2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID fuel fill door release

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NOTICE

[It may take up to 20 seconds to
unlock fuel filler door.

[ 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.
Check fuel door (Plug-in hybrid
vehicle)
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The message is displayed when the fuel filler door is open while in driving or an
abnormality has occurred. Fuel door unlocked (Plug-in hybrid
vehicle)
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The message is displayed when the fuel
filler door unlocked. Also means “Ready
to refuel”. Please press the rear center
edge of fuel filler door to open.
Shift to P to charge (Plug-in hybrid
vehicle)
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This message is displayed when the
charging connector is plugged with the
shift lever in R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or
D (Drive). Move the shift lever to P (Park)
and re-start the charging process.

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The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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[A] : Type A, [B] : Type B
1. Inside door handle ................................. 5-14
2. Power window switches ....................... 5-41
3. Power window lock switch ................. 5-43
/Electronic child safety lock button ..... 5-16
4. Outside rearview mirror folding button .......................................5-37
5. Outside rearview mirror control switch ........................................5-37
6. Instrument panel illumination control switch ....................................................... 5-7
7. Lane Safety button ................................ 7-19 8. Power tailgate open/close button ....... 5-52
9. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF
button .................................................... 6-28
10. Fuel filler door open button ................. 5-59
11. EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) switch ...6-19
12. Steering wheel .......................................5-22
13. Steering wheel tilt/telescopic switch...5-23
14. Fuse box ................................................9-40
15. Hood release lever ................................ 5-49
16. Seat .......................................................... 3-3

Instrument Cluster
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Wait until fuel door unlocks (Plug-in
hybrid vehicle)
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This message is displayed when you
attempt to unlock the fuel filler door with
the fuel tank pressurized. Wait until the
fuel tank is depressurized.
NOTICE

[ It may take up to 20 seconds to
unlock fuel filler door.

[ 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. Check fuel door (Plug-in hybrid
vehicle)
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The message is displayed when the fuel filler door is open while in driving or an
abnormality has occurred.

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Fuel Filler Door
Opening the fuel filler door
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1. Turn the engine off.
2. Ensure driver’s door is unlocked.
3. Press the rear center edge of the fuel filler door.
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4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward to access the fuel tank cap.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may hear a
hissing noise as the pressure inside
the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Information
The fuel filler door will unlock when
driver’s door is unlocked.
To unlock fuel filler door:
[ Press the unlock button on your smart key

[ Press the central door unlock button on
armrest trim of driver’s door
The fuel filler door will lock when driver’s
door is locked.
To lock fuel filler door:
[ Press the lock button on your smart key

[ Press the Central Door lock button on
armrest trim of driver’s door

à All doors will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph.
Fuel filler door is also locked when vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph.
Information
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 deicer fluid (do not use
radiator antifreeze) or move the vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

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6. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to fully open.
7. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may hear a
hissing noise as the pressure inside
the tank equalizes.
8. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
NOTICE

[ It may take up to 20 seconds to
unlock fuel filler door.

[ 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.
WARNING

[ Before refueling, be sure to check
what type of fuel is used for your
vehicle. If you put diesel fuel into
a gasoline-powered vehicle or
gasoline into a diesel-powered
vehicle, it may affect the fuel system
and cause serious damage to the
vehicle.

[ 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.

[ Do not leave the fuel filler door
opened for an extended period of
time. It may discharge the battery.

[ Close the fuel filler door after fueling
the vehicle. If you start the vehicle with the fuel filler door opened,
the message, “Check fuel door”,
illuminates on the LCD display.

[ Avoid refueling the vehicle while
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 fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door and press the rear center edge of fuel filler door.
3. When the fuel filler door is closed well, it will lock in 5 seconds.

à 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 in 5 seconds.