Exterior
Roughly the same size as Honda’s first-generation CR-V, the Santa Fe is 177.2 inches long overall and close to 66 inches tall. It rides on a 103.1-inch wheelbase. Ford’s Escape has the same wheelbase but is 4 inches shorter overall. The Santa Fe’s bulging front fenders are similar to the ones used on the Tiburon sport coupe. The four-door SUV is equipped with a rear liftgate and standard 16-inch tires.
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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(For evaporator and blow unit)
The climate control air filter is located in front of the evaporator unit behind
the glove box.
It operates to decrease the amount of pollutants entering the car.
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Satellite radio reception
You may experience problems in receiving XM™ satellite radio signals in the following
situations.
• If you are driving in a tunnel or a covered parking area.
• If you are driving beneath the top ...
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and
ball joints for deterioration, cracks, ...