63 99... Notes for handling bulbs/bulb light sources (exterior lights)
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WARNING:
Xenon headlight: Danger to life due to high voltage.
Disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition device, 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 (ignition device, 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.
WARNING:
LEDs are potentially dangerous due to their dazzling effect:
Do not look directly and unprotected into the light radiating from the LED.
Do not look directly and unprotected into the light radiating from the LED.
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 bulbs with bare hands, as even the smallest amount of 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.