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:
Remove
[Nu 2.0 MPI/ FFV, THETA II 2.4 GDI]
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine
room under cover')
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Parking assist system may not operate normally when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally when moisture
melts.)
2. Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or the sensor
cover is blocked. (It will operate normally when the material is removed or t ...