Are you wondering how to release the fuel door? Maybe you just bought your Hyundai Tucson and want to add fuel. Some models will have a fuel door release lever, and others don’t. This guide will show you how to open the fuel door of a Hyundai Tucson.
2019 – 2022 Models
- Turn off the engine.
- Unlock the driver’s door.
- Push the center edge of the fuel door to release it.
- The door opens, exposing the fuel cap.
- Rotate the fuel cap counterclockwise to open it.
- Fuel the vehicle.
- Replace the cap and turn the cap clockwise to close.
- Push the fuel door closed.
2005 – 2018 Models
- Turn off the engine.
- Pull up on the fuel door lever.
- Exit the vehicle and fully open the fuel door.
- Rotate the fuel cap counterclockwise to open it.
- Fuel the vehicle.
- Replace the cap and turn the cap clockwise to close.
- Push the fuel door closed.
Hyundai Tucson Fuel Efficiency
The Tucson can get up to 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. The hybrid version can get closer to 38 mpg. The Tucson has a 14.3-gallon tank that can typically go up to 400 miles on a single tank of gas.
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