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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When to Wax Again
You should polish and wax the car again when water no longer beads on a clean
surface but spreads out over a larger area. ...
Parking brake
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot
brake and then without pressing the release
button in, pull the parking brake lever up as far
as possible. In additio ...
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine coolant is
under pressure and could erupt and cause severe burns. Wait until the engine is
cool before removing the rad ...


