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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Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual
speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.
To move the shift lever from the ...
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
• To unlock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The
red mark (2) on the button will be visible.
• To lock a door, push the door lock button ...
Adjusting Your Seat Belt
WARNING:
You should place the lap belt portion as low as possible and snugly across
your hips, not on your waist. If the lap belt is located too high on your waist,
it may increase the chance o ...