Closing The Fuel Filler Door; Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release - Kia CADENZA 2020 Owner's Manual

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 in lightly making sure that it is
securely closed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
There may be an intermittent noise
near the refueling hole while the
engine is idling if the fuel cap is not
closed securely. This occurs normal-
ly with the OBD system.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When refueling on unlevel ground,
the fuel gauge may not point to the F
position.
It is not a malfunction. If you move
your vehicle to a level ground, the fuel
gauge will move to the full position.
Emergency fuel filler door
release
If the fuel filler door does not open
using the fuel filler door opener but-
ton, you can open it manually.
Remove the panel in the cargo area.
Pull the handle out slightly.
CAUTION
Do not pull the handle exces-
sively, otherwise the luggage
area trim or release handle may
be damaged.
Features of your vehicle
WARNING
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. If
pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
and subject you to the risk of
fire and burns.
Always check that the fuel cap is
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installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Tighten the cap until it clicks once,
otherwise the fuel cap open warning
indicator
- Refueling
light will illuminate.
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