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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    Driving Impressions
    The Santa Fe is one of the friendliest and easiest of the smaller SUVs to drive, and it handles adeptly and performs admirably. Its bulging fenders, which are uncommon on SUVs, actually make a dif ...

    Interior light
    Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running. It may cause battery discharge. ...

    Closing the fuel filler lid
    1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “click”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened. 2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly making sure that it is securely c ...