0.

GENERAL

0.1.

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

0.2.

Type:

0.2.1.

Commercial name(s) (if available):

0.3.

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

separate technical unit  (1) (3):

0.3.1.

Location of that marking:

0.4.

Category of vehicle (4):

0.5.

Company name and address of manufacturer:

0.8.

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

0.9.

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

1.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

1.1.

Photographs, pictures and/or drawings of a representative vehicle / component / separate technical unit (1):

Information document numbering in accordance with the template laid down in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858

(1)

Delete where not applicable.

(2)

If a part (e.g. component or separate technical unit) has been type-approved, that part need not be described if reference is made to such approval. Similarly, a part need not be described if its construction is clearly apparent from the attached diagrams or drawings. For each item for which drawings, pictures or photographs shall be attached, give numbers of the corresponding attached documents.

(3)

If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol “?” (e.g. ABC??123??).

(4)

Classified according to the definitions set out in Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858.

Identification of type-approval

authority

0.

GENERAL

0.1.

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

0.2.

Type:

0.2.1.

Commercial name(s) (if available):

0.3.

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

separate technical unit   (1):

0.3.1.

Location of that marking:

0.4.

Category of vehicle (2):

0.5.

Name and address of manufacturer:

0.8.

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

0.9.

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

1.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

1.1.

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:

1.

Additional information (where applicable): see Addendum.

2.

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

3.

Date of test report:

4.

Number of test report:

5.

Remarks (if any): see Addendum.

6.

Place:

7.

Date:

8.

Signature:

1.

Based on UN Regulation using EU type-approved components or separate technical units: yes / no (1)

2.

Approval procedure according to Article 30(7) of Regulation EU 2018/858 (virtual testing): yes / no (1)

3.

Approval procedure according to Article 72(1) and Annex VII of Regulation EU 2018/858 (in-house technical service): yes / no (1)

4.

In case of components and separate technical units, example of the type-approval marking on the component or separate technical unit:

5.

Remarks:

0.1.

0.2.

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.4.

0.5.

0.6.

0.6.1.

0.6.2.

0.8.

0.9.

1.

1.1.

9.

9.17.

9.17.1.

9.17.2.

9.17.3.

9.17.4.

9.17.4.1.

9.17.4.2.

9.17.4.3.

This information document is based on the template laid down in Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 and shall be completed with the relevant information under the point numbers listed above as defined in that template.

1.

Manufacturer's statutory plate

1.1.

General provisions:

1.1.1.

Each vehicle shall be fitted with the manufacturer's statutory plate described in this section

1.1.2.

The manufacturer's statutory plate shall be affixed by the vehicle manufacturer or the vehicle manufacturer’s representative.

1.1.3.

The manufacturer's statutory plate shall consist of either of the following:

1.1.4.

1.1.5.

1.2.

1.2.1.

1.2.2.

1.2.3.

1.3.

1.3.1.

1.3.1.1.

1.3.1.2.

1.3.1.3.

1.3.1.4.

1.3.2.

1.3.2.1.

1.3.2.2.

1.3.2.2.1.

1.3.2.2.2.

1.3.2.3.

1.4.

1.4.1.

1.5.

1.5.1.

1.5.2.

1.6.

1.6.1.

1.6.2.

2.

2.1.

2.2.

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

2.2.3.

2.3.

2.4.

2.5.

2.6.

2.7.

2.8.

2.9.

2.9.1.

2.9.2.

2.10.

2.10.1.

2.10.1.1.

2.10.2.

2.10.3.

2.10.4.

2.10.5.

Note: the column on the left side is optional

Note: the column on the left side is optional

additional plate for vehicles built in multiple stages (in accordance with point 4.2. of Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2018/858)

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1st = 8

2nd = 7

3rd = 6

4th = 5

5th = 4

6th = 3

7th = 2

8th = 10

9th = check digit

10th = 9

11th = 8

12th = 7

13th = 6

14th = 5

15th = 4

16th = 3

17th = 2

1.3.

1.4.

Check digit

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

X

Fractional remainder

0

1/11

2/11

3/11

4/11

5/11

6/11

7/11

8/11

9/11

10/11

Decimal equivalent remainder

0

0.091

0.182

0.273

0.364

0.455

0.545

0.634

0.727

0.818

0.909

1.

Additional information:

1.1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

0.

0.1.

0.2.

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

0.9.

1.

1.1.

2.

2.4.

2.4.2.

2.4.2.3.

2.6.

9.

9.14.

9.14.1.

9.14.2.

9.14.3.

9.14.4.

9.14.5.

9.14.5.1.

9.14.5.2.

9.14.5.3.

9.14.5.4.

9.14.6.

9.14.7.

This information document is based on the template laid down in Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 and shall be completed with the relevant information under the point numbers listed above as defined in that template.

1.

1.1.

‘virtually flat surface’ means a surface of solid material, which may also consist of patterned mesh or grille, with a radius of curvature of at least 3 000 mm;

1.2.

‘surface of patterned mesh’ means a surface consisting of an evenly spread pattern of shapes such as round, oval, diamond, rectangular or square holes spread evenly at intervals not exceeding 15 mm;

1.3.

‘surface of grille’ means a surface consisting of parallel bars which are spread evenly and have a mutual distance of not exceeding 15 mm;

1.4.

‘nominal surface’ means the theoretical geometrically perfect surface without taking into account surface irregularities such as protrusions or indentations;

1.5.

‘longitudinal median plane of the vehicle’ means the plane of symmetry of the vehicle or, if the vehicle is not symmetrical, the vertical longitudinal plane passing through the middle of the vehicle axles;

1.6.

‘inclination’ means the degree of the angular deviation in relation to a vertical plane.

2.

Technical requirements

2.1.

2.1.1.

Motor vehicles of categories M and N shall in addition be equipped with a space for mounting and fixing of front registration plates.

2.1.2.

Vehicles of category O2, O3 and O4 shall be equipped with two separate spaces for mounting and fixing of rear registration plates (i.e. allowing for the optional identification of a towing vehicle where required by a national authority).

2.2.

2.2.1.

2.3.

2.3.1.

The space for mounting a front or rear registration plate shall comprise a flat or virtually flat rectangular surface.

2.3.1.1.

An adapter plate or bracket may form the basis of the space for mounting a registration plate when provided as standard equipment. It may be designed in such a way that it is affixed to the vehicle only in combination with a registration plate.

2.3.1.2.

The vehicle manufacturer may provide optional or alternative registration plate spaces on the vehicle provided that they also comply with the requirements.

2.3.2.

The surface to be covered by a front or rear registration plate may have holes or gaps; however those holes or gaps shall be no more than 75 mm in height without taking into account their width.

2.3.3.

2.3.4.

The space for mounting a front or rear registration plate shall be such that, with a test plate, as defined in point 3.4., being fixed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, the following requirements are met:

2.3.4.1.

Location of the space for mounting a front or rear registration plate:

2.3.4.1.1.

The space for mounting a registration plate at the front of the vehicle shall be such that the plate can be positioned entirely within the two parallel longitudinal vertical planes passing through the outer extremities of the vehicle, not taking into account any devices for indirect vision. The designated space itself shall not form the widest point of the vehicle.

2.3.4.1.2.

The space for mounting a registration plate at the rear of the vehicle shall be such that the plate can be positioned entirely within the two parallel longitudinal vertical planes passing through the outer extremities of the vehicle, not taking into account any devices for indirect vision. The designated space itself shall not form the widest point of the vehicle.

2.3.4.1.3.

2.3.4.2.

Position of the front and rear plate in relation to the vertical transverse plane:

2.3.4.2.1.

2.3.4.2.2.

The plate may be inclined to the vertical at not less than -15° and not more than 5°, provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate is more than 1 500 mm from the ground surface.

2.3.4.3.

2.3.4.3.1.

2.3.4.3.2.

The lower edge of the rear plate shall not be less than 200 mm from the ground surface.

2.3.4.3.3.

2.3.4.3.3.1.

For special purpose vehicles, where it is not practicable to comply with the height provision for the front or rear registration plate space due to the construction of the vehicle, the maximum height may, by way of derogation from point 2.3.4.3.3., exceed 1 500 mm provided that it is as close to that limit as the constructional characteristics of the vehicle allow.

2.3.4.4.

Geometrical visibility:

2.3.4.4.1.

2.3.4.4.2.

No structural element, even when fully transparent, shall be located within the space described above.

2.3.4.5.

2.3.4.5.1.

2.3.5.

2.4.

Other requirements

2.4.1.

2.4.2.

2.4.3.

2.4.4.

2.4.5.

3.

3.1.

3.1.1.

3.1.2.

3.1.3.

3.2.

3.3.

3.4.

1.

1.1.

1.2.

2.

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

4.

5.

0.

0.1.

0.2.

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

0.9.

1.

1.1.

3.

3.2.

3.2.1.8.

3.2.5.

3.2.5.1.

3.2.5.2.

3.2.5.2.1.

3.2.5.2.2.

3.3.

3.3.1.1.

3.3.1.2.

3.3.2.

3.3.2.3.

3.4.

3.4.1.

3.4.2.

3.4.4.

3.4.4.5.

This information document is based on the template laid down in Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 and shall be completed with the relevant information under the point numbers listed above as defined in that template.

0.

0.1.

0.2.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.4.

0.5.

0.7.

0.8.

0.9.

9.7.

9.7.1.

This information document is based on the template laid down in Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 and shall be completed with the relevant information under the point numbers listed above as defined in that template.

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

1.5.

1.6.

1.7.

1.8.

1.9.

1.10.

1.11.

2.

2.1.

2.1.1.

2.1.1.1.

2.1.2.

2.1.3.

2.1.4.

2.1.5.

2.1.5.1.

2.1.5.2.

2.1.5.3.

2.1.5.4.

2.1.6.

(1)

Delete where not applicable.

1.

Additional information:

1.1.

Brief description of the type of separate technical unit:

1.2.

Detailed description of the washer system:

1.2.1.

Number of nozzles:

1.2.2.

Number of outlet ports per nozzle:

1.2.3.

Description of washer line hoses and its mounting to pump and nozzles:

1.2.4.

Description of washer pump:

1.2.5.

Fluid storage capacity (litre):

2.

Suitable for hand of drive: left / right (1)

3.

Any part of the system may be situated in the engine compartment: yes / no (1)

4.

Separate technical unit: universal / vehicle specific (1)

5.

Remarks:

6.

List of vehicle types for which the separate technical unit has been approved (where applicable):

(1)

Delete where not applicable.

1.

1.1.

A rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter ‘e’, followed by the distinguishing number of the Member State which has granted the EU type-approval for the component or separate technical unit in accordance with the following:

1

for Germany

19

for Romania

2

for France

20 

for Poland

3

for Italy

21

for Portugal

4

for the Netherlands

23

for Greece

5

for Sweden

24

for Ireland

6

for Belgium

25

for Croatia

7

for Hungary

26 

for Slovenia

8

for the Czech Republic

27

for Slovakia

9

for Spain

29 

for Estonia

32 

for Latvia

12

34

for Bulgaria

13

for Luxembourg

36

for Lithuania

17

for Finland

49 

for Cyprus

18

for Denmark

50 

for Malta

1.2.

2.

3.

Legend

The EU separate technical unit type-approval was issued by the Netherlands under number 00406. The first two digits "00" indicate that the separate technical unit was approved in accordance with this Regulation.

This information document is based on the template laid down in Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 and shall be completed with the relevant information under the point numbers listed above as defined in that template.

1.

1.1.

1.2.

2.

2.1.

2.1.1.

2.1.2.

2.2.

2.2.1.

2.2.1.1.

2.2.1.1.1.

2.2.1.2.

2.2.1.2.1.

2.2.1.2.2.

2.2.1.3.

2.2.1.3.1.

2.2.1.3.2.

2.2.1.4.

2.2.2.

2.2.3.

2.3.

2.3.1.

2.3.2.

2.3.3.

(1)

The tyre width (b) is determined at the top part of the tyre (tyre section width between the radial planes as referred to in point 2.2.1.1.).

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

1.5.

2.

3.

4.

5.

(1)

Delete where not applicable.

0.

0.1.

0.2.

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

0.9.

1.

1.1.

1.6.

1.8.

3.

3.1.

3.1.1.

3.2.

3.2.1.

3.2.1.1.

3.2.1.2.

3.2.1.3.

3.2.1.6.

3.2.1.8.

3.2.2.

3.2.2.1.

3.2.5.

3.2.5.1.

3.2.5.2.

3.2.5.2.1.

3.2.5.2.2.

3.2.7.

3.2.7.1.

3.2.7.2.

3.2.7.2.1.

3.2.7.2.2.

3.2.7.2.3.

3.2.7.2.3.1.

3.2.7.2.3.2.

3.2.7.2.4.

3.2.7.2.5.

3.2.7.3.

3.2.7.3.1.

3.2.7.3.2.

3.2.7.3.2.1.

3.2.7.3.2.2.

3.3.

3.3.1.

3.3.1.1.1.

3.3.1.2.

3.3.2.

3.3.2.1.

3.3.2.2.

3.3.2.3.

3.3.2.4.

3.4.

3.4.1.

3.4.2.

3.4.3.

3.4.3.1.

3.4.3.1.1.

3.4.3.1.2.

3.4.3.1.3.

3.4.4.

3.4.4.1.

3.4.4.2.

3.4.4.3.

3.4.4.4.

3.4.4.5.

3.4.4.6.

3.6.

3.6.1.

3.6.1.1.

3.6.1.2.

3.6.1.2.1.

3.6.1.2.2.

3.6.2.

3.6.3.

9.

9.1.

9.2.

9.3.

9.3.1.

9.4.

9.4.1.

9.4.2.

9.5.

9.5.1.

9.5.1.1.

9.5.1.2.

9.5.1.3.

9.5.1.4.

9.5.1.5.

9.6.

9.6.1.

9.7.

9.7.1.

9.8.

9.8.1.

9.8.2.

9.10.

9.10.1.

9.10.1.1.

9.10.1.3.

9.10.3.

9.10.3.1.

9.10.3.1.1.

9.10.3.5.

9.10.3.5.1.

9.10.3.6.

9.10.3.6.1.

This information document is based on the template laid down in Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 and shall be completed with the relevant information under the point numbers listed above as defined in that template.

1.

For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions shall apply:

1.1.

‘defrosted area’ means the area of the windscreen having a dry outside surface or an outside surface covered with melted or partially melted wet frost which can be removed by the vehicle's windscreen wiper system;

1.2.

‘mist’ means a film of condensate on the inside face of the glazed surface of the windscreen;

1.3.

‘demisted area’ means the area of the windscreen having a dry inside surface, without any drops or traces of water, after previously being covered by mist;

1.4.

‘vision area A’ means test area A as defined in paragraph 2.2. of Annex 21 to UN Regulation 43;

1.5.

‘vision area B’ means reduced test area B as defined in paragraph 2.4. of Annex 21 to UN Regulation 43, without the exclusion of the area defined in paragraph 2.4.1. (i.e. vision area A is included);

1.6.

‘vehicle master control switch’ means the device by which the vehicle's on-board electronics system is brought from being switched off, as is the case when a vehicle is parked without the driver being present, to normal operation mode;

2.

Technical requirements

2.1.

Windscreen defrosting

2.1.1.

Every vehicle that is fitted with a windscreen shall be equipped with a system for removing frost and ice from the exterior glazed surface of the windscreen. The windscreen defrosting system shall be effective enough to ensure adequate visibility through the windscreen in cold weather.

2.1.2.

The efficiency of the system shall be verified by determining the defrosted area of the windscreen periodically after starting, the vehicle having been kept in a cold chamber for a certain amount of time.

2.1.3.

The requirements of points 2.1.1. and 2.1.2. shall be checked using the method set out in point 3.1.

2.1.4.

The following requirements shall be satisfied:

2.1.4.1.

20 minutes after the start of the test period, vision area A shall be 80 % defrosted;

2.1.4.2.

25 minutes after the start of the test period, the defrosted area of the windscreen on the passenger side shall be comparable to the area referred to in point 2.1.4.1. for the driver’s side;

2.1.4.3.

40 minutes after the start of the test period, vision area B shall be 95 % defrosted.

2.2.

Windscreen demisting

2.2.1.

Every vehicle that is fitted with a windscreen shall be equipped with a system for removing mist from the interior glazed surface of the windscreen.

2.2.2.

The demisting system shall be effective enough to restore visibility through the windscreen in case it is fogged up with mist. Its efficiency shall be verified in accordance with the procedure described in point 3.2.

2.2.3.

The following requirements shall be satisfied:

2.2.3.1.

Vision area A shall be 90 % demisted in 10 minutes;

2.2.3.2.

Vision area B shall be 80 % demisted in 10 minutes.

3.

Test procedures

3.1.

Windscreen defrosting

3.1.1.

The test shall be carried out at a temperature of -8 ± 2°C or -18 ± 3°C, as selected by the manufacturer.

3.1.1.1.

The test shall be carried out in a cold chamber large enough to contain the complete vehicle and equipped to maintain one of the temperatures mentioned in point 3.1.1. in the chamber throughout the test and to circulate cold air. The cold chamber shall be maintained at or below the specified test temperature for not less than 24 hours before the start of the period during which the vehicle is exposed to cold.

3.1.2.

Before the test, the inner and outer surfaces of the windscreen shall be thoroughly degreased by means of methylated spirit or an equivalent degreasing agent. After drying, a solution of ammonia of not less than 3 % and not more than 10 % shall be applied. The surface shall be allowed to dry again and then be wiped with a dry cotton cloth.

3.1.3.

The vehicle shall be switched off and shall be kept at the test temperature for not less than 10 hours prior to commencement of the test.

3.1.3.1.

Where it is possible to check whether the vehicle's engine coolant and lubricant are stabilized at the test temperature, the period referred to in point 3.1.3. may be shortened.

3.1.4.

Following the exposure period prescribed in point 3.1.3., an even layer of ice of 0,044 g/cm2 shall be applied over the entire outside surface of the windscreen by means of a water spray gun working at 3,5 ± 0.2 bar operating pressure.

3.1.4.1.

The spray nozzle, adjusted to full fan pattern and maximum flow, shall be held perpendicular to and at a distance of between 200 and 250 mm from the glazed surface, and so directed as to form an even layer of ice right across the windscreen from one side to the other.

3.1.4.1.1.

A spray gun having a nozzle of 1,7 mm diameter and a liquid flow rate of 0,395 l/min, and capable of producing a fan pattern of 300 mm diameter on the glazed surface at a distance 200 mm from that surface, may be used to satisfy the requirements of point 3.1.5. Any other device by which the requirements can be satisfied shall also be permitted.

3.1.5.

After the ice has been formed on the windscreen, the vehicle shall be kept in the cold chamber for an additional period of not less than 30 minutes and not more than 40 minutes.

3.1.6.

After the period referred to in point 3.1.5. has elapsed, one or two observers shall enter the vehicle, subsequently the vehicle master operation control may be switched to the on position and any engine can be started, if necessary by some external means. The test period shall commence as soon as the vehicle master control switch has been activated.

3.1.6.1.

If the vehicle is fitted with an engine, the engine speeds may be adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's specification recommended for warming up when starting in cold weather, during the first five minutes of the test period.

3.1.6.2.

During the final 35 minutes of the test period (or during the entire test period if the five-minute warming-up procedure is not followed) the following shall apply:

3.1.6.2.1.

The engine, if fitted, shall run at a speed not exceeding 50% of the speed corresponding to its maximum power output. However, if this is proven not to be practicable due to specific engine control strategies, for instance in the case of electric hybrid vehicles, a realistic worst case scenario shall be determined. The scenario shall take into account the engine speeds, periodical absence or complete absence of a running engine during normal driving conditions at an ambient temperature of -8ºC or -18ºC, whichever has been selected by the manufacturer as the designated test temperature. If the system can meet the defrosting requirements without a running engine, the engine does not have to run at all.

3.1.6.3.

3.1.6.4.

During the test, the voltage at the terminals of the defrosting device may be not more than 20 % above the nominal rating of the system.

3.1.6.5.

The temperature in the test chamber shall be measured at the level of the centre of the windscreen, at a point not significantly affected by heat from the vehicle under test.

3.1.6.6.

The horizontal component of the speed of the air cooling the chamber, measured immediately prior to the test, in the median plane of the vehicle at a point 300 mm forward of the base of the windscreen and at a level half-way between the base and the top of the windscreen, shall be as low as possible and in any event less than 8 km/h.

3.1.6.7.

If fitted, the engine bonnet, roof, all doors, windows and vents, except the intakes and outlets of the heating and ventilating system, shall be closed; one or two windows may be opened for a total vertical distance of 25 mm if the vehicle manufacturer so requests.

3.1.7.8.

The vehicle's defrosting system controls shall be set as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for the test temperature.

3.1.6.9.

The windscreen wipers may be used during the test, but this shall be done without any manual assistance apart from the operation of any controls in the interior of the vehicle.

3.1.7.

The observer(s) shall outline the defrosted area on the inside surface of the windscreen, at five-minute intervals from the start of the test period.

3.1.8.

On completion of the test, the pattern of the defrosted area outlined on the inner face of the windscreen as required by point 3.1.7. shall be noted and marked to identify windscreen vision areas A and B.

3.2.

Windscreen demisting

3.2.1.

Before the test, the inside and outer surfaces of the windscreen shall be thoroughly degreased by means of methylated spirit, or an equivalent degreasing agent. After drying, a solution of ammonia of not less than 3 % and not more than 10 % shall be applied. The surface shall be allowed to dry again and then be wiped with a dry cotton cloth.

3.2.2.

The test shall be carried out in an environmental chamber large enough to take the complete vehicle and capable of producing and maintaining a test temperature of -3 ± 1ºC throughout the test period.

3.2.2.1.

The temperature in the test chamber shall be measured at the level of the centre of the windscreen, at a point not significantly affected by heat from the vehicle under test.

3.2.2.2.

The horizontal component of the speed of the air cooling the chamber, measured immediately prior to the test, in the median plane of the vehicle at a point 300 mm forward of the base of the windscreen and at a level half-way between the base and the top of the windscreen, shall be as low as possible and in any event less than 8 km/h.

3.2.2.3.

If fitted, the engine bonnet, roof, all doors, windows and vents, except the intakes and outlets of the heating and ventilation system, shall be closed; one or two windows may be opened from the beginning of the demisting test for a total vertical distance of 25 mm if the vehicle manufacturer so requests.

3.2.3.

The mist shall be produced by means of the steam generator described in point 4. The generator shall contain enough water to generate at least 70 ± 5 g/h of steam for each seating position designated by the manufacturer, in an ambient temperature of -3°C.

3.2.4.

The inside surface of the windscreen shall be cleaned as set out in point 3.2.1. once the vehicle is placed in the environmental chamber. The ambient air temperature shall then be lowered and stabilized at -3 ± 1°C. The vehicle shall be switched off and shall be kept at the test temperature for not less than 10 hours prior to commencement of the test. If it is possible to check whether the vehicle's engine coolant and lubricant are stabilized at the test temperature, that period may be shortened.

3.2.5.

The steam generator shall be placed with its outlets in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle at a height of 580 ± 80 mm above the R-point or seating reference point of the driver’s seat (i.e. the design point defined by the vehicle manufacturer with respect to the three-dimensional reference system defined in point 1.10. in Part 2 of Annex IV). It shall normally be placed behind the front seats, however, where the design of the vehicle precludes this, the generator may be placed in the nearest convenient forward position to that mentioned above.

3.2.6.

After the generator has been operating for five minutes inside the vehicle, one or two observers shall quickly enter the vehicle, opening any access doors for a total duration not exceeding 8 seconds, and be seated on the front seating position(s), the output of the generator being then reduced by 70 ± 5 g/h for each observer.

3.2.7.

One minute after the observer(s) have entered the vehicle, the vehicle master operation control may be switched to the on position and any engine can be started, if necessary by some external means. The test period shall commence as soon as the vehicle master control switch has been activated.

3.2.7.1.

Where the vehicle is fitted with an engine, it shall run at a speed not exceeding 50% of the speed corresponding to its maximum power output. However, if this is proven not to be practicable due to specific engine control strategies, for instance in the case of electric hybrid vehicles, a realistic worst case scenario shall be determined. The scenario shall take into account the engine speeds, periodical absence or complete absence of a running engine during normal driving conditions at an ambient temperature of -1ºC. If the system can meet the demisting requirements without a running engine, the engine does not have to run at all.

3.2.7.2.

The vehicle's demisting system controls shall be set as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for the test temperature.

3.2.7.3.

All batteries shall be fully charged at the start of the test. However, high voltage batteries of vehicles with an electric powertrain shall be charged > 60°%.

3.2.7.4.

The voltage at the terminals of the demisting device may be not more than 20 % above the nominal rating of the system.

3.2.8.

At the end of the test, the demist pattern shall be recorded, noted and marked to identify windscreen vision areas A and B.

4.

Characteristics of the steam generator.

4.1.

The steam generator used for the test shall have the following general characteristics:

4.1.1.

The water container shall have a capacity of at least 2,25 litres.

4.1.2.

The heat loss at boiling point shall not exceed 75 W in an ambient temperature of -3 ± 1°C.

4.1.3.

The fan shall have a capacity of 0,07 to 0,10 m3/min at 0,5 mbar static pressure.

4.1.4.

Six steam outlet holes shall be positioned at the top of the generator, around the perimeter spaced at equal distances (see Figure 1)

4.1.5.

The generator shall be calibrated at -3 ± 1°C to give reading for each 70 ± 5 g/h output up to a maximum of n times this figure, where n is the maximum number of seating positions designated by the manufacturer.

4.2.

The specified parts shall have the following dimensional and material characteristics:

4.2.1.

Nozzle

4.2.1.1.

Dimensions:

4.2.1.1.1.

Length 100 mm.

4.2.1.1.2.

Inside diameter 15 mm.

4.2.1.2.

Material:

4.2.1.2.1.

Brass.

4.2.2.

Dispersion chamber

4.2.2.1.

Dimensions:

4.2.2.1.1.

Pipe outside diameter 75 mm.

4.2.2.1.2.

Wall thickness 0.38 mm.

4.2.2.1.3.

Length 115 mm.

4.2.2.1.4.

Six evenly spaced holes of 6.3 mm in diameter, 25 mm above the bottom of the dispersion chamber.

4.2.2.2.

Material:

4.2.2.2.1.

Brass.

1.

Additional information:

1.1.

Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, lines and constituent materials:

1.2.

Description of the defrosting and demisting systems:

1.3.

Description of the interior arrangements or fittings that might affect the tests:

1.4.

Maximum number of seating positions:

1.5.

Characteristics of the windscreen:

thickness of component parts (mm):

1.6.

Rated voltage of the electrical installation (V):

2.

Hand of drive: left / right (1)

3.

Power plant: positive ignition / compression ignition / electric / hybrid electric / (1)

4.

Defrost test temperature: -8ºC / -18ºC (1)

5.

Remarks:

(1)

Delete where not applicable.

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2.11.5.

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12.3.

12.3.1.

12.3.2.

12.3.3.

This information document is based on the template laid down in Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 and shall be completed with the relevant information under the point numbers listed above as defined in that template.

1.

1.1.

1.1.1.

1.1.2.

Vehicles in category M1, as defined in Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858, except for those vehicles not suitable for towing any load, shall also be fitted with a towing device at the rear.

1.1.3.

A rear towing device may be substituted by a mechanical coupling device, as set out in UN Regulation No 55, provided that the requirements in point 1.2.1. are met.

1.2.

Load and stability

1.2.1.

Each towing device fitted to the vehicle shall be able to withstand a tractive and compressive static force equivalent to the force of gravity acting on at least half the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle.

2.

Test procedure

2.1.

Both tractive and compressive test loads shall be applied on each separate towing device fitted to the vehicle.

2.2.

The test loads shall be applied in horizontal longitudinal direction, in relation to the vehicle.

1.

1.1.

Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, lines and constituent materials:

1.2.

Total number and location of towing device(s):

1.3.

Method of attachment to the vehicle:

1.4.

Technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle (kg):

2.

Front towing device(s): removable / not removable (1) hook / eye / other (1)

3.

Rear towing device(s): removable / not removable (1) hook / eye / other / none (1)

4.

Vehicle is / is not (1) suitable for towing loads

5.

Remarks:

(1)

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