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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Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. To reduce the
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Keeping the Condenser Clean
The air conditioner condenser (and engine radiator) should be checked periodically
for accumulation of dirt, dead insects, leaves, etc. These can interfere with maximum
cooling efficiency. When re ...
To Check the Oil Level
Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature
and be sure it is parked on level ground. Turn the engine off.
Wait five minutes, then remove the dipstick, wipe it ...