Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 161

Features of your vehicle
Wait until the fuel tank is depressur‐
ized. The message is displayed when
the fuel filler lid opens after the fuel
tank is depressurized.
NOTICE
• It may take up to 20 seconds to
open fuel filler door.
• When the fuel filler door is frozen
and does not open after 20 sec‐
onds at freezing temperature,
slightly tap the fuel filler door and
then attempt to open it.
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1. Stop the engine.
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2. To open the fuel filler lid, push the
fuel filler lid opener button.
3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
filler cap (2) counterclockwise (3).
5. Refuel as needed.
WARNING
• Add fuel into the fuel tank within
20 minutes after opening the fuel
filler lid. After 20 minutes, the fuel
tank may shut off, causing fuel to
overflow. In this case, re-press the
fuel filler lid opening button.
• Do not leave the fuel filler door
opened for an extended period of
time. It may discharge the battery.
• Close the fuel filler lid after fueling
the vehicle. If you start the vehicle
with the fuel filler lid opened, the
message Check fuel door illumi‐
nates on the LCD display.
• Avoid refueling the vehicle while
charging the (high-voltage) hybrid
battery. It may cause a fire or an
explosion due to static electricity.
Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it clicks . This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it
lightly and make sure that it is se‐
curely 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.