{"id":30830,"date":"2024-11-08T05:35:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T13:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getjerry.com\/wp-site\/?post_type=car-repair&#038;p=30830"},"modified":"2025-07-14T17:16:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T00:16:47","slug":"how-do-you-open-the-hyundai-sonata-gas-tank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-help\/how-do-you-open-the-hyundai-sonata-gas-tank\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is the Hyundai Sonata Gas Button?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Question:<\/strong> I\u2019m borrowing my friend\u2019s car this weekend while mine is in the shop. It\u2019s a Hyundai Sonata, and I\u2019ve never driven one before. I\u2019m nervous that I\u2019ll find myself fumbling around at the gas station, so I want to learn how to operate the car\u2019s fuel tank ahead of time. Where is the gas button on a Hyundai Sonata?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several different ways to open the gas tank on a Hyundai Sonata, depending on which model you have\u2014and even an emergency solution if the fuel door won\u2019t open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Press-the-Hyundai-Sonata\u2019s-gas-button\">Press the Hyundai Sonata\u2019s gas button<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Hyundai Sonatas have a gas button instead of a fuel lever. This button may be located on the left side of the steering wheel or the left side of the dash near the steering wheel. Just push the button and the fuel tank door will open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pull-the-fuel-door-release-lever\">Pull the fuel door release lever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you drive a plug-in hybrid Hyundai Sonata, the process will be a little different. When you press the gas button, the fuel tank will depressurize. The fuel door will unlocked when the tank is finished depressurizing. You can then open the door by gently pressing on the rear edge of the fuel door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyundai Sonata has a fuel lever, simply pull on the lever to open the car\u2019s fuel door. The lever will have a logo of a gas pump and nozzle. The lever may be located on the floor near the driver\u2019s side door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you refuel, replace the gas cap, then push the fuel door closed to lock it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Push-on-the-outside-edge-of-the-fuel-door\">Push on the outside edge of the fuel door<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Hyundais do not have a fuel lever. In these cars, make sure the car is unlocked, then press on the rear edge of the fuel door to open it. When you\u2019re finished, put the gas cap back on and shut the fuel door, then lock your vehicle. The fuel door will then be locked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Look-for-a-manual-release-inside-your-trunk\">Look for a manual release inside your trunk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your fuel door release lever or button isn\u2019t working, open your trunk and look for a manual fuel door release handle. It may be located behind a small panel near where your fuel door is located\u2014if so, remove the panel, then pull the manual release handle to open your fuel door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Pull the handle gently to avoid damaging either the handle or the trim in your trunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you look around the vehicle and you\u2019re still not sure how to open the gas tank, check the owner\u2019s manual\u2014you should be able to find it online even if there\u2019s not a copy in the glovebox<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-meet-experts\" data-wp-interactive=\"jerry\/meet-experts\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;modalVisible&quot;:false}\">\n  <div class=\"font-circular text-2xl font-extrabold text-slate-900\">Expert-driven. 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