Fuel Filler Door; Opening The Fuel Filler Door; Closing The Fuel Filler Door - Hyundai Elantra 2024 Owner's Manual

Convenience features

Fuel filler door

Opening the fuel filler door

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The fuel filler door must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pulling up the fuel
filler release lever.
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Pull up the fuel filler release lever.
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3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward to
access the fuel tank cap.
4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it
counterclockwise. A hissing noise is
heard because the pressure inside the
tank equalizes.
5. Place the cap (3) on the fuel filler door
(1).
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If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break the ice
and release the door. Do not pry on the
door. If necessary, spray around the door
with an approved deicer fluid (do not use
radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle
to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

Closing the fuel filler door

1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise until it "Clicks".
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is
latched securely.
WARNING
Automotive fuel is highly flammable and
explosive. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in serious injury or
death:
• Read and follow all warnings posted at
the gas station.
• Before refueling, note the location of
the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if
available, at the gas station.
• Before touching the fuel nozzle,
eliminate the potential build-up of
static electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, nozzle, or other
gas source, with your bare hand.
• Do not use cellular phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellular
phones may potentially ignite fuel
vapors and cause a fire.
• Do not get back into a vehicle once you
have begun refueling.
You can generate a build-up of static
electricity by touching, rubbing, or
sliding against any item or fabric
capable of producing static electricity.
Static electricity discharge may ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire. If you must