Opening the fuel filler door
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Turn the engine off.
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Ensure the all doors are unlocked.
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Press the rear centre edge of the fuel filler door.
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Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to fully open.
Petrol
Diesel
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To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may hear a hissing noise as the pressure inside the tank equalizes.
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Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
The fuel filler door will unlock when all doors are unlocked.
To unlock fuel filler door:
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Press the unlock button on your smart key
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Press the Central Door unlock button on armrest trim of driver’s door
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Pull the driver’s inside door handle outward
The fuel filler door will lock when all doors are locked.
To lock fuel filler door:
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Press the lock button on your smart key
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Press the Central Door lock button on armrest trim of driver’s door
* All doors will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 15km/h(9.3 mph).
Fuel door is also locked when vehicle speed exceeds 15km/h(9.3 mph).
Before refuelling, be sure to check what type of fuel is used for your vehicle.
If you put diesel fuel into a petrol-powered vehicle or petrol into a diesel-powered vehicle, it may affect the fuel system and cause serious damage to the vehicle.
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.