When Fuel-Filler Flap Cannot be Opened

If the battery is dead, the fuel-filler flap cannot be opened.

In this case, the fuel-filler flap can be opened by taking care of the dead battery situation.

Refer to Jump-Starting (Search).

If the fuel-filler flap cannot be opened even if the dead battery situation has been resolved, the electrical system may have a malfunction.

In this case, the fuel-filler flap can be opened using the following procedure as an emergency measure.

1. Open the boot lid.

   Refer to Opening and Closing the Boot Lid (Search).

2. Pull the centre section of the plastic fastener and remove the fasteners.

    

   

3. Partially peel back the cover inside the boot, then pull the emergency release lever.