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Hid Headlamps Usage And Safety Precautions

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Never change a headlamp bulb if not familiar with the corresponding steps, safety precautions and the tool.

WARNING:

High voltage increases the risk of fatal injury.

  • It is necessary to disconnect the battery wire strap before working on HID headlamp components. These parts are marked with yellow high-voltage symbols.
  • Then switch the low beams on and back off. This removes any possible residual voltage.
  • Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and remove the ignition key.
  • The HID headlamp control module must never be operated without an HID headlamp bulb.
  • Due to the high-voltage, the HID headlamp bulb can only be operated inside the headlamp housing. When ignited, a HID headlamp bulb operates at over 28000 V).
WARNING:

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

  • Due to 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 changing a bulb.
  • Always wear protective eyewear and gloves when removing and installing HID headlamp bulbs.
WARNING:

There is a pollution risk.

  • HID headlamp bulbs are hazardous waste. These contain metallic mercury (Hg) and traces of thallium.
  • Do not destroy HID headlamp bulbs and avoid contact with burst bulb glass.
  • Observe disposal regulations.
  • 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 a HID headlamp bulbs of the same version. Bulb identification can be found on the bulb socket or on the bulb glass.
  • Connectors must engage correctly during installation and make sure the connection is secure.
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