ANNEX III
CHECKLIST FOR VEHICLES SELECTED FOR IN-SERVICE VERIFICATION TESTS
1. Definitions
For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions shall apply:
(1)
‘Exclusion criteria’ means that if the condition described is met (reply to the question is ‘yes’), the vehicle cannot be selected for in-service verification tests.
(2)
‘Confidential’ means that this information shall be kept as appropriate by the granting approval authority, but not be included in the test report submitted to the Commission.
2. Vehicle characteristics
2.1.
The following information shall be recorded and included in the test report:
2.1.1.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
CONFIDENTIAL
2.1.2.
Mileage [km]
2.1.3.
Date of first registration
2.1.4.
Cryptographic hash of the manufacturer’s records file
CONFIDENTIAL
2.2.
The following exclusion criteria shall be checked:
Yes / No
2.2.1.
Mileage:
Is the mileage lower than 25 000 km or higher than 160 000 / 300 000 / 700 000 km according to Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 595/2009?
2.2.2.
Date of first registration:
Is that date more than 5/6/7 years, as referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 595/2009, prior to the date of vehicle selection?
3. Vehicle owner / user interview
(The owner shall have no knowledge of the implications of the replies)
3.1.
The following information shall be recorded:
3.1.1.
Name of the owner:
CONFIDENTIAL
3.1.2.
Contact (address/telephone):
CONFIDENTIAL
3.2.
The following exclusion criteria shall be checked:
Unauthorised use of the vehicle
Yes / No
3.2.1.
Has the vehicle carried heavy loads over the specifications of the manufacturer?
3.2.2.
Was the vehicle used for racing or motor sports?
3.2.3.
Was the vehicle driven in a non-EU Member State for more than 10 % of driving time?
3.2.4.
Has the vehicle been used with a wrong fuel type (e.g. gasoline instead of diesel) or with non-commercially available EU-quality fuel (black market, or blended fuel)?
3.2.5.
Has a fuel additive, not approved by the manufacturer, been used?
Unauthorised repairs
3.2.6.
Has the vehicle not been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions?
3.2.7.
Have there been unauthorised major engine or vehicle repairs?
3.2.8.
Was the vehicle involved in a serious accident?
Unauthorised changes
3.2.9.
Has there been a power increase/tuning?
3.2.10.
Was any part of the emissions after-treatment system permanently removed?
3.2.11.
Were there any unauthorised emission related devices installed (urea killer, emulator, etc.)?
4. Vehicle examination
4.1.
The following information shall be included in the test report:
4.1.1.
Powertrain Control Module software and calibration part numbers and checksums
4.1.2.
OBD diagnosis
Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes & print error log ( 1 )
4.1.3.
OBD Service Mode 09 Query
Read Service Mode 09 and record the information
4.1.4.
OBD mode 07
Read Service Mode 07 and record the information
4.1.5.
Pictures of the tested vehicle including of the underbody
Remark:
All checks requiring OBD connections are to be performed before and after the emission test.
4.2.
The following exclusion criteria shall be checked:
Yes/No
4.2.1.
For VTP tests ONLY:
Are there any warning lights on the instrument panel activated indicating a vehicle or exhaust after-treatment system malfunctioning that cannot be resolved by normal maintenance? (Malfunction Indication Light, Engine Service Light, etc.?)
4.2.2.
For VTP tests ONLY:
Are there any modifications with relevance for the results of the VTP test in any subsequent manufacturing stage, which do not allow restoring the powertrain configuration as documented in the customer information file?
4.2.3.
For air drag tests ONLY:
Are there any changes in the aerodynamic configuration which do not allow restoring the aerodynamic configuration as documented in the customer information file?
4.3.
If the following conditions are not met, the vehicle may still be selected on the condition that appropriate action is taken before performing in-service verification tests:
Check to do
Issue identified and action to be taken
4.3.1.
Fuel tank level
If fuel reserve light ON, refuel before test.
4.3.2.
Diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue)
If SCR light is on after engine-on, the AdBlue shall be filled in, or the repair executed before the vehicle is used for testing.
4.3.3.
Air filter and oil filter
Check for contamination and damage
If damaged or heavily contaminated or less than 800 km before the next recommended change; change the filters.
4.3.4.
Check fluid levels and grade
Check the max. and min. levels (engine oil, cooling liquid)
If below minimum, top up.
If different grade, replace.
4.3.5.
Ignition cable (positive ignition)
Check spark plugs, cables, etc.
In case of damage, replace them.
4.3.6.
Service
Check if less than 800 km away from next scheduled service
If yes, then perform the service.
4.3.7.
For air drag tests ONLY:
Check if wheel alignment and adjustable vehicle height / ground clearance are out of range.
If yes, adjust wheel alignment and vehicle height / ground clearance to be in range.
4.3.8.
For air drag test ONLY:
Check if a standard body is installed in accordance with Annex VIII to regulation (EU) 2017/2400
If not, install a standard body.
( 1 ) All systems shall be part of OBD Diagnosis and ‘Error logs/Information detected and diagnosed’ shall be part of the test report.
