Automaker organization comments on the NHTSA views (see document EVSTF-06-07), including differences in the application of the procedures under self-certification and type-approval regimes.

Proposal to clarify Annex 10, paragraph 11 with respect to the “formal documentation package” according to paragraph 5.1.4.2. and the “extended documentation package” described in paragraph 5.1.4.3.

Proposal to clarify that no more than four malfunction-indicator failures shall be simulated for type approval.

Proposal to add the condition “when the engine is equipped with the appropriate sensors” with regard to OBD fuel injection monitoring, aligning the text with that used in GTR No. 5.

Consolidated version of the proposed GTR No. 15 amendment incorporating the corrections and improvements presented in document GRPE-72-09. These editorial corrections and improvements were identified since the last WLTP informal group session (WLTP-12 in Tokyo). OICA has consolidated comments of a number of participants on their behalf to assist the WLTP Drafting Coordinator.

Proposal for editorial corrections and improvements identified since the last WLTP informal group session (WLTP-12 in Tokyo). OICA has consolidated comments on behalf of a number of participants to assist the WLTP Drafting Coordinator.

Proposed revisions to the text concerning safety provisions for electrified heavy-duty vehicles.

Consolidated version of the working draft amendment to WP29/1044/Rev.1, incorporating changes agreed during the 18th subgroup session and the following:

1. OICA responses/comments to the proposals and comments made by the EC (see SG58-18-08)
2. OICA proposal to revise §43, as requested at the November 2015 meeting (see SG58-19-01, Action item 6)
3. Revision to the transitional provisions in chapters B (equipment and parts), C (installation of equipment and parts), D (replacement parts for vehicles in use), jointly developed with CLEPA
4. Some further proposals by CLEPA, that can be supported by OICA

OICA presentation on approaches and trade-offs in handling driver availability for transitions between automated vehicle system and human driver.

OICA and CLEPA note that the current work on ACSF does not address class O vehicles (trailers) and therefore leaves unsettled the issue of heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The two groups signal that the informal group must coordinate with the GRRF to ensure that trailers are eventually incorporated in the ACSF approval procedures under UN R79.

Presentation of OICA views on the NHTSA, JRC, and Japan input regarding the state-of-charge of the batteries (or other energy storage systems) under electric vehicle safety testing.

During its first session, the EMC Task Force considered proposal regarding the application of UN R10 to trolley buses (under UN R107), to UN R46 (indirect vision and camera monitor systems), and to the work on automatic emergency call systems (AECS), as well as a proposal to amend UN R10 itself. OICA provides the views of its EMC experts in this document.

A complete and comprehensive review of the UN R0 base document for the 19th SGR0 meeting performed by experts from OICA.

OICA proposals for test procedures for thermal propagation.

OICA argument for delaying the establishment of water testing until the “phase 2” development of the electric vehicle safety test cycle.

OICA proposals for battery management system testing.

Reproduction of the proposal submitted to GRSG in order to clarify the intended scope of the regulation and to align the drop ball test language with that of UN Regulation No. 43 and ISO ISO 3537.

OICA proposal, updated by the SGR0 Pre-test task force coordinator, for the organization and rules of procedure for validating the proposed whole vehicle type approval regulation.

Presentation concerning how an IWVTA could relate to the structure of individual national or regional whole vehicle approval systems. In some cases, there may be a one-to-one relationship between the international and local whole vehicle approvals. In others, a single IWVTA may correspond to more than one local approval while in others, multiple IWVTA may be required to correspond to a broader local definition of a whole vehicle approval.

Proposal to define an exemption for handles from “residual/survival space” intrusion requirements for vehicle spaces not intended for occupants. Handles and handholds used to assist passengers in entering and exiting a bus are located outside of passenger seating and standing areas where OICA argues that they do not present a danger; however, the current rollover testing provisions could result in their inclusion in the area defined as “residual/survival space” where any intrusion is prohibited.

Proposal for test vehicle pre-test storage conditions under the draft VIAQ test procedure

OICA proposal to amend the German proposal to clarify the requirements with regard to daytime running lamps and direction indicators in order to prevent DRL from masking or otherwise interfering with the visibility of the direction indicator lamps.

Document GRE/2016/10 proposed to refine the transitional provisions of UN R48 pursuant to possibilities for the application of the regulation within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system. Since IWVTA allows for approvals to earlier versions of current regulations, the possibility exists where optional installation of advanced equipment could entail mandatory compliance with the latest version of UN R48. However, UN R48 imposes broad requirements such that efforts to add certain safety equipment are hindered by concerns over compliance with a broad range of requirements under the latest version of UN R48 that raises the consumer price to prohibitive levels. Therefore, OICA supports the solution proposed by GTB (document GRE/2016/10).

Revised proposal to clarify the requirements with regard to daytime running lamps and direction indicators in order to prevent DRL from masking or otherwise interfering with the visibility of the direction indicator lamps.

Revised approach to resolving the issues raised in Romania’s proposal GRSG/2015/21 to redefine the measurement criteria for determining appropriate seat spacing. This proposal has been developed collaboratively by Romania, OICA, and CCLCR with respect to discussions held by the type approval authorities of the member states of the European Union (TAAM). The proposal includes the use of a new testing gauge for the H dimension measurement.

Presentation and supporting materials to facilitate discussion towards clarifying provisions on sensor range and monitoring of the vehicle environment.

Discussion of parameters to delineate corrective steering function (CSF) from automatically commanded steering function (ACSF) systems. The former refers to intermittent systems such as lane-keeping while the latter refers to systems in continuous control of the steering function.

Proposal to refine the language ensuring that drivers may override the ACSF system through deliberate action.

Presentation of a proposal for type approval authority “attestations” to address cases where a UN Regulation contains provisions not required in all markets. For example, UN R48 contains provisions for daytime running lamps presently required in the EU but not in Japan. An attestation would declare a vehicle compliant with all aspects of UN R48 except that the vehicle is not fitted with DRL.

Proposal to clarify paragraph 7.7.5.1. with regard to ceiling-mounted displays or monitors and simplify the testing procedure:

• The gauge shall be used only for the identification of the monitors to be tested.
• The simplified way to apply the removal force corresponds to a passenger pushing the monitor/display with its hand, and in these conditions the acceptable force limit is adapted.
• The test must be conducted in both directions.
• The proposed wording for the last condition to fulfil is more technology neutral, the case of automatic redeployment is also considered and banned.

iSize CRS vehicle compatibility analysis

Presentation of issues raised during discussions of the GRE Task Force on EMC requirements with regard to the application of several UN Regulations to trolley buses depending upon their configuration (e.g., dual-mode operation either connected to overhead cables or in standard bus mode).

Proposal drafted by OICA pursuant to cooperation among the EU, Consumers International, Governmental experts, Euro NCAP, OICA and CLEPA to restructure and simplify the consumer information requirements on the installation of ISOFIX child restraint systems under UN R16.

OICA draft text especially relating to discussions on REESS venting (minor and major) and assessment of risks to vehicle occupants.

OICA comments, especially relating to control over fire temperatures during testing.

Proposal to add an LPG test method.

Explanation that discontinuation of production does not invalidate a type approval. Approvals may be withdrawn for non-conformity, but otherwise, approvals remain valid indefinitely.

Presentation of OICA proposals for changes to the working draft heavy vehicles section of the electric vehicle safety GTR.

Draft text for guidelines on transitional provisions.

Marked up version of the proposed guidelines for transitional provisions.

Q&A on Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement.

Presentation prepared by OICA.

OICA argument for excluding water protection testing from the initial electric vehicle safety GTR. Broadly, OICA believes the issue needs more consideration before determining the appropriate response, especially given the absence of any reported accidents related to the potential concern and the variety of strategies available to prevent electric shocks.

Comparison of provisions in the draft proposals prepared by China and by OICA and in UN R100 on battery electric vehicle safety.

List of ISO, IEC, SAE, and UL standards related to electric vehicle safety performance.

OICA comments on the working draft guidelines for cybersecurity and data protection (version ITS/AD-08-05).

Draft OICA “framing document” intended to clarify the consensus concerning the scope, purpose, and objectives of the BMS functionality work, as of 10 June 2016 (version 2).

OICA comments on the status of the discussions and proposed test procedure as of 13 June 2016.

OICA presentation on the proposed thermal propagation initiation methods (nail, heat, and overcharge) and concerns over the objectivity of the testing in terms of producing quantitative, comparable outcomes. OICA argues that the three proposed initiation methods are not equivalent and that overcharge should be removed. In addition, OICA could like to see a thermal runaway definition applicable to cathode or anode configurations and proposes changing the definition (detection criteria) of thermal runaway to temperature-increase rates of greater than 1.25°C/sec (75°C/min) or lower.

Proposal to clarify the regulation with regard to propulsion of the vehicle (replace the term “travel”), definition of the “pause function” (including taking into account the Japanese proposal to prohibit the use of a pause function), and provisions for deactivating AVAS coding in accordance with local market requirements and under conditions outside the scope of the regulation.

Proposal for amendments to document ACSF-07-02.

Working draft proposal to update UN R16 in accordance with the Phase 2 development of UN Regulation Nos. 44 and 129 on child restraint systems, especially with regard to the ISO booster-seat fixtures (B2 and B3).

Proposal to align provision of the UN R14 with the phase 2 (02 series of amendments) development of UN R129 on child restraint systems.

Proposal towards defining corrective steering functions as a distinct function apart from automatically commanded steering functions.

OICA input on definition of corrective steering and automatically commanded steering functions.

Comments regarding the method of stating energy consumption and arguing against pursuing an electrified vehicle durability assessment method given the rapidly changing technologies.

At its fifty-ninth session, GRSP approved a proposal for the 07 series of amendments to UN R16 to mandate safety belt reminders for all vehicle seats. This proposal aligns provisions in UN R121 with the changes to UN R16:
a) the term “seat belt” is replaced by “safety belt”,
b) the symbol for safety belt, defined in item 21 of Table 1 in the Regulation, may be displayed in different colours to convey different meanings. Therefore, the existing footnote ¹⁸ has been added to item 21, and
c) this symbol may be replaced by different symbols for seats other than those of the front row. Therefore, a new footnote ²² is added to item 21. This proposal does not change any of the technical requirements of UN R121.

Proposal to amend Regulation No. 48 following the outcome of the 167th session of the World Forum where amendments to Regulations Nos. 97 and 116 on the status indicators for Vehicle Alarm System (VAS), Alarm System (AS) and immobilizer were adopted (WP.29/2015/87 and WP.29/2015/91). The proposal aims at defining and specifying the operation of the external status indicator for VAS, AS and the immobilizer.

Proposal to refine the scope by replacing the phrase “can travel” by “can be propelled”. The use of “travel” in the scope can be interpreted to include vehicles using using electrical systems for purposes other than propulsion (e.g., energy recuperation) that fall outside the test conditions of UN R138. The proposal further amends:

1. Paragraph 2.7. to make clear the “pause function” refers to systems that allow the driver to deactivate an AVAS system;
2. Paragraph 6.2.6.: The vehicle operator shall not deactivate AVAS while driving. However, the manufacturer shall be enabled to activate or deactivate AVAS, including automatically, by regional coding according to legal provisions of various markets.
3. Paragraph 11.: the transitional provisions were added according to the rules of WP.29 for new series of amendments. Paragraph 11.6. has been added to maintain approvals that also comply with the new series of amendments, as is the case for vehicles that do not have a pause function according to the newly suggested paragraph 6.2.6.
4. Annex 1, Addendum to the communication form No …, Technical Information: technical information regarding “Pause switch (yes/no)” will be no longer necessary.

Industry comment in support of “Option 4” in document GRRF/2016/45, the proposal to introduce technical requirements for Corrective Steering Functions (lane departure prevention, lane-keeping assistance (LKAS), steering angle correction, etc.) as defined in the regulation.

VDA research on warning times and proposing a 30s threshold at lower speeds.

Draft of the Q&A document to accompany the publication of Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement.

Proposal for a new schedule to govern the granting and use of “Attestations” which have been proposed to address whole vehicle approval situations where certain equipment (e.g. Daytime Running Lamps) are mandatory on vehicles in one jurisdiction but only regulated on an if-fitted or optional basis in others.

Concept for addressing vehicle approvals incorporating regulated equipment that is mandatory under some jurisdictions while optional under others.

Proposal for Appendix 5: Installation of booster seat fixtures. Addition of ISO/B2 and ISO/B3 booster seat fixtures.

Working draft text to update UN R14 with regard to ISOFIX restraint fixtures.

Proposal, consolidating document GRRF-82-08 with the proposed test procedures, revising “option 4” as presented in the proposal introduce technical requirements for Corrective Steering Functions under UN R79 (document GRRF/2016/45). Option 4 proposes to amend the definition of corrective steering functions and to include technical requirements for LKAS as an ASCF of Category B1. The proposal includes:

• Clarification of Corrective steering function (CSF) incl. defining of new requirements;
• Establishment of new categories for automatically commanded steering function (ACSF): Categories A, B1, B2, C, D and E;
• Wording for requirements of Category A (incl. remote parking RCP), and Category B1.

During its 8th meeting (Stockholm), the ACSF informal group decided that all functions to “assist the avoidance of a collision” would be excluded from the definition of “Corrective Steering Function”. ACSF decided to establish a new definition for “Emergency Steering Functions (ESF)” with specific requirements. The intention was to draft this definition during a second phase effort through which requirements for ACSF categories beyond B1 will be established. In order to enable the approval of ESF systems critical to road safety, OICA has prepared this proposal for an ESF definition and simple requirements based upon provisions for Complex Electronics (CEL) in Annex 6. A footnote has also been added to define the specific conditions for the approval of these systems, until uniform provisions are defined by the ACSF informal group.

In order to enhance the safety of B1 corrective steering functions (by reducing the probability of driver over-reliance and misunderstanding of system limitations), OICA proposes a minimum value of 0.8 m/s² for maximum lateral acceleration in place of the draft 1 m/s² for the speed range between 100-130 km/h for M1 and N1 vehicles. OICA believes that this would ensure that a system is capable under all conditions of generating the required minimum acceleration.

Proposed changes to the draft amendments to UN R79 concerning ACSF B1 systems. The proposed new wording for the triggering condition of the warning (“any front tyre of the vehicle is crossing the lane marking”) is technically more specific than the original (“the vehicle is going to leave the lane”). The use of a haptic signal as an alternative to the acoustic signal achieves the goal pursued by Germany. This proposal is consistent with the warning strategy of AEBS specified in UN R131. In the case of M2 M3 N2 N3 vehicle categories, it is proposed to take as a base the requirements specified in UN R130 LDWS regulation, which achieves the goal.

Proposal to clarify that a vehicle type under the IWVTA regulation can only exist if there is at least one IWVTA whole vehicle approval associated with it.

Proposal to clarify that a vehicle type under the IWVTA regulation can only exist if there is at least one IWVTA whole vehicle approval associated with it.

Correction of the proposal to amend Regulation No. 48 following the outcome of the 167th session of the World Forum where amendments to Regulations Nos. 97 and 116 on the status indicators for Vehicle Alarm System (VAS), Alarm System (AS) and immobilizer were adopted (WP.29/2015/87 and WP.29/2015/91). The proposal aims at defining and specifying the operation of the external status indicator for VAS, AS and the immobilizer.

Proposed definition of the scope of a UI in terms of product compliance with the regulations under which it has been approved. If a product modification would require its testing for conformity with one or more UN Regulations as a new approval, then the UI must be changed to distinguish the product from similar product(s) approved previously. If a modification to a product has no consequences in terms of its current conformity, compliance, certification or approval(s), then the product may continue to use the current UI assigned pursuant to its approval.

Proposal to correct a cross-referencing error introduced in paragraph 7.7.9.1. of Annex 3 to Regulation 107 concerning textual markings (safety signs).

Proposal to delete the inclusion of the 75kg mass of a crew member from the definition of the mass of buses and coaches equipped with a crew member seat in order to align UN R107 with the definitions used in European Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012.

The 01 series of amendments inserted a new paragraph 5.1 and renumbered the subsequent paragraphs. This proposal corrects an oversight by updating a reference to paragraph 5.3 to 5.4 in the footnote under paragraph 2.5.

The text of the German proposal (document GRSG/2016/21) in the tables in annexes 14 and 16 only refers to small windows as “windows into which a circle of diameter D < 150 mm is capable of being scribed”. OICA proposes to add the criterion of a maximum area limited to 200 cm² in order to align with the definition in paragraph 2.39 (“pane having an area of less than 200 cm² and within which it is not possible to inscribe a circle having a diameter of 150 mm”).

Draft of the Q&A document to accompany the publication of Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement.

Proposal to align UN R121 with ISO 2575 per ISO Resolution 664 allowing for use of the diesel engine glow plug symbol with non-diesel technologies that (also) assist engine starting at low temperatures. he current text of the Regulation focuses on diesel engine glow plugs that assist in starting the engine at low temperatures.

Proposal to introduce requirements for Automatic Emergency Call Component (AECC) approvals that can be integrated into Automatic Emergency Call Device (AECS) approvals and/or Automatic Emergency Call Device installation approvals (Installation of AECD) under the new AECS Regulation.

When a vehicle charger is tested to UN R10.05 as an “Electrical/electronic Sub-Assembly” (ESA) (annexes 17-22), what is the valid route for avoiding duplicate vehicle-level tests to Annexes 11-16?

In relation to action items 1 and 3 under the “Major Results and Action Items of the 21st SG58 meeting” (document SG58-22_01), OICA offers its views for consideration.

At its fifty-ninth session, GRSP approved a proposal for the 07 series of amendments to UN R16 ( (GRSP/2016/2 and GRSP/59, page 24) to mandate safety belt reminders for all vehicle seats. This proposal aligns provisions in UN R121 with the changes to UN R16:
a) the term “seat belt” is replaced by “safety belt”,
b) the symbol for safety belt, defined in item 21 of Table 1 in the Regulation, may be displayed in different colours to convey different meanings. Therefore, the existing footnote ¹⁸ has been added to item 21, and
c) this symbol may be replaced by different symbols for seats other than those of the front row. Therefore, a new footnote ²² is added to item 21.

Paragraph 5.1.5. is modified and paragraph 5.1.7. introduced to take into consideration the strict content of GRSP/59, page 24, paragraphs 8.4.3.2.1. and 8.4.4. on safety-belt reminder for occupants of rear seat row(s). This proposal does not change any of the technical requirements of UN R121.

Overview of AECS, the draft regulation, and possible next steps.

Proposal to clarify that only external status indicators as referenced in UN R97 and R116 are addressed under the proposal to define such external indicators and introduce performance specifications under UN R48 for Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS), Alarm Systems (AS) and immobilizers (draft Supplement 18 to the 04 series, Supplement 11 to the 05 series and Supplement 9 to the 06 series of amendments to UN R48).

Proposal to adapt the 06 and 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83 to Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) warning and inducement systems to current vehicles, emissions requirements and reagent infrastructure. In light of further vehicle weight reduction for CO2 optimization and the resultant vehicle packaging challenges, diesel cars will likely have smaller AdBlue® reagent tanks. For passenger cars, the warning indicator to refill AdBlue® has to be activated at 2,400 km of remaining reagent range which could result in very frequent refills of smaller reagent tanks. This proposal would allow for reagent refill inducement warnings as a percentage of tank capacity. For heavy-duty vehicles, the warning has to be activated at least at a reagent level of 10 per cent of total reagent tank volume. The inducement system has to be activated at least at 2.5 per cent of reagent level.

Proposal to introduce provisions to align UN R49 with recently introduced stage D EU legislation in order enable manufacturers to continue to utilize the provisions in paragraph 4 of Annex 9A to approve light commercial vehicles with a light duty OBD architecture under this regulation. This proposal incorporates all of the provisions of the latest amendment to EU legislation. As stage D is unrelated to OBD, the proposal is to make stage C and all subsequent stages equivalent to EOBD 6-2.

OICA comments on the ISO proposals to clarify the provisions of Regulation No. 51, Revision 3, Annex 7.

Joint proposal supported by Canada, the EU, OICA, and the USA.

Proposal to clarify the concepts of options, modules, and alternatives in the special resolution to improve the functioning of the 1998 Agreement.

Proposal for an “Emergency Steering Function” to automatically assist drivers in avoiding an impending collision with an obstacle or other vehicle.

Proposal to include under the complex electronics annex of UN R79, if only as an interim measure, provisions for the approval of automated systems that bring a vehicle safely to a stop in the event of driver incapacitation.

Proposals to clarify and refine provisions in the draft corrective steering function amendment to UN R79 (document GRRF-82-12/Rev.3).

Proposals for the text of the draft amendment to UN R79 to enable the approval of automated lane-changing systems.

Proposal to amend provisions on electronic stability control warnings under braking regulations to allow for activation of the ESC visual warning during a stability-assistance intervention of an electronic steering control. The aim is to avoid separate requirements for brake-actuated and steering-actuated stability assistance that would lead to two visual warnings where only one is appropriate.

Proposal from OICA to harmonize the mass tolerances of the ISO CRS fixtures and provide for transitional provisions.

OICA proposal for the definition of ay_smax (the maximum lateral acceleration under which an automated steering function is designed to operate).

Proposal to transfer all ISOFIX requirements from UN R14 into a new UN Regulation. Within the context of the international whole vehicle type approval program, the removal of these CRS anchorage provisions would align UN R14 with its Australian Design Rule counterpart and enable Australia to apply the revised UN R14 narrowed down to adult seat-belt anchorages only.

Per the proposal to narrow the scope of UN R14 (GRSP-60-04), this proposal would consolidate the provisions for child restraint anchorages deleted from UN R14 as a new UN Regulation.

The current paragraph 15.6 foresees that, for type approval to the 07 series, safety belt reminders are not compulsory until 1 September 2022 on the exempted seats (e.g. seat rows with a suspension seat). In the absence of any clarification for the case of extensions of type approvals, paragraph 15.6 of UN R16.07 could create interpretation problems when a previously granted approval for an exempted vehicle needs to be extended after 1 September 2022. As previously agreed by GRSP, this proposal would clarify that the new SBR requirements would be applicable only for new type approvals as from 1 September 2022, such that previously granted approvals would remain accepted, with their exemption.

Proposal to add references to the steering gear provisions of UN R137 (full width frontal impact) as a compliance alternative in addition to the current references requiring compliance with similar provisions in UN R94 (offset deformable barrier frontal impact).