Get Knowing your vehicle -> Fuel filler lid Guide for Kia Sportage SUV Second Generation (2004-2010)

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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 and make sure that it is

securely closed.

FUEL FILLER LID

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WARNING - Refueling

If pressurized fuel sprays out, it

can 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 completely remov-

ing the cap.

CAUTION

To avoid injury from sharp

edges, it is recommended that

protective gloves be worn if

there is a need to open the fuel

filler door manually.

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WARNING - Refueling

dangers

Automotive fuels are flammable

materials. When refueling,

please note the following guide-

lines carefully. Failure to follow

these guidelines may result in

severe personal injury, severe

burns or death by fire or explo-

sion.

• Before refueling note the loca-

tion of the Emergency

Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,

at the gas station facility.

• Before touching the fuel noz-

zle, you should eliminate

potentially dangerous static

electricity discharge by touch-

ing another metal part of the

vehicle, a safe distance away

from the fuel filler neck, noz-

zle, or other gas source.

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• Do not get back into a vehicle

once you have begun refuel-

ing since you can generate

static electricity by touching,

rubbing or sliding against any

item or fabric (polyester, satin,

nylon, etc.) capable of produc-

ing static electricity. Static

electricity discharge can

ignite fuel vapors resulting in

rapid burning. If you must re-

enter the vehicle, you should

once again eliminate poten-

tially dangerous static elec-

tricity discharge by touching a

metal part of the vehicle, away

from the fuel filler neck, nozzle

or other gasoline source.

• When using a 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 vehi-

cle should be maintained until

the filling is complete.

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Use only portable plastic fuel

containers designed to carry

and store gasoline.

• Do not use cellular phones

while refueling. Electric cur-

rent and/or electronic interfer-

ence from cellular phones can

potentially ignite fuel vapors

causing a fire.

• When refueling, always shut

the engine off. Sparks pro-

duced by electrical compo-

nents related to the engine

can ignite fuel vapors causing

a fire. Once refueling is com-

plete, check to make sure the

filler cap and filler door are

securely closed, before start-

ing the engine.

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NOTICE

• Make sure to refuel with unleaded

fuel only.

• Check to make sure the fuel filler

cap is securely closed after refuel-

ing. A loose fuel filler cap may

cause the "Check Engine"

(Malfunction Indicator) light in

the instrument panel to illuminate

unnecessarily.

• If the fuel filler cap requires

replacement, use only a genuine

Kia cap or the equivalent specified

for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel

filler cap can result in a serious

malfunction of the fuel system 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.

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• 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 flam-

mable and can, when ignited,

result in fire.

• If a fire breaks out during refu-

eling, leave the vicinity of the

vehicle, and immediately con-

tact the manager of the gas

station and then contact the

local fire department.

Knowing your vehicle -> Fuel filler lid for Your Kia Sportage SUV Second Generation (2004-2010)

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