open gas tank HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

Convenient Features
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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 door opener.
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Pull up the fuel filler door opener.
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3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to fully open.
4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn
it counterclockwise. You may hear a
hissing noise as the pressure inside
the tank equalizes.
5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Information
Open and close the reservoir cap by using
the handle on the cap cover for safety.
Information
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 de-icer 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.
Tighten the cap until it clicks one time,
otherwise the Check Engine (
) light
will illuminate.
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 normally 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.
WARNING
Gasoline 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.
Fuel Filler Door