63 99... Notes for handling light bulbs (exterior lights)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage!
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition device, control unit and bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition device, control unit and bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
WARNING:
Halogen bulbs are under pressure:
To avoid injury, wear protective goggles and gloves.
To avoid injury, wear protective goggles and gloves.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid short circuits, disconnect bulbs from the power supply before replacing them (lighting system and ignition off).
Do not touch the glass bulbs in new lights bulbs as even the slightest contamination will burn in and reduce bulb service life.
Only touch light bulbs with clean gloves or a clean cloth.
Do not expose light bulbs to mechanical vibrations.
Use only recommended light bulbs.
Follow the light bulb manufacturer's notes without fail.