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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Moisture Breeds Corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in which corrosion is most likely to occur. For
example, corrosion is accelerated by high humidity, particularly when temperatures
are just above freezing. In such ...
Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the secondary
latch (1) inside of the hood cen ...
Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should be inspected at those intervals specified
in the maintenance schedule. Make sure that a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap
is correctly replaced. ...