§ 86.1725-01 - Allowable maintenance.

This section includes text that specifies requirements that differ from §86.1725-99. Where a paragraph in §86.1725-99 is identical and applicable to this section, this may be indicated by specifying the corresponding paragraph and the statement “[Reserved]. For guidance see §86.1725-99.” The provisions of §86.1834-01 and subsequent model year provisions apply to this subpart, with the following additions:

(a) Hybrid electric vehicles that use Otto-cycle or diesel engines are subject to the applicable Otto-cycle or diesel engine maintenance requirements of §86.1834-01(b) through (e) and subsequent model year provisions.

(b) through (c) [Reserved]. For guidance see §86.1725-99.

(d) When air conditioning SFTP exhaust emission tests are required, the manufacturer must document that the vehicle's air conditioning system is operating properly and in a representative condition. Required air conditioning system maintenance is performed as unscheduled maintenance that does not require the Administrator's approval.

[64 FR 23924, May 4, 1999]