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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Electric power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the
engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may
still be steered, but it will requi ...
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH
The rear window defroster is turned on by pushing in the switch. To turn the
defroster off, push the switch a second time. The rear window defroster automatically
turns itself off after about 20 ...
Tail Gate (3 Door)
o To open the tail gate, unlock it by turning the key clockwise, then pull the
outside handle toward you.
o To close, lower the tail gate and shut firmly to engage the latch. Lock the tail
gate ...