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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    Remote Trunk Lid Release
    To open the trunk lid without using the key, pull up the lid release lever. To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is securely fastened, ch ...

    Use of E85 fuel
    E85 fuel is an alternative fuel composed of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, and is manufactured for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. E85 is not compatible with your vehicle. Use of E85 m ...

    Engine start/stop button position
    OFF To turn off the engine, press the engine start/stop button with the engine start/stop button in the ON position and the shift lever in P(Park). When you press the engine start/stop button wit ...