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Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 ANNEX II

Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 ANNEX II

ANNEX IISupplementary provisions

ANNEX II Exhaustive list of requirements for the purposes of EU vehicle type-approval ( 3 ) No Article Subject Regulatory act reference Vehicle Categories         L1e-A L1e-B L2e L3e L4e L5e-A L5e-B L6e-A L6e-B L7e-A L7e-B L7e-C A ENVIRONMENTAL AND PROPULSION PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 1 23 & 24 environmental test procedures related to exhaust emissions, evaporative emissions, greenhouse gas emissions, fuel consumption and reference fuels   X X X X X X X X X X X X 2 maximum design vehicle speed, maximum torque, maximum continuous total engine power of propulsion X X X X X X X X X X X X 3 test procedures related to sound X X X X X X X X X X X X No Article Subject Regulatory act reference Vehicle Categories         L1e-A L1e-B L2e L3e L4e L5e-A L5e-B L6e-A L6e-B L7e-A1 L7e-A2 L7e-B1 L7e-B2 L7e-C B VEHICLE FUNCTIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1 22 audible warning devices     X X X X X X X X X X X X X 2 braking, including anti-lock and combined brake systems X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 3 electrical safety X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 4 manufacturer declaration requirements regarding endurance testing of functional safety systems, parts and equipment X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 5 front and rear protective structures     IF     IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF 6 glazing, windscreen wipers and washers, defrosting and demisting devices   IF IF IF IF IF X IF X IF IF IF IF X 7 driver-operated controls including identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators   X X X X X X X X X X X X X 8 installation of lighting and light signalling devices, including automatic switching-on of lighting X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 9 rearward visibility   X X X X X X X X X X X X X 10 rollover protective structure (ROPS)                         X   11 safety belt anchorages and safety belts     IF       X IF IF IF X   X X 12 seating position (saddles and seats) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 steer-ability, cornering properties and turn-ability X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 installation of tyres X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 vehicle maximum speed limitation plate and location on vehicle     IF       IF IF IF IF IF X X IF 16 vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings, head restraint and vehicle doors     IF     IF IF IF IF   IF   IF IF 17 maximum continuous rated or net power and/or vehicle speed limitation by design X X X IF IF     X X X X X X X 18 vehicle structure integrity X X X X X X X X X X X X X X No Article Subject Regulatory act reference Vehicle Categories         L1e-A L1e-B L2e L3e L4e L5e-A L5e-B L6e-A L6e-B L7e-A1 L7e-A2 L7e-B1 L7e-B2 L7e-C C VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL TYPE-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS 1 20 anti-tampering measures   X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 2 25 arrangements for type-approval procedures X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 3 33 conformity of production requirements X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 4 18 coupling devices and attachments IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF 5 18 devices to prevent unauthorised use X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 6 18 electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 7 18 external projections X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 8 18 fuel storage IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF 9 18 load platforms     IF       X   IF     IF IF IF 10 18 masses and dimensions X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 11 21 on-board diagnostics       X X X X X X X X X X X 12 18 passenger handholds and footrests   X IF IF IF IF IF X   IF IF IF IF   13 18 registration plate space X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 18 repair and maintenance information X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 18 stands X X   X                     C2 REQUIREMENTS OF TECHNICAL SERVICES 16 65 performance standards and assessment of technical services     NB: refer to the end of Annex VIII for an overview of the notes to the Annexes.

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