Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 Fuel Filler Door and Panoramic Sunroof

Its careful attention to detail makes the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV the most sophisticated car on the market. It has both the functionality of a Fuel Filler Door and the space-saving benefits of a Panoramic Sunroof built right into its design. A dynamic hybrid power source can be accessed through the Fuel Filler Door, which is discreetly located on the side of the car. The Panoramic Sunroof, an engineering marvel, provides a wide view of the world below. In this in-depth guide, we’ll look at the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV’s Fuel Filler Door and its panoramic Sunroof, learning about their features, functions, and how they work together to make the driving experience better by making it more efficient and more scenic, all while keeping the eco-friendly spirit of this forward-thinking vehicle in mind.

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Fuel filler door

The vehicle’s fuel filler door must be opened and closed by hand from outside the vehicle.

Opening the fuel filler door (hybrid vehicle)

1. Turn the engine off.
2. Ensure the Driver’s door is unlocked.
3. Press the rear center edge of the fuel filler door.
   
4.  Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to fully open.
   
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.

NOTICE
The fuel filler door will unlock when all doors are unlocked
To unlock fuel filler door:

• Press the unlock button on your smart key
• Press the Central Door unlock button on the armrest trim of the driver’s door
•  Pull the driver’s inside door handle  The fuel filler door will lock when all doors are locked.
  To lock fuel filler door:
• Press the lock button on your smart key
•  Press the Central Door lock button on the armrest trim of the driver’s door
• * All doors will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9.3 mph).

Fuel door is also locked when the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9.3 mph).

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

NOTICE
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 anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

Opening the fuel filler door (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

1.  Stop the engine. To open the fuel filler door, push the fuel filler door opener button.
   
2. 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…
3.  The fuel door is unlocked when the message is displayed.
   
   A: Fuel door unlocked
4. The fuel door is opened when the message is displayed.
   
   A: Fuel door open
5. 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 deicer fluid (do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

WARNING
Before refuelling, 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.

NOTICE

• 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 open 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 “Check fuel door” message illuminates on the LCD display.
•  Avoid refuelling the vehicle while charging the (high-voltage) hybrid battery. It may cause a fire or an explosion due to static electricity.

WARNING
For Plug-in Hybrid
Avoid refuelling 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”.
2. Close the fuel filler door by pressing rear centre edge of the fuel filler door.

NOTICE
Make the vehicle door to LOCK position when the fuel filler door is completely closed in order to lock the fuel filler door.
If the fuel filler door is not completely closed, the fuel filler door will not be locked.

WARNING
Refuelling
Always remove the fuel cap carefully and slowly. If the cap is venting fuel or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until the condition stops before completely removing the cap.
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cover your clothes or skin and subject you to the risk of fire and burns.

NOTICE
When refuelling on unlevel ground, the fuel gauge may not point to the F position. It is not a malfunction. If you move your vehicle to a level ground, the fuel gauge will move to the full position.

NOTICE
Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise, the engine warning indicator light will illuminate.

CAUTION
Keep the door into the LOCK position when the vehicle is being washed (i.e. high pressure washer, automatic car washer, etc.)

WARNING
Always tighten your fuel cap before you leave the fuel station. Failure to securely install your fuel cap can lead to fuel spillage in an accident and increase fire risk.

WARNING
Fire/explosion risk
Read and follow all warnings posted at the gas station facility. Failure to follow all warnings will result in severe personal injury, severe burns or death due to fire or explosion.

WARNING
Static electricity

• Before touching the fuel nozzle, you should eliminate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge by touching another metal part of the vehicle, a safe distance away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle, or other gas source.
•  Do not get back into a vehicle once you have begun refuelling since you can generate static electricity by touching, rubbing or sliding against any item or fabric (polyester, satin, nylon, etc.) capable of producing static electricity. Static electricity discharge can ignite fuel vapors resulting in rapid burning. If you must reenter the vehicle, you should once again eliminate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge by touching a  metal part of the vehicle, away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle or other gasoline source.

WARNING
Portable fuel container
When using an approved portable fuel container, be sure to place the container on the ground prior to refuelling. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. Once refuelling has begun, contact with the vehicle should be maintained until the filling is complete. Use only approved portable plastic fuel containers designed to carry and store gasoline.

WARNING
Cell phone fires
Do not use cellular phones while refuelling. Electric current and/or electronic interference from cellular phones can potentially ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.

WARNING
Refueling and vehicle fires
When refuelling, always shut the engine off. Sparks produced by electrical components related to the engine can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. Once refuel-ing is complete, check to make sure the filler cap and filler door are securely closed, before starting the engine.

WARNING
Smoking
DO NOT use matches or a lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cigarette in your vehicle while at a gas station especially during refueling. Automotive fuel is highly flammable and can, when ignited, result in fire.
Make sure to refuel your vehicle according to “Fuel Requirements” on page 2-2.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a genuine Kia cap or the equivalent specified for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel system or emission control system.

CAUTION
Exterior paint
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of fuel spilt on painted surfaces may damage the paint.

WARNING

• Do not allow anyone who has not discharged static electricity from their body to come close to an open fuel tank.
• Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

WARNING
Risk of injury from fuel
Fuels are poisonous and harmful to your health.

• Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
•  Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
• Do not inhale fuel vapors.
•  Keep children away from fuel.  If you or other people come into contact with fuel, observe the following:
• Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with soap and water.
• If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical attention immediately.
•  If you swallow fuel, seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
•  Change immediately out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel.

NOTICE
Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Fuel that does not conform to the required quality can lead to increased wear as well as damage to the engine and exhaust system. Only use the fuel recommended.

NOTICE
Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system, the engine and the emission control system.

NOTICE
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine.

NOTICE
Do not press the ENGINE START/STOP button if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, fuel can enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. Have the system serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE
Do not overfill the fuel tank
Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise, fuel may spill, causing harm to the environment and damaging the vehicle.

WARNING
In case of using EV drive mode for a certain time without running the engine, EMM (Engine Maintenance Mode) will automatically activate by the system to protect the fuel system and the engine.
Therefore, even if it is possible to use EV drive mode with enough battery power, the engine may run by the system to protect fuel system and the engine. If you leave the fuel without refueling or using for over 6 months, the remained fuel in the fuel system may deteriorate. From this, corrosion or blocking problems may occur. It is recommended using a minimum 40% of the remaining fuel at least every 6 months by selecting Hybrid (CS) mode and refuelling the vehicle with new fuel.

Panoramic sunroof (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the sunroof switch located on the overhead console.

The sunroof can only be operated when the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON or START position.
The sunroof can be operated for approximately 3 minutes after the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or LOCK/OFF position. However, if the front door is open, the sunroof cannot be operated even within the 3-minute period.

WARNING

•  Adjust the sunroof or sunshade when your vehicle stops. This could result in loss of control and an accident that may cause injury, or property damage.
•  Do not leave the engine running and the key in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Unattended children could operate the sunroof, which could result in serious injury.
•  Do not sit on the top of the vehicle. It may cause injury or vehicle damage.

NOTICE
Do not operate the sunroof when roof bars are installed on the vehicle or when there is luggage on the roof.

Power sunshade

Use the power sunshade to block direct sunlight coming through the sunroof glass.

• Push the sunroof switch rearward to the first detent position, the power sunshade automatically slides open.
•  Push the sunroof switch forward to the first detent position, the power sunshade automatically closes. How-ever, if the sunroof glass is open, the glass will close first.
  To stop the power sunshade at any point, push the sunroof switch in any direction.

NOTICE

•  Do not pull or push the power sun- shade by hand as such action may damage the power sunshade or cause it to malfunction.
•  Wrinkles formed on the power sun- shades are normal due to material characteristic.

Tilt open/close

•  Push the sunroof switch upward, the sunroof glass tilts open. However, if the power sunshade is close, the sunshade will open first.
•  Push the sunroof switch upward or forward when the sunroof glass is tilted open, the sunroof glass automatically closes. To stop the sunroof movement at any point, push the sunroof switch in any direction.

Slide open/close

• Push the sunroof switch rearward to the first detent position, the sunroof glass opens. However, if the power sunshade is closed, the power sunshade will open first.
  Push the sunroof switch forward to the first detent position, the sunroof glass closes. However, if the sunroof glass is close, the power sunshade will close.
•  Push the sunroof switch forward or rearward to the second detent position, the power sunshade and sunroof glass operate automatically (auto slide feature). To stop the sunroof movement at any point, push the sunroof switch in any direction.

Automatic reversal

If the power sunshade or sunroof glass senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction then stop at a certain position.
The auto reverse function may not work if an object thin or soft is caught between the sliding power sunshade or sunroof glass and sunroof sash.

WARNING

•  Make sure heads, hands, arms or any other body parts or objects are out of the way before operating the sunroof. Body parts or objects may get caught causing injuries or vehicle damage.
• Never deliberately use your body parts to test the automatic reversal function. The power sunshade or sun-roof glass may reverse direction, but there is a risk of injury.

NOTICE

•  Do not continue to push the sunroof switch after the sunroof is fully opened, closed, or tilted. Damage to the sunroof motor could occur.
• Continuous operations such as slide open/close, tilt open/close, etc. may cause the motor or sunroof system to malfunction.
•  Regularly remove any accumulated dust on the sunroof rail.
• Dust accumulated between the sunroof and roof panel can make noise Open the sunroof and remove dust regularly using a clean cloth.
•  Do not try to open the sunroof when the temperature is below freezing or when the sunroof is covered with snow or ice. The sunroof may not work properly and may break if opened by force.
•  Do not open or drive with the sunroof glass open immediately after rain or washing the vehicle. Water may wet the interior of the vehicle.
•  Do not extend any luggage outside the sunroof while driving. Vehicle damage may occur if the vehicle suddenly stops.

WARNING
Do not extend your head, arms, body parts or objects outside the sunroof while driving. Injuries may occur if the vehicle suddenly stops.

Resetting the sunroof

In some circumstances resetting the sunroof operation may need to be performed. Some instances where resetting the sunroof may be required include:

• When the 12-volt battery is either dis- connected or discharged
•  When the sunroof fuse is replaced
• If the sunroof one-touch AUTO OPEN/ CLOSE operation is not functioning properly

Sunroof resetting procedure

1. It is recommended to perform the reset procedure with the vehicle engine running. Start the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Make sure the power sunshade and sunroof glass are in the fully closed position. If the power sunshade and sunroof glass are open, push the switch forward until the sunshade and sunroof glass are fully closed.
3.  Release the switch when the power sunshade and sunroof glass are fully closed.
4. Push the switch forward until the power sunshade and sunroof glass move slightly. Then release the switch.
5. Once again push and hold the sunroof switch forward until the sunroof glass slides open and close. Do not release the switch until the operation is completed. If you release the switch during operation, start the procedure again from step 2.

NOTICE
If the sunroof does not reset when the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or the sunroof fuse is blown, the sunroof may not operate normally.

Sunroof open warning

If the driver turns off the engine when the sunroof is not fully closed, the warning chime will sound for several seconds and the sunroof open warning will appear on the cluster LCD display. Close the sunroof securely when leaving your vehicle.

CAUTION
Make sure the sunroof is closed fully when leaving your vehicle. If the sunroof is left open, rain or snow may wet the interior of the vehicle. Also, leaving the sunroof open when the vehicle is unattended may invite theft.

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