Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 901/2014 of 18 July 2014 implementing Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles Text with EEA relevance

Article 1

Subject matter

This Regulation provides for the implementing measures referred to in Article 72 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 to establish uniform conditions for the implementation of the administrative requirements for the approval of new two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles, as well as systems, components and separate technical units designed and constructed for such vehicles. It also establishes the administrative requirements for placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems.

Article 2

Templates for the information document and for the information folder

Manufacturers applying for EU type-approval shall provide the information document and the information folder referred to in Article 27(1) and Article 27(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 on the basis of the templates set out in Annex I to this Regulation.

Article 3

Templates for the manufacturer’s statements on endurance testing and vehicle structure integrity

Manufacturers applying for EU type-approval shall provide statements on endurance of functional safety-critical systems, parts and equipment referred to in Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and on vehicle structure integrity as referred to in Annex XIX to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 ([^E0001]) to that Regulation on the basis of the templates set out in Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 4

Templates for the manufacturer’s certificates providing proof of compliance to the type-approval authority on access to vehicle on-board diagnostics (OBD) and to vehicle repair and maintenance information

Manufacturers applying for EU type-approval shall provide the approval authority with a certificate on access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information in accordance with Article 57(8) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 on the basis of the templates set out in Annex III to this Regulation.

Article 5

Templates for the certificates of conformity

Article 6

Models for the statutory plate and EU type-approval mark

Manufacturers shall issue the statutory plate and the EU type-approval mark referred to in Article 39(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 in accordance with the models set out in Annex V to this Regulation.

Article 7

Templates for the EU type-approval certificate

Approval authorities shall issue the EU type-approval certificates referred to in Article 30(1) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 on the basis of the templates set out in Annex VI to this Regulation.

Article 8

Numbering system of the EU type-approval certificate

Pursuant to Article 29(4) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, the EU type-approval certificates shall be numbered in accordance with the harmonised system set out in Annex VII to this Regulation.

Article 9

Template for the test results sheet

Approval authorities shall issue the test results sheet referred to in Article 30(3) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 on the basis of the template set out in Annex VIII to this Regulation.

Article 10

Format of test reports

The format of the test reports referred to in Article 32(1) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 shall comply with the general requirements set out in Annex VIII to this Regulation.

Article 11

List of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems

The list of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of systems that are essential for the safety of the vehicle or for its environmental performance referred to in Article 50(2) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 is set out in Annex X to this Regulation.

Article 12

Template and numbering system for the certificate for the placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems

Approval authorities shall issue the certificate for the placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of systems that are essential for the safety of the vehicle or for its environmental performance referred to in Article 51(2) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 on the basis of the template and in accordance with the numbering system set out in Annex IX to this Regulation.

Article 12a

Transitional provisions

Article 13

Entry into force and application

This Regulation 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 1 January 2016.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

LIST OF ANNEXES

Annex Number	Annex Title
I	Templates for the information document and information folder
II	Templates for the manufacturer’s statements on endurance testing and vehicle structure integrity
III	Templates for the manufacturer’s certificates providing proof of compliance to the type-approval authority on access to vehicle on-board diagnostics (OBD) and to vehicle repair and maintenance information
IV	Templates for the certificates of conformity
V	Models for the statutory plate and EU type-approval mark
VI	Templates for the EU type-approval certificate
VII	Numbering system of the EU type-approval certificate
VIII	Format of test reports and template for the test results sheet
IX	Template and numbering system for the certificate for the placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems
X	List of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems

ANNEX I

Templates for the information document and information folder

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Number	Appendix title
1	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a tailpipe pollution-control system
2	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a crankcase and evaporative emissions system
3	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an on-board diagnostic (OBD) system
4	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a sound level system
5	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a propulsion unit performance system
5a	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a maximum torque and a maximum net power of a propulsion unit system
6	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a pollution-control device as a STU
7	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a noise-abatement device as a STU
8	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of an exhaust (pollution-control device and noise-abatement device) as a STU
8a	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an installation of audible warning devices system
9	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a braking system
9a	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an installation of glazing, windscreen wipers and defrosting and demisting devices system
9b	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators system
10	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an installation of lighting and light-signalling devices system
11	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a roll-over protective structure (ROPS) system
11a	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a safety belt anchorages system
11b	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a steer-ability, cornering properties and turn ability system
12	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an installation of tyres system
13	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of an audible warning device as a component
13a	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings, head restraint and vehicle doors system
14	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a non-glazing front windscreen as a component/STU
15	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a windscreen washer device as a component/STU
16	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a rearward visibility device as a component/STU
17	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of safety belts as a STU
18	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a seating position (saddle/seat) as a component/STU)
19	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a trailer coupling device as a STU
20	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of devices to prevent unauthorised use as a STU
20a	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a fuel tank as a STU
21	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of passenger handholds as a STU
22	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of footrests as a STU
23	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a side-car as a STU
24	Manufacturer's declaration for vehicles capable of converting their performance level from subcategory (L3e/L4e)-A2 to (L3e/L4e)-A3 and vice versa
25	Manufacturer’s declaration on powertrain tampering prevention measures (anti-tampering)

PART A

INFORMATION FOLDER

1. General requirements

• 1.1.When applying for EU type-approval for a vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit, the manufacturer shall provide, in accordance with Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, an information folder which shall contain the following:

• 1.1.1. a list of contents;

• 1.1.2. the information on the type-approval procedure chosen in accordance with Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, the template for which is set out in point 2 (information folder sheet);

• 1.1.3. the information document as set out in Part B of this Annex;

• 1.1.4. all relevant data, drawings, photographs and other information as required in the information document;

• 1.1.5. the manufacturer’s statement on endurance of functional safety-critical systems, parts and equipment as referred to in Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and set out in Annex II to this regulation;

• 1.1.6. the manufacturer’s statement on vehicle structure integrity as referred to in Article 22(5) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and in point 1.1.of Annex XIX to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 of 24 October 2013 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle functional safety requirements for the approval of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles ([^E0002]), as set out point 1.4. of Annex II to this regulation;

• 1.1.7. the manufacturer’s certificate providing proof of compliance to the type-approval authority on access to vehicle on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems and to vehicle repair and maintenance information as referred to in Article 57(8) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and set out in Annex III to this regulation;

• 1.1.8. the manufacturer’s declaration of conversion of (L3e/L4e)-A2 to (L3e/L4e)-A3 motorcycle characteristics and vice versa as referred to in Article 25(8) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and in point 4.2.6. of Annex III to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 of 21 November 2013 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the vehicle construction and general requirements for the approval of two- or three- wheel vehicles and quadricycles ([^E0003]), as set out in Appendix 24 of this Annex;

• 1.1.9. the manufacturer’s declaration on powertrain tampering prevention measures (anti-tampering) as referred to in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and in points 2.2., 2.6. and 5.2. of Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation 44/2014 according to the models established in Appendix 25 of this Annex;

• 1.1.10. any additional information requested by the approval authority as part of the approval procedure.

• 1.2.Applications submitted on paper shall be in triplicate. Any drawings shall be to an appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 sheets or in a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, shall show sufficient detail.

• 1.3.If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance shall be provided.

2. Template of the information folder sheet

Information

on the type-approval procedure chosen in accordance with Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013

Information folder sheet

A duly completed version of this statement shall be included in the information folder.

The undersigned: [… (full name and position)]

Company name and address of the manufacturer: …

Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): …

Hereby applies for type-approval procedure⁽⁴⁾:

• (a) step-by-step type-approval

• (b) single-step type-approval

• (c) mixed type-approval

Where procedures (a) or (c) are chosen, compliance with requirements as under (b) is declared for all systems, components and separate technical units.

Multi-stage type-approval chosen in accordance with Article 25(5) of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013: yes/no⁽⁴⁾

Information on the vehicle(s) to be filled in, if application is for EU whole-vehicle type-approval⁽³⁾:

• 0.1. Make (trade name of the manufacturer): …

• 0.2. Type⁽¹⁷⁾: …
• 0.2.1. Variant(s)⁽¹⁷⁾: …
• 0.2.2. Version(s)⁽¹⁷⁾: …
• 0.2.3. Commercial name(s) (if available): …

• 0.3. Category, subcategory and sub-subcategory of vehicle⁽²⁾: …

Information to be filled in, if application is for type-approval of a system/ component/separate technical unit⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾:

• 0.7. Make(s) (trade name(s) of manufacturer): …

• 0.8. Type: …
• 0.8.1. Commercial name(s) (if available): …

• 1.6. Virtual and/or self-testing⁽³⁾
• 1.6.1. Overview list with virtual and/or self-tested systems, components or separate technical units pursuant to point 6 of Annex III to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 below: Overview table virtual and/or self-testing Delegated act Annex Subject Virtual and/or self-tested: yes/no⁽⁴⁾ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 [^E0004] IX Testing procedures on maximum design vehicle speed Self-testing: yes/no⁽⁴⁾ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 II Audible warning devices Self-testing: yes/no⁽⁴⁾ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 VIII Driver-operated controls including identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators Self-testing: yes/no⁽⁴⁾ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 IX Installation of lighting and light- signalling devices Virtual testing: yes/no⁽⁴⁾ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 X Rearward visibility Virtual testing: yes/no⁽⁴⁾ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 XIV Installation of tyres Virtual testing: yes/no⁽⁴⁾ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 XIV Registration plate space Self & Virtual testing: yes/no⁽⁴⁾ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 XVI Stands Self-testing: yes/no⁽⁴⁾ This Commission Implementing Regulation VIII Statutory plate and EU type-approval mark Self-testing: yes/no⁽⁴⁾ (^*1) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 of 16 December 2013 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements and amending Annex V thereof (OJ L 53, 21.2.2014, p. 1).
• 1.6.2. Detailed report on validation of virtual and/or self-testing added: yes/no⁽⁴⁾

Place: …	Date: …
Signature: …	Name and position in the company: …

PART B

INFORMATION DOCUMENT

1. General requirements

• 1.1. The information document shall have a reference number supplied by the applicant.

• 1.2. Where the particulars appearing in the information document for vehicle approval have changed, the manufacturer shall submit revised pages to the approval authority showing clearly the nature of the change(s) and the date of re-issue.

• 1.3. Type-approval numbers

• 1.3.1.The manufacturer shall supply the information required by the following table in respect of the applicable subjects for the vehicle in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013. All relevant approvals and test reports (if available) for each subject shall be included. However, information in respect of systems, components or separate technical units need not be given here so long as such information is included in the correspondent approval certificate.

Type-approval number and test report overview

Item number and subject	Type-approval number or test report number [^E0007]	Date of issue of the type-approval or of its extension or of the test report	Member State or contracting party [^E0005] issuing the type- approval [^E0006] or technical service issuing the test report [^E0007]	Reference to the regulatory act and its latest amendment	Variant(s)/ version(s
e.g. B1 audible warning devices
Signed: …	Signed: …	Signed: …	Signed: …	Signed: …	Signed: …
Position in company: …	Position in company: …	Position in company: …	Position in company: …	Position in company: …	Position in company: …
Date: …	Date: …	Date: …	Date: …	Date: …	Date: …

Contracting parties to the Revised 1958 Agreement.

To be indicated if not obtainable from the type-approval number.

The approval authority shall complete the references for the test reports, established by regulatory acts, for which no type-approval certificate is available.

• 1.4. Vehicles and Vehicle types shall be identified as compliant with environmental step Euro 5 or environmental step Euro 5+ in accordance with the following Table:

Identification of environmental step Euro 5 and Euro 5+ for L-category vehicles

(sub-) category	Obligatory as of: 1.1.2020 for new types of vehicles 1.1.2021 for existing types of vehicles	Envi. step	Obligatory as of: 1.1.2024 for new types of vehicles 1.1.2025 for existing types of vehicles	Envi. step
L1e	OBD system not required	Euro 5	OBD system not required	Euro 5
L1e	test types I, IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5	test types I, IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5
L2e (other than L2e-U)	OBD system not required	Euro 5	OBD system not required	Euro 5
L2e (other than L2e-U)	test types I, IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5	test types I, IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5
L2e-U	OBD system not required	Euro 5	OBD system not required	Euro 5+
L2e-U	test type I: Euro 4	Euro 5	test type I: Euro 5	Euro 5+
L2e-U	test type IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5	test types IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5+
L3e (other than enduro and trial), L4e, L5e-A and L7e-A	OBD stage I system that monitors electric circuit and electronics failure, and triggers a report when:	Euro 5	OBD stage I system that monitors electric circuit and electronics failure, and triggers a report when:	Euro 5+
L3e (other than enduro and trial), L4e, L5e-A and L7e-A	(a) OBD emission thresholds of Annex VI (B1) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 are exceeded, and	Euro 5	(a) OBD emission thresholds of Annex VI (B2) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 are exceeded, and	Euro 5+
L3e (other than enduro and trial), L4e, L5e-A and L7e-A	(b) any operating mode significantly reduces engine torque.	Euro 5	(b) any operating mode significantly reduces engine torque.	Euro 5+
L3e (other than enduro and trial), L4e, L5e-A and L7e-A	OBD stage II that monitors emission control system failures and degradation (with the exception of catalyst monitoring), and reports when:	Euro 5	OBD stage II that monitors emission control system failures and degradation, and reports when:	Euro 5+
L3e (other than enduro and trial), L4e, L5e-A and L7e-A	OBD emission thresholds of Annex VI (B1) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 are exceeded.	Euro 5	OBD emission thresholds of Annex VI (B2) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 are exceeded.	Euro 5+
L3e (other than enduro and trial), L4e, L5e-A and L7e-A	test types I, IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5	test types I, IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5+
Enduro L3e-AxE and Trial L3e-AxT	OBD stage I system that monitors electric circuit and electronics failure, and triggers a report when:	Euro 5	OBD stage I system that monitors electric circuit and electronics failure, and triggers a report when:	Euro 5+
Enduro L3e-AxE and Trial L3e-AxT	(a) OBD emission thresholds of Annex VI (B1) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 are exceeded, and	Euro 5	(a) OBD emission thresholds of Annex VI (B2) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 are exceeded, and	Euro 5+
Enduro L3e-AxE and Trial L3e-AxT	(b) any operating mode significantly reduces engine torque.	Euro 5	(b) any operating mode significantly reduces engine torque.	Euro 5+
Enduro L3e-AxE and Trial L3e-AxT	test type I: Euro 4	Euro 5	test type I: Euro 5	Euro 5+
Enduro L3e-AxE and Trial L3e-AxT	test types IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5	test types IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5+
L5e (other than Le5-A) and L7e (other than L7e-A)	OBD stage I system that monitors electric circuit and electronics failure, and triggers a report when:	Euro 5	OBD stage I system that monitors electric circuit and electronics failure, and triggers a report when:	Euro 5+
L5e (other than Le5-A) and L7e (other than L7e-A)	(a) OBD emission thresholds of Annex VI (B1) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 are exceeded, and	Euro 5	(a) OBD emission thresholds of Annex VI (B2) to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 are exceeded, and	Euro 5+
L5e (other than Le5-A) and L7e (other than L7e-A)	(b) any operating mode significantly reduces engine torque.	Euro 5	(b) any operating mode significantly reduces engine torque.	Euro 5+
L5e (other than Le5-A) and L7e (other than L7e-A)	test types I, IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5	test types I, IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5+
L6e other than L6e-B	OBD system not required	Euro 5	OBD system not required	Euro 5
L6e other than L6e-B	test types I, IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5	test types I, IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5
L6e-B	OBD system not required	Euro 5	OBD system not required	Euro 5+
L6e-B	test type I: Euro 4	Euro 5	test type I: Euro 5	Euro 5+
L6e-B	test type IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5	test type IV & V: Euro 5	Euro 5+

2. Content of the information document

All information documents shall contain the following:

• 2.1. For a whole vehicle type-approval the manufacturer shall complete:

• — the matrix in point 2.3. to identify the versions and variants of the vehicle intended for type-approval;

• — a list of items applicable to the (sub-)category and to the technical characteristics of the vehicle from which content has been extracted, adhering to the numbering system of the total list set out in point 2.6.

• 2.2. For a system, component or separate technical unit as listed in table 1 the manufacturer shall complete the applicable appendix to this Annex.

In addition to the Annexes mentioned in table 1, the systems, components and separate technical units shall comply with the following requirements:

• — arrangements for type-approval procedures (Annex III of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014)

• — conformity of production (CoP) (Annex IV of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014)

• — access to repair and maintenance information (Annex XV of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014)

Table 1

Lists of systems, components and separate technical units which may be subject to an EU type-approval

LIST I — Environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements	LIST I — Environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements	LIST I — Environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements	LIST I — Environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements
Appendix	System or component/separate technical unit (STU)	Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 Annex number	As amended by and/or at the stage of implementation
1	System: tailpipe pollution-control system	II, III, V, VI
2	System: crankcase and evaporative emissions	IV, V
3	System: environmental and functional on-board diagnostic (OBD)	VIII (and Annex XII to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014)
4	System: sound level	IX
5	System: propulsion unit performance	X
5a	System: maximum torque and a maximum net power of a propulsion unit	X Appendix 2
6	STU: pollution-control device	II, III, IV, V, VI
7	STU: noise-abatement device	IX
8	STU: exhaust device (pollution-control device and noise-abatement device)	II, III, V, VI, IX
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LIST II — Vehicle functional safety requirements	LIST II — Vehicle functional safety requirements	LIST II — Vehicle functional safety requirements	LIST II — Vehicle functional safety requirements
Appendix	System or component/separate technical unit (STU)	Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 Annex number	As amended by and/or at the stage of implementation
8a	System: installation of audible warning devices	II
9	System: braking	III
9a	System: installation of glazing, windscreen wipers and defrosting and demisting devices	VII
9b	System: identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators	VIII
10	System: installation of lighting and light-signalling devices	IX
11	System: Roll-over protective structure (ROPS)	XI
11a	System: safety belt anchorages	XII
11b	System: steer-ability, cornering properties and turn ability	XIV
12	System: installation of tyres	XV
13	Component: audible warning device	II
13a	System: vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings, head restraint and vehicle doors	XVII
14	Component/STU: non-glazing front windscreen	VII
15	Component/STU: windscreen washer device	VII
16	Component/STU: rearward visibility device	X
17	STU: safety belts	XII
18	Component/STU: seating position (saddle/seat)	XIII
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LIST III — Vehicle construction and general type-approval requirements	LIST III — Vehicle construction and general type-approval requirements	LIST III — Vehicle construction and general type-approval requirements	LIST III — Vehicle construction and general type-approval requirements
Appendix	System or component/separate technical unit (STU)	Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 Annex number	As amended by and/or at the stage of implementation
19	STU: trailer coupling device	V
20	STU: devices to prevent unauthorised use	VI
20a	STU: fuel tank	IX
21	STU: passenger handholds	XIII
22	STU: footrests	XIII
23	STU: side-car	VIII, XI, XIII; (and Annexes III, V, VII, IX, X, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVII and XIX to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014)

• 2.3. Matrix showing the combinations of the entries listed in point 2.6. within the versions and variants of the vehicle type

Variants and version matrix

Item No	All	Version 1	Version 2	Version 3	Version n

• 2.3.1.A separate matrix shall be compiled for each variant within the type.

• 2.3.2.Entries with no restrictions on their combination within a variant shall be listed in the column headed ‘All’.

• 2.3.3.The above information may be presented in an alternative format or merged with the information supplied under point 2.6.

• 2.4. Type-, variant- and version designations

• 2.4.1. The manufacturer shall allocate an alphanumeric code to each vehicle type, variant and version, made up of Roman letters and/or Arabic numerals, which shall also be indicated in the certificate of conformity (see Annex IV) of the vehicle concerned.

The use of brackets and hyphens is permitted provided they do not replace a letter or a numeral.

• 2.4.2. The whole code shall be designated: Type-Variant-Version or ‘TVV’.

• 2.4.3. The TVV shall clearly and unequivocally identify a unique combination of technical features in relation to the criteria defined in Part B of this Annex.

• 2.4.4. The same manufacturer may use the same code in order to define a vehicle type when the latter falls in two or more categories.

• 2.4.5. The same manufacturer shall not use the same code in order to define a vehicle type for more than one type-approval within the same vehicle category.

• 2.4.6. Number of characters for the TVV

• 2.4.6.1.The number of characters shall not exceed:

• a. 15 for the code of the vehicle type;

• b. 25 for the code of one variant;

• c. 35 for the code of one version.

• 2.4.6.2.The complete alphanumeric ‘TVV’ shall not contain more than 75 characters.

• 2.4.6.3.When the TVV is used as a whole, a space shall be left between the type, the variant and the version.

• Example of such TVV: 159AF[… space]0054[… space]977K(BE).

• 2.5. For those subjects referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 whose approvals have been granted in accordance with the UNECE regulations referred to in Article 54 of Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (UNECE approvals), the manufacturer shall supply the information required in point 2.7. only if it is not already provided in the correspondent approval certificate and/or test report. However, the information referred to in the certificate of conformity (Annex IV) shall be supplied in any case.

• 2.6. The manufacturer shall complete the applicable item numbers of the template set out in point 2.8. and submit this filled-out list to the approval authority that grants the type-approval, split into two separate documents. The applicable items marked with * shall remain with the approval authority that grants the type-approval and all other applicable items shall make part of the information folder. The Colum ‘(Sub) categories’ indicates to which sub-categories applies each particular entry (e.g. ‘L1e - L7e’ means that the entry applies to all categories and subcategories).

• 2.7. The following type of data entries may be omitted in the information document under the condition that an appropriate technical drawing either as a paper document or a pdf-file is added to the information folder and on which these listed items are shown in a clear and readable way:

• 2.7.1. Make (with the exemption of Item No 0.1);

• 2.7.2. Type (with the exemption of Item No 0.2);

• 2.7.3. Location / where;

• 2.7.4. Working principle (with the exemption of Item No 3.2.1.2);

• 2.7.5. Characteristics;

• 2.7.6. Number of (with the exemption of Items No 1.3., 3.2.1.1. and 6.16.1.);

• 2.7.7. Identification / part number;

• 2.7.8. (Brief) / (Technical) description;

• 2.7.9. Design;

• 2.7.10. Schematic drawing / diagram;

• 2.7.11. (Construction) materials used;

• 2.7.12. Angles / inclination and other dimensions (height, length, width, distance) (with the exemption of Items No 2.2.1., 2.2.2., 2.2.3., 2.2.17., 7.6.1. and 7.6.2.);

• 2.7.13. Tolerance;

• 2.7.14. Reference mark;

• 2.7.15. Size (with the exemption of point 6.18.1.1.1., 6.18.1.1.2. and 6.18.1.1.3.);

• 2.7.16. Configuration.

• 2.8. INFORMATION DOCUMENT DATA ENTRIES