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Title: Proposal for a Directive ../…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] on devices to prevent the unauthorised use of motor vehicles (codified version)

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|[pic]                     |COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES                                                                           |

                                        Brussels,
                                        COM

                                                                  Proposal for a

                                         DIRECTIVE ../…/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

                                                                      of […]

                                           on devices to prevent the unauthorised use of motor vehicles

                                                                (Codified version)

                                                              EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

1.    In the context of a people’s Europe, the Commission attaches great importance to simplifying and clarifying Community law so as to make  it
       clearer and more accessible to the ordinary citizen, thus giving him new opportunities and the chance to make use of the  specific  rights
       it gives him.

       This aim cannot be achieved so long as numerous provisions that have  been  amended  several  times,  often  quite  substantially,  remain
       scattered, so that they must be sought partly in the original instrument and partly in later amending ones.  Considerable  research  work,
       comparing many different instruments, is thus needed to identify the current rules.

       For this reason a codification of rules that have frequently been amended  is  also  essential  if  Community  law  is  to  be  clear  and
       transparent.

2.    On 1 April 1987 the Commission therefore decided[1] to instruct its staff that all legislative acts should be codified after no  more  than
       ten amendments, stressing that this is a minimum requirement and that departments should endeavour to codify at even shorter intervals the
       texts for which they are responsible, to ensure that the Community rules are clear and readily understandable.

3.    The Conclusions of the Presidency of the Edinburgh  European  Council  (December 1992)  confirmed  this[2],  stressing  the  importance  of
       codification as it offers certainty as to the law applicable to a given matter at a given time.

       Codification must be undertaken in full compliance with the normal Community legislative procedure.

       Given that no changes of substance may be made to the instruments affected by codification, the European Parliament, the Council  and  the
       Commission have agreed, by an interinstitutional agreement dated 20 December 1994, that an accelerated procedure may be used for the fast-
       track adoption of codification instruments.

4.    The purpose of this proposal is to undertake a codification of Council Directive 74/61/EEC of 17 December 1973 on the approximation of  the
       laws of the Member States relating to devices to prevent the unauthorised use of motor vehicles[3]. The new Directive will  supersede  the
       various acts incorporated in it[4]; this proposal fully preserves the content of the acts being codified  and  hence  does  no  more  than
       bringing them together with only such formal amendments as are required by the codification exercise itself.

5.    The codification proposal was drawn up on the basis of a preliminary consolidation, in all official languages, of Directive  74/61/EEC  and
       the instrument amending it, carried out by the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, by means of a data-processing
       system. Where the Articles have been given new numbers, the correlation between the old and the new numbers is shown in a table  contained
       in Annex VIII to the codified Directive.

                                            ê 74/61/EEC (adapted)

                                                                  Proposal for a

                                         DIRECTIVE ../…/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

                                                                      of […]

                                           on devices to prevent the unauthorised use of motor vehicles

                                                            (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 Ö 95 Õ thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee[5],

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty[6],

Whereas:

                                            ê 

   1) Council Directive 74/61/EEC of 17 December 1973 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to devices  to  prevent  the
      unauthorised use of motor vehicles[7] laid down technical prescriptions concerning the design and construction of motor vehicles as regards
      unauthorised use. These technical prescriptions concerned the approximation of the laws of the Member States to  allow  for  the  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 trailers[8]] to be applied  in  respect  of  each  type  of  vehicle.  Directive
      74/61/EEC has been substantially amended several times[9]. In the interests of  clarity  and  rationality  the  said  Directive  should  be
      codified.

                                            ê 74/61/EEC Recital 2 (adapted)

   2) Ö This Directive is one of the separate Directives of the EC type-approval system provided for in Directive [70/156/EEC]. Consequently, the
      provisions laid down in that Directive relating to vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to this Directive. Õ

                                            ê 74/61/EEC Recital 3 (adapted)

   3) Ö It is desirable to take into account the technical requirements adopted by  the  UN  Economic  Commission  for  Europe  (UN/ECE)  in  its
      corresponding Regulation annexed to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption  of  uniform
      technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions
      for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions, (Revised 1958 Agreement)[10]. Õ

                                            ê 95/56/EC Recitals 3 and 4 (adapted)

   4) In view of experience gained and of the state of the art, and in particular of the corresponding Regulation of the United Nations  Economic
      Commission for Europe the requirements for devices preventing the unauthorised use of motor vehicles should include requirements for  alarm
      systems and immobilizers. The audible signal of the alarm device can be emitted by  audible  warning  devices  as  established  by  Council
      Directive 70/388/EEC[11].

                                            ê 

   5) This Directive should be without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating  to  the  time-limits  for  transposition  into
      national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex VII, Part C,

                                            ê 74/61/EEC
                                            è1 95/56/EC Art. 1(1)

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

                                                                    Article 1

For the purposes of this Directive, ‘‘vehicle’’ means any motor vehicle intended for use on the road è1 , being complete or incomplete, ç  having
at least four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h, with the exception of vehicles which run on è1 rails and of  agricultural  and
forestry tractors and all mobile machinery. ç

                                            ê 74/61/EEC (adapted)
                                            è1 95/56/EC Art. 1(1) (adapted)

                                                                    Article 2

No Member State may refuse to grant EC type - approval or national type approval of a vehicle on  grounds  relating  to  the  device  to  prevent
unauthorised use if such device meets the requirements set out in è1 Annexes I to VI ç.

                                            ê 74/61/EEC (adapted)
                                            è1 95/56/EC Art. 1(1) (adapted)
                                            è2 Corrigendum 74/61/EEC (OJ L 215, 6.8.1974, p. 20)

                                                                    Article 3

No Member State may refuse Ö registration Õ or prohibit the sale, entry into service or use of any vehicle on grounds relating to the  device  to
prevent unauthorised use if such device meets the requirements set out in è1 Annexes I to VI ç.

                                                                    Article 4

The Member State which has granted type approval  shall  take  the  necessary  measures  to  be  informed  of  any  modification  of  a  part  or
characteristic referred to in è1 Annexes I to VI ç. The competent authorities of that  State  shall  determine  whether  fresh  tests  should  be
carried out on the è2 modified vehicle type ç and a fresh report drawn up. Where such tests reveal failure to comply  with  the  requirements  of
this Directive, the modification shall not be approved.

                                                                    Article 5

The amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of è1Annexes I to VI ç to this Directive to  take  account  of  technical  progress  shall  be
adopted in accordance with the procedure Ö referred to Õ in Article 13(3) of Directive Ö [70/156/EEC] Õ.

                                                                    Article 6

Ö 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. Õ

                                            ê 

                                                                    Article 7

Directive 74/61/EEC, as amended by the acts listed in Annex VII, is repealed without prejudice to the obligations of the Member  States  relating
to the time-limits for transposition into national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex VII, Part C.

References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive and shall be read  in  accordance  with  the  correlation
table set out in Annex VIII.

                                                                    Article 8

This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from […].

                                            ê 74/61/EEC Art. 7

                                                                    Article 9

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, […]

For the European Parliament  For the Council
The President    The President
[…]   […]

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2) (adapted)

                                                                 LIST OF ANNEXES

|ANNEX I:                         |Administrative provisions for type-approval                                                                 |
|                                 |Appendix 1:               |Model of certificate of conformity                                               |
|ANNEX II:                        |Information documents …                                                                                     |
|                                 |Appendix 1:               |Information document for a type of vehicle                                       |
|                                 |Appendix 2:               |Information for a type of immobilizer                                            |
|                                 |Appendix 3:               |Information document for a type of vehicle alarm system                          |
|ANNEX III:                       |EC type-approval certificates                                                                               |
|                                 |Appendix 1:               |Ö Model: Õ EC type-approval certificate for a vehicle                            |
|                                 |Appendix 2:               |Ö Model: Õ EC type-approval certificate for an immobilizer                       |
|                                 |Appendix 3:               |Ö Model: Õ EC type-approval certificate for a vehicle alarm system               |
|ANNEX IV:                        |Scope, definitions and requirements for devices to prevent unauthorised use                                 |
|                                 |Appendix 1:               |Wear-producing test procedure for devices to prevent unauthorised use acting on  |
|                                 |                          |the steering                                                                     |
|                                 |Appendix 2:               |Test procedure for devices to prevent unauthorised use acting on the steering    |
|                                 |                          |using a torque limiting device                                                   |
|ANNEX V:                         |Scope, definitions and requirements for immobilizers                                                        |
|                                 |Appendix 1:               |Model of installation certificate                                                |
|ANNEX VI:                        |Scope, definitions and requirements for vehicle alarm systems                                               |
|                                 |Appendix 1:               |Model of installation certificate                                                |
|                                 |Appendix 2:               |Test of systems for the protection of the passenger compartment                  |
|                                 |Appendix 3:               |Specifications for mechanical key switches                                       |
|                                 |Appendix 4:               |Technical prescriptions for audible alarm devices                                |
|Ö ANNEX VII: Õ                   |Ö Part A: Õ               |Ö Repealed Directive with its amendments Õ                                       |
|                                 |Part B:                   |Non-repealed amending acts                                                       |
|                                 |Ö Part C: Õ               |Ö List of time-limits for transposition into national law and application Õ      |
|Ö ANNEX VIII: Õ                                             |Ö Correlation table Õ                                                            |

                                                                     ANNEX I

                                                   ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE-APPROVAL

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2) (adapted)

1.    Application for EC type-approval of a vehicle

1.1.  The application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article [3(4)] of Directive [70/156/EEC] of a vehicle type with regard to  its  device  to
       prevent unauthorised use, its immobilizer and, if applicable, its alarm system shall be submitted by the manufacturer.

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2)

1.2.  A model for the information document is given in Annex II, Appendix 1.

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

1.3.1.      A vehicle representative of the type to be approved.

1.3.2.      If available, the type-approval certificates of immobilizers/alarm systems installed.

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2) (adapted)

2.    Application for EC type-approval of a type of vehicle immobilizer

2.1.  The application for EC type-approval as a component or a separate technical unit pursuant to Article [3(4)] of Directive [70/156/EEC] of  a
       type of immobilizer shall be submitted by the manufacturer.

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2)

2.2.  A model for the information document is given in Annex II, Appendix 2.

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

2.3.1.      Three samples of the type of immobilizer to be approved with all its components. Each of the main  components  must  be  clearly  and
       indelibly marked with the applicant's trade name or mark and the type designation of that component.

2.3.2.      (A) vehicle(s) fitted with the immobilizer to be type approved, chosen by the applicant in agreement with the technical service.

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2) (adapted)

3.    Application for EC type-approval of a type of vehicle alarm system

3.1.  The application for EC type-approval as a component or a separate technical unit pursuant to Article [3(4)] of Directive [70/156/EEC] of  a
       type of alarm system shall be submitted by the manufacturer.

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2)

3.2.  A model for the information document is given in Annex II, Appendix 3.

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

3.3.1.      Three samples of the type of alarm system to be approved with all its components. Each of the main components  must  be  clearly  and
       indelibly marked with the applicant's trade name or mark and the type designation of that component.

3.3.2.      (A) vehicle(s) fitted with the alarm system to be type approved, chosen by the applicant in agreement with the technical service.

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2) (adapted)

4.    Granting of EC type-approval

4.1.  If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant  to  Article [4(3)  and  (4)]  of  Directive  [70/156/EEC]  shall  be
       granted.

4.2.  A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in:

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2)

         – Annex III, Appendix 1 for applications referred to in point 1.1,

         – Annex III, Appendix 2 for applications referred to in point 2.1,

         – Annex III, Appendix 3 for applications referred to in point 3.1.

4.3.  An approval number in accordance with Annex [VII] to Directive [70/156/EEC] shall be assigned to each type of vehicle, type of  immobilizer
       or type of alarm system approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of vehicle, type  of  immobilizer
       or type of alarm system.

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2) (adapted)

5.    EC type-approval mark

5.1.  Every vehicle alarm system and every immobilizer, conforming to a type approved pursuant to this Directive, shall bear an EC  type-approval
       mark. This mark shall consist of:

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2) (adapted)

5.1.1.      a rectangle surrounding the lowercase letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number of the Member State granting the approval:

         – ‘1’ Germany

         – ‘2’ France

         – ‘3’ Italy

         – ‘4’ Netherlands

         – ‘5’ Sweden

         – ‘6’ Belgium

                                            ê 2003 Act of Accession Art. 20 and Annex II, p. 56

         – ‘7’ Hungary

         – ‘8’ Czech Republic

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2)

         – ‘9’ Spain

         – ‘11’ United Kingdom

         – ‘12’ Austria

         – ‘13’ Luxembourg

         – ‘17’ Finland

         – ‘18’ Denmark

                                            ê 2003 Act of Accession Art. 20 and Annex II, p. 56

         – ‘20’ Poland

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2) (adapted)

         – ‘21’ Portugal

         – ‘23’ Greece

         – ‘ Ö 24 Õ ’ Ireland

                                            ê 2003 Act of Accession Art. 20 and Annex II, p. 56

         – ‘26’ Slovenia

         – ‘27’ Slovakia

         – ‘29’ Estonia

         – ‘32’ Latvia

         – ‘36’ Lithuania

         – ‘49’ Cyprus

         – ‘50’ Malta

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2) (adapted)

5.1.2.      in the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘‘base approval number’ contained in Section 4 of the type-approval number referred to in  Annex
       [VII] to Directive [70/156/EEC], preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most  recent  major  technical
       amendment to Ö this Õ Directive on the date EC type-approval was granted. In this Directive, the sequence number is 00;

5.1.3.      the additional symbol ‘A’ or ‘I’ or ‘AI’, indicating if the component or the separate technical unit is a vehicle alarm system or  an
       immobilizer or a combination of both.

5.2.  Examples of EC type-approval marks are given below[12]:

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2)

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5.3.  As an alternative to the approval mark described in points 5.1 and 5.2, a certificate of conformity  shall  be  issued  for  every  vehicle
       alarm system offered for sale.

       Where a vehicle alarm system manufacturer supplies an approved unmarked vehicle alarm system to a vehicle manufacturer, for fitment by the
       manufacturer as original equipment for a vehicle model or range of vehicle models, the vehicle alarm system manufacturer  shall  supply  a
       number of copies of the certificate of conformity to the vehicle manufacturer, sufficient for that  manufacturer  to  obtain  the  vehicle
       approval to Part II of Annex VI .

       If the vehicle alarm system is made up of separate components, its main component(s) shall bear a reference mark and  the  certificate  of
       conformity shall provide a list of such reference marks.

       A model of the certificate of conformity is given in Appendix 1 of this Annex.

6.    Modifications of the type and amendments to approvals

6.1.  In the case of modifications of the type of vehicle, type of immobilizer or  type  of  vehicle  alarm  system  approved  pursuant  to  this
       Directive, the provisions of Article [5]of Directive [70/156/EEC] shall apply.

7.    Conformity of production

7.1.  Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in  Article  [10]  of  Directive
       [70/156/EEC].

                                                                    Appendix 1

                                                        Model of certificate of conformity

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2)

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                                                                     ANNEX II

                                                              INFORMATION DOCUMENTS

                                                                    Appendix 1

                                                            Information document No …

  in accordance with Annex I to Council Directive [70/156/EEC] relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle type with respect to devices to prevent
                                                               unauthorised use(*)

                                                                (Directive …/…/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 system, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance must be supplied.

0.    General

0.1.  Make (trade name of manufacturer):

0.2   Type and general commercial description(s):

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

0.3.1.      Location of that marking:

0.4   Category of vehicle (c):

0.5   Name and address of manufacturer:

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

1.    General construction characteristics of the vehicle

1.1   Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:

12.   Miscellaneous

12.2  Devices to prevent unauthorised use of the vehicle

12.2.1.     Protective device

12.2.1.1.   A detailed description of the vehicle type with regard to the arrangement and design of the control or  of  the  unit  on  which  the
       protective device acts:

12.2.1.2.   Drawing of the protective device and of its fitting to the vehicle:

12.2.1.3.   A technical description of the device:

12.2.1.4.   Details of the lock combination used:

12.2.1.5.   Vehicle immobilizer

12.2.1.5.1. Type-approval number, if available

_____________

(*)   The item numbering and footnotes used in this information document correspond to those contained  in  Annex  I  to  Directive [70/156/EEC].
       Items which are not relevant to the Directive are omitted.

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                                                                    Appendix 2

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                                                                    Appendix 3

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                                                                    ANNEX III

                                                          EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATES

                                                                    Appendix 1

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                                                                    Appendix 2

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                                                                    Appendix 3

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                                                                     ANNEX IV

                                   SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVICES TO PREVENT UNAUTHORISED USE

1.    Scope

1.1.  All vehicles of category M1 and N1 — as defined in Annex [II A] to Directive [70/156/EEC] — must be  equipped  with  a  device  to  prevent
       unauthorised use that complies with the requirements set out in points 3 and 4.

1.2.  The fitting of this device to vehicles of other categories is optional, but  any  such  device  fitted  is  required  to  comply  with  the
       provisions of this Annex.

2.    Definitions

       For the purposes of this Annex:

2.1.  ‘vehicle type’ means a category of motor vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:

       (a)  the manufacturer's type designation;

       (b)  the arrangement and design of the vehicle component or components on which the device to prevent unauthorised use acts;

       (c)  the type of device to prevent unauthorised use;

2.2.  ‘device to prevent unauthorised use’ means a system designed to prevent unauthorised normal activation of the engine  or  other  source  of
       main engine power of the vehicle in combination with at least one system which:

         – locks the steering,

         – locks the transmission, or

         – locks the gearshift control;

2.3.  ‘steering’ means the steering control, the steering column and its accessory cladding, the steering shaft, the  steering  gearbox  and  all
       other components which directly affect the effectiveness of the device to prevent unauthorised use;

2.4.  ‘combination’ means one of the specifically developed and constructed variations of  a  locking  system  which,  when  properly  activated,
       permits operation of the locking system;

2.5.  ‘key’ means any device designed and constructed to provide a method of operating a locking system which is designed and constructed  to  be
       operated only by that device;

2.6.  ‘rolling code’ means an electronic code consisting of several elements the combination of which changes at random after each  operation  of
       the transmitting unit.

3.    General specifications

3.1.  The device to prevent unauthorised use shall be so designed that it is necessary to put it out of action in order to enable:

3.1.1.      the engine to be started by means of the normal control; and

3.1.2.      the vehicle to be steered, driven or moved forward under its own power.

3.2.  The requirements of point 3.1 shall be met by the application of a single key.

3.3.  Except in the case provided for in point 4.1.5, a system operated with a key inserted in a lock shall not permit removal of the key  before
       the device referred to in point 3.1 has come into action or has been set to act.

3.4.  The device to prevent unauthorised use referred to in point 3.1, and the vehicle components on which it  operates,  shall  be  so  designed
       that it cannot rapidly and without attracting attention be opened, rendered ineffective or destroyed by, for example, the use of low-cost,
       easily concealed tools, equipment or fabrications readily available to the public at large.

3.5.  The device to prevent unauthorised use shall be fitted to the vehicle as an item of original equipment (i.e.  equipment  installed  by  the
       vehicle manufacturer prior to first retail sale). It shall be fitted in such a way that even after removal of its housing it cannot,  when
       in the blocked condition, be dismantled otherwise than with  special  tools.  If  it  were  possible  to  render  the  device  to  prevent
       unauthorised use ineffective by the removal of screws, those screws shall, unless they are of the non-removable type, be covered by  parts
       of the blocked protective device.

3.6.  Mechanical locking systems shall provide at least 1 000 different key combinations or a number  equal  to  the  total  number  of  vehicles
       manufactured annually if less than 1 000. In vehicles of one type the frequency of occurrence of each combination shall be roughly one per
       1 000.

3.7.  Electrical/electronic locking systems, e.g. remote control, shall have at least 50 000 variants and shall incorporate rolling codes  and/or
       have a minimum scan time of 10 days, e.g. a maximum of 5 000 variants per 24 hours for 50 000 variants minimum.

3.8.  The key and lock shall not be visibly coded.

3.9.  The lock shall be so designed, constructed and fitted that turning of the lock cylinder, when in the locked  position,  with  a  torque  of
       less than 2,45 Nm is not possible with any key other than the mating key; and

3.9.1.      for lock cylinders with pin tumblers no more than two identical  tumblers  operating  in  the  same  direction  shall  be  positioned
       adjacent to each other, and in a lock there shall not be more than 60% identical tumblers;

3.9.2.      for lock cylinders with disc tumblers no more than two identical tumblers  operating  in  the  same  direction  shall  be  positioned
       adjacent to each other, and in a lock there shall not be more than 50% identical tumblers.

3.10. Devices to prevent unauthorised use shall be such as to exclude any risk of accidental operating  failure  while  the  engine  is  running,
       particularly in the case of blockage likely to compromise safety.

3.10.1.     It shall not be possible to activate devices to prevent unauthorised use  without  first  setting  the  engine  controls  to  a  stop
       condition and then performing an action which is not an uninterrupted continuation of stopping the engine.

3.10.2.     In the case of devices to prevent unauthorised use, if the action of key withdrawal activates the device it shall either  necessitate
       a minimum movement of 2 mm before activation of the device or incorporate an override facility to prevent accidental  removal  or  partial
       withdrawal of the key.

3.11. Power assistance may be used only to activate the locking and/or unlocking action of the device to prevent  unauthorised  use.  The  device
       shall be kept in its operating position by any suitable means which does not need a power supply.

3.12. It shall not be possible to activate the motive power of the vehicle by normal means until the device to prevent unauthorised use has  been
       deactivated.

3.13. Devices to prevent unauthorised use preventing release of the brakes of the vehicle shall not be permitted.

3.14. If the device to prevent unauthorised use is equipped with a driver warning feature it shall be  activated  when  the  operator  opens  the
       driver's side door, unless the device has been activated and the key removed by the operator.

4.    Particular specification

       In addition to the general specification prescribed in Section 3, the device  to  prevent  unauthorised  use  shall  meet  the  particular
       conditions prescribed below:

4.1.  Devices to prevent unauthorised use acting on the steering

4.1.1.      A device to prevent unauthorised use acting on the steering shall render the steering inoperative. Before the engine can be  started,
       the normal steering operation must be restored.

4.1.2.      When the device to prevent unauthorised use is set to act, it shall not be possible to prevent the device from functioning.

4.1.3.      The device to prevent unauthorised use must continue to meet points 3.10, 4.1.1,  4.1.2  and  4.1.4  after  it  has  undergone  2 500
       locking cycles in each direction of the wear producing test specified in Appendix 1.

4.1.4.      The device to prevent unauthorised use shall, in its activated position, satisfy one of the following criteria:

4.1.4.1.    It shall be strong enough to withstand, without damage to the steering mechanism likely to compromise safety, the  application  of  a
       torque of 300 Nm about the axis of the steering spindle in both directions under static conditions.

4.1.4.2.    It shall incorporate a mechanism  designed  to  yield  or  slip,  such  that  the  system  will  withstand,  either  continuously  or
       intermittently, the application of a torque of at least 100 Nm. The locking system must still withstand the  application  of  this  torque
       after the test specified in Appendix 2.

4.1.4.3.    It shall incorporate a mechanism designed to permit the steering wheel  to  rotate  freely  on  the  blocked  steering  spindle.  The
       blocking mechanism shall be strong enough to withstand the application of a torque of 200 Nm about the axis of  the  steering  spindle  in
       both directions under static conditions.

4.1.5.      If the device to prevent unauthorised use is such that the key can be removed in a position other than  the  position  in  which  the
       steering is inoperative, it shall be so designed that the manoeuvre required to reach that position and remove the key cannot be  effected
       inadvertently.

4.1.6.      If a component fails such that the torque requirements specified in points 4.1.4.1, 4.1.4.2 and 4.1.4.3  cannot  be  easily  applied,
       yet the steering system remains blocked, the system shall satisfy the requirements.

4.2.  Devices acting on the transmission

4.2.1.      A device to prevent unauthorised use acting on the transmission shall prevent the rotation of the vehicle's driving wheels.

4.2.2.      When the device to prevent unauthorised use is set to act, it shall not be possible to prevent the device from functioning.

4.2.3.      It shall not be possible for the transmission to be blocked inadvertently when the key is in  the  lock  of  the  device  to  prevent
       unauthorised use, even if the device preventing starting of the engine has come into action or been set to act.

4.2.4.      The device to prevent unauthorised use shall be so designed and constructed that it remains fully effective even  after  some  degree
       of wear as a result of 2 500 locking cycles in each direction.

4.2.5.      If the device to prevent unauthorised use is such that the key can be removed in a position other than  the  position  in  which  the
       transmission is locked, it shall be so designed that the manoeuvre required to reach that position and remove the key cannot  be  effected
       inadvertently.

4.2.6.      The device to prevent unauthorised use shall be strong  enough  to  withstand,  without  damage  likely  to  compromise  safety,  the
       application in both directions and in static conditions of a torque 50 % greater than the maximum torque that can normally be  applied  to
       the transmission. In determining the level of this testing torque account shall be taken not of the maximum  engine  torque,  but  of  the
       maximum torque that can be transmitted by the clutch or by the automatic transmission.

4.3.  Devices to prevent unauthorised use acting on the gearshift control

4.3.1.      A device to prevent unauthorised use acting on the gearshift control shall be capable of preventing any change of gear.

4.3.2.      In the case of manual gearboxes it must be possible to lock the gearshift lever in reverse  only;  in  addition  locking  in  neutral
       shall be permitted.

4.3.3.      In the case of automatic gearboxes provided with a ‘‘parking’ position it must be possible to  lock  the  mechanism  in  the  parking
       position only; in addition locking in neutral and/or reverse shall be permitted.

4.3.4.      In the case of automatic gearboxes not provided with a ‘parking’ position it must be possible to lock the mechanism in the  following
       positions only: neutral and/or reverse.

4.3.5.      The device to prevent unauthorised use shall be so designed and constructed that it remains fully effective even  after  some  degree
       of wear as a result of 2 500 locking cycles in each direction.

5.    Electromechanical and electronic devices to prevent unauthorised use

       Electromechanical and electronic devices to prevent unauthorised use, where fitted, shall comply with the requirements of points 3  and  4
       and point 5 of Annex V, mutatis mutandis.

                                                                    Appendix 1

                           Wear-producing test procedure for devices to prevent unauthorised use acting on the steering

1.    Test equipment

1.1.  The test equipment shall consist of:

1.1.1.      a fixture suitable for mounting the sample steering complete with the device to prevent unauthorised  use  attached,  as  defined  in
       point 2.2 of Annex IV;

1.1.2.      a means for activating and deactivating the device to prevent unauthorised use which shall include the use of the key;

1.1.3.      a means for rotating the steering shaft relative to the device to prevent unauthorised use.

2.    Test method

2.1.  A sample of the steering complete with the device to prevent unauthorised use is attached to the fixture referred to in point 1.1.1.

2.2.  One cycle of the test procedure shall consist of the following operations:

2.2.1.      Start position. The device to prevent unauthorised use shall be deactivated and the steering shaft shall be  rotated  to  a  position
       which prevents engagement of the device to prevent unauthorised use, unless it is of the type which permits locking in any position of the
       steering.

2.2.2.      Set to activate. The device to prevent unauthorised use shall be moved from the deactivated to  the  activated  position,  using  the
       key.

2.2.3.      Activated[13]. The steering spindle shall be rotated such that the torque on it, at the  instant  of  engagement  of  the  device  to
       prevent unauthorised use, shall be 40 Nm ± 2 Nm.

2.2.4.      Deactivated. The device to prevent unauthorised use shall be deactivated by the normal means, the torque being  reduced  to  zero  to
       facilitate disengagement.

2.2.5.      Return[14]. The steering spindle shall be rotated to a position which prevents engagement of the device to prevent unauthorised use.

2.2.6.      Opposite rotation. Repeat procedures described in points 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4 and 2.2.5, but in the opposite direction of rotation  of
       the steering spindle.

2.2.7.      The time interval between two successive engagements of the device shall be at least 10 seconds.

2.3.  The wear-producing cycle shall be repeated the number of times specified in point 4.1.3 of Annex IV.

                                                                    Appendix 2

                   Test procedure for devices to prevent unauthorised use acting on the steering using a torque limiting device

1.    Test equipment

1.1.  The test equipment shall consist of:

1.1.1.      a fixture suitable for holding the relevant parts of a steering system or, if the test is  carried  out  on  a  complete  vehicle,  a
       jacking system capable of lifting all the steered wheels clear of the ground; and

1.1.2.      a device or devices capable of producing, and measuring, a torque applied to the steering control as prescribed  in  point  2.3.  The
       measurement precision must be less than or equal to 2%.

2.    Test procedure description

2.1.  If the test is carried out on a complete vehicle, the test shall be carried out with all the steered wheels of the vehicle  held  clear  of
       the ground.

2.2.  The steering lock shall be activated such that the steering is blocked.

2.3.  A torque shall be applied to the steering control such that it rotates.

2.4.  The test cycle includes a rotation of the steering control of 90° followed by a rotation in the opposite  direction  of  180°,  and  a  new
       rotation of 90° in the original direction (see figure);

       1 cycle = + 90°/− 180°/+ 90° with a tolerance of ± 10%

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2.5.  A cycle duration is equal to 20 s ± 2 s.

2.6.  Five test cycles shall be carried out.

2.7.  During each of the test cycles the minimum recorded value of the torque shall be higher than that given in point 4.1.4.2 of this Annex.

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                                                                     ANNEX V

                                               SCOPE, DEFINITION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR IMMOBILIZERS

1.    Scope

1.1.  All category M1 vehicles must be equipped with an immobilizer.

1.2.  Immobilizers for fitment to vehicles of other categories is optional, but any such device fitted is required  to  comply  accordingly  with
       the provisions of this Annex, mutatis mutandis.

2.    Definitions

       For the purposes of this Directive:

2.1.  ‘Immobilizer’ means a device which is intended to prevent the driving away of a vehicle powered by its own engine.

2.2.  ‘Control equipment’ means equipment necessary for the setting and/or unsetting of an immobilizer.

2.3.  ‘Status display’ means any device intended to indicate the status of the immobilizer (set/unset, change of set to unset and vice versa).

2.4.  ‘Set state’ means the state in which the vehicle cannot be driven under its own power.

2.5.  ‘Unset state’ means the state in which the vehicle can be driven normally.

2.6.  ‘Key’ means any device designed and constructed to provide a method of operating a locking system, which is designed and constructed to  be
       operated only by that device.

2.7.  ‘Override’ means a design feature which locks the immobilizer in the unset condition.

2.8.  ‘Type of immobilizer’ means systems which do not differ significantly in such essential aspects as:

         – the manufacturer's trade name or mark,

         – the kind of control equipment,

         – the design of their operation on the relevant vehicle system(s) (as referred to in point 4.1).

3.    General specifications

3.1.  It must be possible to set and unset the immobilizer in accordance with these requirements.

3.2.  If the immobilizer includes the possibility of a radio transmission, e.g. for setting or unsetting, it shall comply with the relevant  ETSI
       standards[15].

3.3.  An immobilizer and its installation shall be so designed that any equipped vehicle continues to meet the technical requirements.

3.4.  It shall not be possible for an immobilizer to enter the set state when the ignition key is in the engine running mode.

3.5.  It shall only be possible to override an immobilizer when it is in the unset condition using a suitable key.

3.6.  The immobilizer shall be designed and built such that when installed it shall not  affect  the  designed  function  and  operation  of  the
       vehicle, even in the case of malfunction.

3.7.  An immobilizer shall be designed and built such that, when installed on a vehicle, according to the manufacturer's instructions, it  cannot
       rapidly and without attracting attention be rendered ineffective or destroyed by, e.g.  the  use  of  low  cost  easily  concealed  tools,
       equipment or fabrications readily available to the public at large. It shall be difficult and time consuming to replace a major  component
       or assembly in order to bypass the immobilizer.

3.8.  An immobilizer shall be so designed and built such that when installed as specified by  the  manufacturer  it  is  able  to  withstand  the
       environment within the vehicle for a reasonable lifetime (for testing see point 5). More particularly the electrical properties of the on-
       board circuitry shall not be adversely affected by the addition of the immobilizer (lead cross-sections, contact safety, etc.).

3.9.  An immobilizer may be combined with other vehicle systems or may be integrated into them (e.g. engine management, alarm systems).

4.    Particular specifications

4.1.  Extent of disablement

4.1.1.      An immobilizer shall be designed so as to prevent the operation of the vehicle under its own power by at least one of  the  following
       means:

4.1.1.1.    disable at least two separate vehicle circuits that are needed for vehicle  operation  under  its  own  power  (e.g.  starter  motor,
       ignition, fuel supply, etc.);

4.1.1.2.    interference by code of at least one control unit required for the operation of the vehicle;

4.1.2.      An immobilizer for fitment to a vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter shall not cause unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust.

4.2.  Operating reliability

       Operating reliability shall be achieved by suitable design of the immobilizer, account being taken of specific environmental conditions in
       the vehicle (see point 3.8 and 5).

4.3.  Operating safety

       It shall be ensured that the immobilizer does not change its state (set/unset) as a result of any of the tests in point 5.

4.4.  Setting of the immobilizer

4.4.1.      The immobilizer must set without supplementary action from the driver by at least one of the following means:

         – at rotation of the ignition key into the ‘0’ position in the ignition lock and activation of a door; in addition, immobilizers  which
           unset immediately before or during the normal starting procedure of the vehicle are permitted to set on turning the ignition off,

         – a maximum of 5 minutes after removing the key of the ignition lock, or

         – when locking the vehicle.

4.5.  Unsetting

4.5.1.      Unsetting shall be achieved by using one or a combination of the following devices. Other devices giving equivalent  performance  are
       permitted.

4.5.1.1.    A mechanical key, complying with requirements of Appendix 3 to Annex VI.

4.5.1.2.    A key pad for inputting an individually selectable code having at least 10 000 variants.

4.5.1.3.    Electrical/electronic device, e.g. remote control, with a least 50 000 variants and shall incorporate rolling  codes  and/or  have  a
       minimum scan time of 10 days, e.g. a maximum of 5 000 variants per 24 hours for 50 000 variants minimum.

4.6.  Status display

4.6.1.      To provide information on the status of the immobilizer (set/unset, change of set to unset and vice versa), optical  displays  inside
       and outside the passenger compartment are allowed. The light intensity of optical signals  installed  outside  the  passenger  compartment
       shall not exceed 0.5 cd.

4.6.2.      If an indication of short-term ‘dynamic’ processes such as changes from ‘set’ to ‘unset’ and vice versa  is  provided,  it  shall  be
       optical, according to point 4.6.1. Such optical indication may also be produced by the simultaneous operation of the direction  indicators
       and/or passenger compartment lamp(s), provided that the duration of the optical indication by the direction  indicators  does  not  exceed
       3 seconds.

5.    Operation parameters and test conditions

5.1.  Operation parameters

       All components of the immobilizer shall comply with prescriptions given in point 5 of Annex VI.

       This requirement does not apply to:

         – those components that are fitted and tested as part of the vehicle, whether or not an immobilizer is fitted (e.g. lamps); or,

         – those components that have previously been tested as part of the vehicle and documentary evidence has been provided.

5.2.  Test conditions

       All the tests shall be carried out in sequence on a single immobilizer. However, at the discretion of the test authority other samples may
       be used if this is not considered to affect the results of the other tests.

5.2.1.      Operation test

       Upon completion of all the tests specified below, the immobilizer shall be tested under the normal  test  conditions  specified  in  point
       5.2.1.2. of Annex VI to check that it continues to function normally. Where necessary, fuses may be replaced prior to the test.

       All components of the immobilizer shall comply with prescriptions given in points 5.2.2 to 5.2.8 and 5.2.12 of Annex VI.

6.    Instructions

       (Points 6.1 to 6.3 for purposes of aftermarket installation only)

       Each immobilizer shall be accompanied by:

6.1.  Instructions for installation

6.1.1.      The list of vehicles and vehicle models for which the device is intended. This list may be specific or generic, e.g. ‘all  cars  with
       petrol engines and 12 V negative earth batteries’.

6.1.2.      The method of installation illustrated by photographs and/or very clear drawings.

6.1.3.      Detailed installation instructions provided by the supplier shall be such that when correctly followed by a competent installer,  the
       safety and reliability of the vehicle is not affected.

6.1.4.      The supplied installation instructions shall identify the electrical power requirements  of  the  immobilizer  and,  where  relevant,
       shall advise an increasing of battery size.

6.1.5.      The supplier shall provide post installation procedures for checking the vehicle. Particular  attention  shall  be  drawn  to  safety
       related features.

6.2.  A blank installation certificate, an example of which is given in Appendix 1.

6.3.  A general statement to the immobilizer purchaser calling his attention to the following points:

6.3.1.      —    the immobilizer should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;

6.3.2.      —    the selection of a good installer is recommended  (the  immobilizer  manufacturer  may  be  contacted  to  indicate  appropriate
           installers);

6.3.3.      —    the installation certificate supplied with the immobilizer should be completed by the installer.

6.4.  Instructions for use

6.5.  Instructions for maintenance

6.6.  A general warning regarding the dangers of making any alterations or additions to the immobilizer; such  alterations  and  additions  would
       automatically invalidate the certificate of installation referred to in point 6.2.

                                                                    Appendix 1

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                                            ê 95/56/EC Art. 1(2)
                                            è1 Corrigendum 95/56/EC (OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 19)

                                                                     ANNEX VI

                                          SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE ALARM SYSTEMS

1.    Scope

       This Annex applies to:

1.1.  Part I: Vehicle alarm systems (VAS) which are intended to be permanently fitted  to  vehicles  of  è1 category-M1[16]  and  category-N1[17]
       vehicles with a technically permissible maximum mass of not more than 2 000 kg[18] ç.

1.2.  Part II: Vehicles of è1 category-M1[19] and category-N1[20] vehicles with a technically permissible maximum mass of  not  more  than  2 000
       kg ç with regard to their alarm system(s) (AS)[21].

1.3.  If such a system is fitted to vehicles of other categories, then it must comply, mutatis mutandis, with the provisions of this Annex.

                                                                      PART I

                                                         APPROVAL OF VEHICLE ALARM SYSTEM

2.    DEFINITIONS

       For the purpose of Part I

2.1.  ‘Vehicle alarm system’ (VAS) means a system intended for installation on (a) type(s) of vehicle(s), designed to indicate intrusion into  or
       interference with the vehicle; these systems may provide additional protection against unauthorised use of the vehicle;

2.2.  ‘Sensor’ means a device which senses a change which could be caused by intrusion into or interference with a vehicle;

2.3.  ‘Alarm signal device’ means a device indicating that intrusion into or interference has occurred;

2.4.  ‘Control equipment’ means equipment necessary for the setting, unsetting and testing of VAS and for sending an alarm condition  to  warning
       devices;

2.5.  ‘Set’ means the state of a VAS in which an alarm condition can be transmitted to warning devices;

2.6.  ‘Unset’ means the state of a VAS in which an alarm condition cannot be transmitted to warning devices;

2.7.  ‘Key’ means any device designed and constructed to provide a method of operating a locking system which is designed and constructed  to  be
       operated only by that device;

2.8.  ‘Type of vehicle alarm system’ means systems which do not differ significantly in such essential aspects as:

         – the manufacturer's trade name or mark,

         – the kind of sensor,

         – the kind of alarm signal device,

         – the kind of control equipment;

2.9.  ‘Immobilizer’ means a device which is intended to prevent the use of the vehicle powered by its own engine.

2.10. ‘Panic Alarm’ means a device which enables a person to use an alarm, installed on the vehicle, to summon assistance in an emergency.

3.    General specifications

3.1.  VAS shall, in the event of intrusion into or interference with a vehicle, provide an alarm signal.

       The alarm signal shall be audible and in addition may include optical alarm devices, or be a radio alarm or any combination of the above.

3.2.  VAS shall be designed, constructed and installed in such a way that the vehicle when equipped shall continue to comply  with  the  relevant
       technical requirements, especially with regard to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

3.3.  If the VAS includes the possibility of a radio transmission, e.g. for setting or unsetting of the  alarm  or  for  alarm  transmission,  it
       shall comply with the relevant ETSI standards. The frequency must be 433,92 MHz and the maximum radiated power 25 mW.

3.4.  The installation of a VAS in a vehicle shall not be capable of influencing the vehicle's performance (in the  unset  state),  or  its  safe
       operation.

3.5.  The VAS and components thereof shall not activate inadvertently, particularly whilst the engine is in its running mode.

3.6.  Failure of the VAS, or failure of its electrical supply shall not affect the safe operation of the vehicle.

3.7.  The VAS, its components and the parts controlled by them shall be designed, built and installed in such a way as to minimise the  risk  for
       anyone to make them inoperative or to destroy them rapidly and without calling attention, e.g.  using  low-cost,  easily-concealed  tools,
       equipment or fabrications readily available to the public at large.

3.8.  The means of setting and unsetting of the VAS shall be designed in such a way that it does not invalidate the requirements of  Annex  IV  .
       Electrical connections to components covered by that Annex are allowed.

3.9.  The system shall be so arranged that the shorting out of any alarm signal circuit shall not render inoperative any  aspects  of  the  alarm
       system, other than the circuit which is shorted out.

3.10. VAS may include an immobilizer which shall comply with the requirements of Annex V.

4.    Particular specifications

4.1.  Protection range

4.1.1.      Specific requirements

       The VAS shall at least detect and signal the opening of any vehicle door, engine bonnet and luggage compartment. The failure or  switching
       off of light sources, e.g. passenger compartment light, shall not impair the control operation.

       Additional efficient sensors for information/display, e.g.

     – of intrusions into the vehicle, e.g. passenger compartment control, window glass control, breakage of any glazed area, or

     – of attempted vehicle theft, e.g. inclination sensor;

       are allowed, taking account of measures to prevent any unnecessary sounding of the alarm (= false alarm, see point 4.1.2).

       In so far as these additional sensors generate an alarm signal even after an intrusion has occurred (e.g. by breakage of a glazed area) or
       under external influences (e.g. wind), the alarm signal, activated by one of the abovementioned sensors, shall be activated not more  than
       10 times within the same activation period of the VAS. In this case the activation period shall be limited by the unsetting of the  system
       as a result of the vehicle user's action.

       Some kinds of additional sensors, e.g. passenger  compartment  control  (ultrasonic,  infra-red)  or  inclination  sensor,  etc.,  may  be
       intentionally deactivated. In this case, separate deliberate action must be taken each time before the VAS is set. It must not be possible
       to deactivate the sensors while the alarm system is in a set state.

4.1.2.      Safety against false alarm.

4.1.2.1.    By adequate measures, e.g.:

         – mechanical design and design of the electrical circuit according to conditions specific to motor vehicles,

         – selection and application of operation and control principles for the alarm system and components thereof,

       it shall be ensured that the VAS both in set and unset conditions, cannot cause the alarm signal to sound unnecessarily, in the event of:

         – an impact on the vehicle: test specified in point 5.2.13,

         – electromagnetic compatibility: tests specified in point 5.2.12,

         – reduction of battery voltage by continuous discharge: test specified in point 5.2.14,

         – false alarm of the passenger compartment control: test specified in point 5.2.15.

4.1.2.2.    If the applicant for approval can demonstrate, e.g. by technical data, that safety against false  alarm  is  satisfactorily  ensured,
       the technical service responsible for conducting approval tests may not require some of the above tests.

4.2.  Audible alarm

4.2.1.      General

       The alarm signal shall be clearly audible and recognisable and shall differ significantly from the other  audible  signals  used  in  road
       traffic.

       In addition to the original equipment audible warning device, a separate audible alarm signal device may be fitted  in  the  area  of  the
       vehicle which is controlled by the VAS, where it shall be protected against easy, rapid access by persons.

       If a separate audible alarm signal device according to point 4.2.3.1 is used, the original equipment standard audible warning  device  may
       additionally be actuated by the VAS, provided that any  tampering  with  the  standard  audible  warning  device  (generally  more  easily
       accessible) does not affect the operation of the separate audible alarm signal device.

4.2.2.      Duration of the audible alarm signal:

       Minimum: 25 s

       Maximum: 30 s.

       The audible alarm signal may sound again only after the next interference with the  vehicle  i. e.  after  the  abovementioned  time  span
       (Restrictions: see points 4.1.1 and 4.1.2).

       Unsetting of the alarm system shall immediately cut the alarm signal.

4.2.3.      Specifications concerning the audible alarm signal.

4.2.3.1.    Constant tone alarm signal device (constant frequency spectrum), e.g. horns: acoustical, etc. data according to Appendix  4  of  this
       Annex.

       Intermittent alarm signal (on/off):

       Trigger frequency 2 Hz ± 1 Hz

       On time = off time ± 10%

4.2.3.2.    Audible alarm signal device with frequency modulation:

      acoustical, etc. data according to Appendix 4 of this Annex, but equal passage of a significant frequency range within  the  abovementioned
       range (1 800 through 3 550 Hz) in both directions.

       Passage frequency 2 Hz ± 1 Hz

4.2.3.3.    Sound level

       The sound source shall be:

         – either an audible warning device approved under Directive [70/388/EEC, Section 1] or a device meeting the requirements  of  points  1
           and 2 of Appendix 4 of this Annex,

         – however, in the case of a sound source different from the original equipment audible warning device, the minimum sound level  may  be
           reduced to 100 dB (A), measured under the conditions of Appendix 4 of this Annex.

4.3   Optical alarm — if fitted

4.3.1.      General

       In the event of intrusion into or interference with the vehicle, the device shall activate an optical alarm signal as specified in  points
       4.3.2 and 4.3.3.

4.3.2.      Duration of the optical alarm signal

       The optical alarm signal shall have a è1 duration of between 25 s ç and 5 minutes after the alarm has been activated.

       The unsetting of the alarm system shall immediately stop the alarm signal.

4.3.3.      Type of optical alarm signal

       Flashing of all direction indicators and/or passenger compartment light of the  vehicle,  including  all  lamps  in  the  same  electrical
       circuit.

       Trigger frequency 2 Hz ± 1 Hz

       In relation to the audible signal, also asynchronous signals are allowed.

       On time = off time ± 10%.

4.4.  Radio alarm (pager) — if fitted

       The VAS may include a facility generating an alarm signal by radio transmission.

4.5.  Alarm system setting lock

       When the engine is in its running mode, deliberate or inadvertent setting of the alarm system shall be impossible.

4.6.  Setting and unsetting of the VAS

4.6.1.      Setting

       Any suitable means of setting of the VAS is allowed, provided that such means does not inadvertently cause false alarms.

4.6.2.      Unsetting

       Unsetting of the VAS shall be achieved by one or a combination of the following devices: (other devices giving equivalent performance  are
       permitted.)

4.6.2.1.    —    a mechanical key (complying with requirements of Appendix 3 of this Annex) which can  be  coupled  with  a  centralised  vehicle
           locking system comprising at least 1 000 variants, operated from the outside,

4.6.2.2.    —    electrical/electronic device, e.g. remote control, with at least 50 000 variants which shall incorporate a rolling  code  and/or
           have a minimum scan time of 10 days, e.g. a maximum of 5 000 variants per 24 hours for 50 000 variants minimum,

4.6.2.3.    —    a mechanical key or an electrical/electronic device within the protected passenger compartment, with timed exit/entry delay.

4.7.  Exit delay

       If the switching device for setting the VAS is fitted within the protected area, an exit delay shall be provided. It shall be possible for
       the exit delay to be set between 15 seconds and 45 seconds after the switch has been operated. The delay period may be adjustable to  suit
       individual operator's circumstances.

4.8.  Entry delay

       If the switching device for setting the VAS is fitted within the protected area, a delay of 5 seconds minimum and 15 seconds maximum shall
       be allowed before the activation of the audible and optical alarm signals. The delay period may be adjustable to suit individual operators
       circumstances.

4.9.  Status display

4.9.1.      To provide information on the status of the VAS (set, unset, alarm setting  period,  alarm  has  been  activated),  optical  displays
       inside and outside the passenger compartment are allowed.  The  light  intensity  of  optical  signals  installed  outside  the  passenger
       compartment shall not exceed 0,5 cd.

4.9.2.      If an indication of short-term ‘dynamic’ processes such as changes from ‘set’ to ‘unset’ and vice versa  is  provided,  it  shall  be
       optical, according to point 4.9.1. Such optical indication may also be produced by the  simultaneous  operation  of  direction  indicators
       and/or passenger compartment lamp(s), provided that the duration of the optical indication by  direction  indicators  does  not  exceed  3
       seconds.

4.10. Power supply

       The source of power for the VAS may be the vehicle battery.

       Where provided, an additional battery shall be rechargeable and it shall by no means supply energy to the other  parts  of  the  vehicle's
       electrical system.

4.11. Specifications for optional functions

4.11.1.     Self-check, automatic failure indication

       On setting the VAS, irregular situations, e.g. open doors, etc., may be detected by a self-check function (plausibility control), and this
       situation may be indicated.

4.11.2.     Panic alarm

       An optical and/or audible and/or radio alarm is allowed independent of the state (set or unset) and/or function of the VAS. Such an  alarm
       shall be triggered from within the vehicle and shall not affect the state (set or unset) of the VAS. Also it  must  be  possible  for  the
       vehicle user to switch off the panic alarm. In the case of an audible alarm, its sounding duration per activation shall not be restricted.
       A panic alarm shall not immobilize the engine or stop it if it is running.

5.    Operation parameters and test conditions[22]

5.1.  Operation parameters

       All components of the VAS shall operate without any failure under the following conditions.

5.1.1.      Climatic conditions

       Two classes of environmental temperature are defined as follows:

         – − 40 °C to + 85 °C for parts to be fitted in the passenger or luggage compartment,

         – − 40 °C to + 125 °C for parts to be fitted in the engine compartment unless otherwise specified.

5.1.2.      Degree of protection for installation

       The following degrees of protection in accordance with IEC publication 529-1989 shall be provided:

         – IP 40 for parts to be fitted in the passenger compartment,

         – IP 42 for parts to be fitted in the passenger compartment of  roadsters/convertibles  and  cars  with  moveable  roof-panels  if  the
           installation location requires a higher degree of protection than IP 40,

         – IP 54 for all other parts,

            The VAS manufacturer shall specify in the installation  instructions  any  restrictions  on  the  positioning  of  any  part  of  the
           installation with respect to dust, water and temperature.

5.1.3.      Weatherability

       Seven days according to IEC 68-2-30-1980.

5.1.4.      Electrical conditions

       Rated supply voltage: 12 V

       Operation supply voltage range: from 9 V to 15 V in the temperature range according to point 5.1.1.

       Time allowance for excess voltages at 23 °C:

       U = 18 V, maximum 1 hour,

       U = 24 V, maximum 1 minute.

5.2.  Test conditions

5.2.1.      Operation tests

5.2.1.1.    Compliance of the VAS with the following specifications shall be checked:

         – alarm duration according to points 4.2.2 and 4.3.2,

         – frequency and on/off ratio according to points 4.3.3 and 4.2.3.1 or 4.2.3.2 respectively,

         – number of alarm cycles according to point 4.1.1, if applicable,

         – alarm systems setting lock check according to point 4.5.

5.2.1.2.    Normal test conditions

|Voltage                        |U = 12 V ± 0,2 V                         |
|Temperature                    |T = 23 °C ± 5 °C                         |

5.2.2.      Resistance to temperature and voltage changes

       Compliance with the specifications defined under point 5.2.1.1 shall also be checked under the following conditions:

5.2.2.1.    Test temperature T = -40 °C ± 2 °C

|Test voltage                 |U = 9 V ± 0,2 V                                                        |

       Storage duration 4 hours

5.2.2.2.    For parts to be fitted in the passenger or luggage compartment

|Test temperature             |T = 85 °C ± 2 °C                                                       |
|Test voltage                 |U = 15 V ± 0,2 V                                                       |

       Storage duration 4 hours

5.2.2.3.    For parts to be fitted in the engine compartment unless otherwise specified

|Test temperature             |T = 125 °C ± 2 °C                                                      |
|Test voltage                 |U = 15 V ± 0,2 V                                                       |

       Storage duration 4 hours

5.2.2.4.    The VAS, in both set and unset state, shall be submitted to an excess voltage equal to 18 V ± 0,2 V for 1 hour.

5.2.2.5.    The VAS, in both set and unset state, shall be submitted to an excess voltage equal to 24 V ± 0,2 V for 1 minute.

5.2.3.      Safe operation after foreign body and water-tightness testing

       After the test for tightness for foreign body and water according to IEC 529-1989, for degrees  of  protection  as  in  point  5.1.2,  the
       operation tests according to point 5.2.1 shall be repeated.

5.2.4.      Safe operation after condensed water test

       After a resistance-to-humidity test to be carried out according to IEC 68-2-30-1980 the operation tests according to point 5.2.1 shall  be
       repeated.

5.2.5.      Test for safety against reversed polarity

       The VAS and components thereof shall not be destroyed by reversed polarity up to 13 V during 2 minutes.

       After this test the operation tests according to point 5.2.1 shall be repeated.

5.2.6.      Test for safety against short-circuits

       All electrical connections of the VAS must be short-circuit proof against earth, maximum 13 V and/or fused.

       After this test the operation tests according to point 5.2.1 shall be repeated, with fuses changed if necessary.

5.2.7.      Energy consumption in the set condition

       The energy consumption in set condition under the conditions given in point 5.2.1.2 shall not exceed 20 mA for the complete  alarm  system
       including status display and immobilizer, if fitted.

5.2.8.      Safe operation after vibration test

5.2.8.1.    For this test, the components are subdivided into two types:

       Type 1: components normally mounted on the vehicle;

       Type 2: components intended for attachment to the engine.

5.2.8.2.    The components/VAS shall be submitted to a sinusoidal vibration mode whose characteristics are as follows:

5.2.8.2.1. For type 1

       The frequency shall be variable from 10 Hz to 500 Hz with a maximum amplitude of ± 5 mm and maximum acceleration of 3 g (0-peak).

5.2.8.2.2. For type 2

       The frequency shall be variable from 20 Hz to 300 Hz with a maximum amplitude of ± 2 mm and maximum acceleration of 15 g (0-peak).

5.2.8.2.3. For both type 1 and type 2:

       the frequency variation is 1 octave/min;

       The number of cycles is 10, the test shall be performed along each of the 3 axes;

       the vibrations are applied at low frequencies at a maximum constant amplitude and at a maximum constant acceleration at high frequencies.

5.2.8.3.    During the test the VAS shall be electrically connected and the cable shall be supported after 200 mm.

5.2.8.4.    After the vibration test the operation test according to point 5.2.1 shall be repeated.

5.2.9.      Durability test

       Under the test conditions specified in point 5.2.1.2, triggering of 300 complete alarm cycles (audible and/or optical) with a rest time of
       the audible device of 5 minutes.

5.2.10.     Tests for external key switch (installed on the outside of the vehicle)

       The following tests shall only be performed if the locking cylinder of the original equipment door lock is not used.

5.2.10.1.   The key switch shall be so designed and constructed that it remains fully effective even after:

         – 2 500 set/unset cycles in each direction, followed by,

         – 96 hours minimum of exposure to salt spray test according to IEC 68-2-11-1981, corrosion resistance test.

5.2.11.     Test of systems for the protection of the passenger compartment

       The alarm shall be activated, when a vertical panel of 0,2 × 0,15 m is inserted for 0,3 m (measured from the centre of the vertical panel)
       through an open front door window into the passenger compartment, towards the front and parallel to the road at a speed of 0,4 m/s and  at
       an angle of 45° with the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. (See drawings in Appendix 2 of this Annex).

5.2.12.     Electromagnetic compatibility

       Vehicle alarm systems shall comply with the relevant technical requirements,  especially  with  regard  to  electromagnetic  compatibility
       (EMC).

5.2.13.     Safety against false alarm in the event of an impact on the vehicle

       It shall be verified that an impact of up to 4,5 Joules of a hemispherical body with 165 mm in diameter  and  (70 ± 10)  Shore  A  applied
       anywhere to the vehicle bodywork or glazing with this curved surface does not cause false alarms.

5.2.14.     Safety against false alarm in the event of a voltage reduction

       It shall be verified that slow reduction of the main battery voltage by continuous discharge of 0,5 V/h down to 3 V does not  cause  false
       alarms.

       Test conditions: see point 5.2.1.2.

5.2.15.     Test for safety against false alarm of the passenger compartment control

       Systems intended for the protection of the passenger compartment according to point 4.1.1 shall be tested together with  a  vehicle  under
       normal conditions (point 5.2.1.2).

       The system, installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, shall not be triggered when subjected 5 times to the test described in
       point 5.2.13 at intervals of 0,5 s.

       The presence of a person touching or moving around the outside of the vehicle (windows closed) shall not cause any false alarm.

6.    Instructions

       Each VAS shall be accompanied by:

6.1.  Instructions for installation:

6.1.1.      The list of vehicles and vehicle models for which the device is intended. This list may be specific or generic, e.g. ‘all  cars  with
       petrol engines and 12 V negative earth batteries’.

6.1.2.      The method of installation illustrated by photographs and/or very clear drawings.

6.1.3.      In the case of VAS which include immobilizer, additional instructions regarding compliance with requirements of Annex  V  are  to  be
       provided.

6.2.  A blank installation certificate, an example of which is given in Appendix 1 of this Annex.

6.3.  A general statement to the VAS purchaser calling his attention to the following points:

         – the VAS should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,

         – the selection of a good installer is recommended (the VAS manufacturer may be contacted to indicate appropriate installers),

         – the installation certificate supplied with the VAS should be completed by the installer.

6.4.  Instructions for use

6.5.  Instructions for maintenance

6.6.  A general warning regarding the danger of making any  alterations  or  additions  to  the  system;  such  alterations  or  additions  would
       automatically invalidate the certificate of installation referred to in point 6.2.

6.7.  Indication of the location(s) of the approval mark mentioned in Annex I of this Directive and/or the certificate  of  conformity  mentioned
       in this Directive.

                                                                     PART II

                                              APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH REGARD TO ITS ALARM SYSTEM

                                            Ê 95/56/EC ART.1(1) (ADAPTED)

       When a VAS approved Ö pursuant Õ to Part I of this Annex is being used in a vehicle submitted for approval to Part II of this Annex, tests
       required to be passed by a VAS in order to obtain approval to Part I of this Annex shall not be repeated.

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art.1(1)

7.    Definitions

       For the purposes of Part II of this Annex:

7.1.  ‘Alarm system(s)’ (AS) means an arrangement of components fitted as original equipment in a vehicle type, designed  to  indicate  intrusion
       into or interference with the vehicle; these systems may provide additional protection against unauthorised use of the vehicle.

7.2.  ‘Vehicle type with regard to its alarm system’ means vehicles which do not differ significantly in such essential aspects as:

         – the manufacturer's trade name or mark,

         – vehicle features which significantly influence the performances of the AS,

         – the type and design of the AS or VAS.

7.3.  Other definitions applicable to Part II are contained in point 2 of this Annex.

8.    General specifications

8.1.  AS shall be designed and built in such a way that they, in the event of intrusion into or interference with a  vehicle,  provide  an  alarm
       signal.

       The alarm signal shall be audible and in addition may include optical alarm devices, or be a radio alarm, or any combination of the above.

8.2.  Vehicles which are equipped with alarm  systems  shall  comply  with  the  relevant  technical  requirements,  especially  with  regard  to
       electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

8.3.  If the AS includes the possibility of a radio transmission, e.g. for setting or unsetting of the alarm or for alarm transmission, it  shall
       comply with the relevant ETSI standards. The frequency must be 433,92 MHz and the maximum radiated power 25 mW.

8.4.  The AS and components thereof shall not activate inadvertently, particularly whilst the engine is in its running mode.

8.5.  Failure of the AS, or failure of its electrical supply, shall not affect the safe operation of the vehicle.

8.6.  The alarm system, its components and the parts controlled by them shall be so installed as to minimise the risk for  anyone  to  make  them
       inoperative or to destroy them rapidly  and  without  calling  attention,  e.g.  using  low-cost,  easily-concealed  tools,  equipment  or
       fabrications readily available to the public at large.

8.7.  The system shall be so arranged that the shorting out of any alarm signal circuit shall not render inoperative any  aspects  of  the  alarm
       system, other than the circuit which is shorted out.

8.8.  The AS may include an immobilizer which shall comply with the requirements of Annex V.

9.    Particular specifications

9.1.  Protection range

9.1.1.      Specific requirements

       The AS shall at least detect and signal the opening of any vehicle door, engine bonnet and luggage compartment. The failure  or  switching
       off of light sources, e.g. passenger compartment light, shall not impair the control operation.

       The installation of additional efficient sensors for information/display, e. g.:

         – of intrusions into the vehicle, e.g. passenger compartment control, window glass control, breakage of a glazed area, or

         – of attempted vehicle theft, e.g. inclination sensor,

       are allowed, taking account of measures to prevent any unnecessary sounding of the alarm (false alarm, see point 9.1.2).

       In so far as these additional sensors generate an alarm signal even after an intrusion has occurred (e.g. by breakage of a glazed area) or
       under external influences (e.g. wind), the alarm signal, activated by one of the abovementioned sensors, shall be activated not more  than
       10 times within the same activation period of the AS.

       In this case the activation period shall be limited by the unsetting of the system as a result of the vehicle user's action.

       Some kinds of additional sensors, e.g. passenger  compartment  control  (ultrasonic,  infra-red)  or  inclination  sensor,  etc.,  may  be
       intentionally deactivated. In this case, separate deliberate action must be taken each time before the AS is set. It must not be  possible
       to deactivate the sensors while the alarm system is in a set state.

9.1.2.      Safety against false alarm

9.1.2.1.    It shall be ensured that the AS both in set and unset conditions, cannot cause the alarm signal to sound unnecessarily, in the  event
       of:

         – an impact on the vehicle: test specified in point 5.2.13,

         – reduction of battery voltage by continuous discharge; test specified in point 5.2.14,

         – false alarm of the passenger compartment control: test specified in point 5.2.15.

9.1.2.2.    If the applicant for approval can demonstrate, e.g. by technical data, that safety against false  alarm  is  satisfactorily  ensured,
       the technical service responsible for conduction approval tests may not require some of the above tests.

9.2.  Audible alarm

9.2.1.      General

       The alarm signal shall be clearly audible and recognisable and shall differ significantly from the other  audible  signals  used  in  road
       traffic.

       In addition to the original equipment audible warning device, a separate audible alarm signal device may be fitted  in  the  area  of  the
       vehicle which is controlled by the AS, where it shall be protected against easy, rapid access by persons.

       If a separate audible alarm signal device according to point 9.2.3.1 below is used, the original equipment standard audible warning device
       may additionally be actuated by the AS, provided that any tampering with the  standard  audible  warning  device  (generally  more  easily
       accessible) does not affect the operation of the separate audible alarm signal device.

9.2.2.      Duration of the audible alarm signal

       Minimum: 25 s

       Maximum: 30 s.

       The audible alarm signal may sound again only after the next interference with the vehicle,  i.e.  after  the  abovementioned  time  span.
       (Restrictions: see point 9.1.1 and 9.1.2).

       Unsetting of the alarm system shall immediately cut the alarm signal.

9.2.3.      Specifications concerning the audible alarm signal.

9.2.3.1.    Constant tone alarm signal device (constant frequency spectrum), e.g. horns: acoustical, etc. data according to Appendix  4  of  this
       Annex.

       Intermittent alarm signal (on/off):

       Trigger frequency 2 Hz ± 1 Hz

       On time = off time ± 10%

9.2.3.2.    Audible alarm signal device with frequency modulation:

       acoustical, etc. data according to Appendix 4 of this Annex but equal passage of a significant frequency  range  with  the  abovementioned
       range (1 800 through 3 550 Hz) in both directions.

       Passage frequency 2 Hz ± 1 Hz

9.2.3.3.    Sound level

       The sound source shall be:

         – either an audible warning device approved under Directive 70/388/EEC, Section 1 or a device meeting the requirements of points 1  and
           2 of Appendix 4 of this Annex,

         – however, in the case of a sound source different from the original equipment audible warning device, the minimum sound level  may  be
           reduced to 100 dB (A), measured under the conditions of Appendix 4 of this Annex.

9.3.  Optical alarm — if fitted

9.3.1.      General

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art.1(2) (adapted)

       In the event of intrusion into or interference with the vehicle the device shall activate an optical  alarm  Ö signal Õ  as  specified  in
       points 9.3.2 and 9.3.3.

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art.1(1)

9.3.2.      Duration of the optical alarm signal

       The optical alarm signal shall have a duration between 25 s and 5 minutes after the alarm has been activated.

       The unsetting of the alarm system shall immediately stop the alarm signal.

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art.1(1) (adapted)

9.3.3.      Type of optical alarm signal

       Flashing of all direction indicators and/or passenger compartment light of the vehicle including all lamps in the same electrical circuit.

       Trigger frequency 2 Hz ± 1 Hz

       In relation to the audible signal, also asynchronous signals are allowed.

       Ö On Õ time = off time ± 10%

                                            ê 95/56/EC Art.1(1)

9.4.  Radio alarm (pager) — if fitted

       The AS may include a facility generating an alarm signal by radio transmission.

9.5.  Alarm system setting lock

9.5.1.      When the engine is in its running mode, deliberate or inadvertent setting of the alarm system shall be impossible.

9.6.  Setting and unsetting of the alarm system

9.6.1.      Setting

       Any suitable means of setting of the AS is allowed, provided that such means does not inadvertently cause false alarms.

9.6.2.      Unsetting

       Unsetting of the AS shall be achieved by one or a combination of the following devices.

       Other devices giving equivalent performance are permitted.

9.6.2.1.    A mechanical key (complying with requirements of Appendix 3 of this Annex) which can be coupled with a  centralised  vehicle  locking
       system comprising at least 1 000 variants, operated from the outside.

9.6.2.2.    Electrical/electronic device, e.g. remote control, with at least 50 000 variants which shall incorporate a rolling code  and/or  have
       a minimum scan time of 10 days, e.g. a maximum of 5 000 variants per 24 hours for 50 000 variants minimum.

9.6.2.3.    A mechanical key or an electrical/electronic device within the protected passenger compartment, with time exit/entry delay.

9.7.  Exit delay

       If the switching device for setting the AS is fitted within the protected area, an exit delay shall be provided. It shall be possible  for
       the exit delay to be set between 15 seconds and 45 seconds after the switch has been operated. The delay period may be adjustable to  suit
       individual operators circumstances.

9.8.  Entry delay

       If the device for unsetting the AS is fitted within the protected area, a delay of 5 seconds minimum  and  15  seconds  maximum  shall  be
       allowed before the activation of the audible and optical alarm signals. The delay period may be adjustable to  suit  individual  operators
       circumstances.

9.9.  Status display

9.9.1.      To provide information on the status of the AS (set, unset, alarm setting period, alarm has  been  activated),  the  installation  of
       optical displays is allowed inside and outside the passenger compartment. The light intensity of optical  signals  installed  outside  the
       passenger compartment shall not exceed 0,5 cd.

9.9.2.      If an indication of short-term ‘dynamic’ processes such as changes from ‘set’ to ‘unset’ and vice versa  is  provided,  it  shall  be
       optical, according to point 9.9.1. Such optical indication may also be produced by the  simultaneous  operation  of  direction  indicators
       and/or passenger compartment lamp(s), provided that the duration of the optical indication by  direction  indicators  does  not  exceed  3
       seconds.

9.10. Power supply

       The source of power for the AS may be the vehicle battery.

       Where provided, an additional battery shall be rechargeable and it shall by no means supply energy to the other  parts  of  the  vehicle's
       electrical system.

9.11. Specifications for optional functions

9.11.1.     Self check, automatic failure indication

       On setting the AS, irregular situations, e.g. open doors, etc., may be detected by a self-check function (plausibility control), and  this
       situation may be indicated.

9.11.2.     Panic alarm

       An optical and/or audible and/or radio alarm is allowed independent of the state (set or unset) and/or function of the AS. Such  an  alarm
       shall be triggered from within the vehicle and shall not affect the state (set or unset) of the AS. Also  it  must  be  possible  for  the
       vehicle user to switch off the panic alarm. In the case of an audible alarm, its sounding duration per activation shall not be restricted.
       A panic alarm shall not immobilize the engine or stop it if it is running.

10.   Test conditions

       All components of the VAS or AS shall be tested in accordance with procedures described in point 5.

       This requirement does not apply to:

10.1. Those components that are fitted and tested as part of the vehicle, whether or not a VAS/AS is fitted (e.g. lamps); or

10.2. Those components that have previously been tested as part of the vehicle and documentary evidence has been provided.

11.   Instructions

       Each vehicle shall be accompanied by:

11.1. Instructions for use

11.2. Instructions for maintenance

11.3. A general warning regarding the danger of making any alterations or additions to the system.

                                                                    Appendix 1

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                                                                    Appendix 2

                                                                   Point 5.2.11

                                         Test of systems for the protection of the passenger compartment

                                                                      [pic]

                                                                    Appendix 3

                                                    Specification for mechanical key switches

1.    The cylinder of the key switch shall not protrude by more than 1 mm from the cowling, and the protruding part shall be conical.

2.    The joint between the cylinder core and the cylinder casing shall be capable of withstanding a tensile force  of  600 N  and  a  torque  of
       25 Nm.

3.    The key switch shall be provided with a cylinder drill obstruction.

4.    The key profile shall have at least 1 000 effective permutations.

5.    The key switch shall not be operable by a key which differs by only one permutation from the key matching the key switch.

6.    The key aperture to an external key switch shall be shuttered or otherwise protected against the penetration of dirt and/or water.

                                                                    Appendix 4

                                             Technical prescriptions for audible alarm devices (AAD)

1.    The AAD shall emit a continuous and uniform sound, its acoustic spectrum shall  not  vary  substantially  during  its  operation.  For  AAD
       supplied with alternating current, this requirement shall apply only at constant generator speed, within  the  range  specified  in  point
       2.1.3.2.

2.    The AAD shall have  acoustic  characteristics  (spectral  distribution  of  the  acoustic  energy  sound  pressure  level)  and  mechanical
       characteristics such that it can satisfy the following tests, in the order indicated.

2.1.  Measurement of sound characteristics

2.1.1.      The AAD should, preferably, be tested in an anechoic environment. Alternatively, it may be tested in a semi-anechoic  chamber  or  in
       an open space. In this case, precautions shall be taken to avoid reflections from the ground within the measuring area  (for  instance  by
       erecting a set of absorbing screens). Compliance with the spherical divergence to a limit of 1 dB within a hemisphere of not less than 5 m
       radius, up to the maximum frequency to be measured, especially in the measuring direction and at the  height  of  the  apparatus  and  the
       microphone, shall be checked.

       The ambient noise level shall be at least 10 dB lower than the sound pressure level to be measured.

       The device to be tested and the microphone shall be placed at the same height. This height shall be between 1,15 and 1,25 m. The  axis  of
       maximum sensitivity of the microphone shall coincide with the direction of the maximum sound level of the device.

       The microphone shall be so placed that its diaphragm is at a distance of 2 ± 0,01 m from the plane of the sound outlet of the  device.  In
       the case of devices with several outlets, the distance shall be determined in  relation  to  the  plane  of  the  nearest  outlet  to  the
       microphone.

2.1.2.      The measurements of the sound pressure levels shall  be  made  with  a  class  1  precision  sound  level  meter  conforming  to  the
       specifications of IEC Publication No 651, first edition (1979).

       All measurements shall be made using the time constant ‘F’. The measurement of the overall sound pressure level shall be  made  using  the
       weighting curve A.

       The spectrum of the sound emitted shall be measured according to the Fourier transform of the  acoustic  signal.  Alternatively  one-third
       octave filters conforming to the specifications of IEC Publication No 225, first edition (1966) may be used:

       in this case, the sound pressure level in the mid-band frequency 2 500 Hz shall be determined by adding the quadratic means of  the  sound
       pressures in the one-third mid-band frequencies 2 000, 2 500 and 3 150 Hz.

       In every case, only the Fourier transform method shall be regarded as a reference method.

2.1.3.      The AAD shall be supplied with current, as appropriate, at the following voltages:

2.1.3.1.    in the case of AAD supplied with direct current, at one of the test voltages of 6,5, 13 or 26 volts measured at the terminal  of  the
       electric power source and corresponding respectively to rated voltages of 6, 12 or 24 volts;

2.1.3.2.    in the case of AAD supplied with alternating current, the current shall be supplied by an electric generator  of  the  type  normally
       used with this type of AAD. The acoustic characteristics of the AAD shall be recorded for electric generator speeds corresponding to  50%,
       75% and 100 % of the maximum speed indicated by the manufacturer of the generator for continuous operation. During  this  test,  no  other
       electrical load shall be imposed on the electric generator. The endurance test described in point 3  shall  be  carried  out  at  a  speed
       indicated by the manufacturer of the equipment and selected from the above range.

2.1.4.      If a rectified current source is used for the tests of an AAD supplied with direct current, the alternating component of the  voltage
       measured at its terminals, when the warning devices are in operation, shall not be more than 0,1 volt, peak to peak.

2.1.5.      For AAD supplied with direct current, the resistance of the connecting leads, including terminals and contacts, shall be as close  as
       possible to:

         – 0,05 ohms for a 6 volt circuit,

         – 0,10 ohms for a 12 volt circuit,

         – 0,20 ohms for a 24 volt circuit.

2.1.6.      The device shall be rigidly mounted, using the part or parts provided by the manufacturer, on a support whose mass  is  at  least  10
       times that of the device and not less than 30 kg. In addition, arrangements must be made to ensure that reflexions on  the  sides  of  the
       support and its own vibrations have not appreciable affect on the measuring results.

2.1.7.      Under the conditions set forth above, the sound-pressure level weighted in accordance with curve A shall not exceed 118 dB(A).

2.1.7.1.    In addition, the sound pressure level in the frequency band 1 800 to 3 500 Hz shall be greater  than  that  of  any  component  of  a
       frequency above 3 500 Hz and in any event equal to or greater than 105 dB (A).

2.1.8.      The specifications indicated above shall also be met by a device subjected to the endurance test referred to in point 3  below,  with
       the supply voltage varying between 115% and 95% of its rated voltage for AAD supplied with  direct  current  or,  for  AAD  supplied  with
       alternating current, between 50% and 100% of the maximum speed of the generator indicated by the manufacturer for continuous operation.

2.1.9.      The time lapse between the moment of activation and the moment at which the sound reaches the minimum level laid down in point  2.1.7
       shall not exceed 0,2 seconds, measured in an ambient temperature of 20 ± 5 °C.

       This provision shall apply in particular to pneumatically or electro-pneumatically operated devices.

2.1.10.     Devices which are pneumatically or electro-pneumatically operated shall, with the pneumatic circuit arranged in accordance  with  the
       manufacturer's specification, have the same acoustic performance as that required for electrically operated audible AAD.

2.1.11.     In the case of multiple-tone devices in which each sound-emitting unit is capable of functioning independently,  the  minimum  values
       specified above shall be obtained when each of the constituent units is operated separately. The maximum value of the overall sound  level
       shall not be exceeded when all the constituent units are operated simultaneously.

3.    Endurance tests

3.1.  The AAD shall be supplied with current at the rated voltage and with the connecting lead resistances specified in points 2.1.3  and  2.1.5,
       and operated 50 000 times, each time for one second followed by an interval of four seconds. During the test, the AAD shall be  ventilated
       by an air current having a speed of approximately 10 m/sec.

3.2.  If the test is carried out in an anechoic chamber, the latter shall be of sufficient volume to allow normal dispersal of the  heat  emitted
       by the device during the endurance test.

3.3.  The ambient temperatures in the test room shall be between + 15 and + 30 °C.

3.4.  If, after the AAD has been operated for half the number of times prescribed, the sound-level characteristics are  no  longer  the  same  as
       before the test, the AAD may be adjusted. After being operated the prescribed number of times, and after further adjustment if  necessary,
       the AAD must pass the test described in point 2.1.

3.5.  For warning devices of the electro-pneumatic type, the device may be lubricated with the oil recommended by the  manufacturer  after  every
       10 000 times of the operation.

4.    Approval tests

4.1.  The tests shall be carried out on two samples of each type submitted by the manufacturer for approval; both the samples shall be  subjected
       to all the tests and must conform to the technical specifications laid down in this Appendix.

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                                                                    ANNEX VII

                                                                      Part A

                                                      Repealed Directive with its amendment
                                                            (referred to in Article 7)

|Council Directive 74/61/EEC                                         |(OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22)                                         |
|Commission Directive 95/56/EC                                        |(OJ L 286, 29.11.1995, p. 1)                                  |

                                                                      Part B

                                                            Non-repealed amending act

2003 Act of Accession

                                                                      Part C

                                     List of time-limits for transposition into national law and application
                                                            (referred to in Article 7)

|Directive                                                            |Time-limit for transposition                                       |
|74/61/EEC                                                            |20 June 1975                                                       |
|95/56/EC                                                             |1 May 1996(*)                                                      |

(*) In conformity with Article 2 of Directive 95/56/EC:

“1.   With effect from 1 May 1996 Member States may not:

         – refuse, in respect of a type of motor vehicle, a type of immobilizer or a type of alarm system,  to  grant  EC  type-approval  or  to
           grant national type-approval, or

         – prohibit the registration, sale or placing in service of vehicles or the  sale  or  entry  into  service  of  immobilizers  or  alarm
           systems,

       on grounds relating to devices to prevent the unauthorised use of motor vehicles,  if  those  devices  comply  with  the  requirements  of
       Directive 74/61/EEC as amended by this Directive.

2.    With effect from 1 January 1997, the Member States:

         – shall no longer grant EC type-approval, and

         – may refuse to grant national type-approval,

       for a type of vehicle on grounds relating to devices to prevent unauthorised use or for a type of immobilizer  or  for  a  type  of  alarm
       system, if the requirements of Directive 74/61/EEC, as amended by this Directive, are not fulfilled.

3.    With effect from 1 October 1998, the Member States:

         – shall consider certificates of conformity which accompany new vehicles in accordance with the provisions  of  Directive  [70/156/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 are not accompanied by a certificate of conformity  in
           accordance with Directive [70/156/EEC],

         – may refuse the sale and entry into service of new immobilizers or new alarm systems,

       on grounds relating to devices to prevent unauthorised use, if the requirements of Directive 74/61/EEC, as amended by this Directive,  are
       not fulfilled.

4.    With effect from 1 October 1998 the requirements of this Directive relating to immobilizers and to alarm systems as component  or  separate
       technical unit are applicable for the purposes of Article 7(2) of Directive [70/156/EEC].”

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                                                                    ANNEX VIII

                                                                Correlation Table

|Directive 74/61/EEC                                                 |This Directive                                                      |
|Articles 1-5                                                        |Articles 1-5                                                        |
|Article 6(1)                                                        |—                                                                   |
|Article 6(2)                                                        |Article 6                                                           |
|—                                                                   |Articles 7-8                                                        |
|Article 7                                                           |Article 9                                                           |
|Annex I                                                             |Annex I                                                             |
|Annex II                                                            |Annex II                                                            |
|Annex III                                                           |Annex III                                                           |
|Annex IV                                                            |Annex IV                                                            |
|Annex V                                                             |Annex V                                                             |
|Annex VI                                                            |Annex VI                                                            |
|—                                                                   |Annex VII                                                           |
|—                                                                   |Annex VIII                                                          |

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[1]   COM(87) 868 PV.
[2]   See Annex 3 to Part A of the Conclusions.
[3]   Carried out pursuant to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the  Council  -  Codification  of  the  acquis
      communautaire, COM(2001) 645 final.
[4]   Annex VII, Parts A and B, of this proposal.
[5]   OJ C [...], [...], p. [...].
[6]   OJ C [...], [...], p. [...].
[7]   OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.
[8]   [OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2004/78/EC (OJ L 153, 30.4.2004, p. 103).]
[9]   Annex VII, , Parts A and B.
[10]  Published as Annex I to Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November 1997 with a view to accession by the European Community to the  Agreement
      of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption of  uniform  technical  prescriptions  for  wheeled  vehicles,
      equipment and parts which can be fitted to and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal  recognition  of  approvals
      granted on the basis of these prescriptions (“Revised 1958 Agreement”), OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78.
[11]  OJ L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 12. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.
[12]  The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle alarm system or to an immobilizer shows that the alarm system (A) or the  immobilizer  (I)  or
      an alarm system in combination with an immobilizer (AI) has been approved in Spain (e 9), under the base approval number  1406.  The  first
      two digits (00) indicate that the approval was granted pursuant to this Directive.
[13]  If the device to prevent unauthorised use permits locking in any position of the steering, the procedures described  in  points  2.2.3  and
      2.2.5 shall be omitted.
[14]  If the device to prevent unauthorised use permits locking in any position of the steering, the procedures described  in  points  2.2.3  and
      2.2.5 shall be omitted.
[15]  ETSI: European Telecommunications Standards Institute. If these standards are not available when this Directive comes into force, then  the
      relevant domestic requirements shall apply.
[16]  M1 & N1 as defined in [Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC].
[17]  M1 & N1 as defined in [Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC].
[18]  Only vehicles with 12 volts electrical systems are considered.
[19]  M1 & N1 as defined in [Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC].
[20]  M1 & N1 as defined in [Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC].
[21]  Only vehicles with 12 volts electrical systems are considered.
[22]  Lamps which are used as part of the optical alarm devices and which are included in the standard car lighting system need not  comply  with
      the operation parameters in item 5.1 and shall not be submitted to tests listed under item 5.2.

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