ANNEX IISupplementary provisions
ANNEX II Checklist for vehicles selected for in-service verification tests ‘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. ‘Confidential’ means that this information shall be kept as appropriate by the granting type-approval authority, but not be included in the test report submitted to the Commission. (1) Vehicle Characteristics 1.1. The following information shall be recorded and included in the test report: 1.1.1. VIN: CONFIDENTIAL 1.1.2. Mileage: 1.1.3. Date of first registration: 1.1.4. TAN (whole vehicle type-approval number): 1.1.5. Emissions type-approval number: 1.1.6. VFN (vehicle interpolation family identifier): 1.1.7. Road load family identifier: 1.1.8. Tyre manufacturer’s name, type and Tyre Identification Number (when available) 1.2. The following exclusion criteria shall be checked: Yes / No 1.2.1. Mileage: Is the mileage lower than 3 000 km or higher than 100 000 km? 1.2.2. Date of first registration: Is that date more than 5 years prior to the date of vehicle selection? (2) Vehicle Owner/User Interview (The owner shall have no knowledge of the implications of the replies) 2.1. The following information shall be recorded: 2.1.1. Name of the owner CONFIDENTIAL 2.1.2. Contact (address / telephone) CONFIDENTIAL 2.2. The following exclusion criteria shall be checked: Unauthorized use of the vehicle Yes / No 2.2.1. Has the vehicle carried heavy loads over the specifications of the manufacturer? 2.2.2. Was the vehicle used for racing or motor sports? 2.2.3. Was the vehicle driven in a non-EU Member State for more than 10 % of driving time? 2.2.4. Has the vehicle ever 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)? 2.2.5. Has a fuel additive, not approved by the manufacturer, been used? Unauthorized repairs 2.2.6. Has the vehicle been maintained not in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions? 2.2.7. Have there been unauthorised major engine or vehicle repairs? 2.2.8. Was the vehicle involved in a serious accident? Unauthorized changes 2.2.9. Has there been a power increase/tuning? 2.2.10. Was any part of the emissions after-treatment system permanently removed? 2.2.11. Were there any unauthorised devices installed (urea killer, emulator, etc.)? (3) Vehicle Examination 3.1. The following information shall be included in the test report: 3.1.1. Powertrain Control Module calibration part number and checksum 3.1.2. OBD diagnosis Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes & print error log ( 1 ) 3.1.3. OBD Service Mode 09 Query Read Service Mode 09 and record the information. 3.1.4. OBD mode 07 Read Service Mode 07 and record the information. 3.1.5. 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 3.2. The following exclusion criteria shall be checked: Yes / No 3.2.1. 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?) 3.2.2. Are there any aftermarket aerodynamics modification that cannot be removed before testing (Note: roof boxes, load racking, spoilers, etc. can be removed)? Are no standard aerodynamics components missing (front deflectors, diffusers, splitters, etc.)? (Exclusion criterion for road load tests only) 3.3. 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 3.3.1. Fuel tank level If fuel reserve light ON, refuel before test. 3.3.2. AdBlue If SCR light is on after engine-on, the AdBlue should be filled in, or the repair executed before the vehicle is used for testing. 3.3.3. 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. 3.3.4. Check fluid levels and grade Check the max. and min. levels (engine oil, cooling liquid) If below minimum, top up. If different grade, replace. 3.3.5. Ignition cable (gasoline) Check spark plugs, cables, etc. In case of damage, replace them. 3.3.6. Service Check if less than 800 km away from next scheduled service If yes, then perform the service. 3.3.7. For road load tests ONLY: Check if wheel alignment and if adjustable vehicle height/ground clearance are out of range. If yes, adjust wheel alignment and vehicle height/ground clearance to be in range. 3.3.8. For vehicles with mileage above 40 000 km or older than 2 years ONLY Replace low voltage battery with a new equivalent battery. ( 1 ) All systems shall be part of OBD Diagnosis and ‘Error logs/Information detected and diagnosed’ shall be part of the test report. This guarantees that errors with indirect effect on emissions can be properly detected.