Warning device. 5.2.1.13.1. Any vehicle fitted with a service brake actuated from an energy reservoir shall, where the prescribed secondary braking performance cannot be obtained by means of this braking system without the use of the stored energy, be provided with a warning device, in addition to a pressure gauge, where fitted, giving an optical or acoustic signal when the stored energy, in any part of the system, falls to a value at which without re-charging of the reservoir and irrespective of the load conditions of the vehicle, it is possible 1.29.1.1. shall be used as the optical warning signal. 5.2.1.13.1.1. However, in the case of vehicles which are only considered to comply with the requirements of paragraph 5. 2.1.5.1. of this Regulation by virtue of meeting the requirements of paragraph 1.2.2. of Part C of Annex 7 to this Regulation, the warning device shall consist of an acoustic signal in addition to an optical signal. These devices need not operate simultaneously, provided that each of them meet the above requirements and the acoustic signal is not actuated before the optical signal. The red warning signal specified in paragraph 5. 2.1.29.1.1. shall be used as the optical warning signal. 5.2.1.13.1.2. This acoustic device may be rendered inoperative while the handbrake is applied and/or, at the choice of the manufacturer, in the case of automatic transmission the selector is in the "Park" position.
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Sources: Adoption of Harmonized Technical Regulations, Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Harmonized Technical United Nations Regulations for Wheeled Vehicles, Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Harmonized Technical United Nations Regulations for Wheeled Vehicles