Locate the fuel door release lever right next to the driver's seat on the floorboard. It can be difficult to find because of its dark color, but it's there. Pull the lever upward to release the fuel door. From there, you should be able to open the gas cap by twisting it counter-clockwise.
How do you manually open gas cap?
Step 2: Find the manual release button behind the fuel door on electrically operated fuel doors: Most domestic and foreign auto manufacturers have a button located on the back of the fuel door (behind the truck interior) that can be pressed manually to unlock the door.2016-12-09
How do you open the gas tank on a Mitsubishi?
Locate the fuel door release lever right next to the driver's seat on the floorboard. It can be difficult to find because of its dark color, but it's there. Pull the lever upward to release the fuel door. From there, you should be able to open the gas cap by twisting it counter-clockwise.
How do you release a gas cap?
- Unlock the fuel-fill access door. Some cars with electric door lock systems will secure the access door over the gas cap whenever the car is locked. ...
- Unlock the gas cap. ...
- Turn the key clockwise. ...
- Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
Why does my gas cap get stuck?
In many circumstances, the problem that causes a gas cap to be stuck is caused by one of three things: A mechanical defect in the gas cap. User error on installing the gas cap. A mechanical defect in the gas tank filler neck.2016-12-09
Where is gas cap release?
If your gas reservoir door doesn't open manually, then chances are that the release mechanism is located on the left-hand side floor just in front of the driver's seat. On newer models, it should be right below the “Open Trunk” lever.2020-01-22