Get Features of your vehicle -> Fuel filler door Guide for Kia Sportage SUV Fifth Generation (2022-2026)

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Fuel filler door

僅 All filler caps in the engine com

partment must be correctly

installed.

Fuel filler door

The vehicle's fuel filler door must be

opened and closed by hand from out

side the vehicle.

僅 Gloves, rags or any other combusti

ble material must be removed from

the engine compartment.

Opening the fuel filler door

To unlock fuel filler door:

2. Lower the hood until it is about 12 in.

(30 cm) above the closed position and

let it drop. Make sure that it locks into

place.

僅 Press the unlock button on your smart

key

僅 Press the Central Door unlock button

on armrest trim of driver's door

3. Check that the hood has engaged

properly.

僅 Pull the driver's inside door handle

outward

僅 If the hood can be raise slightly, it is

not properly engaged.

1. Turn the engine off.

僅 Open it again and close it with a lit

tle more force.

2. Ensure the driver's door is unlocked

for unlocking fuel filler door.

3. Press the rear center edge of fuel filler

door.

CAUTION

Hood obstruction

Before closing the hood, ensure that all

obstructions are removed from the hood

opening. Closing the hood with an

obstruction present in the hood opening

may result in severe personal injury or

property damage.

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4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to fully

open.

WARNING

Fire risk

Do not leave gloves, rags or any other

combustible material in the motor com

partment. Doing so may cause a heat-

induced fire.

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WARNING

5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it

counterclockwise. You may hear a

hissing noise as the pressure inside

the tank equalizes.

Unsecured hood

Always double check to be sure that the

hood is firmly latched before driving

away. If it is not latched, the hood could

fly open while the vehicle is being driven,

causing a total loss of visibility, which

may result in an accident.

6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.

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Fuel filler door

vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice

to melt.

NOTICE

The fuel filler door will unlock when

Driver's door is unlocked

Closing the fuel filler door

To unlock fuel filler door:

To lock fuel filler door:

僅 Press the unlock button on your smart

key

僅 Press the lock button on your smart

key

僅 Press the Central Door unlock button

on armrest trim of driver's door

僅 Press the Central Door lock button on

armrest trim of driver's door

僅 Pull the driver's inside door handle

outward

* All doors will automatically lock after

the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h

(9.3 mph). Fuel lid is also locked when

vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9.3

mph).

The fuel filler door will lock when all

doors are locked

To lock fuel filler door:

僅 Press the lock button on your smart

key

1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it

clockwise until it "Clicks".

僅 Press the Central Door lock button on

armrest trim of driver's door

2. Close the fuel filler door by pressing

rear center edge of the fuel filler door.

※ All doors will automatically lock after

the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9.3

mph). Fuel door is also locked when

vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9.3

mph).

NOTICE

Press the vehicle's fuel door to LOCK

position when the fuel filler door is com

pletely closed in order to lock the fuel

filler door.

If the fuel filler door is not completely

closed, the fuel filler door will not be

locked.

CAUTION

Before refueling, be sure to check what

type of fuel is used for your vehicle.

If you put diesel or ethanol fuel into a

gasoline-powered vehicle, it may affect

WARNING

the fuel system and cause serious dam

Refueling

age to the vehicle.

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

removing the cap.

NOTICE

If the fuel filler door does not open

because ice has formed around it, tap

If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can

cover your clothes or skin and subject

you to the risk of fire and burns.

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

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Fuel filler door

fuel filler neck, nozzle, or other gas

source.

NOTICE

When refueling on unlevel ground, the

僅 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 fabric (polyester, satin,

nylon, etc.) capable of producing

static electricity. Static electricity dis

fuel gauge may not point to the F posi

tion. It is not a malfunction. If you move

your vehicle to a level ground, the fuel

gauge will move to the full position.

NOTICE

charge can ignite fuel vapors resulting

in rapid burning. If you must reenter

the vehicle, you should once again

eliminate potentially dangerous static

electricity discharge by touching a

metal part of the vehicle, away from

the fuel filler neck, nozzle or other

gasoline source.

Tighten the cap until it clicks one time,

otherwise, the engine warning indicator

light will appear.

CAUTION

Keep the door into LOCK position when

the vehicle is being washed (i.e. high

pressure washer, automatic car washer,

etc.)

WARNING

Portable fuel container

WARNING

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. Use only

Always tighten your fuel cap before you

leave the fuel station. Failure to securely

install your fuel cap can lead to fuel spill

age in an accident and increase fire risk.

WARNING

Fire/explosion risk

approved portable plastic fuel contain

Read and follow all warnings posted at

the gas station facility. Failure to follow

all warnings will result in severe personal

injury, severe burns or death due to fire

or explosion.

ers designed to carry and store gasoline.

WARNING

Cell phone fires

Do not use cellular phones while refuel

ing. Electric current and/or electronic

interference from cellular phones can

potentially ignite fuel vapors causing a

fire.

WARNING

Static electricity

僅 Before touching the fuel nozzle, you

should eliminate potentially danger

ous static electricity discharge by

touching another metal part of the

vehicle, a safe distance away from the

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Fuel filler door

WARNING

Refueling & Vehicle fires

Risk of injury from fuel

When refueling, always shut the engine

Fuels are poisonous and harmful to your

health.

off. Sparks produced by electrical com

ponents related to the engine can ignite

fuel vapors causing a fire. Once refuel

僅 Fuel contains substances that are

harmful if inhaled.

ing is complete, check to make sure the

filler cap and filler door are securely

closed, before starting the engine.

僅 Do not swallow fuel or let it come into

contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

僅 Do not inhale fuel vapors.

僅 Keep children away from fuel.

WARNING

Smoking

If you or other people come into contact

with fuel, observe the following:

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 result

in fire when ignited.

僅 Immediately rinse fuel off your skin

with soap and water.

僅 If fuel comes into contact with your

eyes, immediately rinse them thor

oughly with clean water. Seek medical

attention immediately.

僅 If you swallow fuel, seek medical

attention immediately. Do not induce

vomiting.

Make sure to refuel your vehicle accord

ing to "Fuel requirements" on page 1-2.

If the fuel filler cap requires replace

僅 Change immediately out of clothing

that has come into contact with fuel.

ment, 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.

NOTICE

Damage caused by the wrong fuel

Fuel that does not conform to the

required quality can lead to increased

wear as well as damage to the engine

and exhaust system. Only use the fuel

recommended.

CAUTION

Exterior paint

Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces

of the vehicle. Any type of fuel spilled on

painted surfaces may damage the paint.

NOTICE

WARNING

Damage caused by the wrong fuel

Vehicles with a gasoline engine:

僅 Do not allow anyone that has not dis

charged static electricity from their

body to come close to an open fuel

tank.

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel

could result in damage to the fuel sys

tem, the engine and the emission control

system.

僅 Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

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