fuel fill door release KIA Optima 2010 3.G Owner's Manual
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Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
B010000AMG-EU
1. Door lock/unlock button.....................4-17
2. Outside rearview mirror control switch* ...............................................4-44
3. Power window switches* ...................4-22
4. Master power door lock control* .......4-17
5. Master power window control lock*...4-25
6. Steering wheel ..................................4-34
7. Instrument panel illumination ............4-47
8. Hood release lever ...........................4-27
9. Trunk release lever* ..........................4-20
10. Fuel filler lid release lever ...............4-28
* : if equipped
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Features of your vehicle
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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pushing the fuel
filler lid opener button located on the dri-
ver’s door.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid will 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 radi-
ator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a
warm place and allow the ice to melt.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push the fuel
filler lid opener button.
3. Pull the fuel filler lid (1) out to fully open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel tank cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
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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 making sure that it is securely
closed.
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FUEL FILLER LID
WARNING - Refueling
If pressurized fuel sprays out, itcan 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 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
refueling.
Tighten the cap until it clicks, oth- erwise the Malfunction Indicator
Light will illuminate.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-
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