Kia CARNIVAL 2023 Manual page 166

Features of your vehicle
僅 Sparks produced by electrical compo-
nents related to the engine can ignite
fuel vapours causing a fire.
僅 If the gear is not in P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) gear during refuelling, be aware
that the fuel gauge and distance to
empty may be displayed abnormally
because refuelling is not recognised.
僅 When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place the
container on the ground prior to
refuelling. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite fuel
vapours causing a fire. Once
refuelling has begun, contact between
your bare hand and the vehicle
should be maintained until the filling
is complete.
僅 Use only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to carry and
store petrol.
僅 Do not use matches or a lighter and
do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette in
your vehicle whilst at a gas station,
especially during refuelling.
僅 Do not over-fill or top-off your vehicle
tank, which can cause petrol spillage.
僅 If a fire breaks out during refuelling,
leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and
immediately contact the manager of
the gas station and then contact the
local fire department. Follow any
safety instructions they provide.
僅 If pressurised fuel sprays out, it can
cover your clothes or skin and thus
subject you to the risk of fire and
burns. Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap is vent-
ing fuel or if you hear a hissing sound,
wait until the condition stops before
completely removing the cap.
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僅 Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel spill-
age in the event of an accident.
NOTICE
Make sure to refuel your vehicle accord-
ing to the "Fuel requirements" on page 1-
2.
NOTICE
僅 Do not spill fuel on the exterior sur-
faces of the vehicle. Any type of fuel
spilled on painted surfaces may dam-
age the paint.
僅 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 malfunc-
tion of the fuel system or emission
control system.
Fuel filler door