2001 FORD POSTAL EXPLORER low beam

HEADLAMP CONTROL
²Pull the headlamp control toward
you to the first position to turn
on the parking lamps, tail lamps,
license plate lamps and marker
lamps.
²Pull the headlamp control toward
you to the outer position to turn
on the headlamps (in addition to
the previous lamps).
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
To adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel:
²Rotate
clockwise/counterclockwise when
the headlamp control is in the
parking lamp or low-beam
position.
To turn on the courtesy lamp:
²Rotate fully counterclockwise.
High beams
Push forward to activate.
Pull toward you to deactivate.
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
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WRECKER TOWING
If the vehicle needs towing, a wheel lift or flatbed equipment is
recommended.
If a slingbelt or J-hook method is used, towing the vehicle from the rear
is recommended.
If the vehicle must be towed from the front with a slingbelt or J-hook,
the air dam may be damaged unless it is protected by using a wooden
crossbeam and spacer block assembly.
Although not desired, it is permissible to tow with the rear wheels on the
ground with the speed and distance limitations.
²Place the transmission in N(Neutral).
²Do not exceed a distance of 80 km (50 miles).
²Do not exceed 56 km/h (35 mph) vehicle speed.
If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) and/or a vehicle speed of 56 km/h (35
mph) must be exceeded, the drive shaft must be removed prior to
towing.
To protect the air dam, refer to the following instructions and
illustrations
1. Position the wooden crossbeam and spacer block assembly under the
frame rails, behind the front bumper and air dam.
2. Install the tow chains through the notches in the air dam and below
the crossbeam and spacer block assembly.
3. Hook the tow chains over the curved cradles on the top of the lower
suspension A-arms.
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The following is list of materials required for the wooden crossbeam and
spacer block assembly.
Item Quantity Description
1 1 4x4x60inch wood beam
2 4 2x4x6inch wood block
3 8 1/4 inch flat washer
4 8 1/4 inch hex nut
5 2 4x4x31/2inch wood block
6 8 1/4 x 7 inch carrage bolt
6
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4
5
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