Features of your vehicle
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Fuel filler door
僅 It may take up to 20 seconds to
unlock fuel filler door.
僅 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.
僅 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 vehi
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cle to a warm place and allow the ice
to melt.
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.
僅 Add fuel into the fuel tank within 20
minutes after opening the fuel filler
door. After 20 minutes, the fuel tank
may shut off, causing fuel to overflow.
In this case, re-press the fuel filler
door opening button.
僅 Do not leave the fuel filler door
opened for an extended period of
time. It may discharge the battery.
僅 Close the fuel filler door after fueling
the vehicle. If you start the vehicle
with the fuel filler door opened,
"Check fuel door" message appears
on the LCD display.
僅 Avoid refuelling the vehicle whilst
charging the (high-voltage) hybrid
battery. It may cause a fire or an
explosion due to static electricity.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it "clicks". This indicates that the
cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler door by pressing
the rear centre edge of fuel filler door.
3. When the fuel filler door is closed
properly, it will lock approximately in 5
seconds.
* If the fuel door is opened again as soon
as it is closed, the fuel door will not
lock. Then, close the fuel door well
again and it will lock approximately in
5 seconds.
Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel spillage
in the event of an accident.
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive.
Failure to follow these guidelines may
result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
僅 Read and follow all warnings posted
at the gas station.
僅 Before refuelling, note the location of
the Emergency Petrol Shut-Off, if
available, at the gas station.
僅 Before touching the fuel nozzle, you
should eliminate the potential build-