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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 of 31 March 2021 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of vehicles, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general construction characteristics and safety (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2021/535
of 31 March 2021
laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of vehicles, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general construction characteristics and safety
(Text with EEA relevance)
CHAPTER I
SUBJECT MATTER AND DEFINITIONS
Article 1
Subject matter
Article 2
Definitions
CHAPTER II
TYPE-APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS BASED ON UN REGULATIONS
Article 3
Application for type-approval
Article 4
Granting of the type-approval
CHAPTER III
EU VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL WITH REGARD TO CERTAIN SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Article 5
Application for the EU type-approval of a vehicle type as regards certain vehicle systems
Article 6
Granting the EU type-approval of a vehicle type as regards certain vehicle systems
CHAPTER IV
EU SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT AND EU COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVALS WITH REGARD TO CERTAIN VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
Article 7
Application for the EU separate technical unit type-approval of systems and equipment
Article 8
Granting the EU type-approval of a separate technical unit
Article 9
Application for the EU component type-approval
Article 10
Granting the EU component type-approval
Article 11
Type-approval mark
CHAPTER V
FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 12
Transitional provision
Article 13
Provision of information
Article 14
Entry into force
ANNEX I
TYPE-APPROVAL IN AREAS COVERED BY UN REGULATIONS
PART 1
Information document
MODEL
Explanatory notes:
PART 2
MODEL
Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
Identification of type-approval authority
SECTION I
SECTION II
Addendum
to type-approval certificate number …
ANNEX II
STATUTORY PLATE AND THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
PART 1
Information document for EU type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers with regard to the statutory plate and the vehicle identification number (VIN)
MODEL
Explanatory notes:
PART 2
Section A
Technical specifications
1. Manufacturer's statutory plate
2. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Section B
Model of statutory plate
1. MODEL A
2. MODEL B
3. MODEL C
4. MODEL D
5. MODEL E
Section C
Check digit
1. The check digit shall be calculated by carrying out the mathematical computation specified in points 1.1. to 1.4.
PART 3
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate number …
ANNEX III
SPACE FOR MOUNTING AND FIXING OF FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES
PART 1
Information document for EU type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers with regard to the space for mounting and fixing of front and rear registration plates
MODEL
Explanatory notes:
PART 2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PART 3
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate number …
ANNEX IV
WINDSCREEN WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS
PART 1
Section A
Information document for EU type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their windscreen wiper and washer systems
MODEL
Explanatory notes:
Section B
Information document for EU type-approval of windscreen washer systems as separate technical units
MODEL
Explanatory notes:
PART 2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PART 3
Section A
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate number…
Section B
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model C in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model C in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate number …
Section C
EU TYPE-APPROVAL MARK OF SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT
Figure 1
Example of EU separate technical unit type-approval mark
Explanatory note:
ANNEX V
WHEEL GUARDS
PART 1
Information document for EU type-approval of vehicles with regard to wheel guards
MODEL
Explanatory notes:
PART 2
Technical specifications
Figure 1
Diagram of wheel guard
Explanatory note:
PART 3
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
ANNEX VI
WINDSCREEN DEFROSTING AND DEMISTING SYSTEMS
PART 1
Information document for EU type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to windscreen defrosting and demisting systems
MODEL
Explanatory notes:
PART 2
Technical specifications
1. For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions shall apply:
2. Technical requirements
2.1. Windscreen defrosting
2.2. Windscreen demisting
3. Test procedures
3.1. Windscreen defrosting
3.2. Windscreen demisting
4. Characteristics of the steam generator.
Figure 1
Diagram of steam generator
PART 3
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to the EU type-approval certificate number …
ANNEX VII
TOWING DEVICES
PART 1
Information document for EU type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to towing devices
MODEL
Explanatory notes:
PART 2
Technical specifications
1. Technical requirements
1.1. Minimum number of devices.
1.2. Load and stability
2. Test procedure
PART 3
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate Number…
ANNEX VIII
SPRAY SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
PART 1
Section A
Information document for EU type-approval of vehicles with regard to spray suppression systems
MODEL
Explanatory notes:
Section B
Information document for EU type-approval of a type of separate technical unit with regard to spray suppression systems
MODEL
Explanatory notes:
PART 2
Technical specifications
1. For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions shall apply:
2. Spray suppression devices
3. Test procedures
4. Requirements for vehicle type-approval with regard to their spray suppression systems
General requirements
Specific requirements
Appendix
Figures
Figure 1a
Width (q) of mudguard (a) and position of valance (j)
Figure 1b
Example of measurement of the outer valance
Figure 2
Dimensions of mudguard and outer valance
Figure 3
Position of mudguard and rain flap
Figure 4
Diagram showing assembly of a spray suppression system (mudguard, rain flap, outer valance) incorporating spray suppression devices (energy absorbers) for multiple axles
Figure 5
Diagram showing the assembly of a spray suppression system incorporating spray suppression devices (energy absorbers) for axles fitted with non-steered or self-steering wheels
(Points 4.7.2. and 4.9. of Part 2 of this Annex)
Figure 6
Diagram showing the assembly of a spray suppression system incorporating spray suppression devices fitted with air/water separators for axles fitted with steered, self-steering or non-steered wheels
Figure 7
Diagram showing assembly of a spray suppression system incorporating spray suppression devices (mudguard, rain flap, outer valance) for multiple axles where the distance between the tyres does not exceed 300 mm
Figure 8
Test assembly for energy absorption spray suppression devices
(point 3.1.2. of Part 2 of this Annex)
Figure 9
Test assembly for air/water separator spray suppression devices
(point 3.2.2. of Part 2 of this Annex)
PART 3
Section A
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate number …
Section B
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model C in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model C in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate number …
Section C
EU TYPE-APPROVAL MARK OF SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNITS AS REGARDS SPRAY SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Figure 1
Example of EU separate technical unit type-approval mark
Explanatory note:
ANNEX IX
GEAR SHIFT INDICATORS (GSI)
PART 1
Information document for EU type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to gear shift indicators (GSI)
MODEL
Explanatory note:
Appendix
MODEL
PART 2
Technical specifications
1. For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions shall apply:
2. General provisions
3. Assessment of manually operated gearbox
4. Characteristic of the GSI appearance
5. Functional requirements for GSI (applicable to all manual modes)
6. Information to be provided
7. The fuel economy impact of GSI recommended gear shift points shall be determined in accordance with the procedure set out in points 7.1. to 7.5.
Figure I.1
Graphical representation of the speed profile referred to in point 7.1.; solid line: speed profile; dashed lines: tolerances for deviation from this speed profile
PART 3
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
SECTION II
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate number …
1. Additional information
ANNEX X
VEHICLE ACCESS
PART 1
Information document for EU type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to vehicle access
MODEL
Explanatory note:
PART 2
Technical specifications
Figure 1
Access steps and handholds to the passenger compartment
PART 3
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
ANNEX XI
REVERSING MOTION
PART 1
Information document for EU type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to reversing motion
MODEL
Explanatory note:
PART 2
Technical specifications
PART 3
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate number…
ANNEX XII
FRONTAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR M1 AND N1 VEHICLES
PART 1
Information document for EU type-approval of separate technical unit with regard to frontal protection systems
MODEL
Explanatory note:
PART 2
Section A
General provisions and requirements
Figure 1
Determination of Corner of Frontal Protection System
Figure 2
Determination of Lower Frontal Protection System Reference Line
Figure 3
Determination of Upper Frontal Protection System Reference Line
Figure 4
Frontal protection system wrap around distance
Section B
Vehicle test specifications
1. Complete vehicle
2. Subsystem of vehicle
Section C
Frontal protection systems test specifications
1. Frontal Protection System as original equipment fitted to a vehicle.
2. Frontal Protection System as a separate technical unit.
3. Information to be provided.
Section D
Lower legform to frontal protection system test
1. Specific requirements
2. General
3. Specification of the test
4. For vehicles with a lower frontal protection system reference line height which is equal to, or greater than, 425 mm and less than 500 mm the manufacturer may choose to apply either the tests set out in this Section or the tests set out in Section E.
Section E
Upper legform to frontal protection system test
1. Specific requirements
2. General
3. Specification of the test
4. For vehicles with a lower frontal protection system reference line height which is equal to, or greater than, 425 mm and less than 500 mm the manufacturer may choose to apply either this test or the test set out in Section D.
Section F
Child/Small Adult headform to frontal protection system test
1. Specific requirements
2. General
3. Specification of the test
4. Test procedure
PART 3
Section A
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model C in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model C in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate number …
Section B
EU type-approval mark of separate technical unit
Figure 1
Example of EU separate technical unit type-approval mark
Explanatory note:
ANNEX XIII
MASSES AND DIMENSIONS
PART 1
Section A
Information document for EU type-approval of a motor vehicles and their trailers with regard to their masses and dimensions
MODEL
Explanatory note:
Section B
Information document for the EU type-approval of an aerodynamic device or equipment as a separate technical unit
MODEL
Explanatory note:
PART 2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Section A
Definitions and general provisions
Section B
Vehicles of category M
1
and N
1
Section C
Vehicles of category M
2
and M
3
Section D
Vehicles of category N
2
and N
3
Section E
Vehicles of category O
Section F
List of devices and equipment that are not required to be taken into account for the determination of the outermost dimensions
Section G
Permissible deviations for type-approval and conformity of production
Section H
Figures regarding manoeuvrability requirements
Figure 1
Manoeuvrability circle r = 5,3 m R = 12,5 m
Figure 2
Drive-in method for M
2
and M
3
vehicles
Figure 3
Steady-state method for N
2
and N
3
vehicles
Section I
Aerodynamic devices and equipment crash test
Figure 1
Test point height
Figure 2
Example of test setup
Figure 3
Force application
Section J
Three-dimensional cab envelope
Figure 1
3D envelope
Figure 2
3D envelope
Figure 3
Rake
Section K
Gradeability of off-road vehicles
Section L
Conditions of equivalence of a suspension-to-air suspension
Figure 1
Step for suspension tests
Figure 2
A damped transient response
Section M
Technical specifications for the installation of lift- or loadable axle(s) on vehicles
PART 3
Section A
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate number …
Section B
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (STU)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model C in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model C in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Addendum
to EU type-approval certificate number …
Section C
EU SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK FOR A AN AERODYNAMIC DEVICE OR EQUIPMENT
Figure 1
Example of EU separate technical unit type-approval mark
Explanatory note:
ANNEX XIV
HYDROGEN SYSTEM MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY AND FUELLING RECEPTACLE
PART 1
Section A
Information document relating to the EU type-approval of a vehicle with regard to its hydrogen system
MODEL
Explanatory note:
Section B
Information document relating to the EU type-approval of hydrogen components
MODEL
Explanatory notes:
PART 2
Section A
Section B
Technical specifications for the type-approval of liquefied hydrogen storage systems
Figure 1
Typical liquefied hydrogen storage system
Section C
Technical specifications for the type-approval of specific components for liquefied hydrogen storage system
Section D
Technical specifications for the type-approval of vehicle fuel systems incorporating liquefied hydrogen storage systems
Section E
Technical specifications for motor vehicles with regard to their hydrogen system, including material compatibility, fuelling receptacle and vehicle identification
1. General requirements for vehicles equipped with compressed hydrogen storage systems (CHSS) that are complimentary to requirements set out in UN Regulation No 134 (1) and for vehicles equipped with LHSS.
2. Fuelling receptacle requirements for vehicles equipped with CHSS that are complimentary to requirements set out in UN Regulation No 134 and for vehicles equipped with LHSS.
Section F
Technical specifications for hydrogen components on material compatibility
1. Requirements
2. Specific requirements
3. Hydrogen compatibility test
PART 3
Section A
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Section B
EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (COMPONENT)
SECTION I
(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model C in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
SECTION II
(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model C in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)
Section C
EU type-approval mark of components
Figure 1
Example of EU component type-approval mark
Explanatory note: