Toyota 2016 Prius Service Manual page 265

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When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch
Open the back door and remove the
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cover underneath the luggage compart-
ment light.
Pull the lever backward and check that
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the fuel lid opens.
Using the lever to open the fuel filler door may not allow for an adequate
reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. To prevent fuel from spilling
out, turn the cap slowly when removing it.
During refueling, fuel may spill out from the filler opening due to air being dis-
charged from inside the fuel tank. Therefore, fill the fuel tank carefully and
slowly.
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