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Hid Headlamps Usage And Safety Precautions

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Never replace bulbs if not familiar with the procedures, safety precautions and tools.

WARNING:

Life-threatening danger due to high-voltage.

  • When working on HID headlamp components marked with yellow high-voltage symbols, they must be de-energized.
  • Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and remove the ignition key.
  • Do not operate the headlamp flasher.
  • The HID headlamp control module must never be operated without an HID headlamp bulb.
  • Due to the high-voltage (over 28, 000 V when switching on the HID headlamp bulb), the HID headlamp bulb may only be operated in the headlamp housing.
WARNING:

Risk of injury from burning, UV radiation, blinding and explosion.

  • Due the high temperatures, absorption of UV radiation, and the risk of blinding, the HID headlamp bulb may only be operated in the headlamp housing.
  • Do not look into the beam of light. It may impair the ability to see for a significant period of time.
  • HID headlamp bulbs are under pressure and can crack when bulbs are replaced.
  • Always wear protective eyewear and gloves when removing and installing HID headlamp bulbs.
WARNING:

Pollution risk.

  • HID headlamp bulbs are hazardous waste. They contain metallic mercury (Hg) and traces of thallium.
  • Do not destroy HID headlamp bulbs and avoid contact with burst bulb glass.
  • Follow all waste disposal regulations and only dispose of HID headlamp bulbs in suitable containers at an authorized collection site.
CAUTION:
  • Do not touch the HID headlamp bulb glass with bare hands. The remaining fingerprint would evaporate due to the heat of the operated bulb and condense on the reflector which would impair headlamp luminosity. Use clean cloth gloves to insert the HID headlamp bulb.
  • Only replace faulty HID headlamp bulbs with the same version of lamp. Bulb identification can be found on the bulb socket or on the bulb glass.
  • Connectors must engage correctly during installation and make sure there is a secure fit.
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