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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If the Engine Overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too hot. If this happens,
you should:
1. Pull off the roa ...
Overdrive Switch
When the overdrive switch is turned on, the transaxle will automatically upshift
to the second, third and overdrive gears. When the overdrive switch is turned off,
the transaxle will not upshift ...
Opening the trunk
• To open the trunk, press the trunk unlock button for more than 1 second on
the transmitter (or smart key), press the button on the trunk handle with the smart
key in your possession, or inse ...


