Safety information for handling bulbs/light sources (exterior lights) (530i 2017-2022, 530i xDrive 2017-2022, 530e PHEV 2018-2022, 530e xDrive PHEV 2018-2022, 540i 2017-2022, 540i xDrive 2017-2022, M550i xDrive 2018-2022)
WARNING:
All headlight types, regardless of the type of light sources used, can be dangerous due to their dazzling effect!
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 dazzling effect:
Do not look directly and unprotected into the light.
Do not look directly and unprotected into the light.
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.
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.