Important Information Manual

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1.7. What is generally the first failure point of an LED?

First things first, the construction of the LED lamp is critical to maintain its optimal performance over its lifetime.

Since heat is a major issue for LED, the system to cool down the LED is a critical part (fan and/or heat sink). Please

refer to following technical section for details on heat dissipation. The bulb needs to be properly maintained within

the headlamp so that it’s not moving and/or damaged while driving.

1.8. Are Philips LED range environment friendly?

Yes, Philips LED Retrofit range contributes to environment protection by:

1. Significant energy saving, consuming less overall resources and emitting less CO₂

2. Fully compliant with RoHS / REACH, which means no hazardous materials which are harmful to the

environment

3. Long service lifetime which means elimination of unnecessary replacement related waste and system

costs, while reducing overall resource consumption.

1.9. What is the difference between LED-FOG [≈H8/H11/H16] and LED-HL [≈H11] low beam?

The LED-FOG [≈H8/H11/H16] has been developed to fit in 3 different fog optic type: H8, H11, and H16. Therefore,

the performance has been optimized for this specific application. On the other, the LED-HL [≈H11] Low Beam (LB)

version is more performing to rightly project light on the road for low beam applications only. Since its

performance has been increased, we are using the AirCool system instead of the AirFlux in the optic.

1.10. Can I save money by switching to LED?

Yes, Philips LED Retrofit bulbs has an extended lifetime, which means you save the cost and hassle of frequent bulb

replacements which on average occur every 1-3 years. In addition, a LED bulb uses substantially less energy (e.g.

halogen H4 consumes 55W where a LED-HL [≈H4] drawn around 20W).

1.11. How would I recognize fake Philips LED bulbs from a genuine?

Whenever you purchase a Philips LED retrofit bulb for your headlights, you can check the authenticity online using

the code provided on the anti-fake label. This is an insurance for you that you get a genuine Philips LED.

1.12. How do I know if the Philips LED Retrofit is compatible with my headlamp?

To check the compatibility of the Philips LED Retrofit with your car,

1. Measure the diameter of your headlamp and the space that you have behind the headlight fixture. To

be able to install the LED retrofit you need minimum 60mm diameter and 70mm back space behind

the fixture.