fuel fill door release KIA SORENTO 2010 Owners Manual

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-14
2. Outside rearview mirror folding
button*...............................................4-38
3. Outside rearview mirror control switch ................................................4-37
4. Central door lock switch* ..................4-14
5. Power window lock button* ...............4-23
6. Power window switches ....................4-20
7. Fuel filler lid release button...............4-26
8. Head lamp leveling device*...............4-67
9. 4WD lock button* ..............................5-23
10. ESP OFF button* ...........................5-35
11. Headlight washer button*................4-68
12. DBC button* ....................................5-38
13. Instrument panel illumination control switch*.............................................4-41
14. Steering wheel tilt control* ..............4-34
15. Steering wheel ................................4-33
16. Fuse box .........................................7-51
17. Hood release lever ..........................4-24
18. Seat...................................................3-2
19. Air vent ............................................4-78
* : if equipped
OXM019001L

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 located on the driver’s
door.
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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.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push 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 securelyclosed.
FUEL FILLER LID
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WARNING
- Refueling
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cover your clothes or skin
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 whenrefueling.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-dent.