Important Information Manual

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2. Check if the connector is also used as a bulb holder. If it is the case, you won’t be able to mount the

LED Retrofit.

3. Please refer to our web page with an indicative list of cars we have tested

(https://www.philips.com/c-e/automotive-led/stunning-range.html)

If you have any doubt, please check with your dealer/installer.

1.13. What are the advantages of the Philips LED design?

The Philips LED Retrofit design is patented. The construction of the Philips LED Retrofit bulb is unique and provides

with many benefits:

1. It is optimized to ensure the benefits in terms of performance and lifetime.

2. The beam pattern is perfectly adjusted to distribute the light where needed upfront.

3. The position of the LEDs (chips) are exactly placed like on a conventional bulb reproducing perfectly

the same light distribution.

4. Its gives to the LEDs extra robustness: shock-resistant, moisture proof and resistance to voltage

surges.

1.14. What does ‘CANbus adapter’ stand for?

It stands for Control Area Network Bus adapter (or CEA: Canbus Enabling Adapter), which helps to maintain the

right level of wattage to the bulb, preventing detection issues for your car (such as error messages or warning

lights). Most new European models are equipped with CANbus adapters, so we strongly advise you to check with

your dealer if your own vehicle has these adapters before purchasing LED retrofit bulbs.

1.15. What are connector rings for?

Connector rings hold the bulb securely inside the car headlamp unit. When changing to LED-HL [≈H7] retrofit which

has a heat dissipation system at the back, space is sometimes too tight for the LED retrofit.

Brackets for LED-HL [H7] bulbs can differ from one car model to the next. We provide a variety of robust

exchangeable Philips connector rings to improve fit in key car models and simplify installation

1.16. Is it mandatory to use an additional connector ring while fitting LED bulbs?

Depending on the car and model, you may need to change the connector ring. The one provided in the box along

with the bulb is the most commonly used type.

1.17. What are the meaning of Philips AirFlux, AirCool, CeraLight and SafeBeam?

• Philips AirFlux and AirCool technologies: the latest thermal management systems with active and passive

cooling systems for increased lifetime and performance. We use passive cooling when the spacing within

the headlamp is big enough to effectively dissipate the heat without the risk of decreased performance.

Also, depending on the performance of the LED, we would use either a passive or active cooling. For

example, On LED-HL [≈H7] headlamp, the optic is generally smaller than LED-HL [≈H4]), so the heat

dissipation needs to be active to effectively direct the hot air away from the back of the LED.