KIA Niro: Opening the fuel filler door (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Features of your vehicle / Fuel filler door (Kia NIRO Hybrid) / Opening the fuel filler door (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
- Stop the engine. To open the fuel filler door, push the fuel filler door opener button.
- Wait until the fuel tank is depressurized.
The message is displayed when the fuel filler door unlocks after the fuel tank is depressurized.
A: Unlocking fuel door
- The fuel door is unlocked when the message is displayed.
A: Fuel door unlocked
- When the fuel door is open, a message is displayed.
A: Fuel door open
- Pull open the fuel filler door (1).
To remove the cap, turn the fuel filler cap (2) counterclockwise.
Refuel as needed.
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 dieselpowered vehicle, it may affect the fuel system and cause serious damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
- 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, "Check fuel door" message appears 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.
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Closing the fuel filler door
Operation
Turn the fuel tank cap (2) clockwise
until it "clicks".
Press the rear center edge to close
the fuel filler door (1).
Ensure all the doors and the fuel filler
door are locked.
WARNING
Automotive fuels are flammab
Front trunk (Kia Niro EV)
Opening the front trunk
Front trunk lever
Open the hood.
Lift up the front trunk cover while
depressing the front trunk lever (1).
Closing the front trunk
Push down the front trunk cover.
INFORMATION
Available front trunk weight:
Charging door (Kia Niro EV)
Opening the charging door
Operation
Press the right center edge of the
charging door.
The charging door is not open when
the vehicle is locked.
Closing the charging door
Operation
Close the charging door by pressing
rear
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Locking/unlocking/remote starting/remote parking with the smart key (Kia
Niro EV)
Smart key
Lock
Unlock
Tailgate unlock/open
Remote start
Remote Start Parking Assist (Forward)
Remote Start Parking Assist (Backward)
Operation
Press the corresponding button.
Press the door lock button (1) and
hold the remo
Cylinder Head Repair procedures
Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
Warning
Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and
Caution" before doing any work related
with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instruction
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