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Directive 2006/40/EC — Vehicle air-conditioning systems

Consider air-conditioning emissions, safe operation, retrofitting and refilling together.

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What does it cover?

Directive 2006/40/EC governs type approval requirements for emissions from vehicle air-conditioning systems and the safe operation of those systems. It also contains provisions on retrofitting and refilling.

Who is it for?

For vehicle and air-conditioning system manufacturers, service teams and homologation teams.

Which subjects are addressed?

  • Air-conditioning system emissions
  • Safe operation
  • Retrofitting
  • Refilling

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Are all N1 vehicles covered?

Its scope covers M1 vehicles and N1 vehicles limited to class I under the classification referred to in the text.

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