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Only the original UN/ECE texts have legal effect under international public law. The status and date of entry into force of this Regulation
should be checked in the latest version of the UN/ECE status document TRANS/WP.29/343, available at:
http://www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29fdocstts.html
Regulation No 97 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) —
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicle alarm systems (VAS) and of motor vehicles
with regard to their alarm systems (AS)
Incorporating all valid text up to:
Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments — Date of entry into force: 23 June 2011
CONTENTS
REGULATION
1. Scope
Part I — Approval of vehicle alarm systems
2. Definitions
3. Application for approval of VAS
4. Approval
5. General specifications
6. Particular specifications
7. Operation parameters and test conditions
8. Instructions
9. Modification of the VAS type and extension of approval
10. Conformity of production
11. Penalties for non-conformity of production
12. Production definitely discontinued
13. Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of Adminis
trative Departments
Part II — Approval of a vehicle with regard to its alarm system
14. Definitions
15. Application for approval
16. Approval
17. General specifications
18. Particular specifications
19. Test conditions
20. Instructions
21. Modification of the vehicle type and extension of approval
22. Conformity of production
23. Penalties for non-conformity of production
24. Production definitely discontinued
25. Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of Adminis
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Part III — Approval of immobilisers and approval of a vehicle with regard to its immobiliser
26. Definitions
27. Application for approval of an immobiliser
28. Application for approval of a vehicle
29. Approval of an immobiliser
30. Approval of a vehicle
31. General specifications
32. Particular specifications
33. Operation parameters and test conditions
34. Instructions
35. Modifications of the immobiliser type or vehicle type and extension of approval
36. Conformity of production
37. Penalties for non-conformity of production
38. Production definitely discontinued
39. Transitional provisions
40. Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of Adminis
trative Departments
ANNEXES
Annex 1 — Communication concerning the approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval
or production definitely discontinued of a type of vehicle alarm system (VAS) pursuant to
Part I of Regulation No 97
Annex 1A — Information documents
Annex 2 — Communication concerning the approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval
or production definitely discontinued of a vehicle type with regard to its alarm system
pursuant to Part II of Regulation No 97
Annex 3 — Communication concerning the approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval
or production definitely discontinued of a type of immobiliser pursuant to Part III of
Regulation No 97
Annex 4 — Communication concerning the approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval
or production definitely discontinued of a vehicle type with regard to its immobiliser
pursuant to Part III of Regulation No 97
Annex 5 — Arrangements of approval marks
Annex 6 — Model of certificate of conformity
Annex 7 — Model of installation certificate
Annex 8 — Test of systems for the protection of the passenger compartment
Annex 9 — Electromagnetic compatibility
Annex 10 — Specifications for mechanical key switches

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1. SCOPE
This Regulation applies to:
1.1. PART
I: Vehicle alarm systems (VAS) which are intended to be permanently fitted to vehicles of
category M 1 and those of category N 1 with a maximum mass of not more than 2 tonnes (*).
1.2. PART
II: Vehicles of category M 1 , and those of category N 1 with a maximum mass of not more
than 2 tonnes, with regard to their alarm system(s) (AS) (*).
1.3. PART
III: Immobilisers and vehicles of category M 1 and vehicles of category N 1 with a maximum
mass of not more than 2 tonnes with regard to immobilisers (*).
1.4. The
fitting
of
devices
specified
under
Parts
II
and
III
to
vehicles
of
categories
other
than
M 1 , or N 1
with a maximum mass exceeding 2 tonnes, is optional, but any such device fitted is required to
comply with all relevant provisions of this Regulation. Vehicles approved in accordance with the
provisions of Parts III or IV of Regulation No 116 are deemed to comply with Parts II and III
respectively of this Regulation.
PART I — APPROVAL OF VEHICLE ALARM SYSTEMS
2. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of Part I of this Regulation,
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. ‘Warning
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
a
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:
(a) the manufacturer’s trade name or mark;
(b) the kind of sensor;
(c) the kind of warning device;
(d) the kind of control equipment;
2.9.
‘Approval of a vehicle alarm system’ means the approval of a type of VAS with respect to the
requirements laid down in paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 below;
2.10. ‘Immobiliser’
means
a
device
which
is
intended
to
prevent
the
vehicle
being
driven
away
powered
by its own engine;
2.11.
‘Panic Alarm’ means a device which enables a person to use an alarm, installed on the vehicle, to
summon assistance in an emergency.
(*) Only vehicles with 12 volts electrical systems are considered.

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2.12.
‘Component’ means a device subject to the requirements of this Regulation and intended to be
part of a vehicle, which may be type-approved independently of a vehicle where this Regulation
makes express provisions for so doing.
2.13. ‘Separate
technical
unit’
means
a
device
subject
to
the
requirements
of
this
Regulation
and
intended to be part of a vehicle, which may be type-approved separately, but only in relation
to one or more specified types of vehicle where this Regulation makes express provisions for so
doing.
3. APPLICATION
FOR
APPROVAL
OF
VAS
3.1.
The application for approval of a VAS shall be submitted by the manufacturer of the VAS or by
his duly accredited representative.
3.2. For
each
type
of
VAS,
the
application
must
be
accompanied
by
an
information
document
established in accordance with the model shown in Annex 1A, Part 1, and giving a description
of the technical characteristics of the VAS, the method of installation for each make and type of
vehicle on which VAS is intended to be installed.
3.2.1. (A)
vehicle(s)
fitted
with
the
VAS
to
be
type-approved,
chosen
by
the
applicant
in
agreement
with
the Technical Service responsible for conducting approval tests;
3.2.2. Instructions
in
triplicate
in
accordance
with
paragraph
8
below.
4. APPROVAL
4.1.
If the VAS submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of para
graphs 5, 6 and 7 below, approval of that type of VAS shall be granted.
4.2. An
approval
number
shall
be
assigned
to
each
type
approved.
Its
first
two
digits
(currently
01
for
the 01 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most
recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval.
The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another type of VAS.
4.3.
Notice of approval or of extension or of refusal of approval of a type of VAS pursuant to this
Regulation shall be communicated to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this
Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.
4.4. There
shall
be
affixed,
conspicuously
and
in
a
readily
accessible
place
specified
on
the
approval
form, to the main component(s) of the VAS conforming to a type of VAS approved under this
Regulation, an international approval mark consisting of:
4.4.1.
A circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which
has granted approval ( 1 );
4.4.2.
The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter ‘R’, a symbol ‘A’ or ‘I’ or ‘AI’ indicating if
the system is a vehicle alarm system or an immobiliser or a combination of both, a dash and the
approval number in the vicinity of the circle prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1.
4.4.3. The
approval
mark
shall
be
clearly
legible
and
indelible.
( 1 ) 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the
Czech Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Serbia, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 14 for
Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for
Portugal, 22 for the Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 for Ireland, 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia,
28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32 for Latvia, 33 (vacant), 34 for Bulgaria,
35 (vacant), 36 for Lithuania, 37 for Turkey, 38 (vacant), 39 for Azerbaijan, 40 for the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, 41 (vacant), 42 for the European Community (Approvals are granted by its Member States using their
respective ECE symbol), 43 for Japan, 44 (vacant), 45 for Australia, 46 for Ukraine, 47 for South Africa, 48 for New
Zealand, 49 for Cyprus, 50 for Malta, 51 for the Republic of Korea, 52 for Malaysia and 53 for Thailand. Subsequent
numbers shall be assigned to other countries in the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the
Agreement 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, and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the
Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.

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4.4.4.
Annex 5 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks.
4.5. As
an
alternative
to
the
approval
mark
described
in
paragraph
4.4
above,
a
certificate
of
conformity shall be issued for every VAS offered for sale.
Where a VAS manufacturer supplies an approved unmarked VAS to a vehicle manufacturer, for
fitment by that manufacturer as original equipment for a vehicle model or range of vehicle
models, the VAS 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 this Regulation.
If the VAS 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 Annex 6 to this Regulation.
5. GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
5.1.
VAS shall, in the event of intrusion into or interference with a vehicle, provide a warning signal.
The warning signal shall be audible and in addition may include optical warning devices, or be a
radio alarm or any combination of the above.
5.2. VASs
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).
5.3.
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 ( 2 ), e.g. EN 300
220-1 V1.3.1 (2000-09), EN 300 220-2 V1.3.1 (2000-09), EN 300 220-3 V1.1.1 (2000-09) and
EN 301 489-3 V1.2.1 (2000-08) (including any advisory requirements). The frequency and
maximum radiated power of radio transmissions for the setting and unsetting of the alarm
system must comply with the CEPT/ERC ( 3 ) Recommendation 70-03 (17 February 2000)
relating to the use of short range devices ( 4 ).
5.4.
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.
5.5. The
VAS
and
components
thereof
shall
not
activate
inadvertently,
particularly
whilst
the
engine
is
in its running mode.
5.6.
Failure of the VAS, or failure of its electrical supply shall not affect the safe operation of the
vehicle.
5.7.
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 inoperable 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.
5.8.
The means of setting and unsetting of the VAS shall be designed in such a way that it does not
invalidate the requirements of Regulation No 18. Electrical connections to components covered
by this Regulation are allowed.
( 2 ) ETSI: European Telecommunications Standards Institute.
If these Standards are not available when this Regulation comes into force, then the relevant domestic requirements
shall apply.
( 3 ) CEPT: Conference of European Posts and Telecommunications
ERC: European Radio communications Committee.
( 4 ) Contracting Parties may prohibit the frequency and/or the power and may permit the use of other frequency and/or
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5.9.
The system shall be so arranged that the shorting out of any warning signal circuit shall not
render inoperative any aspects of the alarm system, other than the circuit which is shorted out.
5.10.
VAS may include an immobiliser which shall comply with the requirements of Part III of this
Regulation.
6. PARTICULAR
SPECIFICATIONS
6.1. Protection
range
6.1.1. 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.:
(a) of intrusions into the vehicle, e.g. passenger compartment control, window glass control,
breakage of any glazed area; or
(b) 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 paragraph 6.1.2 below).
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 authorised unsetting of the system as a
result of the vehicle user’s action.
Some kinds of additional sensors, e.g. passenger compartment control (ultrasonic, infrared) 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.
6.1.2. Safety
against
false
alarm.
6.1.2.1. By
adequate
measures,
e.g.:
(a) mechanical design and design of the electrical circuit according to conditions specific to
motor vehicles;
(b) 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:
(a) an impact on the vehicle: test specified in paragraph 7.2.13;
(b) electromagnetic compatibility: tests specified in paragraph 7.2.12;
(c) reduction of battery voltage by continuous discharge: test specified in paragraph 7.2.14;
(d) false alarm of the passenger compartment control: test specified in paragraph 7.2.15.
6.1.2.2. 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
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6.2. Audible
alarm
6.2.1. General
The warning 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 warning 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 warning device according to paragraph 6.2.3.1 below 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 additional audible warning device.
6.2.2. Duration
of
the
audible
signal
Minimum: 25 s
Maximum: 30 s.
The audible signal may sound again only after the next interference with the vehicle, i.e. after the
abovementioned time span.
(Restrictions: see paragraphs 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 above).
Unsetting of the alarm system shall immediately cut the signal.
6.2.3. Specifications
concerning
the
audible
signal.
6.2.3.1. Constant
tone
signal
device
(constant
frequency
spectrum),
e.g.
horns:
acoustical,
etc.,
data
according to Regulation No 28, Part I.
Intermittent signal (on/off):
Trigger frequency .................................................................................(2 ± 1) Hz
On time = off time ± 10 per cent
6.2.3.2. Audible
signal
device
with
frequency
modulation:
acoustical, etc., data according to Regulation No 28, Part I but equal passage of a significant
frequency range within the abovementioned range (1 800 through 3 550 Hz) in both directions.
Passage frequency ..................................................................................(2 ± 1) Hz
6.2.3.3. Sound
level
The sound source shall be:
(a) either an audible warning device approved under Regulation No 28, Part I;
(b) or a device meeting the requirements of Regulation No 28, Part I, paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2.
However, in the case of a different sound source from the original equipment audible warning
device, the minimum sound level may be reduced to 100 dB(A), measured under the
conditions of Regulation No 28, Part I.
6.3. Optical
alarm
—
if
fitted
6.3.1. General
In the event of intrusion into or interference with the vehicle, the device shall activate an optical
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6.3.2. Duration
of
the
optical
signal
The optical signal shall have a duration between 25 s and 5 min after the alarm has been
activated.
The unsetting of the alarm system shall immediately stop the signal.
6.3.3. Type
of
optical
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 ± 1) Hz
In relation to the audible signal, also asynchronous signals are allowed.
On time = off time ± 10 per cent
6.4. Radio
alarm
(pager)
—
if
fitted
The VAS may include a facility generating an alarm signal by radio transmission.
6.5. Alarm
system
setting
lock
6.5.1.
When the engine is in its running mode, deliberate or inadvertent setting of the alarm system
shall be impossible.
6.6.
Setting and unsetting of the VAS
6.6.1. Setting
Any suitable means of setting of the VAS is allowed, provided that such means does not
inadvertently cause false alarms.
6.6.2. Unsetting
Unsetting of the VAS shall be achieved by one or a combination of the following devices. Other
devices giving an equivalent performance are permitted.
6.6.2.1. A mechanical key (complying with the requirements of Annex 10 to this Regulation) which can
be coupled with a centralised vehicle locking system comprising at least 1 000 variants, operated
from the outside.
6.6.2.2. Electrical/electronic
device,
e.g.
remote
control,
with
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.
6.6.2.3. A
mechanical
key
or
an
electrical/electronic
device
within
the
protected
passenger
compartment,
with timed exit/entry delay.
6.7. 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 to between 15 seconds and 45
seconds after the switch has been operated. The delay period may be adjustable to suit individual
operators’ circumstances.
6.8. Entry
delay
If the device for unsetting 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 signals. The delay period may be adjustable to suit individual operators’ circumstances.

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6.9. Status
display
6.9.1.
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.
6.9.2.
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 paragraph 6.9.1. 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.
6.10. Power
supply
The source of power for the VAS shall either be the vehicle battery or a rechargeable battery.
Where provided, an additional rechargeable or non-rechargeable battery may be used. These
batteries shall by no means supply energy to other parts of the vehicle electrical system.
6.11. Specifications
for
optional
functions
6.11.1. Self
check,
automatic
failure
indication
On setting the VAS, irregular situations, e.g. open doors, etc., can be detected by a self-check
function (plausibility control), and this situation is indicated.
6.11.2. 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 immobilise the engine or stop it if it is running.
7. OPERATION
PARAMETERS
AND
TEST
CONDITIONS
( 5 )
7.1. Operation
parameters
All components of the VAS shall operate without any failure under the following conditions:
7.1.1. 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.
7.1.2. 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.
7.1.3. Weatherability
7 days according to IEC 68-2-30-1980.
( 5 ) Lamps which are used as part of the optical warning devices and which are included in the standard car lighting
system need not comply with the operation parameters in paragraph 7.1 and shall not be submitted to tests listed
under paragraph 7.2.

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7.1.4. Electrical
conditions
Rated supply voltage: 12 V
Operation supply voltage range: from 9 V to 15 V in the temperature range according to
paragraph 7.1.1.
Time allowance for excess voltages at 23 °C: U = 18 V, max. 1 h
U = 24 V, max. 1 min.
7.2. Test
conditions
7.2.1. Operation
tests
For the operation tests required in paragraphs 7.2.3, 7.2.4, 7.2.5, 7.2.6 and 7.2.8.4, if some of
the tests required in each of these paragraphs prior to the operation tests are performed in series
on a single VAS, the operation test may be carried out one time only after the chosen tests are
completed instead of performing the operation tests required in these paragraphs after each of the
chosen tests. Vehicle manufacturers and suppliers have to guarantee satisfactory results only on
non-accumulated procedures.
7.2.1.1. Compliance
of
the
VAS
with
the
following
specifications
shall
be
checked:
(a) alarm duration according to paragraphs 6.2.2 and 6.3.2;
(b) frequency and on/off ratio according to paragraphs 6.3.3 and 6.2.3.1 or 6.2.3.2 respectively;
(c) number of alarm cycles according to paragraph 6.1.1, if applicable;
(d) alarm system setting lock check according to paragraph 6.5.
7.2.1.2. Normal
test
conditions
Voltage .................................................................................U = (12 ± 0,2) V
Temperature ........................................................................Θ = (23 ± 5) °C
7.2.2. Resistance
to
temperature
and
voltage
changes
Compliance with the specifications defined under paragraph 7.2.1.1 shall also be checked under
the following conditions:
7.2.2.1. Test
temperature Θ = (– 40 ± 2) °C
Test voltage
U = (9 ± 0,2) V
Storage duration
4 hours
7.2.2.2. For
parts
to
be
fitted
in
the
passenger
or
luggage
compartment:
Test temperature
Θ = (+ 85 ± 2) °C
Test voltage
U = (15 ± 0,2) V
Storage duration
4 hours
7.2.2.3. For
parts
to
be
fitted
in
the
engine
compartment
unless
otherwise
specified:
Test temperature
Θ = (+ 125 ± 2) °C
Test voltage
U = (15 ± 0,2) V
Storage duration
4 hours
7.2.2.4. The VAS, in both set and unset state, shall be submitted to an excess voltage equal to (18 ± 0,2)
V for 1 hour.

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7.2.2.5. The VAS, in both set and unset state, shall be submitted to an excess voltage equal to (24 ± 0,2)
V for 1 minute.
7.2.3.
Safe operation after foreign body and water-tightness testing
After the test for tightness to foreign body and water according to IEC 529-1989, for degrees of
protection as in paragraph 7.1.2, the operation tests according to paragraph 7.2.1 shall be
repeated.
With the agreement of the Technical Service this requirement need not apply in the following
circumstances:
(a) Type Approval of a VAS which is to be type approved as a separate technical unit
In this case, the manufacturer of the VAS shall:
(i) specify in item 4.5 of the information document (Annex 1A, Part 1) that the requirement
of this paragraph was not applied to the VAS (in accordance with Part I of this
Regulation); and
(ii) specify in item 4.1 of the information document, the list of vehicles on which the VAS is
intended to be fitted and the relevant installation conditions in item 4.2.
(b) Type approval of a vehicle in respect of an AS
In this case, the manufacturer shall specify in item 3.1.3.1.1 of the information document
(Annex 1A, Part 2), that the requirement of this paragraph does not apply to the AS due to
the nature of installation conditions and the vehicle manufacturer shall prove it by submitting
related documents.
(c) Type approval of a vehicle in respect of the installation of a VAS which is type approved as a
separate technical unit
In this case, the vehicle manufacturer shall specify in item 3.1.3.1.1 of the information
document (Annex 1A, Part 2), that the requirement of this paragraph does not apply to
the installation of the VAS where the relevant installation conditions are met.
This requirement does not apply in cases where the information required in item 3.1.3.1.1 of
Annex 1A, Part 2 has already been submitted for the approval of a separate technical unit.
7.2.4. 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 paragraph 7.2.1 shall be repeated.
7.2.5. 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 paragraph 7.2.1 shall be repeated with fuses
changed, if necessary.
7.2.6. 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 paragraph 7.2.1 shall be repeated, with fuses
changed if necessary.
7.2.7. Energy
consumption
in
the
set
condition
The energy consumption in set condition under the conditions given in paragraph 7.2.1.2 shall
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With the agreement of the Technical Service this requirement need not apply in the following
circumstances:
(a) Type Approval of a VAS which is to be type approved as a separate technical unit
In this case, the manufacturer of the VAS shall:
(i) specify in item 4.5 of the information document (Annex 1A, Part 1), that the
requirement of this paragraph was not applied to the VAS (in accordance with Part I
of this
Regulation);
(ii) specify in item 4.1 of the information document, the list of vehicles to which the VAS is
intended to be fitted and the relevant installation conditions in item 4.2; and
(iii) prove the energy consumption requirements are not exceeded by submitting related
documents.
(b) Type approval of a vehicle in respect of an AS
In this case, the manufacturer shall specify in item 3.1.3.1.1 of the information document
(Annex 1A, Part 2), that the requirement of this paragraph does not apply to the AS due to
the nature of installation conditions and the vehicle manufacturer shall prove it by submitting
related documents.
(c) Type approval of a vehicle in respect of the installation of a VAS which is type approved as a
separate technical unit
In this case, the vehicle manufacturer shall specify in item 3.1.3.1.1 of the information
document (Annex 1A, Part 2), that the requirement of this paragraph does not apply to
the installation of the VAS where the relevant installation conditions are met.
This requirement does not apply to the case where the information required in item 3.1.3.1.1 of
Annex 1A, Part 2 is already submitted at the approval of a separate technical unit.
7.2.8. Safe
operation
after
vibration
test
7.2.8.1. 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.
7.2.8.2. The
components/VAS
shall
be
submitted
to
a
sinusoidal
vibration
mode
whose
characteristics
are
as follows:
7.2.8.2.1. 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).
7.2.8.2.2. 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).
7.2.8.2.3. For both type 1 and type 2:
(a) the frequency variation is 1 octave/min;
(b) the number of cycles is 10, the test shall be performed along each of the 3 axes;
(c) the vibrations are applied at low frequencies at a maximum constant amplitude and at a
maximum constant acceleration at high frequencies.
7.2.8.3. During the test, the VAS shall be electrically connected and the cable shall be supported after
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7.2.8.4. After
the
vibration
test,
the
operation
tests
according
to
paragraph
7.2.1
shall
be
repeated.
7.2.9. Durability
test
Under the test conditions specified in paragraph 7.2.1.2, triggering of 300 complete alarm cycles
(audible and/or optical) with a rest time of the audible device of 5 min.
7.2.10. 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.
7.2.10.1. 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.
7.2.11. 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 Annex 8 to
this Regulation).
7.2.12. Electromagnetic
compatibility
The VAS shall be submitted to the tests described in Annex 9.
In this case, a VAS which meets all the functional status of the tests in Annex 9 is deemed not to
cause the alarm signal to sound unnecessarily in association with the requirements in
paragraph 6.1.2.1.
With regard to the conformity to the functional status in each test, a VAS, which is designed to
sound the alarm in the set state in some of the test conditions given in Annex 9 and sound the
alarm signal in the tests, is deemed to function as designed in the tests and thus deemed to meet
the functional status of the tests. In this case, the manufacturer of the VAS shall prove it by
submitting related documents.
7.2.13. 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 its
curved surface does not cause false alarms.
7.2.14. 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 per hour down to 3 V does not cause false alarms.
Test conditions: see paragraph 7.2.1.2 above.
7.2.15. Test
for
safety
against
false
alarm
of
the
passenger
compartment
control
Systems intended for the protection of the passenger compartment according to paragraph 6.1.1
above shall be tested together with a vehicle under normal conditions (paragraph 7.2.1.2).
The system, installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, shall not be triggered when
subjected 5 times to the test described in paragraph 7.2.13 above 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.
8. INSTRUCTIONS
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8.1. Instructions
for
installation:
8.1.1.
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’.
8.1.2. The
method
of
installation
illustrated
by
photographs
and/or
very
clear
drawings.
8.1.3.
In the case of VAS which includes an immobiliser, additional instructions regarding compliance
with the requirements of Part III of this Regulation.
8.2.
A blank installation certificate, an example of which is given in Annex 7.
8.3.
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.
8.4. Instructions
for
use
8.5. Instructions
for
maintenance
8.6.
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 paragraph 8.2 above.
8.7. Indication
of
the
location(s)
of
the
international
approval
mark
mentioned
in
paragraph
4.4
of
this Regulation and/or the international certificate of conformity mentioned in paragraph 4.5 of
this Regulation.
9. MODIFICATION
OF
THE
VAS
TYPE
AND
EXTENSION
OF
APPROVAL
Every modification of the VAS type shall be notified to the Administrative Department which
approved this type of VAS.
The department may then either:
(a) consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and
that in any case the VAS still complies with the requirements; or
(b) require a further test report for some or all the tests described in paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 of
this Regulation from the Technical Service responsible for conducting the tests.
Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alteration, shall be communicated by the
procedure specified in paragraph 4.3 above to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying
this Regulation.
The Competent Authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a serial number to each
communication form drawn up for such an extension.
10. CONFORMITY
OF
PRODUCTION
The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement,
Appendix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2), with the following requirements:
10.1. Every
vehicle
alarm
system
approved
under
this
Regulation
shall
be
so
manufactured
as
to
conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set out in paragraphs 5, 6 and 7
above.
10.2. For
each
type
of
vehicle
alarm
system,
the
tests
prescribed
in
paragraphs
7.2.1
to
7.2.10
of
this
Regulation shall be carried out on a statistically controlled and random basis, in accordance with
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10.3. The
authority
which
has
granted
approval
may
at
any
time
verify
the
conformity
control
methods
applied in each production facility. The normal frequency of these verifications shall be one every
two years.
11. PENALTIES
FOR
NON-CONFORMITY
OF
PRODUCTION
11.1.
The approval granted in respect of a type of VAS pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn
if the requirements laid down in paragraph 10 above are not complied with.
11.2. If
a
Contracting
Party
to
the
Agreement
applying
this
Regulation
withdraws
an
approval
it
has
previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regu
lation, by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.
12. PRODUCTION
DEFINITELY
DISCONTINUED
If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of VAS approved in
accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the authority which granted the approval.
Upon receiving the relevant communication, that authority shall inform thereof the other
Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a form conforming
to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.
13. NAMES
AND
ADDRESSES
OF
TECHNICAL
SERVICES
RESPONSIBLE
FOR
CONDUCTING
APPROVAL
TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
The Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the
United Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of the Technical Services responsible for
conducting approval tests and of the Administrative Departments which grant approval and to
which forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval, issued in other
countries are to be sent.
PART II — APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH REGARD TO ITS ALARM SYSTEM
When a VAS approved to Part I of this Regulation is being used in a vehicle submitted for
approval to Part II of this Regulation, tests required to be passed by a VAS in order to obtain
approval to Part I of this Regulation shall not be repeated.
14. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of Part II of this Regulation,
14.1.
‘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.
14.2. ‘Vehicle
type
with
regard
to
its
alarm
system’
means
vehicles
which
do
not
differ
significantly
in
such essential aspects as:
(a) the manufacturer’s trade name or mark;
(b) vehicle features which significantly influence the performances of the AS;
(c) the type and design of the AS or VAS.
14.3.
‘Approval of a vehicle’ means the approval of a vehicle type with regard to the requirements laid
down in paragraphs 17, 18 and 19 below.
14.4. Other
definitions
applicable
to
Part
II
are
contained
in
paragraph
2
of
this
Regulation.
15. APPLICATION
FOR
APPROVAL
15.1. The
application
for
approval
of
a
vehicle
type
with
regard
to
its
AS
shall
be
submitted
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15.2.
It shall be accompanied by an information document in accordance with the model shown in
Annex 1A, Part 2.
15.3.
A vehicle representative of the type to be approved shall be submitted to the Technical Service.
15.4. A
vehicle
not
comprising
all
the
components
proper
to
the
type
may
be
accepted
provided
that
it
can be shown by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Competent Authority that the absence of
the components omitted has no effect on the results of the verifications, so far as the
requirements of this Regulation are concerned.
16. APPROVAL
16.1.
If the vehicle submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of
paragraphs 17, 18 and 19 below, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.
16.2. An
approval
number
shall
be
assigned
to
each
type
approved.
Its
first
two
digits
(currently
01
for
the 01 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most
recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval.
The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another vehicle type.
16.3.
Notice of approval or of extension or of refusal of approval of a vehicle type pursuant to this
Regulation shall be communicated to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this
Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 2 to this Regulation.
16.4. There
shall
be
affixed,
conspicuously
and
in
a
readily
accessible
place
specified
on
the
approval
form, to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this Regulation, an inter
national approval mark consisting of:
16.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which
has granted approval ( 6 );
16.4.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter ‘R’, a symbol ‘A’ or ‘I’ or ‘AI’ indicating if
the vehicle has been approved with regard to its alarm system or its immobilisers or a
combination of both, a dash and the approval number to the right of the circle prescribed in
paragraph 16.4.1.
16.5.
If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved under one or more other Regulations annexed
to the Agreement, in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol
prescribed in paragraph 16.4.1 need not be repeated; in such a case the Regulation and approval
numbers and the additional symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has been
granted in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation shall be placed in
vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in paragraph 16.4.1.
16.6. The
approval
mark
shall
be
clearly
legible
and
indelible.
16.7. The
approval
mark
shall
be
placed
close
to
or
on
the
vehicle
data
plate
affixed
by
the
manufacturer.
16.8.
Annex 5 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks.
17. GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
17.1.
ASs shall be designed and built in such a way that they, in the event of intrusion into or
interference with a vehicle, provide a warning signal, and may include an immobiliser.
The warning signal shall be audible and in addition may include optical warning devices, or be a
radio alarm, or any combination of the above.
17.2.
Vehicles which are equipped with alarm systems shall comply with the relevant technical
requirements, especially with regard to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
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17.3.
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 (see footnote 2
pertinent to paragraph 5.3), e.g. EN 300 220-1 V1.3.1 (2000-09), EN 300 220-2 V1.3.1
(2000-09), EN 300 220-3 V1.1.1 (2000-09) and EN 301 489-3 V1.2.1 (2000-08) (including
any advisory requirements). The frequency and maximum radiated power of radio transmissions
for the setting and unsetting of the alarm system must comply with the CEPT/ERC (see footnote
3 pertinent to paragraph 5.3) Recommendation 70-03 (17 February 2000) relating to the use of
short range devices (see footnote 4 to paragraph 5.3).
17.4.
The AS and components thereof shall not activate inadvertently, particularly whilst the engine is
in its running mode.
17.5.
Failure of the AS, or failure of its electrical supply shall not affect the safe operation of the
vehicle.
17.6. 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 inoperable 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.
17.7.
The system shall be so arranged that the shorting out of any warning signal circuit shall not
render inoperative any aspects of the alarm system, other than the circuit which is shorted out.
17.8.
The AS may include an immobiliser which shall comply with the requirements of Part III of this
Regulation.
18. PARTICULAR
SPECIFICATIONS
18.1. Protection
range
18.1.1. 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.:
(a) of intrusions into the vehicle, e.g. passenger compartment control, window glass control,
breakage of any glazed area; or
(b) 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 paragraph 18.1.2 below).
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 authorised unsetting of the system as a
result of the vehicle user’s action.
Some kinds of additional sensors, e.g. passenger compartment control (ultrasonic, infrared) 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.
18.1.2. Safety
against
false
alarm.
18.1.2.1. 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:
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(b) electromagnetic compatibility: tests specified in paragraph 7.2.12;
(c) reduction of battery voltage by continuous discharge: test specified in paragraph 7.2.14;
(d) false alarm of the passenger compartment control: test specified in paragraph 7.2.15.
18.1.2.2. 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.
18.2. Audible
alarm
18.2.1. General
The warning 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 warning 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 warning device according to paragraph 18.2.3.1 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 accessible) does not
affect the operation of the additional audible warning device.
18.2.2. Duration
of
the
audible
signal
Minimum: 25 s
Maximum: 30 s.
The audible signal may sound again only after the next interference with the vehicle, i.e. after the
abovementioned time span.
(Restrictions: see paragraphs 18.1.1 and 18.1.2 above).
Unsetting of the alarm system shall immediately cut the signal.
18.2.3. Specifications
concerning
the
audible
signal.
18.2.3.1. Constant tone signal device (constant frequency spectrum), e.g. horns: acoustical, etc., data
according to Regulation No 28, Part I.
Intermittent signal (on/off):
Trigger frequency .................................................................................(2 ± 1) Hz
On time = off time ± 10 per cent
18.2.3.2. Audible signal device with frequency modulation: acoustical, etc., data according to Regulation
No 28, Part I but equal passage of a significant frequency range within the abovementioned range
(1 800 through 3 550 Hz) in both directions.
Passage frequency ..................................................................................(2 ± 1) Hz
18.2.3.3. Sound level
The sound source shall be:
(a) either an audible warning device approved under ECE Regulation No 28, Part I;
(b) or a device meeting the requirements of ECE Regulation No 28, Part I, paragraphs 6.1 and
6.2. However, in the case of a different sound source from the original equipment audible
warning device, the minimum sound level may be reduced to 100 dB(A), measured under the
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18.3. Optical
alarm
—
if
fitted
18.3.1. General
In the event of intrusion into or interference with the vehicle, the device shall activate an optical
signal as specified in paragraphs 18.3.2 and 18.3.3 below.
18.3.2. Duration
of
the
optical
signal
The optical signal shall have a duration between 25 s and 5 min after the alarm has been
activated. The unsetting of the alarm system shall immediately stop the signal.
18.3.3. Type
of
optical
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 ± 1) Hz
In relation to the audible signal, also asynchronous signals are allowed.
On time = off time ± 10 per cent
18.4. Radio
alarm
(pager)
—
if
fitted
The AS may include a facility generating an alarm signal by radio transmission.
18.5. Alarm
system
setting
lock
18.5.1. When the engine is in its running mode, deliberate or inadvertent setting of the alarm system
shall be impossible.
18.6.
Setting and unsetting of the AS
18.6.1. Setting
Any suitable means of setting of the AS is allowed, provided that such means does not
inadvertently cause false alarms.
18.6.2. Unsetting
Unsetting of the AS shall be achieved by one or a combination of the following devices. Other
devices giving equivalent performance are permitted.
18.6.2.1. A mechanical key (complying with the requirements of Annex 10 to this Regulation) which can
be coupled with a centralised vehicle locking system comprising of at least 1 000 variants,
operated from the outside.
18.6.2.2. Electrical/electronic device, e.g. remote control, with 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.
18.6.2.3. A mechanical key or an electrical/electronic device within the protected passenger compartment,
with timed exit/entry delay.
18.7. 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 to between 15 seconds and 45 seconds
after the switch has been operated. The delay period may be adjustable to suit individual
operators’ circumstances.
18.8. Entry
delay
If the device for unsetting the VAS 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
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18.9. Status
display
18.9.1. 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.
18.9.2. 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 paragraph 18.9.1. 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.
18.10. Power
supply
The source of power for the AS shall either be the vehicle battery or a rechargeable battery.
Where provided, an additional rechargeable or non-rechargeable battery may be used. These
batteries shall by no means supply energy to other parts of the vehicle electrical system.
18.11. Specifications
for
optional
functions
18.11.1. Self check, automatic failure indication
On setting the AS, irregular situations, e.g. open doors, etc., can be detected by a self-check
function (plausibility control), and this situation is indicated.
18.11.2. 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 immobilise the engine or stop it if it is running.
19. TEST
CONDITIONS
All components of the VAS or AS shall be tested in accordance with procedures described in
paragraph 7.
This requirement does not apply to:
19.1. Those
components
that
are
fitted
and
tested
as
part
of
the
vehicle,
whether
or
not
a
VAS/AS
is
fitted (e.g. lamps); or,
19.2. Those
components
that
have
previously
been
tested
as
part
of
the
vehicle
and
documentary
evidence has been provided.
20. INSTRUCTIONS
Each vehicle shall be accompanied by:
20.1. Instructions
for
use;
20.2. Instructions
for
maintenance;
20.3.
A general warning regarding the danger of making any alterations or additions to the system.
21. MODIFICATION
OF
THE
VEHICLE
TYPE
AND
EXTENSION
OF
APPROVAL
21.1. Every
modification
of
the
vehicle
type
shall
be
notified
to
the
Administrative
Department
which
approved the vehicle type.
The department may then either:
21.1.1. Consider
that
the
modifications
made
are
unlikely
to
have
an
appreciable
adverse
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21.1.2. Require
a
further
report
from
the
Technical
Service.
21.2. Confirmation
or
refusal
of
approval,
specifying
the
alteration,
shall
be
communicated
by
the
procedure specified in paragraph 16.3 above to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement
applying this Regulation.
21.3. The
Competent
Authority
issuing
the
extension
of
approval
shall
assign
a
serial
number
to
each
communication form drawn up for such an extension.
22. CONFORMITY
OF
PRODUCTION
The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement,
Appendix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2), with the following requirements:
22.1.
Every vehicle approved pursuant to this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to
the type approved by meeting the requirements set out in paragraphs 17, 18 and 19 above.
22.2. The
authority
which
has
granted
approval
may
at
any
time
verify
the
conformity
control
methods
applied in each production facility. The normal frequency of these verifications shall be one every
two years.
23. PENALTIES
FOR
NON-CONFORMITY
OF
PRODUCTION
23.1.
The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn
if the requirements laid down in paragraph 22 above are not complied with.
23.2. If
a
Contracting
Party
to
the
Agreement
applying
this
Regulation
withdraws
an
approval
it
has
previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regu
lation, by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 2 to this Regulation.
24. PRODUCTION
DEFINITELY
DISCONTINUED
If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a vehicle type approved in
accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the authority which granted the approval.
Upon receiving the relevant communication, that authority shall inform thereof the other
Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a form conforming
to the model in Annex 2 to this Regulation.
25. NAMES
AND
ADDRESSES
OF
TECHNICAL
SERVICES
RESPONSIBLE
FOR
CONDUCTING
APPROVAL
TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
The Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the
United Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of the Technical Services responsible for
conducting approval tests and of the Administrative Departments which grant approval and to
which forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval, issued in other
countries are to be sent.
PART III — APPROVAL OF IMMOBILISERS AND APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH REGARD TO ITS
IMMOBILISER
26. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of Part III of this Regulation:
26.1. ‘Immobiliser’
means
a
device
which
is
intended
to
prevent
normal
driving
away
of
a
vehicle
under
its own power (prevention of unauthorised use).
26.2. ‘Control
equipment’
means
equipment
necessary
for
the
setting
and/or
unsetting
of
an
immobiliser.
26.3.
‘Status display’ means any device intended to indicate the status of the immobiliser (set/unset,
change of set to unset and vice versa).
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26.5.
‘Unset state’ means the state in which the vehicle can be driven normally.
26.6.
‘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.
26.7. ‘Override’
means
a
design
feature
which
locks
the
immobiliser
in
the
unset
condition.
26.8.
‘Rolling code’ means an electronic code consisting of several elements the combination of which
changes at random after each operation of the transmitting unit.
26.9. ‘Type
of
immobiliser’
means
systems
which
do
not
differ
significantly
in
such
essential
aspects
as:
(a) the manufacturer’s trade name or mark;
(b) the kind of control equipment;
(c) the design of their operation on the relevant vehicle system(s) (as referred to in paragraph
32.1 below).
26.10. ‘Vehicle
type
with
regard
to
its
immobiliser’
means
vehicles
which
do
not
differ
significantly
in
such essential aspects as:
(a) the manufacturer’s trade name or mark;
(b) vehicle features which significantly influence the performances of the immobiliser;
(c) the type and design of the immobiliser.
27. APPLICATION
FOR
APPROVAL
OF
AN
IMMOBILISER
27.1. The
application
for
approval
of
an
immobiliser
shall
be
submitted
by
the
manufacturer
of
the
immobiliser or by his duly accredited representative.
27.2. For
each
type
of
immobiliser
the
application
must
be
accompanied
by:
27.2.1. An information document established in accordance with the model shown in Annex 1A, Part 1
and giving a description of the technical characteristics of the immobiliser, the measures taken
against inadvertent activation and the method of installation for each make and type of vehicle
on which the immobiliser is intended to be installed.
27.2.2. Three samples of the type of immobiliser 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.
27.2.3. (A)
vehicle(s)
fitted
with
the
immobiliser
to
be
type-approved,
chosen
by
the
applicant
in
agreement with the Technical Service responsible for conducting approval tests.
27.2.4. Instructions
in
triplicate
in
accordance
with
paragraph
34
below.
28. APPLICATION
FOR
APPROVAL
OF
A
VEHICLE
28.1. When
an
immobiliser
approved
to
Part
III
of
this
Regulation
is
being
used
in
a
vehicle
submitted
for approval to Part III of this Regulation, tests required to be passed by an immobiliser in order
to obtain vehicle approval to Part III of this Regulation shall not be repeated.
28.2. The
application
for
approval
of
a
vehicle
type
with
regard
to
its
immobilisers
shall
be
submitted
by the vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.
28.3. It
shall
be
accompanied
by
an
information
document
giving
a
description
of
the
technical
char
acteristics of the immobiliser and the method of installation for each make and type of vehicle on
which the immobiliser is intended to be installed in accordance with the model shown in Annex
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28.4.
A vehicle representative of the type to be approved shall be submitted to the Technical Service.
28.5. A
vehicle
not
comprising
all
the
components
proper
to
the
type
may
be
accepted
provided
that
it
can be shown, by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Competent Authority, that the absence
of the components omitted has no effect on the results of the verifications, so far as the
requirements of this Regulation are concerned.
28.6. When
an
immobiliser
approved
to
Part
III
of
this
Regulation
is
being
used,
the
type-approval
communication of the immobilisers shall also be supplied to the Technical Service.
29. APPROVAL
OF
AN
IMMOBILISER
29.1.
If the immobiliser submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of
paragraphs 31, 32 and 33 below, approval of that type of immobiliser shall be granted.
29.2. An
approval
number
shall
be
assigned
to
each
type
approved.
Its
first
two
digits
(currently
01
for
the 01 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most
recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval.
The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another type of immobiliser.
29.3.
Notice of approval or of extension or of refusal of approval of a type of immobiliser pursuant to
this Regulation shall be communicated to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this
Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 3 to this Regulation.
29.4. There
shall
be
affixed,
conspicuously
and
in
a
readily
accessible
place
specified
on
the
approval
form, to the main component(s) of the immobiliser conforming to a type of immobiliser
approved under this Regulation, an international approval mark consisting of:
29.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which
has granted approval ( 7 );
29.4.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter ‘R’, a symbol ‘A’ or ‘I’ or ‘AI’ indicating if
the system is a vehicle alarm system or an immobiliser or a combination of both, a dash and the
approval number in the vicinity of the circle prescribed in paragraph 29.4.1.
29.5. The
approval
mark
shall
be
clearly
legible
and
indelible.
29.6.
Annex 5 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks.
29.7. As
an
alternative
to
the
approval
mark
described
in
paragraph
29.4
above,
a
certificate
of
conformity shall be issued for every immobiliser offered for sale.
Where an immobiliser manufacturer supplies an approved unmarked immobiliser to a vehicle
manufacturer, for fitment by that manufacturer as original equipment for a vehicle model or
range of vehicle models, the immobiliser 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 paragraph 30 of this Regulation.
If the immobiliser 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 Annex 6 to this Regulation.
30. APPROVAL
OF
A
VEHICLE
30.1.
If the vehicle submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of
paragraphs 31, 32, and 33 below, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.
30.2. An
approval
number
shall
be
assigned
to
each
type
approved.
Its
first
two
digits
(currently
01
for
the 01 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most
recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval.
The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another vehicle type.
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30.3.
Notice of approval or of extension or of refusal of approval of a vehicle type pursuant to this
Regulation shall be communicated to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this
Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 4 to this Regulation.
30.4. There
shall
be
affixed,
conspicuously
and
in
a
readily
accessible
place
specified
on
the
approval
form, to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this Regulation, an
international approval mark consisting of:
30.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which
has granted approval ( 8 );
30.4.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter ‘R’, a symbol ‘A’ or ‘I’ or ‘AI’ indicating if
the vehicle has been approved with regard to its alarm system or its immobilisers or a
combination of both, a dash and the approval number to the right of the circle prescribed in
paragraph 30.4.1.
30.5.
If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved under one or more other Regulations annexed
to the Agreement, in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol
prescribed in paragraph 30.4.1 need not be repeated; in such a case the Regulation and approval
numbers and the additional symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has been
granted in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation shall be placed in
vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in paragraph 30.4.1.
30.6. The
approval
mark
shall
be
clearly
legible
and
indelible.
30.7. The
approval
mark
shall
be
placed
close
to
or
on
the
vehicle
data
plate
affixed
by
the
manufacturer.
30.8.
Annex 5 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks.
31. GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
31.1. It
must
be
possible
to
set
and
unset
the
immobiliser
in
accordance
with
these
requirements.
31.2.
If the immobiliser includes the possibility of a radio transmission, e.g. for setting or unsetting, it
shall comply with the relevant ETSI Standards (see footnote 2 pertinent to paragraph 5.3), e.g. EN
300 220-1 V1.3.1 (2000-09), EN 300 220-2 V1.3.1 (2000-09), EN 300 220-3 V1.1.1 (2000-
09) and EN 301 489-3 V1.2.1 (2000-08) (including any advisory requirements). The frequency
and maximum radiated power of radio transmissions for the setting and unsetting of the
immobiliser must comply with the CEPT/ERC (see footnote 3 pertinent to paragraph 5.3) Recom
mendation 70-03 (17 February 2000) relating to the use of short range devices (see footnote 4 to
paragraph 5.3).
31.3. An
immobiliser
and
its
installation
shall
be
so
designed
that
any
equipped
vehicle
continues
to
meet the technical requirements.
31.4.
It shall not be possible for an immobiliser to enter the set state when the ignition key is in the
engine running mode, except when:
(a) the vehicle is equipped or intended to be equipped for ambulance, fire brigade or police
purposes; or
(b) the engine is required to:
(i) drive machinery forming part of, or mounted on, the vehicle for purposes other than
driving the vehicle; or
(ii) maintain the electrical power of the batteries of the vehicle at a level required for driving
that machinery or apparatus;
and the vehicle is stationary with the parking brake applied. When this exception is used, this fact
shall be stated under item 2 of the addendum to the communication document (Annex 2 to this
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31.5. It
shall
not
be
possible
to
permanently
override
an
immobiliser.
31.6.
The immobiliser shall be designed and built such that when installed it shall not adversely affect
the designed function and the safe operation of the vehicle, even in the case of malfunction.
31.7. An
immobiliser
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 immobiliser.
31.8. An
immobiliser
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 paragraph 33). More particularly the electrical properties of the on-
board circuitry shall not be adversely affected by the addition of the immobiliser (lead cross-
sections, contact safety, etc.).
31.9.
An immobiliser may be combined with other vehicle systems or may be integrated into them
(e.g. engine management, alarm systems).
31.10.
It shall not be possible for an immobiliser to prevent the release of the brakes of the vehicle,
except in the case of an immobiliser which prevents the release of pneumatically released spring
brakes ( 9 ) and functions in such a way that in normal operation, or in failure conditions, the
technical requirements of Regulation No 13 in force at the time of application for type approval
under this Regulation are satisfied.
Compliance with this paragraph does not exempt an immobiliser which prevents the release of
pneumatically released spring brakes from the technical requirements set out in this Regulation.
31.11. It
shall
not
be
possible
for
an
immobiliser
to
operate
in
such
a
manner
as
to
apply
the
brakes
of
the vehicle.
32. PARTICULAR
SPECIFICATIONS
32.1. Extent
of
disablement
32.1.1. An immobiliser shall be designed so as to prevent the operation of the vehicle under its own
power by at least one of the following means:
32.1.1.1. disable, in the case of aftermarket fitting, or vehicle equipped with diesel engine, at least two
separate vehicle circuits that are needed for vehicle operation under its own power (e.g. starter
motor, ignition, fuel supply, pneumatically released spring brakes, etc.);
32.1.1.2. interference by code of at least one control unit required for the operation of the vehicle;
32.1.2. An
immobiliser
for
fitment
to
a
vehicle
equipped
with
a
catalytic
converter
shall
not
cause
unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust.
32.2. Operating
reliability
Operating reliability shall be achieved by suitable design of the immobiliser, account being taken
of specific environmental conditions in the vehicle (see paragraphs 31.8 and 33).
32.3. Operating
safety
It shall be ensured that the immobiliser does not change its state (set/unset) as a result of any of
the tests in paragraph 33.
32.4. Setting
of
the
immobiliser
32.4.1. The
immobiliser
must
be
set
without
supplementary
action
from
the
driver
by
at
least
one
of
the
following means:
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(a) at rotation of the ignition key into the ‘0’ position in the ignition lock and activation of a
door; in addition, immobilisers which unset immediately before or during the normal starting
procedure of the vehicle are permitted to set on turning the ignition off;
(b) a maximum of 1 minute after removing the key of the ignition lock.
32.4.2. If the immobiliser can enter the set state when the ignition key is in the engine running mode as
provided for in paragraph 31.4, the immobiliser may also be set by the opening of the driver’s
door and/or the authorised user carrying out a deliberate action.
32.5. Unsetting
32.5.1. Unsetting
shall
be
achieved
by
using
one
or
a
combination
of
the
following
devices.
Other
devices with an equivalent level of security giving equivalent performance are permitted.
32.5.1.1. A key pad for inputting an individually selectable code having at least 10 000 variants.
32.5.1.2. Electrical/electronic device, e.g. remote control, with 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.
32.5.1.3. If unsetting can be achieved via a remote control, the immobiliser must return to the set
condition within 5 minutes after unsetting if no supplementary action on the starter circuit
has been undertaken.
32.6. Status
display
32.6.1. To provide information on the status of the immobiliser (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.
32.6.2. 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 paragraph 32.6.1. 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.
33. OPERATION
PARAMETERS
AND
TEST
CONDITIONS
33.1. Operation
parameters
All components of the immobiliser shall comply with prescriptions given in paragraph 7 of this
Regulation.
This requirement does not apply to:
those components that are fitted and tested as part of the vehicle, whether or not an immobiliser
is fitted (e.g. lamps); or,
those components that have previously been tested as part of the vehicle and documentary
evidence has been provided.
33.2. Test
conditions
All the tests shall be carried out in sequence on a single immobiliser. 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.
33.3. Operation
test
Upon completion of all the tests specified below, the immobiliser shall be tested under the
normal test conditions specified in paragraph 7.2.1.2 of this Regulation to check that it
continues to function normally. Where necessary, fuses may be replaced prior to the test.
All components of the immobiliser shall comply with prescriptions given in paragraphs 7.2.2 to
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34. INSTRUCTIONS
(Paragraphs 34.1 to 34.3 for the purposes of aftermarket installation only).
Each immobiliser shall be accompanied by:
34.1. Instructions
for
installation
34.1.1. 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’.
34.1.2. The
method
of
installation
illustrated
by
photographs
and/or
very
clear
drawings.
34.1.3. 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.
34.1.4. The
supplied
installation
instructions
shall
identify
the
electrical
power
requirements
of
the
immobiliser and, where relevant, shall advise an increasing of battery size.
34.1.5. The
supplier
shall
provide
post
installation
procedures
for
checking
the
vehicle.
Particular
attention shall be drawn to safety related features.
34.2.
A blank installation certificate, an example of which is given in Annex 7.
34.3.
A general statement to the immobiliser purchaser calling his attention to the following points:
34.3.1. the
immobiliser
should
be
installed
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer’s
instructions;
34.3.2. the
selection
of
a
good
installer
is
recommended
(the
immobiliser
manufacturer
may
be
contacted
to indicate appropriate installers);
34.3.3. the installation certificate supplied with the immobiliser should be completed by the installer.
34.4. Instructions
for
use
34.5. Instructions
for
maintenance
34.6.
A general warning regarding the dangers of making any alterations or additions to the immobi
liser; such alterations and additions would automatically invalidate the certificate of installation
referred to in paragraph 34.2 above.
35.
MODIFICATION OF THE IMMOBILISER TYPE OR VEHICLE TYPE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
Every modification of the immobiliser type or vehicle type shall be notified to the Administrative
Department which approved this type of immobiliser.
The department may then either:
(a) consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and
that in any case the immobiliser or vehicle still complies with the requirements; or
(b) require a further test report for some or all of the tests described in paragraphs 31, 32 and
33 of this Regulation from the Technical Service responsible for conducting the tests.
Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alteration, shall be communicated by the
procedure specified in paragraph 29.3 above to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement
applying this Regulation.
The Competent Authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a serial number to each
communication form drawn up for such an extension.
36. CONFORMITY
OF
PRODUCTION
The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement,
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36.1. Every
immobiliser
or
vehicle
approved
under
this
Regulation
with
regard
to
its
immobiliser
shall
be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set out in
paragraphs 31, 32 and 33 above.
36.2. The
authority
which
has
granted
approval
may
at
any
time
verify
the
conformity
control
methods
applied in each production facility. The normal frequency of these verifications shall be one every
two years.
37. PENALTIES
FOR
NON-CONFORMITY
OF
PRODUCTION
37.1.
The approval granted in respect of a type of immobiliser or a type of vehicle pursuant to this
Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements laid down in paragraph 36 above are not
complied with.
37.2. If
a
Contracting
Party
to
the
Agreement
applying
this
Regulation
withdraws
an
approval
it
has
previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this
Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the models in Annex 3 and Annex 4 to this
Regulation.
38. PRODUCTION
DEFINITELY
DISCONTINUED
If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of immobiliser or a type of
vehicle approved in accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the authority which
granted the approval.
Upon receiving the