Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2023 Owners Manual: Fuel Filler Door

Opening the fuel filler door

1. Turn the engine off.

2. Ensure Driver’s door is unlocked.

3. Press the rear center edge of the fuel filler door.

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 remote key or 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 remote key or smart key
• Press the Central Door lock button on armrest trim of driver’s door

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.

• Closing the fuel filler door