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Electrical Equipment General Information - Edition 08.2019
94 – Exterior Lights, Lamps and Switches
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HID Headlamp Usage and Safety
Precautions
Never replace bulbs if you are not familiar with the procedures,
safety precautions and tools.
WARNING
Danger to life due to high voltage.
♦ For work on the yellow high voltage symbol marked areas
HID headlamp must be de-energized.
♦ Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and re‐
move the ignition key.
♦ Do not press the flasher.
♦ The gas discharge lamp control module should not be op‐
erated without the gas-discharge lamp.
♦ Due to the high voltage (over 28000 V when igniting the
lamp), the gas-discharge lamp should only be operated
inside the headlamp housing.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to burning, UV rays, blinding and explosion.
♦ Due the high temperatures, absorption of UV rays, and the
risk of blinding, the gas discharge lamp should only be
operated inside the headlamp housing.
♦ Do not look into the beam of light. It may interfere with the
ability to see for a significant period of time.
♦ Gas-discharge lamps are under pressure and can crack
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♦ When removing and installing HID bulbs, always wear
safety glasses and gloves.
WARNING
Pollution risk.
♦ Gas-discharge bulbs require special disposal. They con‐
tain metallic mercury (Hg) and traces of thallium.
♦ Do not destroy gas-discharge lamps. Avoid contact with
burst glass bulbs.
♦ Follow disposal requirements, only dispose of gas-dis‐
charge lamps in suitable containers at an authorized col‐
lection site.
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Rep. Gr.94 - Exterior Lights, Lamps and Switches
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