Fuel Filler Door - Hyundai Tucson 2013 Manual

FUEL FILLER DOOR

Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pulling up the fuel
filler door opener lever.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break the
ice and release the door. Do not pry on
the door. If necessary, spray around the
door with an approved de-icer fluid (do
not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice
to melt.
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1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler door, pull the fuel
filler door opener up.
3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to fully
open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel filler
cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
Features of your vehicle
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until
it clicks once. This indicates that the
cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler door and push it
lightly making sure that it is securely
closed.
WARNING
• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
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and thus subject you to the risk
of fire and burns. Always remove
the fuel cap carefully and slowly.
If the cap is venting fuel or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until
the condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when
refueling.
• Tighten the cap until it clicks
once, otherwise
Engine light will illuminate.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-
dent.
- Refueling
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