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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    CARGO AREA COVER
    Nothing should be carried on top of the luggage cover. Loose materials could result in injury to vehicle occupants during sudden braking. ...

    Checking the transaxle oil (manual)
    Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. Recommended Oil Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 7 ...

    Valve clearance
    Inspect excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorized HYUNDAI dealer should perform the operation. ...