FAMILY LIFESTAGE

In Diapers: The Latch connectors are hard to get to, which makes it difficult to install a child-safety seat.

In School: Kids in booster seats have enough legroom and headroom to sit comfortably in the backseat.

Teens: Teens would fit comfortably in the front passenger seat, but not in the rear seat. Let's not even think about letting a teen driver at this car.

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    Driving Impressions
    The Santa Fe is one of the friendliest and easiest of the smaller SUVs to drive, and it handles adeptly and performs admirably. Its bulging fenders, which are uncommon on SUVs, actually make a dif ...

    Loosen Wheel Nuts
    The wheel nuts should be loosened slightly before raising the car. To loosen the nuts, turn the wrench handle counterclockwise. When doing this, be sure that the socket is seated completely over ...

    Gauges
    Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. The speedometer is calibrated in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour. Tachometer The tachometer indicates the approximate ...