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model shown in annex 1.

           6.2.2. Sound level limits

           6.2.2.1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 6.2.2.2 below, the sound level of vehicle types, as measured by the method described in paragraph 3.1 of annex 3 to this Regulation, shall not exceed the following limits:

           6.2.2.1.1. Vehicle categories: Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers and capable of having not more than nine seats, including the driver's seat
           Limit values [dB(A)]: 74

           6.2.2.1.2. Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers having more than nine seats, including the driver's seat, and a maximum authorized mass of more than 3.5 tonnes

           6.2.2.1.2.1. Vehicle categories: with an engine power less than 150 kW (ECE)
           Limit values [dB(A)]: 78

           6.2.2.1.2.2. Vehicle categories: with an engine power of 150 kW (ECE) or above
            Limit values [dB(A)]: 80

           6.2.2.1.3. Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers having more than nine seats, including the driver's seat; vehicles used for the carriage of goods

           6.2.2.1.3.1. Vehicle categories: with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 2 tonnes
            Limit values [dB(A)]: 76

           6.2.2.1.3.2. Vehicle categories: with a maximum authorized mass greater than 2 tonnes but not exceeding 3.5 tonnes
            Limit values [dB(A)]: 77

           6.2.2.1.4. Vehicles used for the transport of goods with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes

           6.2.2.1.4.1. Vehicle categories: with an engine power less than 75 kW (ECE)
            Limit values [dB(A)]: 77

           6.2.2.1.4.2. Vehicle categories: with an engine power of 75 kW (ECE) or above but less than 150 kW (ECE)
            Limit values [dB(A)]: 78

           6.2.2.1.4.3. Vehicle categories: with an engine power of 150 kW (ECE) or above
            Limit values [dB(A)]: 80

           6.2.2.2. However,

           6.2.2.2.1. For the vehicle types mentioned in paragraphs 6.2.2.1.1 and 6.2.2.1.3 equipped with a compression-ignition and direct-injection internal combustion engine, the limit values shall be increased by 1 dB(A);

           6.2.2.2.2. For vehicle types designed for off-road [4]/ use and with a maximum authorized mass above 2 tonnes, the limit values shall be increased:

           6.2.2.2.2.1. by 1 dB(A) if they are equipped with an engine having a power of less than 150 kW (ECE);

           6.2.2.2.2.2. by 2 dB(A) if they are equipped with an engine having a power of 150 kW (ECE) or above.

           6.2.2.2.3. For vehicle types mentioned in paragraph 6.2.2.1.1. fitted with a gear box having more than four forward gears and equipped with an engine developing a maximum power greater than 140 kW(ECE) and having a maximum-power/maximum mass ratio greater than 75 kW/t, the limit values shall be increased by 1 dB(A), if the speed at which the rear of the vehicle passes the line BB' in third gear is greater than 61 km.
           6.3. Specifications regarding exhaust systems containing fibrous materials

           6.3.1. Requirements of annex 5 shall be applied.

           7.