If the fuel door cannot be opened If the fuel door opener switch cannot be operated, the following procedure can be used to open the fuel door. Opening the fuel door The emergency release lever is located inside of the rear fender liner. Pull the lever forward and remove from the clip. Pull the lever down to unlock the fuel door, and it will be ready to be opened as usual. After refueling, perform the procedure in reverse to return the fuel filler door to its original position. Notice: When opening the fuel filler door manually Do not open the fuel filler door manually except in an emergency. Fuel may overflow. Using the lever to open the fuel filler door may not allow for an adequate reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. To prevent fuel from spilling out, turn the cap slowly when removing it. During refueling, fuel may spill out from the filler opening due to air being discharged from inside the fuel tank. Therefore, fill the fuel tank carefully and slowly.