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Foreword

Our multi-specialist expertise is rooted in our genes.

As one of the leading automotive system designers and manufacturers for OE, Valeo offers 14 product lines for passenger cars and 8 product lines for heavy duty applications. Valeo supplies parts to every distribution channel, including car manufacturers, factories and dealerships, independent aftermarket and modern distribution, in more than 150 countries all over the world. Lighting systems on vehicles play a critical part in the safety of both the driver and other road users to see and to be seen. The risk of having a car accident at night is three times higher than during the day, more than 40% of fatal accidents occur when it is dark although only 20% of all journeys are driven at night*. Car makers and component manufacturers are constantly developing new technologies to offer a wider and longer field of vision to improve anticipation under all driving conditions. As an expert in lighting systems, Valeo has always been at the forefront developing and providing innovative The lighting market

solutions, in terms of efficiency, design and energy consumption. Valeo Service offer a wide range of original equipment systems produced according to the highest quality standards. Valeo Service is proud to present to you its 2015 Lighting Systems Technical handbook as part of its technical collection. From human visual perception, to light sources evolutions, regulations, photometric knowledge and Valeo latest technologies, this book will allow you to better understand lighting systems and their importance for road user safety.

Last but not least, the most frequently asked questions will be addressed.

Valeo: From original equipment leadership to aftermarket excellence

*BASt report “Das Unfallgeschehen bei Nacht”, 1988

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