Kia Rio 2021 Owner's Manual page 124

SC PE CAN (ENG) 4.QXP 10/23/2020
WARNING
- Portable fuel
When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place
the container on the ground prior
to refueling. Static electricity dis-
charge from the container can
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, con-
tact with the vehicle should be
maintained until the filling is com-
plete. Use only approved portable
plastic fuel containers designed
to carry and store gasoline.
WARNING
- Cell phone
Do not use cellular phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cel-
lular phones can potentially
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
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WARNING
container
When refueling, always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced by
electrical components related
to the engine can ignite fuel
vapors, causing a fire. Once
refueling is complete, check to
make sure the filler cap and
filler door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.
WARNING -
DO NOT use matches or a lighter
and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a
lit cigarette in your vehicle while
fires
at a gas station especially during
refueling. Automotive fuel is
highly flammable and can, when
ignited, result in fire.
Make sure to refuel your vehicle
- Refueling& according to the "Fuel requirements"
Vehicle fires suggested in chapter 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replace-
ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or
the equivalent specified for your vehi-
cle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can
result in a serious malfunction of the
fuel system or emission control sys-
tem.
CAUTION
Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any
Smoking
type of fuel spilled on painted
surfaces may damage the paint.
Features of your vehicle
- Exterior paint
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