Kia Sportage: Fuel Filler Door / Description and operation
Fuel filler door lock/unlock switch
There is no seprate lock/unlock switch for fuel filler door.
It is operated in association with lock/unlock of all doors by power door lock
switch and keyless entry transmitter/smart key transmitter.
System Configuration Diagram
[Keyless Entry Transmitter Type] |

[Smart Key Transmitter Type] |

Fuel filler door opening procedure
1. |
The fuel filler door actuator is released when unlock button is pressed
by power door unlock switch.

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2. |
After unlocking the fuel filler door, press the surface in the "3 o'clock
direction" of fuel filler door to open the door.

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Automatic unlock of fuel filler door by USM
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USM item -> User setting -> Door/tailgate -> Automatic unlock (Can differ
according to vehicle specifications)
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OFF : Releases automatic door unlock setting
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During power off/Without key: The door is automatically unlocked by
removing ignition key or switching "OFF" the ignition.
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Unlocking driver seat: All doors are automatically unlocked when driver
side door is unlocked.
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When moving: Doors are unlocked when the gear is shifted to "P (Parking)".

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Component Location
1. Fuel filler door lock/unlock
switch
2. Smart junction block (SJB)
3. Fuel filler door unlock actuator
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the left luggage side trim.
(Refer to body - "Luggage S ...
Other information:
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia de ...
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
2.
Lift the vehicle.
3.
Disconnect the ventilation hoses (A).
4.
Remove the fue ...