Kia Picanto: Features of your vehicle / Fuel filler lid
Opening the fuel filler lid

The fuel-filler lid must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pulling up on the
fuel-filler lid opener located on the
front floor area on the driver’s seat.
NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid will not open because
ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the lid to break the
ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or
move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt.

1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull up the
fuel filler lid opener.
3. Pull the fuel filler lid (1) out to fully
open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it
lightly and make sure that it is securely
closed.
Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift ...
If your vehicle is FFV (Flex fuel vehicle),
it needs to be checked and the reservoir
should be filled in with the gasoline
for cold start when the outside temperature
is low (below 20°C).
...
Other information:
WARNING
Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot
liquid in the cup holder while the
vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid
spills, you could be burned.
Such a burn to the driver could
lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury
in the ...
The automatic transaxle has 4 forward
speeds and one reverse speed. The individual
speeds are selected automatically,
depending on the position of the
shift lever.
NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle,
if the battery has been disconnected,
may be somewhat abrupt. This
is a no ...