Fuel Filler Lid; Opening The Fuel Filler Lid; Closing The Fuel Filler Lid - Kia Sportage Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle

FUEL FILLER LID

Opening the fuel filler lid

The fuel filler lid must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pulling up the fuel
filler lid opener.
✽ NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the lid to break the ice
and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid.
If necessary, spray around the lid with
an approved de-icer fluid (do not use
radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle
to a warm place and allow the ice to
melt.
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1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull up the
fuel filler lid opener.
3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel filler
cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.

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 light-
ly and make sure that it is securely
closed.
WARNING
• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
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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 hissing sound, wait until
the condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when
refuelling.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-
dent.
- Refuelling