Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Council Directive 74/60/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the interior fittings of motor vehicles (interior parts of the passenger compartment other than the interior rear-view mirrors, layout of controls, the roof or opening roof, the backrest and rear part of the seats)
Date: 1998-04-02
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: approximation of laws, electrical equipment, motor vehicle, safety device, transport safety

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COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 

Brussels, 02.04.1998 
COM(1998) 159 final 

98/0089 (COD) 

Proposal for a 
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 

amending Council Directive 74/60/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the 
Member States relating to the interior fittings of motor vehicles 
(interior parts of the passenger compartment other than the interior 
rear-view mirrors, layout of controls, the roof or opening roof, 
the backrest and rear part of the seats) 

(presented by the Commission) 

EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM 

A.  Objective of the proposal 

The  objective  of  this  proposal  is to  introduce  into  Council  Directive  74/60/EEC1,  as  last 
amended  by Commission  Directive  78/632/EC2, requirements  concerning  power-operated 
windows  with  the  aim  of  eliminating  the  danger  to  children,  which  can  occur  when 
closing these  windows;  something  similar  applies  to  power-operated  roof  panel  systems 
and partition systems. 

Furthermore,  it  is proposed  to align  the administrative  provisions  of Directive  74/60/EEC 
with those  of  the  EC  type-approval  Directive  70/156/EEC  so  that  type-approval  may 
be computerized. 

B.  Legal basis 

The measures are proposed on the basis of Article 100a of the EC Treaty, 

The text is relevant for the EEA Treaty. 

C.  Background 

It  is  expedient  to  introduce  into  Council  Directive  74/60/EEC  requirements  concerning 
power-operated  windows  with  the  aim  of  eliminating  the  danger  to  children,  which  can 
occur  when  closing  these  windows.  Something  similar  applies  to  power-operated  roof 
panel  systems  and  partition  systems.  For  this  purpose  the  title  and  the  scope  of 
Directive 74/60/EEC have to be modified  accordingly. 

is  one  of  the  separate  directives  of  the  EC 

Directive  74/60/EEC 
type-approval 
procedure which  has  been  established  by  Council  Directive  70/156/EEC  on  the 
approximation  of  the  laws  of  the  Member  States  relating  to  the  type-approval  of 
motor vehicles  and  their  trailers3,  as  last  amended  by  Directive  97/27/EC4.  Articles  3(4) 
and  4(3)  of  Directive 70/156/EEC  necessitate  that  each  separate  Directive  has  attached 
to  it  an information  document 
items  of  Annex  I  to 
Directive 70/156/EEC  and  also  a  type-approval  certificate  based  on  Annex  VI  to 
Directive 70/156/EEC in order that type-approval may be computerized. 

incorporating 

the  relevant 

Article  1 of  Directive  74/60/EEC  lays  down  that  Directive  74/60/EEC  applies  only  to 
vehicles  of  category  Mj5  (passenger  cars).  It  appears  necessary 
future 
Directive 74/60/EEC  will  also  contain  provisions  for  vehicles  other  than  category  M,. 
For this  purpose  Article  1 of  Directive  74/60/EEC  should  be  modified  so  that  technical 
specifications  for  vehicles  other  than  category  M,  can  be  introduced 
into 
Directive 74/60/EEC  in  accordance  with  the  procedure  laid  down  in  Article  13  of 
Directive  70/156/EEC.  Therefore, 
amend  Article  1  of 
Directive 74/60/EEC  in this respect. 

is  proposed 

later 

that 

in 

to 

it 

1 
2 
3 
4 
5 

OJL  38, 11.2.1974, p. 2. 
OJL  206, 29.7.1978, p. 26. 
OJL 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. 
OJ L 233, 25.8.1997, p. 1. 
As defined  in Annex II, Section A, to Directive 70/156/EEC. 

Given  the  scale  and  impact  of  the  action  proposed  in  the  sector  in  question,  the 
Community  measures  which  are  the  subject  of  this  proposal  are  necessary,  or  even 
indispensable,  to attain  the objective  set, namely  Community  vehicle  type-approval.  This 
objective cannot be adequately achieved by the Member States individually. 

D.  Content of the proposal 

In  the  light  of  the  explanations  given  above  the  Commission  proposes  to  introduce  into 
Directive  74/60/EEC  requirements  concerning  power-operated  windows,  roof  panel 
systems  and partition  systems  for  vehicles of category Mj  (passenger  cars). It is proposed 
that these new provisions should apply: 

from  1  October  1999 for all new vehicle types, 

from  1  October 2000 for all new vehicles. 

Furthermore  it  is  proposed  to  modify  the  title  and  the  scope  of  Directive  74/60/EEC 
accordingly,  to  align  the  administrative  provisions  of  Directive  74/60/EEC  with  those 
to  amend  Article  1  of 
of the  EC 
Directive 74/60/EEC. 

type-approval  Directive  70/156/EEC  and 

Proposal for a 
EUROPEAN  PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE 

amending Council Directive 74/60/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the 
Member States relating to the interior fittings of motor vehicles 
(interior parts of the passenger compartment other than the interior 
rear-view mirrors, layout of controls, the roof or opening roof, 
the backrest and rear part of the seats) 

(Text with EEA relevance) 

THE  EUROPEAN  PARLIAMENT  AND  THE  COUNCIL  OF  THE 
EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and  in  particular 
Article  100a thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission6, 

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee7, 

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article  189b of the Treaty8, 

(1)  Whereas,  it  is  expedient  to  introduce  into  Council  Directive  74/60/EEO\  as 
amended  by  Commission  Directive  78/632/EC10, 
requirements  concerning 
power-operated  windows  with  the  aim  of  eliminating  the  danger  to  children, 
which can occur when closing these windows; whereas similar requirements  should 
apply  to  power-operated  roof  panel  systems  and  partition  systems;  whereas  for 
this purpose 
the  scope  of  Directive  74/60/EEC  should  be 
amended  accordingly; 

title  and 

the 

(2)  Whereas  Directive  74/60/EEC 

the  separate  directives  of 

the 
is  one  of 
EC type-approval  procedure  established  by  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  trailers11,  as  last  amended  by 
European Parliament  and Council Directive 97/27/EC12; whereas, consequently, the 
provisions laid down  in Directive 70/156/EEC relating to vehicles, vehicle systems, 
components and separate technical  units apply to this Directive; 

6 

7 
8 

9 
10 
11 
12 

Opinion of the European Parliament of 20 September  1995 (OJ C 269,  16.10.1995, p. 82), common 
position  of  the  Council  of  22  December  1995  (OJ  C  37,  9.2.1996,  p.  23)  and  Decision  of  the 
European Parliament of 9 May  1996 (OJ C  152, 27.5.1996, p. 44). 
OJL38,  11.2.1974, p. 2. 
OJL  206, 29.7.1978, p. 26. 
OJL 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. 
OJ L 233, 25.8.1997, p. 1. 

(3)  Whereas, in particular, Articles 3(4) and 4(3) of Directive 70/156/EEC provide that 
each  separate  Directive  is  to  be  accompanied  by  an  information  document 
incorporating  the  relevant  items  contained  in  Annex  I  to  Directive  70/156/EEC 
and also  a  type-approval  certificate  based  on  Annex  VI  thereto,  in  order  that 
type-approval may be computerized; 

(4)  Whereas 

it 

that 

is  expedient 

in  future  Directive  74/60/EEC  should  also 
contain provisions  for  vehicles  other  than  vehicles  of  category  Mj  as  defined 
in Annex  II,  Section  A,  to  Directive  70/156/EEC;  whereas  for  this  purpose, 
Article  1  of  Directive 74/60/EEC  should  be  extended  to  all  vehicle  classes  of 
Directive 70/156/EEC,  so  that  technical  specifications  for  vehicles  other  than 
category  Mj  can  be  introduced  into  Directive  74/60/EEC  in  accordance  with  the 
procedure laid down in Article  13 of Directive 70/156/EEC; 

(5)  Whereas  the  amendments  of  this  Directive  relate  only  to  the  administrative 
provisions  contained  in  Directive  74/60/EEC  and  to  power-operated  windows, 
roof panels  and  partition  systems;  whereas  it  is  not  necessary  therefore  to 
invalidate existing approvals granted  under Directive  74/60/EEC nor to prevent the 
registration,  sale  and  entry  into  service  of  new  vehicles  which  are  not  fitted  with 
power-operated  windows, 
roof  panels  or  partition  systems  covered  by 
such approvals; 

(6)  Whereas, in accordance  with the principle of proportionality  as set out  in  the third 
paragraph  of Article  3b of the Treaty,  the measures  contained  in  this  Directive  do 
not  go  beyond  what  is  necessary  to  attain  their  end,  namely  Community  vehicle 
approval according to type, 

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: 

Article 1 

Directive 74/60/EEC is hereby amended as follows: 

1. 

The title is replaced by the  following: 

"Council  Directive  74/60/EEC  of  17  December  1973  on  the  interior  fittings  of 
motor vehicles". 

2.  Articles 1, 2 and 3 are replaced by the  following: 

"Article  1 

For  the  purpose  of  this  Directive,  "vehicle"  means  any  vehicle  as  defined  in 
Article 2 of Directive 70/156/EEC. 

Article 2 

No Member  State may refuse  to grant  EC type-approval  or national  type-approval 
of  a vehicle  on  grounds  relating  to  the  interior  fittings  of  the  vehicle  if they  meet 
the requirements set out in the Annexes. 

Article  3 

No  Member  State  may  refuse  to  register  or prohibit  the  sale,  entry  into  service  or 
use of  any vehicle  on grounds relating to the interior fittings  of the vehicles  if these 
meet the requirements set out in the Annexes." 

The  List  of  Annexes  shown  in  the  Annex  to  this  Directive  is  inserted  before 
Annex I. 

Annex  I is amended  in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 

Article  2 

With  effect  from  [1  October  1998],  Member  States may not, on grounds relating to 
the interior fittings  of motor vehicles, 

refuse,  in  respect  of  a  given  type  of  vehicle,  to  grant  EC  type-approval  or 
national type-approval, or 

prohibit the registration, sale, or entry into service of vehicles, 

if the  vehicles  comply  with  the  requirements  of  Directive  74/60/EEC,  as  amended 
by this Directive. 

With effect from [1 October  1999], Member States: 

shall no longer grant EC type-approval; and 

may refuse  to grant national  type-approval 

for  a  new  type  of  vehicle  on  grounds  relating  to  the  interior  fittings  of 
motor vehicles  if  the  requirements  of  Directive  74/60/EEC,  as  amended  by  this 
Directive,  are not complied with. 

With effect  from  [1  October  2000],  Member States: 

shall  consider  certificates  of  conformity  which  accompany  new  vehicles  in 
accordance  with  the provisions  of  Directive  70/Î56/EEC  to be  no  longer  valid 
for  the purposes  of Article  7(1) of that  Directive;  and 

may  refuse  the  registration,  sale  and  entry  into  service  of  new  vehicles  which 
in  accordance  with 
are  not  accompanied  by  a  certificate  of  conformity 
Directive  70/156/EEC 

on  grounds  relating  to the  interior  fittings  of motor  vehicles  if the  vehicles  arc  fitted 
with  power-operated  windows, 
the 
requirements  of  Directive  74/60/EEC,  as  amended  by  this  Directive,  are  not 
complied  with. 

roof  panels  or  partition 

systems  and 

This  Directive  will  not  invalidate  any  approval  for  types  of  vehicles  which  are  not 
fitted  with  power-operated  windows,  roof  panels  or  partition  systems  previously 
granted  under  Directive  74/60/EEC  nor  prevent  extensions  of  such  approvals  under 
the ternis  of the  Directive  under  which  they where  originally  granted. 

Article 3 

1.  Member  States  shall  bring  into  force  the  laws,  regulations  and  administrative 
provisions  necessary  to comply  with  this Directive before  [1 October  1998].  They 
shall forthwith  inform the Commission thereof. 

When Member  States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference  to this 
Directive  or  shall  be  accompanied  by  such  reference  at  the  time  of  their  official 
publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States. 

2.  Member  States  shall  communicate  to  the  Commission  the  texts  of  the  main 

provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. 

Article 4 

This Directive shall enter  into  force on the twentieth  day following  that of its publication 
in the OfficialJournal of the European  Communities. 

This Directive is addressed to the Member States. 

Article 5 

Done at Brussels, 

For the European Parliament 
The President 

For the Council 
The President 

ANNEX 

1. 

The following  List of Annexes is inserted before Annex I: 

"LIST OF ANNEXES 

Annex I:  Scope, definitions,  application  for  EC type-approval  of  a vehicle type, 
specifications,  granting  of  EC  type-approval  of  a  vehicle  type, 
modifications  of the type and amendments to approvals and  conformity 
of production 

Appendix J : 

Information  document 

Appendix 2:  EC type-approval  certificate 

Appendix 3:  Position  of  cylindrical  test  rod  in  the  sun  roof  and 

window openings 

Annex  II:  Determination of the head-impact zone 

Annex III:  Procedure for testing energy-dissipating materials 

Annex IV:  Procedure  for  determining  the  h  point  and  the  actual  seat-back  angle 
and  for  verifying  the  relative  positions  of  the  R  and  H points  and  the 
relationship  between  the  design  seat-back  angle  and  the  actual 
seat-back angle 

Appendix: 

of 
Components 
dimensions and mass of manikin 

three-dimensional  manikin 

and 

Annex V:  Method of measuring projections 

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Appendix: 

Apparatus for measuring  projections 

Annex VI:  Apparatus and procedure for application of point 5.2.1 of Annex I" 

2.  Annex I is amended as follows: 

a. 

b. 

Footnote  1  shall be deleted. 

The headline shall be replaced by the  following: 

"SCOPE,  DEFINITIONS,  APPLICATION  FOR  EC  TYPE-APPROVAL  OF  A 
VEHICLE  TYPE,  SPECIFICATIONS,  GRANTING  OF  EC  TYPE-APPROVAL 
OF  A  VEHICLE  TYPE,  MODIFICATIONS  OF  THE  TYPE  AND 
AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS AND CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION" 

Item  1  shall be replaced by the following: 

"1.  SCOPE 

This Directive applies to vehicles of category  M,'.". 

Items 2.1 and 2.2 shall be replaced by the following: 

"2.1. 

"Interior fittings" are: 

2.1.1. 

interior  parts  of  the  passenger  compartment  other  than  the  interior 
rear-view mirror or mirrors; 

2.1.2. 

the layout of the controls; 

2.1.3. 

the roof or sliding roof; 

2.1.4. 

the backrest and the rear part of the seats; 

2.1.5. 

power-operated  windows, roof panel and partition systems. 

2.2. 

"Vehicle  type"  with  respect  to  the  interior  fittings  of  a  passenger 
compartment  means  motor  vehicles  which  do not differ  in such  essential 
respects as:" 

Items 2.2.3 to 2.2.5 shall be inserted: 

"2.2.3. 

the roof or sliding roof; 

2.2.4. 

the backrest and the rear part of the seats; 

2.2.5. 

power-operated windows, roof panel and partition systems." 

The following  Items 2.10 to 2.13 shall be inserted: 

"2.10. 

"Power-operated  windows"  means  windows  which  are closed  by  power 
supply of the vehicle. 

2.11. 

2.12. 

"Power-operated  roof panel systems" means movable panels in the vehicle 
roof which are closed by power supply of the vehicle by either a sliding or 
tilting motion, and which do not include convertible top systems. 

"Power-operated  partition  systems"  means  systems  which  divide  a 
passenger car compartment  into at least two sections and which arc closed 
using the power supply of the vehicle. 

As denned  in Annex  II,  Section  A, to Directive  70/156/EEC. 

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2.13. 

the 

leading  edge,  depending  on 

"Opening" is the maximum  unobstructed  aperture between  the  upper edge 
or 
the  closing  direction,  of  a 
power-operated window or partition or roof panel and the vehicle  structure 
which  forms  the  boundary  of  the  window,  partition  or  roof  panel,  when 
viewed  from  the interior  of the vehicle or, in the case of partition  system, 
from  the rear part of the passenger  compartment. 

To measure an opening, a cylindrical test rod shall (without exerting  force) 
be placed  through  it normally perpendicular  to the window, roof panel  or 
partition  as  shown  in  Figure  1,  from  the  interior  of  the  vehicle  or,  as 
applicable, from the rear part of passenger compartment." 

g. 

Items 3 to 3.3 shall be replaced by the  following: 

"3. 

APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE 

3.1. 

The  application  for  EC  type-approval  pursuant 
to  Article  3(4)  of 
Directive 70/156/EEC of  a vehicle  type with  regard  to  its  interior fittings 
shall be submitted by the  manufacturer. 

3.2. 

A model  for the information  document is given in Appendix  1. 

3.3. 

The  following  must  be  submitted  to  the  technical  service  responsible  for 
conducting the type-approval tests:" 

h. 

The following  Items 5.5.2 and 5.5.2.1 shall be inserted: 

"5.5.2. 

Power-operated roof panel systems 

5.5.2.1. 

In addition, power-operated  roof panel  systems  and their  controls  shall 
meet the requirements of point 5.8 below." 

i. 

j. 

Items 5.8 and 5.8.1  shall be renumbered  to Items 5.9 and 5.9.1. 

The following  new  Items 5.8 to 5.8.6.1.4  shall be inserted: 

"5.8. 

Power-operated windows, roof panel systems and partition  systems 

5.8.1. 

The  requirements  below  apply 
to  power-operated  windows/roof 
panel systems/partition  systems  to  minimize  the  possibility  of  injuries 
caused by accidental or improper operation. 

5.8.2. 

Normal operating requirements 

Except  as provided  in point  5.8.3, power-operated  windows/roof  panel 
systems/partition  systems may be closed only under one or more of the 
following conditions: 

5.8.2.1.  When  the  key  that  controls  activation  of  the  vehicle's  engine  is  in  the 

position of the ignition lock; 

5.8.2.2. 

by muscular force unassisted by power supply of the vehicle; 

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5.8.2.3. 

upon  continuous  activation  by  a  looking  system  on  the  outside  of 
the vehicle; 

5.8.2.4. 

during  the  interval  of  time  between  the  moment  the  ignition  has  been 
switched  from  "on" to  "off  and/or  the key  has  been  removed  and  the 
moment that neither of the two front  doors has been  opened  sufficiently 
to permit egress of occupants; 

5.8.2.5. 

when the closing movement of a power-operated  window, roof panel or 
partition starts at an opening not exceeding 4 mm; 

5.8.2.6. 

when the power-operated  window  of a vehicle's  door without  an upper 
door frame closes automatically  whenever  the pertinent  door  is closed. 
In  this  case  the  maximum  opening,  as  defined  in  point  2.13, prior  to 
window closing, shall not exceed  12 mm. 

5.8.2.7. 

Remote  closing  shall be  allowed  by  continuous  activation  of  a remote 
actuation device, provided one of the following conditions is  fulfilled: 

5.8.2.7.1. 

the  remote  actuation  device  shall  be 
the 
power-operated  window/roof  panel  /partition  from  a  distance  of  more 
than 6 metres from  the vehicle; 

incapable  of  closing 

5.8.2.7.2. 

the  remote  actuation  device  shall  be 
power-operated window/roof  panel/partition: 

incapable  of  closing 

the 

if  the  actuation  device  and  the  vehicle  are  separated  by  an 
opaque  surface 

and 

if from the distance between the remote  actuation  device  and the 
vehicle is more than  11 metres. 

5.8.2.8. 

One-touch closing shall be permitted for the power-operated  window of 
the driver's  door only, and  only during  the time when  the  ignition  key 
is in the engine running position. 

5.8.3. 

Auto-reversing requirements 

5.8.3.1. 

None of the requirements  in point  5.8.2  shall apply if a power-operated 
window/roof  panel  system/partition 
fitted  with  an 
auto-reversing device. 

system 

is 

5.8.3.1.1.  This  device  shall  reverse  the  window/roof  panel/partition  before  it 
exerts a pinch force  of more than  100 N within  an opening  of 200 mm 
to 4 mm above the top edge of a power-operated  window/partition  or in 
front  of the leading edge of a sliding roof panel  and at the trailing  edge 
of a tilting roof panel. 

5.8.3.1.2.  After  such  a auto-reversal,  the window  or  roof  panel  or partition  shall 

open to one of the following positions: 

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5.8.3.1.2.1. a  position  that  permits  a  semi-rigid  cylindrical  rod  of  a  diameter  of 
200 mm  to be placed  through  the opening  at the  same  contact  point(s) 
used to determine the reversing behaviour in Item 5.8.3.1.1; 

5.8.3.1.2.2. a  position  that  represents  at  least  the  initial  position  before  closing 

was initiated; 

5.8.3.1.2.3. a position  at least 50 mm more open than the position  at the time when 

reversing was initiated; 

5.8.3.1.2.4. in  the  case  of  tilting  motion  of  a  roof  panel,  the  maximum 

angular opening. 

5.8.3.1.3.  To  check  power-operated  windows/roof  panel 

systems/partition 
systems  with  reversing  devices,  a measuring  instrument/test  rod  shall 
be placed through the opening from the inside of the vehicle  or, in the 
case  of  a  partition  system,  from  the  rear  part  of  the  passenger 
compartment  in  such  a  way  that  the  cylindrical  surface  of  the  rod 
contacts  any part  of the vehicle  structure which  forms  the boundary  of 
the window/roof  panel  aperture/partition.  The  force  deflection  ratio  of 
the  measuring  instrument  shall  be  not  more  than  10  N/mm.  The 
position  of  the  test  rods  (normally  located  perpendicular  to  the 
window/roof panel/partition) are illustrated in Figure 1. 

5.8.4. 

Switch location and operation 

5.8.4.1. 

5.8.4.2. 

Switches  of  power-operated  windows/roof  panels/partitions  shall  be  • 
located  or operated  in such  a way  as to minimize the risk of  accidental 
closing.  The  switches  shall  require  continuous  actuation  for  closing 
except in the case of points 5.8.2.6 or 5.8.3 above. 

All rear window, roof panel  and partition  switches  intended  for  the use 
by occupants  in the rear of the vehicle  shall be  capable to be  switched 
off by a driver-controlled  switch which is located  forward  of  a vertical 
transverse  plane  passing  through  the  R  points  of  the  front  seats.  The 
driver  controlled  switch,  however,  shall  not  inhibit  the  facility  for  a 
partition  switch  to  lower  the partition.  However,  this  driver  controlled 
switch  is  not  applicable  if  a rear  window,  a  roof  panel  or  partition  is 
equipped  with  an  auto-reversing  device.  The  driver-controlled  switch 
shall  be  located/actuated  and  identified  in  such  a way  as  to  minimize 
the risk of accident operation. 

5.8.5. 

Protection devices 

All  protection  devices  which  are  used  to prevent  damage  to  the power 
source in the case of an overload or stalling shall be capable of resetting 
automatically  whilst 
the  window/roof 
the 
panel/partition  is activated. 

switch  controlling 

5.8.6. 

Handbook instructions 

5.8.6.1. 

The  owner's  manual  of  the  vehicle  shall  contain  clear  instructions 
relating to the power-operated window/roof panel/partition,  including: 

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5.8.6.1.1.  explanation  of consequences of possible  entrapment, 

5.8.6.1.2.  use of the driver-controlled  switch, 

the  case  of 

5.8.6.1.3.  a "WARNING" message indicating the dangers, particularly  to children 
in 
the  power-operated 
windows/roof panel systems/partition  systems. This information  should 
indicate  the  responsibilities  of  the  driver,  including  instructions  for 
other occupants and the recommendation to leave the vehicle only  if the 
key is removed  from  the ignition lock, 

improper  use/activation  of 

5.8.6.1.4.  a  "WARNING"  message  indicating  that  special  care  should  be  taken 
when  using remote closing systems (see Item  5.8.2.7),  e.g.  to actuate it 
only  when  the operator  has  a clear  view  on  the  vehicle  to be  sure  that 
nobody 
power-operated  windows/roof 
trapped 
panels/partition  equipments." 

can 

by 

be 

k. 

Items 6 to 8 shall be replaced by the  following: 

"6.  GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE 

6.1.  If the relevant  requirements  are  satisfied,  EC  type-approval  shall  be  granted 

to Article 4(3) of Directive 70/156/EEC. 

6.2.  A model for the EC type-approval certificate  is given in Appendix 2. 

6.3.  An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive  70/156/EEC 
shall be assigned  to each type  of vehicle  approved.  The  same  Member  State 
shall not assign the same number to another type of vehicle. 

7.  MODIFICATIONS  OF  THE  TYPE  AND  AMENDMENTS  TO 

APPROVALS 

7.1.  In the case of modifications  of the type approved  pursuant  to this  Directive, 

the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply. 

8. 

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION 

8.1.  Measures  to  ensure  the  conformity  of  production  shall  taken  in  accordance 
with the provisions laid down in Article  10 to Directive 70/156/EEC." 

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The following  Appendices  1  to 3 shall be inserted: 

"Appendix  I 

INFORMATION  DOCUMENT NO: 

PURSUANT TO ANNEX I OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC* 
RELATING TO EC TYPE-APPRO VAL OF A VEHICLE WITH RESPECT 
TO THE INTERIOR FITTINGS 
(DIRECTIVE 74/60/EEC, AS LAST AMENDED BY DIRECTIVE  ...) 

The following  information,  if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list 
of contents. Any drawings must be supplied  in appropriate  scale and in sufficient  detail 
on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any,  must show sufficient  detail. 

If  the  systems,  components  or  separate  technical  units  have  electronic  controls, 
information  concerning their performance must be supplied. 

0. 

0.1. 

0.2. 

0.3. 

GENERAL 

Make (trade name of manufacturer): 

Type and general commercial description(s): 

Means of identification  of type, if marked on the vehicle ( ): 

0.3.1. 

Location of that marking: 

0.4. 

0.5. 

0.8. 

9. 

Category of vehicle (c): 

Name and address of manufacturer: 

Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 

BODYWORK 

9.10. 

Interior fittings 

9.10.1. 

Interior protection for occupants 

9.10.1.1. 

Layout  drawing  or photographs  showing  the position  of  the  attached 
sections or views: 

9.10.1.2. 

Photographs  or  drawing  showing  the  reference  line  including  the 
exempted area (Annex I, item 2.3.1 to Directive 74/60/EEC): 

The  item  numbers  and  footnotes  used  in  this  information  document  correspond  to  those  set  out  in 
Annex  1  to Directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this document  are omitted. 

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9.10.1.3. 

Photographs,  drawings  and/or  an  exploded  view  of  the  interior  fittings, 
showing  the  parts  in  the  passenger  compartment  and  the  materials  used, 
with  the  exception  of  interior  rear-view  mirrors,  arrangement  of  controls, 
roof  and  sliding  roof,  backrest,  seats  and  the  rear  part  of  seats  (Annex  1, 
item 3.2 to Directive 74/60/EEC): 

9.10.3. 

Seats 

9.10.3.5. 

Coordinates or drawing of the R point (x) 

9.10.3.5.1.  Driver's seat: 

9.10.3.5.2.  All other seating positions: 

9.10.3.6. 

Design scat back angle 

9.10.3.6.1.  Driver's seat: 

9.10.3.6.2.  All other seating positions: 

(Date, file) 

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Appendix 2 

MODEL 

(maximum  format: A4  (210 mm x 297 mm)) 

EC TYPE-APPROVAL  CERTIFICATE 

STAMP OF 

ADMINISTRATION 

Communication concerning the 
-  type-approval1, 

-  extension of type-approval  , 

-  refusal  of type-approval  , 

-  withdrawal of type-approval  , 

type  of  a  vehicle/component/separate 

of  a 
Directive .../.../EEC, as last amended by Directive ... 

technical  unit  with 

regard 

to 

Type-approval number: 

Reason  for extension: 

0.1.  Make (trade name of manufacturer): 

0.2. 

Type and general commercial description(s): 

Section I 

0.3.  Means  of  identification  of  type  if  marked  on  the  vehicle/component/separate 

technical unit 

1  2 

0.3.1.  Location of that marking: 

0.4.  Category of vehicle 
0.5.  Name and address of manufacturer: 

1 3 

0.7. 

In the  case of  components  and  separate  technical  units,  location  and  method  of 
affixing  of the EC approval  mark: 

0.8.  Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 

Delete where not applicable. 
If  the  means  of  identification  of  type  contains  characters  not  relevant  to  describe  the  vehicle, 
component  or separate technical unit types covered by this type-approval  certificate  such characters 
shall be represented  in the documentation by the symbol: "?" (e.g. ABC??123??). 
As defined  in Annex II, Section A, to Directive 70/156/EEC. 

1. 

Additional  information  (where applicable): see Addendum 

Section  II 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

Technical  service responsible for carrying out the tests: 

Date of test report: 

Number of test report: 

Remarks (if any): see Addendum 

Place: 

Date: 

Signature: 

The index to the information  package lodged with the approval  authority, which 
may be obtained on request, is attached. 

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Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No. ... 

concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to 

Directive  74/60/EEC,  as last amended by Directive ... 

1. 

Additional  Information 

1.1.  Type of bodywork: 

1.2.  Number of seats: 

5. 

Remarks: 

(e.g. valid for both left-hand  drive and right-hand drive vehicles) 

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Appendix 3 

POSITION OF CYLINDRICAL TEST ROD 

IN THE SUN ROOF AND WINDOW OPENING 

sunroof panel 

exterior 

sunroof frame 

interior 

cylindrical test rod 

window frame 

cylindrical test rod 

Figure 1 

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IMPACT  STATEMENT  ON  COMPETITIVENESS  AND  JOBS 

I.  What is the main justification  of the measure? 

The objective of this proposal is to introduce into Council  Directive  74/60/EEC 
new provisions for power-operated windows, roof panel and partition  systems 

II.  Characteristics of the companies involved, more particularly: 

-  Do they include a large number of small- and medium-sized businesses?  No 

•  eligible for Member State regional aid?  No 

•  eligible under the European Regional Development Fund?  No 

III.  What obligations are imposed on those companies?  No obligations 

IV.  What  obligations  are likely to be imposed  indirectly  upon  those companies  via the 

local authorities?  No additional  obligation 

V.  Do any special measures apply to small- and medium-sized businesses?  No 

VI.  What is the foreseeable  outcome: 

-  on company productivity?  No negative  effect 

-  on jobs?  No negative  effect 

VII.  Have both sides of industry been consulted?  No 

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