Get Features of your vehicle -> Fuel filler lid Guide for Kia Sorento SUV Second Generation (2011-2015)

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D100100AXM

Opening the fuel filler lid

The fuel filler lid must be opened from

inside the vehicle by pressing the fuel

filler lid opener button on the driver’s

door. (if equipped)

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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 button (if equipped).

3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).

4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel filler

cap (2) counterclockwise.

5. Refuel as needed.

D100200AXM

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 in

lightly making sure that it is securely

closed.

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NOTICE

There may be an intermittent noise near

the refueling hole while the engine is

idling if the fuel cap is not closed secure-

ly. This occurs normally with the OBD

system.

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FUEL FILLER LID

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 when

refueling.

• Tighten the cap until it clicks, oth-

erwise the Check Engine light

will illuminate.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci-

dent.

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(if equipped)

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• Do not get back into a vehicle

once you have begun refueling

since you can generate static

electricity by touching, rubbing

or sliding against any item or fab-

ric (polyester, satin, nylon, etc.)

capable of producing static elec-

tricity. Static electricity discharge

can ignite fuel vapors resulting in

rapid burning. If you must re-

enter the vehicle, you should

once again eliminate potentially

dangerous static electricity dis-

charge by touching a metal part

of the vehicle, away from the fuel

filler neck, nozzle or other gaso-

line source.

• When using an approved

portable fuel container, be sure to

place the container on the

ground prior to refueling. Static

electricity discharge from the

container can ignite fuel vapors

causing a fire. Once refueling has

begun, contact with the vehicle

should be maintained until the

filling is complete.

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WARNING - Refueling dan-

gers

Automotive fuels are flammable

materials. When refueling, please

note the following guidelines care-

fully. Failure to follow these guide-

lines may result in severe personal

injury, severe burns or death by fire

or explosion.

• Read and follow all warnings

posted at the gas station facility.

• Before refueling, note the loca-

tion of the Emergency Gasoline

Shut-Off, if available, at the gas

station facility.

• Before touching the fuel nozzle,

you should eliminate potentially

dangerous static electricity dis-

charge by touching another metal

part of the vehicle, a safe dis-

tance away from the fuel filler

neck, nozzle, or other gas source.

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Use only approved portable plas-

tic fuel containers designed to

carry and store gasoline.

• Do not use cellular phones while

refueling. Electric current and/or

electronic interference from cel-

lular phones can potentially

ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.

• When refueling, always shut the

engine off. Sparks produced by

electrical components related to

the engine can ignite fuel vapors

causing a fire. Once refueling is

complete, check to make sure the

filler cap and filler door are

securely closed, before starting

the engine.

• DO NOT use matches or a lighter

and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit

cigarette in your vehicle while at

a gas station especially during

refueling. Automotive fuel is

highly flammable and can, when

ignited, result in fire.

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Features of your vehicle

Emergency fuel filler lid release

If the fuel filler lid does not open using

the remote fuel filler lid release, you can

open it manually. Remove the panel in

the cargo area. Pull the handle out slight-

ly.

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• If a fire breaks out during refuel-

ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi-

cle, and immediately contact the

manager of the gas station and

then contact the local fire depart-

ment or 911. Follow any safety

instructions they provide.

CAUTION

• Make sure to refuel your vehicle

according to the “Fuel require-

ments” suggested in section 1.

• If the fuel filler cap requires

replacement, use only a genuine

KIA cap or the equivalent speci-

fied for your vehicle. An incorrect

fuel filler cap can result in a seri-

ous malfunction of the fuel sys-

tem or emission control system.

• Do not spill fuel on the exterior

surfaces of the vehicle. Any type

of fuel spilled on painted surfaces

may damage the paint.

• After refueling, make sure the fuel

cap is installed securely to pre-

vent fuel spillage in the event of

an accident.

CAUTION

Do not pull the handle excessively,

otherwise the luggage compart-

ment area trim or release handle

may be damaged.

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