fuel fill door release KIA Sportage 2010 SL / 3.G Owner's Manual

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Power window switches
3. Outside rearview mirror control switch(if equipped)
4. Hood release lever
5. Instrument panel illumination (if equipped)
6. Electronic stability control (if equipped)
7. 4WD LOCK button (if equipped)
8. Steering wheel tilt
9. Brake pedal
10. Accelerator pedal
11. Seat
12. Parking brake lever
13. Fuel filler lid release lever
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Knowing your vehicle
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check thefollowing:
ment must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Secure the support rod in its clip.
3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12 inches) height and then let it
drop to properly lock in place.
Make sure the hood is properly
locked before driving. 1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the
release lever. 3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap counter-clockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it lightly making sure that it is
securely closed.
CAUTION - Hood
Before closing the hood, makesure that all engine parts andtools have been removed fromthe engine area and that noone’s hands are near the hoodopening.
Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible materi-al in the engine compartment.Doing so may cause a heat-induced fire.
FUEL FILLER LID
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CAUTION
To avoid injury from sharpedges, it is recommended thatprotective gloves be worn ifthere is a need to open the fuelfiller door manually.