.2.7.1 Make(s)

3.2.4.2.7.2 Type(s)

3.2.4.2.7.3. Description

3.2.4.2.8.

Auxiliary starting aid

3.2.4.2.8.1.

Make(s)

3.2.4.2.8.2.

Type(s)

3.2.4.2.8.3. System description

3.2.4.2.9.

Electronic control unit

3.2.4.2.9.1. Make(s)

3.2.4.2.9.2. Description of the system

By fuel injection (positive ignition only): yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.4.3.

Working principle: intake manifold (single-/multi-point ( 1 ))/direct

3.2.4.3.1.

injection/other (specify) ( 1 )

3.2.4.3.2.

Make(s)

3.2.4.3.3.

Type(s)

3.2.4.3.4.

System description

3.2.4.3.4.1.

Type or number of the control unit: .....

3.2.4.3.4.2.

Type of fuel regulator: .............................

3.2.4.3.4.3.

Type of air-flow sensor: .........................

3.2.4.3.4.4.

Type of fuel distributor: .......................

In the case of systems

other than continuous

3.2.4.3.4.5.

Type of pressure regulator: ...................

injection give

equivalent details

3.2.4.3.4.6.

Type of micro switch: .............................

3.2.4.3.4.7.

Type of idling adjustment screw: ........

3.2.4.3.4.8.

Type of throttle housing: .......................

3.2.4.3.4.9.

Type of water temperature sensor: ........

3.2.4.3.4.10. Type of air temperature sensor: .....

3.2.4.3.4.11. Type of air temperature switch: ......

Injectors: opening pressure ( 2 ): ....... kPa or characteristic diagram

3.2.4.3.5.

3.2.4.3.6.

Injection timing

3.2.4.3.7.

Cold start system

3.2.4.3.7.1 Operating principle(s)

3.2.4.3.7.2 Operating limits/settings

3.2.4.4.

Feed pump

3.2.4.4.1.

Pressure: .... kPa or characteristic diagram

3.2.5.

Electrical system

3.2.5.1.

Rated voltage: ...... V, positive/negative ground

3.2.5.2.

Generator

3.2.5.2.1.

Type

3.2.5.2.2.

Nominal output: ........ VA

3.2.6.

Ignition

3.2.6.1.

Make(s)

3.2.6.2.

Type(s)

3.2.6.3.

Working principle

3.2.6.4.

Ignition advance curve

3.2.6.5.

Static ignition timing: ..... degrees before TDC

3.2.6.6.

Contact-point gap: ....... mm

3.2.6.7.

Dwell-angle: ....... degrees

3.2.7.

Cooling system: liquid/air

3.2.7.1.

Nominal setting of the engine temperature control mechanism

3.2.7.2.

Liquid

3.2.7.2.1. Nature of liquid

3.2.7.2.2. Circulating pump(s): yes/no

3.2.7.2.3. Characteristics: or

3.2.7.2.3.1. Make(s)

3.2.7.2.3.2. Type(s)

3.2.7.2.4. Drive ratio(s)

3.2.7.2.5. Description of the fan and its drive mechanism

3.2.7.3.

Air

3.2.7.3.1.

Blower: yes/no

3.2.7.3.2.

Characteristics: or

3.2.7.3.2.1.

Make(s)

3.2.7.3.2.2.

Type(s)

3.2.7.3.3.

Drive ratio(s)

3.2.8.

Intake system

Pressure charger: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.8.1.

3.2.8.1.1.

Make(s)

3.2.8.1.2.

Type(s)

Description of the system (e.g. maximum charge pressure: ... kPa;

wastegate if applicable)

Intercooler: yes/no ( 1 )

Intake depression at rated engine speed and at 100% load

minimum allowable: ....... kPa

maximum allowable: ....... kPa

Description and drawings of inlet pipes and their accessories (plenum

chamber, heating device, additional air intakes, etc.)

Intake manifold description (include drawings and/or photos)

Air filter, drawings: or

Make(s)

Type(s)

Intake silencer, drawings: or

Make(s)

Type(s)

Exhaust system

Description and/or drawing of the exhaust manifold

Description and/or drawing of the exhaust system

Maximum allowable exhaust back pressure at rated engine speed and at

100 % load: ........ kPa

Exhaust silencer(s): For front, centre, rear silencer: construction, type,

marking; where relevant for exterior noise: reducing measures in the

engine compartment and on the engine

Location of the exhaust outlet

Exhaust silencer containing fibrous materials

Minimum cross-sectional areas of inlet and outlet ports

Valve timing or equivalent data

Maximum lift of valves, angles of opening and closing, or timing details

of alternative distribution systems, in relation to dead centres

Reference and/or setting ranges ( 1 )

3.2.11.2.

3.2.12.

Measures taken against air pollution

3.2.12..1.

Device for recycling crankcase gases (description and drawings)

3.2.12.2.

Additional anti-pollution devices (if any, and if not covered by another

heading)

3.2.12.2.1. Catalytic converter: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.1.1. Number of catalytic converters and elements

3.2.12.2.1.2. Dimensions, shape and volume of the catalytic converter(s)

3.2.12.2.1.3. Type of catalytic action

3.2.12.2.1.4. Total charge of precious metals

3.2.12.2.1.5. Relative concentration

3.2.12.2.1.6. Substrate (structure and material)

3.2.12.2.1.7. Cell density

3.2.12.2.1.8. Type of casing for the catalytic converter(s)

3.2.12.2.1.9. Location of the catalytic converter(s) (place and reference distance in the

exhaust line)

3.2.12.2.1.10. Heat shield: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.2. Oxygen sensor: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.2.1. Type

3.2.12.2.2.2. Location

3.2.12.2.2.3. Control range

Air injection: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.3.

3.2.12.2.3.1. Type (pulse air, air pump, etc.)

Exhaust gas recirculation: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.4.

3.2.12.2.4.1. Characteristics (flow rate, etc.)

3.2.12.2.5. Evaporative emissions control system: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.5.1. Detailed description of the devices and their state of tune

3.2.12.2.5.2. Drawing of the evaporative control system

3.2.12.2.5.3. Drawing of the carbon canister

3.2.12.2.5.4. Mass of dry charcoal: .......... grams

3.2.12.2.5.5. Schematic drawing of the fuel tank with indication of capacity and

material

3.2.12.2.5.6. Drawing of the heat shield between tank and exhaust system

3.2.12.2.6. Particulate trap: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.6.1. Dimensions, shape and capacity of the particulate trap

3.2.12.2.6.2. Type and design of the particulate trap

3.2.12.2.6.3. Location (reference distance in the exhaust line)

3.2.12.2.6.4. Method or system of regeneration, description and/or drawing

On-board-diagnostic (OBD) system: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.7.

3.2.12.2.7.1. Written description and/or drawing of the MI

3.2.12.2.7.2. List and purpose of all components monitored by the OBD system

3.2.12.2.7.3. Written description (general working principles) for

3.2.12.2.7.3.1. Positive-ignition engines ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.7.3.1.1. Catalyst monitoring ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.7.3.1.2. Misfire detection ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.7.3.1.3. Oxygen sensor monitoring ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.7.3.1.4. Other components monitored by the OBD system ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.7.3.2. Compression-ignition engines ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.7.3.2.1. Catalyst monitoring ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.7.3.2.2. Particulate trap monitoring ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.7.3.2.3. Electronic fuelling system monitoring ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.7.3.2.4. Other components monitored by the OBD system ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.7.4. Criteria for MI activation (fixed number of driving cycles or statistical

method)

3.2.12.2.7.5. List of all OBD output codes and formats used (with explanation of

each)

Other systems (description and operation)

Location of the absorption coefficient symbol (compression ignition

engines only)

Details of any devices designed to influence fuel economy (if not

covered by other items)

LPG fuelling system: yes/no ( 1 )

EC type-approval number according to Directive 70/221/EEC (when

the Directive will be amended to cover tanks for gaseous fuels.)

Electronic engine management control unit for LPG fuelling

Make(s)

Type(s)

Emission-related adjustment possibilities

Further documentation

3.2.15.3.1. Description of the safeguarding of the catalyst at switch-over from

petrol to LPG or back

3.2.15.3.2. System lay-out (electrical

connections,

vacuum

connections

compensation hoses, etc.)

3.2.15.3.3. Drawing of the symbol

NG fuelling system: yes/no ( 1 )

EC type-approval number according to Directive 70/221/EEC (when

the Directive will be amended to cover tanks for gaseous fuels)

Electronic engine management control unit for NG fuelling

3.2.16.2.2.1. Make(s)

Type(s)

3.2.16.2.3. Emission-related adjustment possibilities

Further documentation

3.2.16.3.1. Description of the safeguarding of the catalyst at switch-over from

petrol to NG or back

3.2.16.3.2. System lay-out (electrical

connections,

vacuum

connections

compensation hoses, etc.)

3.2.16.3.3. Drawing of the symbol

Electric motor

Type (winding, excitation)

Maximum hourly output: .......... kW

Operating voltage: ......... V

Battery

Number of cells

Mass: ........ kg

Capacity: .............. Ah (Amp-hours)

Position

Other engines or motors or combinations thereof (particulars

regarding the parts of such engines or motors)

CO 2 emissions/fuel consumption ( u ) (manufacturer’s declared value)

CO 2 mass emissions

CO 2 mass emissions (urban conditions): ........ g/km

CO 2 mass emissions (extra-urban conditions): ......... g/km

CO 2 mass emissions (combined): .......... g/km

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (urban conditions): .... 1/100 km/m 3 /100 km ( 1 )

Fuel consumption (extra-urban conditions): .... 1/100 km/m 3 /100 km ( 1 )

Fuel consumption (combined): ........... 1/100 km/m 3 /100 km ( 1 )

Temperatures permitted by the manufacturer

Cooling system

Liquid cooling

Maximum temperature at outlet: ............ K

Air cooling

Reference point

Maximum temperature at reference point: ........ K

Maximum outlet temperature of the inlet intercooler: ....... K

Maximum exhaust temperature at the point in the exhaust pipe(s)

adjacent to the outer flange(s) of the exhaust manifold: .... K

Fuel temperature

minimum: ........... K

maximum: ............ K

Lubricant temperature

minimum: ............. K

maximum: .............. K

Engine-driven equipment

Maximum permissible power absorbed by the engine-driven equipment

as specified in and under the operating conditions of Directive 80/1269/

EEC, Annex I, item 5.1.1, at each engine speed as defined in item 4.1 in

Annex III to Directive 88/77/EEC

Idling: ............ kW

Intermediate: .................. kW

Rated: ............ kW

Lubrication system

Description of the system

Position of lubricant reservoir

Feed system (by pump/injection into intake/mixing with fuel, etc.) ( 1 )

Lubricating pump

Make(s)

Type(s)

Mixture with fuel

Percentage

Oil cooler: yes/no

Drawing(s)

or

Make(s)

Type(s)

GAS FUELLED ENGINES (In the case of systems laid-out in a

different manner, supply equivalent information).

Fuel: LPG/NG-H/NG-L/NG-HL ( 1 )

Pressure regulator(s) or vaporiser/pressure regulator(s) ( 1 )

Make(s)

Type(s)

Number of pressure reduction stages

Pressure in final stage

minimum: .............. kPa

maximum: .............. kPa

Number of main adjustment points

Number of idle adjustment points

EC type-approval number according to ......./......../EC

Fuelling system: mixing unit/gas injection/liquid injection/direct

injection ( 1 )

Mixture strength regulation

System description and/or diagram and drawings

EC type-approval number according to ........./............/EC

Mixing unit

Number

Make(s)

Type(s)

Location

Adjustment possibilities

EC type-approval number according to ......./............/EC

Inlet manifold injection

Injection: single point/multipoint

Injection: continuous/simultaneously timed/sequentially timed

Injection equipment

Make(s)

Type(s)

Adjustment possibilities

EC type-approval number according to ............/............../EC

Supply pump (if applicable)

Make(s)

Type(s)

EC type-approval number according to ................./............/EC

Injector(s)

Make(s)

Type(s)

EC type-approval number according to ........../............../EC

Direct injection

Injection pump/pressure regulator

Make(s)

Type(s)

Injection timing

EC type-approval number according to ................/................/EC

Injector(s)

Make(s)

Type(s)

Opening pressure or characteristic diagram

EC type-approval number according to ............../................../EC

Electronic control unit (ECU)

Make(s)

Type(s)

Adjustment possibilities

NG fuel-specific equipment

Variant 1 (only in the case of approvals of engines for several specific

fuel compositions)

Fuel composition

methane (CH 4 ): basis: … % mole min. … % mole max. … % mole

ethane (C 2 H 6 ): basis: … % mole min. … % mole max. … % mole

propane (C 3 H 8 ): basis: … % mole min. … % mole max. … %mole

butane (C 4 H 10 ): basis: … % mole min. … % mole max. … % mole

C 5 /C 5 +: basis: … % mole min. … % mole max. … % mole

oxygen (O 2 ): basis: … % mole min. … % mole max. … % mole

inert (N 2 , He, etc.): basis: … % mole min. … % mole max. … % mole

Injector(s)

3.9.8.1.2.1. Make(s)

3.9.8.1.2.2. Type(s)

Others (if applicable): ...........

Fuel temperature

minimum: ................ kPa

maximum: ................ kPa

at pressure regulator final stage, NG fuelled gas engines only.

Variant 2 (only in the case of approvals for several specific fuel

compositions)

TRANSMISSION ( v )

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These regulations implement the requirements set by

Scope and

Commencement

.

(1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010 of 8

November 2010 concerning type-approval requirements for the

space for mounting and the fixing of rear registration plates on

motor vehicles and their trailers and implementing Regulation

(EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the

Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general

safety of motor vehicle, their trailers and systems, components

and separate technical units intended therefore. This Regulation

amends Schedule to the principal regulations shall be deemed to

have entered into force on 29 November 2010.

(2) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010 of 8

November 2010 concerning type-approval requirements for

motor vehicles towing devices and implementing Regulation

(EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the

Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general

safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components

and separate technical units intended therefor. This Regulation

amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations and shall be

deemed to have entered into force on 29 November 2010.

(3) Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1008/2010 of 9

November 2010 concerning type-approval requirements for

windscreen wiper and washer systems of certain motor vehicles

and implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the

European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-

approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles,

their trailers and systems, components and separate technical

units intended therefor. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI

to the principal regulations and shall be deemed to have entered

into force on 30 November 2010.

(4) Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1009/2010 of 9

November 2010 concerning type-approval requirements for

wheel guards of certain motor vehicles and implementing

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and

of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the

general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems,

components and separate technical units intended therefor. This

Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations

and shall be deemed to have entered into force on 30 November

2010. (5) Commission Regulation (EU) No 19/2011 of 11

January 2011 concerning type-approval requirements for the

manufacturer’s statutory plate and for the vehicle identification

number of motor vehicles and their trailers and implementing

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and

of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the

general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems,

components and separate technical units intended therefore.

This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal

regulations and shall be deemed to have entered into force on 1

February 2011.

(6) Commission Regulation (EU) No 109/2011 of 27

January 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of

the European Parliament and of the Council as regards type-

approval requirements for certain categories of motor vehicles

and their trailers as regards spray suppression systems. This

Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations

and shall be deemed to have entered into force on 1 March

2011. (7) Commission Regulation (EU) No 183/2011 of 22

February 2011 amending Annexes IV and VI to Directive 2007/

46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and

their trailers and of systems, components and separate technical

units intended for such vehicles. Commission Regulation (EU)

No.672/2010 shall enter into force 26 February 2012. This

Regulation amends Schedules IV, VI, XXI, and XXII to the

principal regulations.

(8) Commission Regulation (EU) No 407/2011 of 27

April 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the

European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion

of certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic

Commission for Europe on the type-approval of motor vehicles,

their trailers and systems, components and separate technical

units intended therefore. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI

to the principal regulations and shall be deemed to have entered

into force on 2 April 2011.

(9) Commission Regulation (EU) No 458/2011 of 12

May 2011 concerning type-approval requirements for motor

vehicles and their trailers with regard to the installation of their

tyres and implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the

European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-

approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles,

their trailers and systems, components and separate technical

units intended therefore. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI

to the principal regulations and shall be deemed to have entered

into force on 2 June 2011.

(10) Commission Regulation (EU) No 459/2011 of 12

May amending the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 631/2009

laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Annex I to

Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of

the Council on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard

to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.

This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal

regulations and shall be deemed to have entered into force on 2

June 2011.

(11) Commission Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 of 25

May 2011 implementing and amending Regulation (EC) No

595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with

respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI) and

amending Annexes I and III to Directive 2007/46/EC of the

European Parliament and of the Council. This Regulation

amends Schedules I, III, XXI and XXII to the principal

regulations and shall be deemed to have entered into force on 15

July 2011.

(12) Commission Regulation (EU) No 566/2011 of 8

June 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the

European Parliament and of the Council and Commission

Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as regards access to vehicle

repair and maintenance information. This Regulation amends

Schedule XXI to the principal regulations and shall be deemed

to have entered into force on 19 June 2011.

(13) Commission Regulation (EU) No 678/2011 of 14

July 2011 replacing Annex II and amending Annexes IV, IX and

XI to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of

the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor

vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and

separate technical units intended for such vehicles. This

Regulation amends Schedules II, IV, IX, XI, XXII to the

principal regulations and shall be deemed to have entered into

force on 15 July 2011.

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(Regulation 3)

Definition of vehicle categories and vehicle types

DEFINITION OF VEHICLE CATEGORY

Vehicle categories are defined according to the following classification: (Where

reference is made to ‘maximum mass’ in the following definitions, this means

‘technically permissible maximum laden mass’ as specified in item 2.8 of Schedule

1. Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed and

constructed for the carriage of passengers.

Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of

passengers and comprising no more than eight seats in

addition to the driver’s seat.

Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of

passengers, comprising more than eight seats in addition to the

driver’s seat, and having a maximum mass not exceeding 5

tonnes.

Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of

passengers, comprising more than eight seats in addition

to the driver’s seat, and having a maximum mass

exceeding 5 tonnes.

The types of bodywork and codifications pertinent to the vehicles of category M

are defined in Part C of this Schedule, paragraph 1 (vehicles of category M 1 ) and

paragraph 2 (vehicles of categories M 2 and M 3 ) to be used for the purpose

2. Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed and

constructed for the carriage of goods.

Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of

goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5

tonnes.

Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods

and having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes but not

exceeding 12 tonnes.

Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods

and having a maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes.

In the case of a towing vehicle designed to be coupled to a semi-trailer or

centre-axle trailer, the mass to be considered for classifying the vehicle is the

mass of the tractor vehicle in running order, increased by the mass

corresponding to the maximum static vertical load transferred to the tractor

vehicle by the semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer and, where applicable, by the

maximum mass of the tractor vehicles own load.

The types of bodywork and codifications pertinent to the vehicles of category N

are defined in Part C of this Schedule, paragraph 3, to be used for the

purpose specified in that Part.

3. Category O

Trailers (including semi-trailers).

Category O 1

Trailers with a maximum mass not exceeding 0,75 tonnes

Category O 2

Trailers with a maximum mass exceeding 0,75 tonnes but

not exceeding 3,5 tonnes.

Category O 3

Trailers with a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes but

not exceeding 10 tonnes.

Category O 4

Trailers with a maximum mass exceeding 10 tonnes.

In the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, the maximum mass to be

considered for classifying the trailer corresponds to the static vertical load

transmitted to the ground by the axle or axles of the semi-trailer or centre-

axle trailer when coupled to the towing vehicle and carrying its

maximum load.

The types of bodywork and codifications pertinent to the vehicles of category O

are defined in Part C of this Schedule, paragraph 4, to be used for the

purpose specified in that Part.

4. Off-road vehicles (symbol G)

Vehicles in category N 1 with a maximum mass not exceeding two tonnes and

vehicles in category M 1 are considered to be off-road vehicles if they

have

-

at least one front axle and at least one rear axle designed to be driven

simultaneously including vehicles where the drive to one axle can be

disengaged,

-

at least one differential locking mechanism or at least one mechanism

having a similar effect and if they can climb a 30% gradient calculated

for a solo vehicle.

In addition, they must satisfy at least five of the following six requirements

the approach angle must be at least 25 degrees,

the departure angle must be at least 20 degrees,

the ramp angle must be at least 20 degrees,

the ground clearance under the front axle must be at least 180 mm,

the ground clearance under the rear axle must be at least 180 mm,

the ground clearance between the axles must be at least 200 mm.

Vehicles in category N 1 with a maximum mass exceeding 2 tonnes or in

category N 2 , M 2 or M 3 with a maximum mass not exceeding 12 tonnes are

considered to be off-road vehicles either if all their wheels are designed to be

driven simultaneously, including vehicles where the drive to one axle can be

disengaged, or if the following three requirements are satisfied

at least one front and at least one rear axle are designed to be driven

simultaneously, including vehicles where the drive to one axle can be

disengaged,

there is at least one differential locking mechanism or at least one

mechanism having a similar effect,

they can climb a 25% gradient calculated for a solo vehicle.

Vehicles in category M 3 with a maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes or in

category N 3 are to be considered to be off-road vehicles either if the wheels

are designed to be driven simultaneously, including vehicles where the drive

to one axle can be disengaged, or if the following requirements are

satisfied

at least half the wheels are driven,

there is at least one differential locking mechanism or at least one

mechanism having a similar effect,

they can climb a 25% gradient calculated for a solo vehicle,

at least four of the following six requirements are satisfied

-

the approach angle must be at least 25 degrees,

-

the departure angle must be at least 25 degrees,

-

the ramp angle must be at least 25 degrees,

-

the ground clearance under the front axle must be at least 250 mm,

-

the ground clearance between the axles must be at least 300 mm,

-

the ground clearance under the rear axle must be at least 250 mm.

Load and checking conditions.

4.4.1. Vehicles in category N 1 with a maximum mass not exceeding two tonnes and

vehicles in category M 1 must be in running order, namely with coolant fluid,

lubricants, fuel, tools, spare-wheel and driver (see footnote (o) in Schedule I).

4.4.2. Motor vehicles other than those referred to in 4.4.1 must be loaded to the

technically permissible maximum mass stated by the manufacturer.

4.4.3. The ability to climb the required gradients (25% and 30%) is verified by

simple calculation. In exceptional cases, however, the technical services may

ask for a vehicle of the type concerned to be submitted to it for an actual test.

4.4.4. When measuring approach and departure angles and ramp angles, no

account is taken of underrun protective devices.

‘Definitions and sketches of ground clearance. (For definitions of approach

angle, departure angle, ramp angle, see Schedule I, footnotes ( na ), ( nb ) and

( nc )).

4.5.1. ‘Ground clearance between the axles’ means the shortest distance between

the ground plane and the lowest fixed point of the vehicle. Multi-axled

bogies are considered to be a single axle.

4.5.2. ‘Ground clearance beneath one axle’ means the distance beneath the highest

point of the arc of a circle passing through the centre of the tyre footprint of

the wheels on one axle (the inner wheels in the case of twin tyres) and

touching the lowest fixed point of the vehicle between the wheels.

No rigid part of the vehicle may project to the shaded area of the diagram.

Where appropriate, the ground clearance of several axles is indicated in

accordance with their arrangement, for example 280/250/250.

Combined designation

Symbol ‘G’ shall be combined with either symbol ‘M’ or ‘N’. For example, a

vehicle of category N 1 which is suited for off-road use shall be designated

as N 1 G.

5. ‘Special purpose vehicle’ means a vehicle intended to perform a function

which requires special body arrangements and/or equipment. This category

shall include wheel-chair accessible vehicles.

‘Motor Caravan’ means a special purpose M category vehicle constructed to

include living accommodation which contains at least the following

equipment

-

seats and table,

-

sleeping accommodation which may be converted from the seats,

-

cooking facilities, and

-

storage facilities.

This equipment shall be rigidly fixed to the living compartment; however, the

table may be designed to be easily removable.

‘Armoured vehicles’ means vehicles intended for the protection of conveyed

passengers and/or goods and complying with armour plating anti-bullet

requirements.

‘Ambulances’ means motor vehicles of category M intended for the transport

of sick or injured people and having special equipment for such purpose.

‘Hearses’ means motor vehicles of category M intended for the transport of

deceased people and having special equipment for such purpose.

‘Wheelchair accessible vehicle’ means vehicles of category M 1 constructed

or converted specifically so that they accommodate one or more person(s)

seated in their wheelchair(s) when travelling on the road.

‘Trailer caravans’ see ISO Standard 3833-77, term No 3.2.1.3.

‘Mobile cranes’ means a special purpose vehicle of category N 3 , not fitted for

the carriage of goods, provided with a crane whose lifting moment is equal

to or higher than 400 kNm.

‘Other special purpose vehicles’ means vehicles as defined in item 5 above,

with the exception of those mentioned in items 5.1 to 5.6.

The codifications pertinent to ‘special purpose vehicles’ are defined in Part C

of this Schedule, paragraph 5 to be used for the purpose specified in that

Part.

DEFINITION OF VEHICLE TYPE.

1. For the purposes of category M 1

A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles which do not differ in at least the following

essential respects

-

the manufacturer,

-

the manufacturer’s type designation,

-

essential aspects of construction and design

-

chassis/floor pan (obvious and fundamental differences),

-

power plant (internal combustion/electric/hybrid).

‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least

the following essential respects

-

body style (e.g. saloon, hatchback, coupé, convertible, station-wagon,

multi-purpose vehicle),

-

power plant

-

working principle (as in item 3.2.1.1 of Schedule III),

-

number and arrangement of cylinders,

-

power differences of more than 30% (the highest is more than 1,3

times the lowest),

-

capacity differences of more than 20% (the highest is more than 1,2

times the lowest),

-

powered axles (number, position, interconnection)

-

steered axles (number and position).

‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items

shown in the information package subject to the requirements in Schedule

VIII.

Multiple entries of the following parameters may not be combined within

one version

-

technically permissible maximum laden mass

-

engine capacity,

-

maximum net power

-

type of gearbox and number of gears,

-

maximum number of seating positions as defined in Schedule II C

2. For the purpose of categories M 2 and M 3

A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles which do not differ in at least the following

essential respects

-

the manufacturer,

-

the manufacturer’s type designation,

-

category,

-

essential aspects of construction and design

-

chassis/self-supporting body, single-/double deck, rigid/articulated

(obvious and fundamental differences),

-

number of axles

-

power plant (internal combustion/electric/hybrid),

‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least

the following essential respects

-

class as defined in Directive 2001/85/EC of the European

Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2001 relating to

special provisions for vehicles used for the carriage of passengers

comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat

(only for complete vehicles),

-

extent of build (e.g. complete/incomplete),

power plant

working principle (as in item 3.2.1.1 of Schedule III),

number and arrangement of cylinders

power differences of more than 50% (the highest is more than 1,5

times the lowest),

capacity differences of more than 50% (the highest is more

than 1,5 times the lowest),

location (front, mid, rear),

technically permissible maximum laden mass differences of more than

20% (the highest is more than 1,2 times the lowest),

powered axles (number, position, interconnection),

steered axles (number and position).

‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items

shown in the information package subject to the requirements in Schedule

3. For the purpose of categories N 1 , N 2 and N 3

A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles which do not differ in at least the following

essential respects

the manufacturer,

the manufacturer’s type designation,

category,

essential aspects of construction and design

chassis/floor pan (obvious and fundamental differences),

number of axles

power plant (internal combustion/electric/hybrid),

‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least

the following essential respects

body structural concept (e.g. platform truck/tipper/tanker/semi-trailer

towing vehicle) (only for complete vehicles)

-

extent of build (e.g. complete/incomplete),

-

power plant

-

working principle (as in item 3.2.1.1 of Schedule III),

-

number and arrangement of cylinders

-

power differences of more than 50% (the highest is more than 1,5

times the lowest),

-

capacity differences of more than 50% (the highest is more than 1,5

times the lowest),

-

technically permissible maximum laden mass differences of more than 20%

(the highest is more than 1,2 times the lowest),

-

powered axles (number, position, interconnection),

-

steered axles (number and position),

‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items

shown in the information package subject to the requirements in Schedule

VIII.

4. For the purpose of categories O 1 , O 2 , O 3 and O 4

A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles which do not differ in at least the following

essential respects

-

the manufacturer,

-

the manufacturer’s type designation,

-

category,

-

essential aspects of construction and design

-

chassis/self supporting body (obvious and fundamental differences),

-

number of axles,

-

drawbar trailer/semi-trailer/centre axle trailer,

-

type of braking system (e.g. unbraked/inertia/power).

‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least

the following essential respects

-

extent of build (e.g. complete/incomplete),

-

body style (e.g. caravans/platform/tanker) (only for complete/completed

vehicles),

-

technically permissible maximum laden mass differences of more than 20 %

(the highest is more than 1,2 times the lowest),

-

steered axles (number and position).

‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items

shown in the information package.

5. For all categories

Full identification of the vehicle just from the designations of type, variant

and version must be consistent with a single accurate definition of all the

technical characteristics required for the vehicle to be put into service.

DEFINITION OF TYPE OF BODYWORK (only for complete/completed

vehicles)

The type of bodywork in Schedule I, Schedule III, Part 1, item 9,1 and in

Schedule IX, item 37 shall be indicated by the following codification

1. Passenger cars (M 1 )

AA Saloon

ISO Standard 3833-1977, term No 3.1.1.1, but

including also vehicles with more than four side

windows.

AB Hatchback

Saloon (AA) with a hatch at the rear end of the vehicle.

AC Station wagon

ISO Standard 3833-1977, term No 3.1.1.4 (estate car)

AD Coupé

ISO Standard 3833-1977, term No 3.1.1.5

AE Convertible

ISO Standard 3833-1977, term No 3.1.1.6

AF Multi-purpose Motor vehicle other than those mentioned in AA to

AE intended for carrying passengers vehicle and

their luggage or goods, in a single compartment.

However, if such a vehicle meets both of the

following conditions

(i)

the number of seating positions, excluding

the driver, is not more than six;

a ‘seating position’ shall be regarded as

existing if the vehicle is provided with

‘accessible’ seat anchorages;

‘accessible’ shall mean those anchorages,

which can be used. In order to prevent

anchorages

being

‘accessible’,

the

manufacturer shall physically obstruct their

use, for example by welding over cover

plates or by fitting similar permanent fixtures

which cannot be removed by use of normally

available tools; and

(ii)

P – (M + N × 68) > N × 68

where

P = technically permissible maximum laden

mass in kg

M = mass in running order in kg

N = number of seating positions excluding

the driver.

This vehicle is not considered to be a vehicle

of category M 1 .

2. Motor vehicles of category M 2 or M 3

Vehicles of Class I (see Directive 2001/85/EC)

CA

Single deck

CB

Double deck

CC

Articulated single deck

CD

Articulated double deck

CE

Low-floor single deck

CF

Low-floor double deck

CG

Articulated low-floor single deck

CH

Articulated low-floor double deck

Vehicles of Class II (see Directive 2001/85/EC)

CI

Single deck

CJ

Double deck

CK

Articulated single deck

CL

Articulated double deck

CM

Low-floor single deck

CN

Low-floor double deck

CO

Articulated low-floor single deck

CP

Articulated low-floor double deck

Vehicles of Class III (see Directive 2001/85/EC)

CQ

Single deck

CR

Double deck

CS

Articulated single deck

CT

Articulated double deck

Vehicles of Class A (see Directive 2001/85/EC)

CU

Single deck

CV

Low-floor single deck

Vehicles of Class B (see Directive 2001/85/EC)

CW

Single deck

3. Motor vehicles of category N

BA

Lorry

See Directive 97/27/EC of the European Parliament

and of the Council of 22 July 1997 relating to the

masses and dimensions of certain categories of

motor vehicles and their trailers, Schedule I item

2.1.1

BB

Van

Lorry with the cab integrated into the body

BC

Semi-trailer

See Directive 97/27/EC Annex I item 2.1.1

towing vehicle

Trailer towing See Directive 97/27/EC Annex I item 2.1.1

vehicle (road tractor)

However, if a vehicle defined as BB with a technically permissible

maximum mass not exceeding 3 500 kg

-

has more than 6 seating positions excluding the driver

or

-

meets both of the following conditions

(i) the number of seating positions, excluding the driver, is

not more than 6 and

(ii) P – (M + N × 68) ≤ N × 68

this vehicle is not considered to be a vehicle of category N.

However, if a vehicle defined as BA, BB with a technically

permissible maximum mass exceeding 3 500 kg, BC or BD meets at

least one of the following conditions

(i) the number of seating positions, excluding the driver, is more

than 8 or

(ii) P – (M + N × 68) ≤ N × 68

this vehicle is not considered to be a vehicle of category N.

See Part C, item 1 of this Schedule for the definitions of ‘seating

positions’, P, M and N.

4. Vehicles of category O

Semi-trailer

See Directive 97/27/EC Annex I item 2.2.2

Drawbar trailer

See Directive 97/27/EC Annex I item 2.2.3

Centre-axle trailer See Directive 97/27/EC Annex I item 2.2.4

5. Special purpose vehicles

Motor caravans (See Schedule II Part A item 5.1)

Armoured vehicles (See Schedule II Part A item 5.2)

Ambulances (See Schedule II Part A item 5.3)

Hearses (See Schedule II Part A item 5.4)

Trailer caravans (See Schedule II Part A item 5.6)

Mobile cranes (See Schedule II Part A item 5.7)

Other special purpose vehicles (See Schedule II Part A item 5.8)

Wheel-chair accessible vehicle (See Schedule II Part A item 5.5).

5. Schedule III to the principal regulations shall be Substitutes

Schedule III to

substituted the following:-

the principal

regulations.

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Schedule I to the principal regulations shall be substituted

the following

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[Regulations 3, 6(2) and (3) and 9(6)]

Information document for the purpose of EC type-approval of vehicles

(For explanatory notes, please refer to last page of Schedule I)

PART I

The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a

list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail

on size A4, or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.

If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls,

information concerning their performance must be supplied.

For Categories M and N

0. GENERAL

Make trade name of manufacturer

Type: .........

Commercial name(s) (if available)

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle ( b ): .............

Location of that marking: ...........

Category of vehicle ( c )

Classification(s) according to the dangerous goods which the vehicle

is intended to transport: ............

Name and address of manufacturer: ................

Address(es) of assembly plant(s)

Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any)

1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle

Number of axles and wheels

Number and position of steered of axles

Powered axles (number, position, interconnection)

Chassis (if any) (overall drawing)

Position and arrangement of the engine

Hand of drive: left/right ( 1 )

Vehicle is equipped to be driven in right/left ( 1 ) hand traffic

MASSES AND DIMENSIONS ( e ) (in kg and mm)

2. (Refer to drawing where applicable)

Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded) ( f )

Track of each steered axle ( i )

Track of all other axles ( i )

Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)

For chassis with bodywork

Length ( j )

Length of the loading area

Width (k)

Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for controlled-

temperature transport of goods)

Height (in running order) ( l ) (for suspensions adjustable for height,

indicate normal running position)

Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle

of a category other than M 1 , with coupling device, if fitted by the

manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with

cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device, if the manufacturer

does not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (including liquids,

tools, spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for buses and coaches, a

crew member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle) ( o ) (maximum and

minimum for each variant)

Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-

trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point (maximum and

minimum for each variant)

Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the

manufacturer, in the case of an incomplete vehicle

Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the

manufacturer ( y ) ( * )

Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-

trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point ( * )

Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle

Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle group

Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle

in case of

Drawbar trailer

Semi-trailer

Centre-axle trailer

Technically permissible maximum mass of the combination

Vehicle is/is not ( 1 ) suitable for towing loads (item 1.2 of Annex II to

Directive 77/389/EEC)

Maximum mass of unbraked trailer

Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/mass of the

vehicle’s coupling point

Of the motor vehicle

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional

where these values are given, they shall be verified in accordance with

the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 97/27/EC)

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass

(Several entries possible for each technical configuration ( # ))

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each

axle and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, intended

load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower than

the technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point

(Several entries possible for each technical configuration ( # ))

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each

axle group (Several entries possible for each technical configuration

( # ))

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass

(Several entries possible for each technical configuration ( # ))

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the

combination (Several entries possible for each technical configuration

( # ))

POWER PLANT ( q ) (in the case of a vehicle that can run either on

3. petrol, diesel, ..................., or also, in combination with another fuel,

items shall be repeated ( + )

Manufacturer

Manufacturer’s engine code as marked on the engine

Internal combustion engine

Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition, four

stroke/two stroke ( 1 )

Number and arrangement of cylinders

Engine capacity ( s ): .............. cm 3

Normal engine idling speed ( 2 ): .......... min -1

Maximum net power ( 1 ) ............... kW at ........... min -1

(manufacturer’s declared value)

Maximum permitted engine speed as prescribed by the manufacturer

................ min -1

Fuel: Diesel oil/Petrol/LPG/NG/Ethanol: ( 1 )

RON, leaded

RON, unleaded

Fuel feed

By carburettor(s): yes/no ( 1 )

By fuel injection (compression ignition only): yes/no ( 1 )

Working principle: direct injection/pre-chamber/swirl chamber ( 1 )

By fuel injection (positive ignition only): yes/no ( 1 )

Cooling system: liquid/air ( 1 )

3.2.7.

3.2.8.

Intake system

Pressure charger: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.8.1.

3.2.12.

Measures taken against air pollution

3.2.12.2.

Additional anti-pollution devices (if any, and if not covered by

another heading)

Catalytic converter: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.1.

Oxygen sensor: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.2.

Air intake injection: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.3.

Exhaust gas recirculation: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.4.

Evaporative emissions control system: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.5.

3.2.12.2.2.6. Particulate trap: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.2.7. On-board-diagnostic (OBD) system: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.12.2.2.8. Other systems (description and operation)

3.2.13.

Location of the absorption coefficient symbol (compression ignition

engines only)

LPG fuelling system: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.15.

NG fuelling system: yes/no ( 1 )

3.2.16.

3.3.

Electric motor

3.3.1.

Type (winding, excitation): ............

3.3.1.1.

Maximum hourly output: ............. kW

3.3.1.2.

Operating voltage: ............... V

3.3.2.

Battery

3.3.2.4.

Position

3.6.5.

Lubricant temperature

minimum: ................ K

maximum: ................ K

TRANSMISSION ( v )

4. Type (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, etc.)

Gearbox

Type (manual/automatic/CVT (continuously variable transmission)) ( 1 )

Gear ratios

Internal gearbox Final drive ratio(s)

ratios (ratios of

(ratio of gearbox

Total gear

Gear

engine to gearbox

output shaft to

ratios

output shaft

driven wheel

revolutions)

Maximum for CVT

Minimum for CVT

Reverse

Maximum vehicle speed (in km/h) ( w )

5. AXLES

Description of each axle

Make

Type: .................

Position of retractable axle(s)

Position of loadable axle(s)

6. SUSPENSION

Type and design of the suspension of each axle or wheel

Level adjustment: yes/no/optional ( 1 )

Air-suspension for driving axle(s): yes/no ( 1 )

Suspension of driving axle equivalent to air-suspension: yes/no ( 1 )

Frequency and damping of the oscillation of the sprung mass

Tyre/Wheel combination(s) (for tyres indicate size designation,

minimum load-capacity index, minimum speed category symbol; for

wheels indicate rim size(s) and off-set(s))

Axles

Axle 1

Axle 2

etc.

Spare wheel, if any

Upper and lower limits of rolling radii

Axle 1

Axle 2

etc.

7. STEERING

Transmission and control

Type of steering transmission (specify for front and rear, if

applicable)

Linkage to wheels (including other than mechanical means; specify

for front and rear, if applicable)

Linkage to the wheels (including other than mechanical means;

specify for front and rear, if applicable)

8. BRAKES

Anti-lock braking system: yes/no/optional ( 1 )

Brief description of the braking systems (according to item 1,6 of the

Addendum to Appendix 1 of Annex IX to Directive 71/320/EEC

Particulars of the type(s) of endurance braking system (s)

9. BODYWORK

Type of bodywork

Occupant doors, latches and hinges

Door configuration and number of doors

Devices for different vision

Mirrors (state for each mirror)

Make

EC type-approval mark

Variant

Drawing(s) for the identification of the mirror showing the position of

the mirror relative to the motor structure

Details of the method of attachment including that part of the vehicle

structure to which it is attached

Optional equipment which may affect the rearward field of vision

A brief description of the electronic components (if any) of the

adjustment system

Devices for indirect vision other than mirrors

Type and characteristics (such as a complete description of the

device)

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

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.

Interior fittings

Seats

Number

Position and arrangement

Number of seating positions

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

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

Type-approval number(s), if available

Nature and position of supplementary restraint systems (indicate yes/

no/optional)

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

Front airbag

Side airbag

Belt pre-loading

device

{

First row of seats

L

C

R

{

L

Second row of seats ( 1 )

C

R

(1) 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.

Statutory plates (Directive 76/114/EEC)

Photographs and/or drawings of the locations of the statutory plates

and inscriptions and of the vehicle identification number

Manufacturer’s declaration of compliance with the requirement of

item 1.1.1 of Annex II to Directive 76/114/EEC

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

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

Pedestrian protection

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.

11. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLES AND

TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS

Class and type of the coupling device(s) fitted or to be fitted

Instructions for attachment of the coupling type to the vehicle and

photographs or drawings of the fixing points at the vehicle as stated

by the manufacturer; additional information, if the use of the coupling

type is restricted to certain variants or versions of the vehicle type

Information of the fitting of special towing brackets or mounting

plates

EC type-approval number(s)

vehicle equipped with a 24 GHz short-range radar equipment: Yes/No

(strike out which is not applicable).

vehicle equipped with a 79 GHz short-range radar equipment: Yes/No

(strike out which is not applicable).

13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES USED FOR THE

CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS COMPRISING MORE THAN

EIGHT SEATS IN ADDITION TO THE DRIVER’S SEAT

Class of vehicle (Class I, Class II, Class III, Class A, Class B)

Chassis types where the EC type-approved bodywork can be

installed (manufacturer(s), and vehicle(s) types)

Number of passengers (seated and standing)

Total (N)

Upper deck (N a ) ( 1 )

Lower deck (N b ) ( 1 )

Number of passengers (seated)

Total (A)

Upper deck (A a ) ( 1 )

Lower deck (A b ) ( 1 )

For category O

0. GENERAL

Make (trade name of manufacturer)

Type

Commercial name(s) (if available)

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle ( b )

Location of that marking

Category of vehicle ( c )

Classification(s) according to the dangerous goods which the vehicle

is intended to transport

Name and address of manufacturer

Address(es) of assembly plant(s)

Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): .....

1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE

VEHICLE

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle

Number of axles and wheels

Number and position of steered axles

Chassis (if any) (overall drawing)

MASSES AND DIMENSIONS ( e ) (in kg and mm)

2. (Refer to drawing where applicable)

Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded) ( f )

Track of each steered axle ( i )

Track of all other axles ( i )

Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)

For chassis with bodywork

Length ( j )

Length of the loading area

Width ( k )

Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for

controlled-temperature transport of goods)

Height (in running order) ( l ) (for suspension adjustable for height,

indicate normal running position)

Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing

vehicle of a category other than M 1 , with coupling device, if fitted by

the manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis

with cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device if the

manufacturer does not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device

(including liquids, tools, spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for

buses and coaches, a crew member if there is a crew seat in the

vehicle) ( o ) (maximum and minimum for each variant)

Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-

trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point (maximum

and minimum for each variant)

Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the

manufacturer, in the case of an incomplete vehicle

Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the

manufacturer ( y ) ( * )

Distribution of this mass among the axles, and in the case of a semi-

trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point ( * )

Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle

Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle group

Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/mass on the

vehicle’s coupling point

Of the semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses

(optional: where these values are given, they shall be verified in

accordance with the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 97/27/

EC)

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass