63 99... Safety instructions for handling bulbs/light sources (exterior lighting) (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 11 other vehicles, including the 2019 BMW 340i GT xDrive, 2019 BMW 330i xDrive, 2019 BMW 330i GT xDrive, 2018 BMW 340i GT xDrive, and 2018 BMW 330i xDrive. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
All headlight types, regardless of the type of light sources used, can be dangerous due to their blinding glare
!
Do not look directly and for long periods of time into the light.
Do not look directly and for long periods of time into the light.
WARNING:
Laser, LED and Xenon headlights in particular can be very dangerous due to their blinding glare:
Do not look directly and unprotected into the light.
Do not look directly and unprotected into the light.
WARNING:
Xenon headlight: Mortal hazard due to high voltage
!
Disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (igniter, control unit and xenon bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (igniter, control unit and xenon 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/light sources from the voltage supply before changing them (lighting system and ignition off).
Disconnect bulbs/light sources from the voltage supply before changing them (lighting system and ignition off).
Do not touch glass plungers with bare hands, as even the smallest amount of contamination will causing etching 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.