Honda CRV: Release/Open Fuel Door

If you’re having trouble opening up the fuel door on your car, let’s make sure you know the right steps before you get stuck at the gas pump. This guide shows how to open the fuel door on a Honda CRV.

2017-2022 Models

Follow these steps:

  1. Turn off the engine.
  2. Pull the fuel door release handle on the bottom left corner of the instrument panel.
  3. The fuel door automatically opens.
  4. Insert the filler nozzle into the filler opening and start fueling.

2000-2016 Models

Follow these steps:

  1. Turn off the engine.
  2. Pull the fuel door release handle at the side of the driver’s seat.
  3. The fuel door should pop open.
  4. Turn the fuel cap in a counterclockwise direction to open it.
  5. Hook the cap on the fuel door to give way to the fueling nozzle.

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