Important Information Manual

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2.6. How do I install a CANbus adapter? ___________________________________________________________ 9
2.7. Why does this polarity issue occur with LED? ___________________________________________________ 9
2.8. After installation of the LED, my car show fast flash errors as if my light is out or broken? ________________ 9
2.9. After installation of the LED, my car does not start. What should I do? ______________________________ 10
2.10. When installing an LED for turn indicators, is the blinking rhythm remains the same as for conventional or it
becomes faster? _____________________________________________________________________________ 10
3. Legislation of LED retrofit _________________________________________________________________ 10
3.1. Why is LED retrofit technology still not legal on public roads in the European Union (EU)? ______________ 10
3.2. What are the legal risks if I drive with LED retrofit bulbs on a public road? ___________________________ 10
3.3. Which countries are considered “no trade”? ___________________________________________________ 10
3.4. Why are LED retrofit bulbs intended for rally and race track? _____________________________________ 10
3.5. Will a car with LED retrofit headlight bulbs pass its mandatory inspection? __________________________ 10
3.6. Why now sell LED retrofit bulbs in countries previously considered “no trade”? ______________________ 11
3.7. What is the specific regulation that LED retrofit bulbs must conform to? ____________________________ 11
3.8. What is the impact of R128, and why do Philips LED retrofit bulbs not fulfill these requirements? ________ 11
3.9. Who bears responsibility when a consumer is found with LED retrofit bulbs on a public road? ___________ 11
3.10. Are there any legal LED retrofit bulbs available? (Other suppliers sell LED retrofit bulbs, claiming they are
legal.) 11
3.11. What do these symbols on the packaging mean? _______________________________________________ 11
3.12. What does the following text mean: “It is your own responsibility to ensure that the use of LED retrofit lights
complies with relevant local legislation”? __________________________________________________________ 12
3.13. Where can I buy LED retrofit bulbs? __________________________________________________________ 12
1. General Information
1.1. What is LED retrofit? For which applications?
It’s a solution for the drivers who want to upgrade their lights and replace their halogen/conventional bulbs. The
range that has been developed are for all cars functions, interior and exterior lights.
1.2. What are the differences between Philips Ultinon LED and Philips X-tremeUltinon gen2 range?
Two aspects are differentiating these 2 ranges: an enhanced performance for the Philips X-tremeUltinon LED with
state-of-art LED technology and a better lifetime.
Both ranges are answering to 2 different needs. Philips X-tremeUltinon range has an overall better performance in
all aspects, this is a product which intends to deliver an OEM performance. On the other side, Ultinon LED is a range
which answer to one need, switching from halogen to LED with a good light quality.
For H7 projector optics (and reflectors), it’s best to install X-tremeUltinon because of its higher performance
whereas the Ultinon works better in reflector optics.
1.1. Why does the color temperature decrease from 6 500 K for the first generation of Philips X-tremeUltinon
LED to 5 800 K for the second generation?
The color temperature of an LED retrofit depends on the model of LED chips used and the performance level to be
achieved. We have aligned ourselves with the ECE definition of “cool white”. According to ECE regulation, “cool
white” is within a range of 5 500 to 6 000 K. Most car makers defined their LED light as 5 800 K, which provides the
best white color ratio, with only a limited amount of UV light (that “bluish tint”), for superior contrast on the road.