Kia Sorento 2023 Owner's Manual page 178

Features of your vehicle
WARNING
Static electricity
僅 Before touching the fuel nozzle, you
should eliminate potentially danger-
ous static electricity discharge by
touching another metal part of the
vehicle, a safe distance away from the
fuel filler neck, nozzle, or other gas
source.
僅 Do not get back into a vehicle once
you have begun refueling since you
can generate static electricity by
touching, rubbing or sliding against
any item or fabric (polyester, satin,
nylon, etc.) capable of producing
static electricity. Static electricity dis-
charge can ignite fuel vapors resulting
in rapid burning. If you must reenter
the vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touching a
metal part of the vehicle, away from
the fuel filler neck, nozzle or other
gasoline source.
WARNING
Portable fuel container
When using an approved portable fuel
container, be sure to place the container
on the ground prior to refueling. Static
electricity discharge from the container
can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact with
the vehicle should be maintained until
the filling is complete. Use only
approved portable plastic fuel contain-
ers designed to carry and store gasoline.
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WARNING
Cell phone fires
Do not use cellular phones while refuel-
ing. Electric current and/or electronic
interference from cellular phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapors causing a
fire.
WARNING
Refueling & Vehicle fires
When refueling, always shut the engine
off. Sparks produced by electrical com-
ponents related to the engine can ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire. Once refuel-
ing is complete, check to make sure the
filler cap and filler door are securely
closed, before starting the engine.
WARNING
Smoking
DO NOT use matches or a lighter and
DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cigarette
in your vehicle while at a gas station
especially during refueling. Automotive
fuel is highly flammable and can result
in fire when ignited.
Make sure to refuel your vehicle accord-
ing to "Fuel requirements" on page 2-2.
If the fuel filler cap requires replace-
ment, use only Kia Genuine Parts or
those of an equivalent standard for your
vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can
result in a serious malfunction of the fuel
system or emission control system.
Fuel filler door