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Emergency fuel filler door release
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If the fuel filler door does not opendue
to battery discharge and failure
ofthe electrical wiring, follow the
belowprocedure.
1. Open the tailgate and remove the sidetrim upper cover (1).
2. Pull the emergency handle lightlyin the direction of the arrow, the fuelfiller
door will open.
If this occurs, open the fuel tank
cap slowly for the fuel tank may be
pressurized. If a hissing sound is heard,
wait until the sound stops, Then, remove
the fuel tank cap and refuel slowly.
Refueling quickly may cause the fuel to
overflow.
CAUTION
Do not pull the handle excessively,
otherwise the luggage compartment
area trim or release handle may be
damaged.
