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II 
(Preparatory  Acts) 
COMMISSION 
Proposal  for a Council  Directive  amending  Directive  70/156/EEC  on the approximation 
of the  laws  of the  Member  States  relating  to the type-approval  of motor  vehicles  and 
their  trailers 
(Submitted  by the Commission  to the Council  on 5 January  1977) 
THE  COUNCIL  OF  THE  EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES, 
Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the 
European  Economic  Community,  and  in particular 
Article  100  thereof, 
Having  regard  to the proposal  from  the Commission, 
Having  regard  to the  opinion  of the  European 
Parliament, 
Having  regard  to the  opinion  of the  Economic  and 
Social  Committee, 
Whereas  Council  Directive  70/156/EEC  of  6 
February  1970  on the approximation  of the  laws  of 
the Member  States  relating  to the  type-approval  of 
motor  vehicles  and  their  trailers  (*) has laid  down  the 
EEC  type-approval  procedure  for  vehicles  built  in 
compliance  with  the technical  requirements  set out in 
specific  Directives  and  also  the  list of vehicle  parts 
and characteristics  covered  by these  Directives; 
Whereas,  in order  to apply  the  said  type-approval 
procedure  correctly,  the control  of the conformity  of 
production  models  should  be extended  to include  the 
manufacturing  quality  control  systems  available  to 
the manufacturer;  whereas,  in order  that  the Member 
States  may  keep  each  other  adequately  informed,  they 
should  be obliged  to give  reasons  for any  refusal  to 
(!) OJ  No L 42, 23. 2. 1970,  p. 1. approve  and  should  notify  the other  Member  States 
thereof  under  Article  5 of the said  Directive;  whereas, 
in order  to improve  the  procedure  relating  to 
derogations  from  the principle  of the free  movement 
of goods,  full  reasons  should  be given  in all cases 
where  a vehicle,  although  conforming  to  the 
approved  type,  displays  features  likely  to constitute  a 
hazard  to road  safety; 
Whereas,  in order  to take  account  of the  situations 
resulting  from  the specific  Directives  adopted  by the 
Council  and  of certain  requirements  specific  to the 
motor  vehicle  sector  which  have  emerged  since  the 
adoption  of Directive  70/156/EEC,  Annexes  I and  II 
relating  to information  documents  and  type-approval 
respectively,  should  be amended, 
HAS  ADOPTED  THIS  DIRECTIVE: 
Article  1 
Council  Directive  70/156/EEC  is hereby  amended  as 
set out in the following  Articles. 
Article  2 
Article  4 shall  be amended  to read  as follows: 
'1. Member  State  shall  approve  all  vehicle 
types  which  satisfy  the following  conditions: 
(a) the  vehicle  type  must  conform  to  the 
particulars  in the information  document; 
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(b) the  vehicle  type  must  satisfy  the  checks  listed 
in the  model,  referred  to in Article  2 (b),  of 
the type-approval  certificate. 
2. A  Member  State  shall,  before  granting 
type-approval,  take  the  necessary  measures  to 
verify,  in so far  as is necessary  and  if need  be in 
cooperation  with  the  competent  authorities  of the 
other  Member  States,  that  production  models 
conform  to the  approved  prototype. 
3. The  Member  State  which  has  granted 
type-approval  shall  take  the  necessary  measures 
to verify,  in so far  as is necessary  and  if need  be 
in cooperation  with  the  competent  authorities  of 
the other  Member  States,  that  production  models 
conform  to the  approved  prototype. 
4. Type-approval  may  be limited  to types  of 
vehicle  parts  or characteristics  which  form  an 
independent  technical  unit,  provided  that  the 
specific  Directives  expressly  provide  for  this.  In 
such  a case,  the  detailed  rules  laid  down  in 
Articles  3 to 9 shall  also  apply.'. 
Article  3 
There  shall  be added  to Article  5 (1)  the  following 
sentence: 
'In the  case  of refusal,  they  shall  indicate  the 
reasons  therefor.'. 
Article  4 
Article  9 shall  be amended  to read  as follows: 
'1. If  a Member  State  finds,  on the  basis  of 
clear  evidence,  that  vehicles  of a particular  type 
are a hazard  to road  safety  although  they  are 
accompanied  by  a properly  issued  certificate  of 
conformity,  then  that  State  may,  provisionally, 
refuse  to register  such  vehicles  or prohibit  their sale,  entry  into  service  or use  in its territory.  It 
shall  immediately  inform  the other  Member  States 
and Commission  thereof,  stating  the  grounds  for 
its decision. 
2. The  Commission  shall,  within  six  weeks, 
consult  the  Member  States  concerned  and  shall 
thereafter  deliver  its opinion  without  delay  and 
take  all appropriate  measures. 
3. If  the  Commission  is of the  opinion  that 
technical  adaptations  to  the  Directive  are 
necessary,  such  adaptations  shall  be adopted  in 
accordance  with  the  procedure  laid  down  in 
Article  13.  In that  event,  the  Member  State  which 
has adopted  the  protective  measures  may 
maintain  them  until  the  adaptations  enter  into 
force.'. 
Article  5 
Annexes  I and  II of Council  Directive  70/156/EEC 
shall  be replaced  by the  Annexes  hereto. 
Article  6 
1. Member  States  shall  put  into  force  provisions 
containing  the  requirements  needed  in  order  to 
comply  with  this  Directive  within  12 months  of its 
notification  and  shall  forthwith  inform  the  Com-
mission  thereof. 
2. On  notification  of this  Directive,  Member  States 
shall  take  steps  to  inform  the  Commission,  in 
sufficient  time  for  it to submit  its comments,  of any 
draft  laws,  regulations  or administrative  provisions 
which  they  intend  to adopt  in the  field  covered  by 
this Directive. 
Article  7 
This  Directive  is addressed  to the Member  States. 
0.^. ^lake(s) 
0.2. ^pe  and  commercial  description  (mention  an^  variants) 
0.^. ^ort 
0.^. ^ategor^  of vehicle  (c) 
0.^. ^ame  and  address  of manufacturer 
0.^. ^ame  and  address  of manufacturers  authorised  representative  (if an^) 
0.^. location  of statutory  plates  and  inscriptions  and  method  of attachment 
location  of the manufacturers  plate 
0.^.2.  location  of the identification  number  of the vehicle 
0.^. ^he  serial  numbers  of the t^pe  for the identification  of vehicle  commence  at ^o.  . 
(attach  three-quarter  front  and  three-quarter  rear  photographs)  (attach  dimensional  sketch  of the  whole 
vehicle) 
dumber  of a^les  and  wheels  (if applicable^  number  of caterpillars  or tracks) 
dumber  of a^les  with  double  wheels  (if applicable) 
^.2. lowered  wheels  (numbers  positions  connection  to other  a^les) 
chassis  (if an^)(o^erall  sketch) 
material  used  for the side-members  (c) 
position  and  arrangement  of the engine 
l^ri^ing  cab (forwards  semi-forward  or normal) 
2B1. ^heelbase(s)(full^  loaded)  (f) 
2.^.  ^nthecaseof  semi-trailers^  distancebetweenthe  a^isof  the  fifth  wheel  kingpin  andthe 
foremost  rear  a^le 
2.2. In  the case  of tractive  units^ 
2.2B1.  ^ifth  wheel  lead  of the semi-trailer  (maximum  end  minimum)(g) 
2.2.2.  ^a^imum  height  of the fifth  wheel  (standardised  (h) 
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2.2.3.  Distance  between  the rear  of the cab  and  the rear  axle: 
2.2.3.1.  Distance  between  the rear  of the cab  and  the  rear  axle(s)  (in the case  of a chassis 
with  cab) 
2.2.3.2.  Distance  between  the rear  of the steering  wheel  and  the rear  axle(s)  (in the case  of a 
bare  chassis) 
2.3. Track  of each  axle  (i) 
2.4. Maximum  vehicle  dimensions  (overall)  (j) 
Chassis 
without 
bodywork Chassis  with  bodywork Chassis 
without 
bodywork without  fittings with  fittings 
2.4.1.  Length  (k) 
2.4.2.  Width  (1) 
2.4.3.  Height  (unladen)  (m) 
2.4.4.  Front  overhang  (n) 
2.4.5.  Rear  overhang  (o) 
2.4.6.  Ground  clearance  (laden  to the 
technically  permissible  maximum 
weight)  (p) 
2.4.7.  Distance  between  axles ' 
2.5. Weight  of the bare  chassis  (without  cab,  coolant,  oils,  fuel,  spare  wheel,  tools  or driver) 
2.5.1.  Distribution  of this  weight  among  the axles 
2.6. Weight  of the  vehicle  with  bodywork  in running  order,  or weight  of the  chassis  with  cab  if the 
manufacturer  does  not  fit the  bodywork  (including  coolant,  oils,  fuel,  tools,  spare  wheel  and 
driver)  (q) 
2.6.1.  Distribution  of this  weight  among  the axles  (distribution  among  axles  and  load  on the fifth 
wheel  king  pin in the case  of a semi-trailer) 
2.7. Technically  permissible  maximum  laden  weight  stated  by the manufacturer 
2.7.1.  Distribution  of this  weight  among  the axles  (distribution  among  axles  and  load  on the fifth 
wheel  king  pin in the case  of a semi-trailer) 
2.8. Technically  permissible  maximum  weight  on each  axle  stated  by the manufacturer  (distribution  among 
axles  and  load  on the fifth  wheel  king  pin in the case  of a semi-trailer) 
2.9. The  technically  permissible  maximum  laden  weight  of the  trailer  stated  by the  manufacturer  and, 
where  applicable,  maximum  weight  on the fifth  wheel,  if the vehicle  is used  as a drawing  vehicle. 
2.10.  Maximum  vertical  load  at the coupling  point  (hook  or special  threepoint  coupling  system) 
3. ENGINE  (r) 
(drawings,  diagrams,  plans  and  photographs  of the engine  and  of the engine  compartment) 
3.1. Manufacturer 
3.2. Combustion  engine: 
3.2.1.  Name 
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3.2.2.  Type  (positive-ignition,  diesel,  etc.)  cycle 
3.2.3.  Number  and  arrangement  of cylinders 
3.2.4.  Bore,  stroke  and  capacity  of cylinders 
3.2.5.  Maximum  power  at..  . rpm  (s) 
3.2.6.  Maximum  torque  at...  rpm  (s) 
3.2.7.  Normal  fuel 
3.2.8.  Fuel  tank  (capacity  and  position) 
3.2.9.  Reserve  fuel  tank  (capacity  and  position) 
3.2.10.  Fuel  consumption  (t) 
3.2.11.  Fuel  supply  system  (type) 
3.2.12.  Supercharger  (if fitted)  (type,  control,  supercharging  pressure) 
3.2.13.  Governor  (if fitted)  (operating  principles) 
3.2.14.  Electrical  system  (voltage,  positive  or negative  earth) 
3.2.15.  Generator  (type  and  nominal  output) 
3.2.16.  Ignition  (type  of equipment,  type  of advance  setting) 
3.2.17.  Suppression  of radio  interference  (description) 
3.2.18.  Cooling  system  (air,  water) 
3.2.19.  Sound  level 
3.2.20.  Exhaust  system  (sketch) 
3.2.21.  Measures  taken  against  air pollution 
3.3. Electric  motor: 
3.3.1.  Type  (series,  winding) 
3.3.2.  Hourly  maximum  output  and  operating  voltage 
3.3.3.  Battery  (number  of cells,  weight,  capacity  in amp-hours  and  position) 
3.4. Engines  or motors  other  than  electric  or combustion  (particulars  regarding  the parts  of such  engines 
or motors) 
4. TRANSMISSION  (u) 
(Sketch  of the transmission  plus  drawing) 
4.1. Type  (mechanical,  hydraulic,  electric,  etc.) 
4.2. Clutch  (type) 
4.2.1.  Weight  of clutch 
4.3. Gearbox  (type,  direct  engagement,  method  of control) 
4.3.1.  Weight  of gearbox 
4.4. Transmission  from  engine  to gearbox,  rear  axle(s),  transfer  or intermediate  gears  if fitted 
4.5. Gear  ratio,  with  or without  transfer  box(es) 
Gear Internal  gearbox  ratios Final  drive  ratio Total  gear  ratios 
1 
2 
3 
Reverse 
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4.6. Vehicle  speed  attained  at an engine  speed  of 1000  rpm  with  the  tyres  normally  fitted  (6.1) 
(circumference  of tyres  when  laden  is...  metres)  (v) 
Gear Speed  in km/h 
1 
2 
3 
Reverse 
4.7. Maximum  vehicle  speed  in top gear  (in km/h)  (v) 
4.8. Thrust  (and  transmission  of braking  forces) 
4.9. Speedometer  equipment 
4.10.  Differential  lock  (if fitted) 
4.11.  Reverse 
5. AXLES  AND  WHEELS 
6. SUSPENSION  (overall  sketch  of the suspension  arrangements) 
6.1. Tyres  (dimensions  and  characteristics) 
6.2. Type  and  design  of the suspension  of each  axle  or wheel 
6.2.1.  Vehicles  of category  Mx 
6.2.2.  Vehicles  others  than  category  M, 
6.3. Characteristics  of the springing  parts  of the suspension  (design,  characteristics  of the materials  and 
dimensions) 
6.4. Stabilizers  (w) 
6.5. Shock  absorbers  (w) 
7. STEERING  (sketch) 
7.1. Type  of mechanism  and  linkage  to wheel,  method  of assistance  if any  (method  and  diagram  of 
operation  make  and  type  if any)  and  steering  effort  on the steering  wheel 
7.2. The  behaviour  of the steering  mechanism  in the event  of an impact 
7.3. Maximum  turning  angle  of the wheels: 
7.3.1.  to  the right  . . . (degrees):  number  of turns  of the steering  wheel  . . . 
7.3.2.  to  the left  . . . (degrees):  number  of the steering  wheel  . . . 
7.4. Minimum  turning  circle  (x) 
7.4.1.  to  the right 
7.4.2.  to  the left 
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8. BRAKES  (overall  sketch  and  operating  sketch)  (y) 
8.1. Service  braking  device 
8.2. Secondary  braking  device 
8.3. Parking  braking  device 
8.4. Additional  braking  device,  if fitted  (including  retarder) 
8.5. Automatic  braking  device  which  functions  in the  event  of a coupling  breakage  (in the  case  of a 
trailer  or semi-trailer) 
8.6. Calculation  of the  braking  system:  determination  of the  ratio  between  the  total  braking  forces  at 
the circumference  of the wheels  and  the force  applied  to the braking  control 
8.7. Outside  sources  of energy,  if any  (characteristics,  capacity  of energy  reservoirs,  maximum  and 
minimum  pressure,  pressure  gauge  and  device  showing  excessive  drop  of pressure  on the dashboard, 
vacuum  reservoirs  and  supply  valve,  supply  compressors,  compliance  with  provisions  regarding 
pressure  equipment) 
8.8. Vehicles  designed  to pull  a trailer: 
8.8.1.  trailer  braking  device 
8.8.2.  connections  couplings,  safety  devices 
9. BODYWORK  (overall  dimensional  sketch  of the interior  and  the exterior) 
9.1. Type  of bodywork 
9.2. Materials  used  and  methods  of construction 
9.3. Doors  (number,  dimensions,  direction  of opening,  latches  and  hinges) 
9.4. Field  of vision 
9.5. Windscreen  and  other  windows  (number  and  position,  materials  used) 
9.5.1.  Angle  of inclination  of the windscreen 
9.6. Window  wiper 
9.7. Window  washer 
9.8. Defrosting  and  demisting 
9.9. Rear-view  mirrors 
9.10.  Interior  fittings 
9.10.1.  Interior  parts  of the  passenger  compartment  other  than  the  interior  rear-view  mirror(s), 
lay-out  of contracts,  roof  or sliding  roof,  the backrest  and  rear  part  of seats 
9.10.2.  Accessibility  and  identification  of controls,  tell-tales  and  indicators 
9.10.3.  Seats  (number,  location  and  characteristics) 
9.10.4.  Dimension  of the driver's  seat 
9.10.4.1.  Width  (z) 
9.10.4.2.  Length  (z1) 
9.10.4.3.  Height  to roof  (z2) 
9.10.4.4.  Distance  from  lower  rim  of steering  wheel  to seatback  (z3) 
9.10.4.5.  Distance  from  lower  rim  of steering  wheel  to cushion  (z4) 
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9.10.5.  Strength  of seats  and  of their  anchorages 
9.10.6.  Interior  heating 
9.10.7.  Safety  belts  and  other  retention  devices  (number  and  location) 
9.10.8.  Anchorages  for safety  belts  (number  and  location) 
9.11.  External  projections 
9.12.  Wheel  guards 
9.13.  Space  for mounting  and  fixing  of the rear  registration  plate 
9.14.  Rear  protection  device 
10. LIGHTING  AND  LIGHT-SIGNALLING  DEVICES 
10.1.  Installation  of devices  (exterior  vehicle  sketches  giving  dimensions  and  position  of the illuminating 
surfaces  of all devices;  colour  of lights) 
10.2.  Characteristic  of devices 
10.2.1.  Driving  light 
10.2.2.  Passing  light 
10.2.3.  Front  fog light 
10.2.4.  Reverse  light 
10.2.5.  Direction-indicator  light 
10.2.6.  Hazard-warning  signal 
10.2.7.  Stop  lights 
10.2.8.  Rear  registration  plate  light 
10.2.9.  Front  position  light 
10.2.10.  Rear  position  light 
10.2.11.  Rear  fog light 
10.2.12.  Parking  light 
10.2.13.  Outline  marker  lights 
10.2.14.  Reflectors 
10.3.  Headlight  wipers 
11. CONNECTIONS  BETWEEN  DRAWING  VEHICLES  AND  TRAILERS  OR SEMI-TRAILERS 
12. MISCELLANEOUS 
12.1.  Audible  warning  devices: 
12.1.1.  Normal 
12.1.2.  Special 
12.2.  Special  provisions  for public  transport  vehicles 
12.3.  Special  provisions  for taxis 
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12.4.  Special  provisions  for goods  vehicles 
12.5.  Devices  to prevent  unauthorized  use  of the  vehicle 
12.6.  Towing  hook 
12.7.  Trailer  leg 
12.8.  Swept  path 
12.9.  Engine  power/maximum  weight  ratio  in (x W/kg)  and  hill-starting  ability 
NOTES 
Further  information,  drawings,  diagrams,  photographs,  etc.,  may  be requested  in the  separate  Directives. 
For each  item  for  which  drawings  or photographs  must  be attached,  give  numbers  of the  corresponding 
attached  documents. 
(a) If a part  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 sketches. 
(b) The  measure  units  to be used,  are those  given  in the Council  Directives  71/354/EEC  (x) and  76/770/EEC  (2). 
(c) Classified  according  to the  following  international  categories: 
1. Category  M:  motor  vehicles  having  at least  four  wheels,  or having  three  wheels  when  the  maximum 
weight  exceeds  5 t, and  used  for  the  carriage  of passengers. 
Category  Mv:  vehicle  used  for  the  carriage  of passengers  and  comprising  no more  than  eight  seats  in 
addition  to the  driver's  seat. 
Category  M2:  vehicles  used  for the carriage  of passengers,  comprising  more  than  eight  seats  in addition 
to the  driver's  seat,  and  having  a maximum  weight  not  exceeding  5 t. 
Category  M3:  vehicles  used  for the carriage  of passengers,  comprising  more  than  eight  seats  in addition 
to the  driver's  seat,  and  having  a maximum  weight  exceeding  5 t. 
2. Category  N:  motor  vehicles  having  at least  four  wheels,  or having  three  wheels  when  the  maximum 
weight  exceeds  1 t, and  used  for  the carriage  of goods. 
Category  N1:  vehicles  used  for the carriage  of goods  and  having  a maximum  weight  not  exceeding  3-5 t. 
Category  N2:  vehicles  used  for  the  carriage  of goods  and  having  a maximum  weight  exceeding  3-5 
but not  exceeding  12 t. 
Category  N3:  vehicles  used  for  the  carriage  of goods  and  having  a maximum  weight  exceeding  12 t. 
3. Category  O.  trailers  (including  semi-trailers). 
Category  O,;  trailers  with  a maximum  weight  not  exceeding  0-75  t. 
Category  Oa:  trailers  with  a maximum  weight  exceeding  0-75  t but  not  exceeding  3-5  t. 
Category  03:  trailers  with  a maximum  weight  exceeding  3-5  t but  not  exceeding  10 t. 
Category  04:  trailers  with  a maximum  weight  exceeding  10 t. 
(') OJ No L 243 , 29. 10. 1971. 
(2) OJ No L 262,  27. 9. 1976. 
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(d) If possible,  EURONORM  name.  Where  applicable,  give: 
— description  of the material, 
— yield  point, 
— ultimate  tensile  stress, 
— elongation  (as in °/0) 
— Brinell  hardness. 
At dimensions  of vehicle  a tolerance  of 0 to + 0-8  % is permitted  and  at weights  a tolerance  of 0 
to -f- 2 %. 
(e) Where  there  is one  version  with  a normal  cab  and  another  with  a couchette  cab,  both  sets  of weights 
and dimensions  are to be stated. 
(f) ISO  Recommendation  (x) 612,  term  No 3. 
(g) ISO  Recommendation  612,  term  No 36. 
(h) ISO  Recommendation  612,  term  No 38. 
(i) ISO  Recommendation  612,  term  No 2. 
(j) Where  the vehicle  submitted  for type-approval  has  no bodywork,  the maximum  and  minimum  dimensions 
stated  by the  manufacturer  are  to be entered  in the  second  column  and  the  third  column  is to be left 
blank. 
(k) ISO  Recommendation  612,  term  No 11. 
(1) ISO  Recommendation  612,  term  No 15. 
(m) ISO  Recommendation  612,  term  No 16. 
(n) ISO  Recommendation  612,  term  No 21. 
(o) ISO  Recommendation  612,  term  No 22. 
(p) ISO  Recommendation  612,  term  No 8. 
(q) The  mass  of the driver  is assessed  at 75 kg. 
(r) If the engine  does  not have  reciprocating  pistons,  a general  description  must  be given. 
(s) Measured  according  to Recommendation  A (69)  'Measure  method  "ECE"  for the power  of the engine'  of 
the Economic  Commission  for Europe  (2). 
(t) Measured  according  to the  Recommendation  . . . 'Measure  method  "ECE"  for the fuel  consumption  of 
motor-vehicles'  of the Economic  Commission  for Europe  (3). 
(u) The  specified  particulars  are to be given  for any  proposed  variants. 
(v) A 5 % tolerance  is permitted. 
(w) Only  state  whether  fitted. 
(x) ISO  Recommendation  R 612,  term  No 30. 
(') Edition  1967 
•(») Ref.  . . . 
(s) Ref.  . . . 
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(y) The  following  particulars  are to be given  for each  braking  system: 
— type  and  characteristics  of brakes  (dimensional  sketch)  (drums  or discs,  wheels  braked,  linkage  with 
wheels  braked,  friction  surfaces,  their  properties  and  effective  areas,  radius  of drums,  shoes  or discs, 
weight  of drums,  adjustment  devices), 
— transmission  and  control  (sketch)  (construction,  adjustment,  lever  ratios,  accessibility  of control  and 
its position,  ratchet  controls  in the case  of mechanical  transmission,  characteristics  of the main  parts  of 
the linkage,  cylinders  and  control  pistons,  brake  cylinders). 
(z) Measured  on a line  perpendicular  to the longitudinal  median  plane  of the vehicle  and  passing  through  the 
H point.  The  H point  shall  be determined  as set out  in Annex  IV of Directive  74/60/EEC  (OJ  No  L 38 
of 11. 2. 1974). 
(z1) Distance  between  two  planes  perpendicular  to the longitudinal  median  plane  of the  vehicle,  passing  the 
outer  part  of the cushion  and  the intersection  point  between  the cushion  and  the seatback,  respectively. 
(z2) The  vertical  distance  between  the  roof  and  the  cushion,  measured  on a line  passing  the  lower  rim  of 
the steering  wheel.  If the seat  is adjustable  in height,  it must  be locked  in its lowest  position. 
(z3) Measured  on line  perpendicular  to the seat  back.  If the seat  back  is adjustable  it must  be locked  in the 
position  as rear  as possible.  If the seat  is adjustable  in the longitudinal  direction  it must  be locked  in its 
median  position, 
(z4) Measured  on a line  perpendicular  to the  cushion.  If the  seat  is adjustable  in the  longitudinal  direction 
it must  be locked  in its median  position. 
ANNEX  II 
EEC  TYPE-APPROVAL  CERTIFICATE 
A. GENERAL 
Type-approval  certificates  issued  under  the EEC  type-approval  are to be completed  as follows: 
1. Fill  in the  relevant  sections  of the  type-approval  certificate,  given  under  B of this  Annex,  on the  basis 
of the particulars  in the information  document  after  verification  of such  particulars. 
2. Enter  the  abbreviation(s)  printed  against  each  item  of the  model  type-approval  certificate  after  completing 
the relevant  checks  and  tests: 
'CONF'  check  that  the  relevant  part  or characteristic  conforms  to the  particulars  in the  information 
document, 
'SD' check  that  the part  or characteristic  in question  conforms  to the harmonized  requirements  adopted 
in implementation  of the relevant  separate  Directive, 
'COM'  laying  down  a communication,  which  is annexed  to the type-approval  certificate, 
'R' compile  the test  report  to be attached  to the type-approval  certificate 
'S' check  that  a sketch  and/or  diagram  has  been  attached. 
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B. MODEL  OF  TYPE-APPROVAL  CERTIFICATE  FOR  A VEHICLE 
0. GENERAL 
0.1. Make(s) 
0.2. Type  and  commercial  description  ^mention  any  variants) 
0.3. Sort 
0.4. Category  of vehicle 
0.5. Name  and  address  of manufacturer 
0.6. Name  and  address  of manufacturer's  authorized  representative  (if any) 
0.7. Location  of statutory  plates  and  inscriptions  and  method  of attachment  SD 
0.8. The  serial  numbers  of the chassis  of the type  for identification  of the vehicle, 
1. GENERAL  CONSTRUCTION  CHARACTERISTICS  OF THE  VEHICLE 
1.1. Chassis  (if any)  CONF 
2. WEIGHTS  AND  DIMENSIONS  (in mm  &nd  kg) SD-COM-R-S 
2.1. Fifth  wheel  lead  of the semi-trailer  (maximum  and  minimum)  CONF 
2.2. Technically  permissible  maximum  laden  weight  of the vehicle  CONF 
2.2.1.  Distribution  of this  weight  among  the  axles  (distribution  among  axles  and 
load  on the fifth  wheel  king  pin in the case  of a semi-trailer)  CONF 
2.3. Technically  permissible  maximum  weight  on each  axle  (distribution  among  axles  and 
load  on the fifth  wheel  king  pin in the case  of a semi-trailer)  CONF 
2.4. The  technically  permissible  maximum  weight  of the  trailer  and  where  applicable, 
the maximum  weight  on the fifth  wheel,  if the vehicle  is used  as a drawing  vehicle.  CONF 
3. ENGINE 
3.1. Manufacturer 
3.2. Combustion  engine: 
3.2.1.  Maximum  power  at...  rpm  CONF 
3.2.2.  Liquid  fuel  tanks  SD 
3.2.3.  Fuel  consumption  CONF 
3.2.4.  Electrical  system  CONF 
3.2.5.  Suppression  of radio  interference  SD-COM-R-S 
3.2.6.  Permissible  sound  level  and  exhaust  system  SD-R-S 
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3.2.7.  Air  pollution: 
3.2.7.1.  Vehicles  equipped  with  a positive-ignition  engine  SD-COM-R-S 
3.2.7.2.  Vehicles  equipped  with  diesel  engine  SD-COM-R-S 
4. TRANSMISSION 
4.1. Maximum  speed  CONF 
4.2. Speedometer  equipment  SD 
4.3. Reverse  SD 
5. AXLES  AND  WHEELS  CONF 
6. SUSPENSION 
6.1. Tyres  SD 
6.2. Characteristics  of the suspension 
6.2.1.  Vehicles  of the Mx  category  CONF 
6.2.2.  Vehicles  others  than  the Mx  category  SD 
7. STEERING 
7.1. Type  of mechanism  and  linkage,  method  of assistance  and  steering  effort  on the 
steering  wheel  SD 
7.2. The  behaviour  of the steering  mechanism  in the event  of an impact 
7.3. Diameter  of minimum  turning  circle 
7.3.1.  To  the right 
7.3.2.  To  the left SD-COM-R-S 
CONF 
8. BRAKES SD-COM-R-S 
BODYWORK 
9.1. Doors 
9.2. Field  of vision 
9.3. Windscreen  and  other  windows 
9.4. Window  wiper  and  washer 
9.5. Defrosting  and  demisting 
9.6. Rear-view  mirrors SD 
SD-COM-R-S 
SD-COM 
SD-COM-R-S 
SD-COM-R-S 
SD 
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9.7. Interior  fittings 
9.7.1.  Interior  parts  of the passenger  compartment  (other  than  the interior  rear-view-
mirrors),  layout  of contracts,  roof  or sliding  roof,  the backrest  and  rear  part 
of seats  SD-COM-R-S 
9.7.2.  Accessibility  and  identification  of controls,  tell-tales  and  indicators  SD-COM-R-S 
9.7.3.  Seats  (number,  location  and  characteristic)  CONF 
9.7.4.  Dimensions  of the driver's  seat  CONF 
9.7.5.  Strength  of seats  and  of their  anchorages  SD-COM-R-S 
9.7.6.  Interior  heating  SD-COM-S 
9.7.7.  Safety  belts  and  other  retention  devices  SD-COM-R-S 
9.7.8.  Anchorages  for safety  belts  SD-COM-R-S 
9.8. External  projections  SD-COM-R-S 
9.9. Wheel  guards  SD-COM-S 
9.10.  Space  for mounting  and  fixing  of the rear  registration  plate  "SD 
9.11.  Rear-protection  devices  SD 
10. LIGHTING  AND  LIGHT-SIGNALLING  DEVICES 
10.1.  Installation  of devices  SD-COM-R-S 
10.2.  Characteristic  of devices 
10.2.1.  Main-beam  headlamps  SD 
10.2.2.  Dipped-beam  headlamps  SD 
10.2.3.  Front  fog lamps  SD 
10.2.4.  Reverse  lamps  SD 
10.2.5.  . Direction-indicator  lamps  SD 
10.2.6.  Hazard-warning  signal  SD 
10.2.7.  Stop  lamps  SD 
10.2.8.  Rear-registration-plate  lamps  SD 
10.2.9.  Front-position  lamps  SD 
10.2.10.  Rear-position  lamps  SD 
10.2.11.  Rear  fog  lamps  SD 
10.2.12.  Parking  lamps  SD 
10.2.13.  End-outlight  marker  lamps  SD 
10.2.14.  Reflex  reflectors  SD 
10.3.  Headlight  wipers  CONF 
11. CONNECTIONS  BETWEEN  DRAWING  VEHICLES  AND  TRAILERS  OR  SEMI-
TRAILERS  SD 
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12. MISCELLANEOUS 
12.1.  Audible  warning  devices 
12.2.  Special  provisions  for public  transport  vehicles 
12.3.  Special  provisions  for taxis 
12.4.  Special  provisions  for goods  vehicles 
12.5.  Devices  to prevent  unauthorized  use of the vehicle 
12.6.  Towing  hook 
12.7.  Trailer  leg 
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12.8.  Swept  path 
12.9.  Engine  power/maximum  weight  ratio  in (x W/kg)  and  hill-starting  ability SD 
SD-COM-R-S 
SD-COM-R-S 
SD-COM-R-S 
SD-COM-R-S 
SD 
SD 
SD 
SD 
The undersigned  hereby  certifies  the accuracy  of the manufacturer's  description  on the in  Information 
Doc.  No  ...  of the  vehicle  indicated  by the  ,  such  vehicle  having  been  submitted  by the manu-
facturer  as a prototype  included  the possibly  permissible  variants. 
The checks  carried  out  at the request  of the manufacturer,  show  that  the vehicle  specified  above, 
which  has  been  submitted  as a series  prototype,  satisfies  all requirements  in respect  of each  and  every  item  in 
this certificate. 
(place) (date) 
(Signature)