Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 166

Features oý your vehicle
FUEL FILLER LID (HYBRID)
Opening the fuel filler lid
1. The ýuel ýiller lid must be opened
ýrom inside the vehicle by pushinþ
the ýuel ýiller lid opener.
NOTICE
Iý the ýuel ýiller lid does not open be‐
cause ice has ýormed around it, tap
liþhtly or push on the lid to break the
ice and release the lid. Do not pry on
the lid. Iý necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer ýluid
(do not use radiator anti-ýreeze) or
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move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt.
2. Pull the ýuel ýiller lid (1) out to ýully
open.
3. To remove the ýuel tank cap (2),
turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissinþ noise as the pressure
inside the tank equalizes.
4. Place the cap on the ýuel ýiller lid.
Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it clicks . This indicates that
the cap is securely tiþhtened.
2. To close the ýuel ýiller lid, press the
edþe oý the ýuel ýiller lid.
Make sure it is securely closed.
WARNING
n Refueling
• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin and
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 hiss‐
ing sound, wait until the condition
stops before completely removing
the cap.
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when re‐
fueling.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci‐
dent.