Common Position (EC) No 43/1999 of 28 October 1999 adopted by the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, with a view to adopting a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council 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 sliding roof, the backrest and rear part of the seats)
Date: 1999-10-28
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: approximation of laws, driving mechanism, motor vehicle, safety device, vehicle parts

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COMMON POSITION (EC) No 43/1999

adopted by the Council on 28 October 1999

with a view to adopting Directive 1999/(cid:133)/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
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 sliding roof, the backrest
and rear part of the seats)

(1999/C 346/02)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE
EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of
Committee (2),

the Economic and Social

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article
251 of the Treaty (3),

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

it
is desirable to introduce into Council Directive
74/60/EEC (4), requirements concerning power-operated
windows with the aim of eliminating the danger to
children, which can occur when closing these windows;
similar
to
power-operated
and partition
for this purpose the title and the scope of
systems;
Directive 74/60/EEC should be amended accordingly;

requirements

roof panel

systems

should

apply

also

by Council Directive

Directive 74/60/EEC is one of the separate directives of
the EC type-approval procedure which has been
established
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 (5); consequently, the
provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC relating
to vehicles, vehicle systems, components and separate
technical units apply to Directive 74/60/EEC;

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

in particular, Articles 3(4)
and 4(3) of Directive
70/156/EEC require that each separate directive has
attached to it an information document incorporating
the relevant items of Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC
and also a type-approval certificate based on Annex VI
type-approval
to Directive 70/156/EEC in order that
may be computerised;

it is important that vehicles in categories other than M1
(cid:151) in particular those in categories M2 and N1 (cid:151) be
able at the earliest opportunity to afford the driver and
passengers, more particularly children, the level of safety
provided by Directive 74/60/EEC; to that end it should
be made possible for the scope of Directive 74/60/EEC
to be extended to cover such vehicles in accordance
with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive
70/156/EEC;

the amendments to Directive 74/60/EEC relate only to
its administrative provisions and to power-operated
windows, roof panel and/or partition systems; 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
panel and/or partition systems and which are covered
by such approvals;

in accordance with the principle of proportionality as
set out in the third paragraph of Article 5 of the Treaty,
the measures contained in this Directive do not go
beyond what is necessary to achieve the objectives of
the Treaty,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

(1) OJ C 149, 15.5.1998, p. 10.
(2) OJ C 407, 28.12.1998, p. 56.
(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 9 February 1999 (OJ C
150, 28.5.1999, p. 26), Council common position of 28 October
1999 and Decision of the European Parliament of (cid:133) (not yet
published in the Official Journal).

(4) OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2. Directive as amended by Commission

Directive 78/632/EEC (OJ L 206, 29.7.1978, p. 26).

(5) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive
98/91/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 11,
16.1.1999, p. 25).

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

1. The title shall be replaced by the following:

(cid:145)Council Directive 74/60/EEC of 17 December 1973 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
the interior fittings of motor vehicles(cid:146).

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

(cid:145)Article 1

For the purpose of
vehicle as defined in Article 2 of Directive 70/156/EEC.

this Directive, (cid:147)vehicle(cid:148) means any

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
the
requirements set out in the Annexes hereto.

the vehicles if

these meet

fittings of

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.(cid:146)

3. Articles 4 and 5 shall be deleted.

4. The Annexes shall be amended in accordance with the

Annex to this Directive.

Article 2

1. With effect
grounds relating to the interior fittings of the motor vehicles,

from (cid:133) (*), Member States may not, on

(cid:151) refuse,

in respect of a type of vehicle,
type-approval or national type-approval, or

to grant EC

(cid:151) prohibit
vehicles,

the registration, sale or entry into service of

the vehicles comply with the requirements of Directive

if
74/60/EEC.

2. With effect from (cid:133) (**), Member States shall no longer
grant EC type-approval for a new type of vehicle on grounds
relating to the interior fittings of the motor vehicles if the
requirements of Directive 74/60/EEC are not complied with.

Directive 70/156/EEC to be no longer valid for
purposes of Article 7(1) of that Directive, and

the

(cid:151) may refuse the registration, sale and entry into service of
new vehicles which are not accompanied by a certificate of
conformity unless Article 8(2) of Directive 70/156/EEC is
invoked,

on grounds relating to the interior fittings of motor vehicles if
the vehicles are fitted with power-operated windows, roof
panel and/or partition systems and the requirements of
Directive 74/60/EEC, are not complied with.

4.
This Directive will not invalidate any approval for types
of vehicles which are not fitted with power-operated windows,
roof panel and/or partition systems previously granted under
Directive 74/60/EEC nor prevent extensions of such approvals
under the terms 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 (cid:133) (****) and shall
forthwith inform the
Commission thereof.

2. When Member States adopt these measures, they shall
contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied
by such reference on the occasion of their official publication.
The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by
the Member States.

3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the
texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt
in the field governed by this Directive.

Article 4

This Directive shall enter
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

into force on the date of

its

Article 5

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at (cid:133)

3. With effect from (cid:133) (***), Member States:

(cid:151) shall consider certificates of conformity which accompany
in accordance with the provisions of

new vehicles

For the European Parliament

The President

(cid:133)

For the Council

The President

(cid:133)

12 months after the entry into force of this Directive.
(*)
(**)
24 months after the entry into force of this Directive.
(***) 36 months after the entry into force of this Directive.

(****) 12 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.

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ANNEX

AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEXES TO DIRECTIVE 74/60/EEC

1. The following list of Annexes shall be inserted between the Articles and Annex I:

(cid:145)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 1:

Information document

Appendix 2:

EC type-approval certificate

Appendix 3:

Position of cylindrical test rod in the opening roof and window openings

Appendix 4:

Symbol for driver controlled switch

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:

Components of three-dimensional manikin and dimensions and mass of manikin

ANNEX V:

Method of measuring projections

Appendix:

Apparatus for measuring projections

ANNEX VI:

Apparatus and procedure for application of point 5.2.1 of Annex I(cid:146)

2. Annex I is amended as follows:

(a) Footnote 1 is deleted.

(b) The title is replaced by the following:

(cid:145)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(cid:146)

(c) Point 1 is replaced by the following:

(cid:145)1.

SCOPE

This Directive applies to vehicles of category M1 as defined in Annex II, Section A to
Directive 70/156/EEC.(cid:146)

(d) Points 2.1 and 2.2 are replaced by the following:

(cid:145)2.1.

2.1.1.

2.1.2.

2.1.3.

2.1.4.

2.1.5.

2.2.

(cid:147)Interior fittings(cid:148) are:

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

the layout of the controls;

the roof or opening roof;

the backrest and the rear part of the seats;

power-operated windows, roof panel and partition systems.

(cid:147)Vehicle type(cid:148) with respect to the interior fittings of a passenger compartment means motor
vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:(cid:146)

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(e) The following points are inserted:

(cid:145)2.2.3.

the roof or opening roof;

2.2.4.

the backrest and the rear part of the seats;

2.2.5.

power-operated windows, roof panel and partion systems.(cid:146)

(f) The following points are inserted:

(cid:145)2.10.

(cid:147)Power-operated windows(cid:148) means windows which are closed by power supply of the vehicle.

2.11.

2.12.

2.13.

(cid:147)Power-operated roof panel systems(cid:148) 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.

(cid:147)Power-operated partion systems(cid:148) means systems which devide a passenger car compartment into
at least two sections and which are closed using the power supply of the vehicle.

(cid:147)Opening(cid:148) is the maximum unobstructed aperture between the upper edge or the leading edge,
depending on 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.(cid:146)

(g) Points 3 to 3.3 are replaced by the following:

(cid:145)3.

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE

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.

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

The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the
type-approval tests:(cid:146)

(h) The following points are inserted:

(cid:145)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.(cid:146)

(i)

Points 5.8 and 5.8.1 are renumbered as points 5.9 and 5.9.1.

(j) The following points are inserted:

(cid:145)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 minimise the possibility of injuries caused by accidental or improper operation.

5.8.2.

N o r m a l o p e r a t i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s

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 ignition key is inserted in the ignition control in any position of use;

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 locking 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 (cid:147)on(cid:148) to
(cid:147)off(cid:148) 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 incapable of closing the power-operated window/roof
panel/partition from a distance of more than 11 metres from the vehicle;

5.8.2.7.2.

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

(cid:151) if the actuation device and the vehicle are separated by an opaque surface

and

(cid:151) if from the distance between the remote actuation device and the vehicle is more than 6

metres.

5.8.2.8.

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

5.8.3.

A u t o - r e v e r s i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s

5.8.3.1.

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

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 an auto-reversal, the window or roof panel or partition shall open to one of the
following positions:

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
point 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 of Appendix 3.

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5.8.4.

S w i t c h l o c a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n

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 minimise the risk of accidental closing. The switches shall require continuous actuation
for closing except in the case of points 5.8.2.6, 5.8.2.8 or 5.8.3.

All rear-window, roof panel and partition switches intended for use by occupants in the rear of
the vehicle shall be capable of being 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 is not required if a rear window, roof panel or partition is equipped with an
auto-reversing device. If, however, the driver-controlled switch is present, it shall not be able to
override the auto-reversing device.

The driver-controlled switch shall be located so as to minimise any accidental manipulating. It
shall be identified by the symbol shown in Appendix 4.

5.8.5.

P r o t e c t i o n d e v i c e s

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 switch controlling the
window/roof panel/partition is activated.

5.8.6.

H a n d b o o k i n s t r u c t i o n s

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:

5.8.6.1.1.

explanation of possible consequences (entrapment);

5.8.6.1.2.

use of the driver-controlled switch;

5.8.6.1.3.

a (cid:147)WARNING(cid:148) message indicating the dangers, particularly to children in the case of improper
systems/partition systems. This
use/activation of
the power-operated windows/roof panel
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;

5.8.6.1.4.

a (cid:147)WARNING(cid:148) message indicating that special care should be taken when using remote closing
systems (see point 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 can be trapped by power-operated windows/roof panels/partition
equipments.(cid:146)

(k) Points 6, 7 and 8 are replaced by the following:

(cid:145)6.

6.1.

6.2.

6.3.

7.

7.1.

8.

8.1.

GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE

the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval shall be granted pursuant

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

to

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

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.

MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS

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.

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the
provisions laid down in Article 10 to Directive 70/156/EEC.(cid:146)

(l) The following appendices are inserted:

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(cid:145)Appendix 1

INFORMATION DOCUMENT NO (cid:133)

Pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC (1) relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle with
respect to the interior fittings

(Directive 74/60/EEC, as last amended by Directive 1999/(cid:133)/EC)

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:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.1.

Location of that marking:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

Category of vehicle(c):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name and address of manufacturer:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.

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, point
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1 to Directive 74/60/EEC):

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 opening roof, backrest, seats and the rear part of seats:

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:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) The point numbers and footnotes used in this information document correspond to those set out in Annex I to Directive

70/156/EEC. Points not relevant for the purpose of this document are omitted.

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9.10.3.6.

Design seat-back angle

9.10.3.6.1. Driver’s seat:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.10.3.6.2. All other seating positions:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(Date, file)

Appendix 2

MODEL

(maximum format: A4 (210 mm (cid:215) 297 mm))

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

STAMP OF ADMINISTRATION

Communication concerning the:

(cid:151) type-approval (1),

(cid:151) extension of type-approval (1)Delete where not applicable.,

(cid:151) refusal of type-approval (1)Delete where not applicable.,

(cid:151) withdrawal of type-approval (1)Delete where not applicable.,

of a type of a vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1)Delete where not applicable. with regard to
Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/EEC, as last amended by Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/EC.

Type-approval number:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reason for extension:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION I

0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.

Type:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3. Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit ( 1)Delete
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

where not applicable. (2):

0.3.1. Location of that marking:

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0.4.

Category of vehicle (3):

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(1) Delete where not applicable.
(2) 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 (cid:147)?(cid:148) (e.g. ABC??123??).

(3) As defined in Annex II, Section A to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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0.5.

Name and address of manufacturer:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION II

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Additional information (where applicable): see addendum

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.

Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No (cid:133)

concerning the type(cid:150)approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive 74/60/EEC, as last amended
by Directive 1999/(cid:133)/EC

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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POSITION OF CYLINDRICAL TEST ROD IN THE OPENING ROOF AND WINDOW OPENINGS

Appendix 3

roof panel

exterior

roof frame

interior

cylindrical test rod

window frame

cylindrical test rod

Figure 1

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Appendix 4

SYMBOL FOR DRIVER-CONTROLLED SWITCH

(cid:146)

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STATEMENT OF THE COUNCIL’S REASONS

I.

INTRODUCTION

1. On 7 April 1999, the Commission submitted a proposal, based on Article 95 (formerly Article
100A) of the EC Treaty, amending 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 sliding roof,
the backrest and rear part of the seats).

2. The European Parliament delivered its opinion on 10 February 1999 without proposing any

amendments to the Commission proposal.

3. The Economic and Social Committee delivered its opinion on 9 September 1998.

4. On 28 October 1999, the Council adopted a common position on the Commission proposal in

accordance with Article 251 of the Treaty.

II. OBJECTIVE

5. The main objective of the Commission’s proposal is to extend the scope of the directive to cover
motor vehicles other than category M1. Furthermore Directive 74/60/EEC is adapted to technical
progress (i.e. requirements concerning power-operated windows with the aim of eliminating the
danger to children which can occur when closing these windows, and similar requirements for
power-operated roof panel systems and partition systems), and a number of modifications of an
editorial nature have been made.

III. ANALYSIS OF THE COMMON POSITION

Enacting terms

The Council has generally accepted the original Commission proposal and only minor changes have
been introduced which do not change the substance of the text.

Annex

The Council has agreed on minor changes to the Annex, many of which are of a drafting nature.