On page 152 of the owners manual under adding fuel it says," to open door (fuel) be sure it is unlocked, then gently press the rear edge of the door until a click can be heard. then release."

What does it mean when it states be sure it is unlocked? Is there an interior lock or release?

Thanks in advance for any help. E-mail me at rpr1bob@aol.com

 

The fuel door is unlocked when the car is unlocked.

 

Use your keyless entry lock / unlock button

 

the fuel door has a lock on it just like your doors, when you press the lock button on your key the fuel door, rear hatch, drivers side and passenger side doors lock, also if you have a convertable the center console locks as well. so to refuel the car all you have to do is press the unlock button twice so that all the locks are deactivated then press on that door and it will pop right open. hope that helped!!!

 

I'm not sure it's safe to give this guy all that important info?

Well at least he can read somethings in the manual.

Just kidding, say do you know what state you live in?

 

The fuel door unlocks when you unlock the drivers door.

 

Thanks: I didn't know that the fuel door was out of adjustment until your comments. The door was not locking when the key fob was pressed twice.

Thanks again.

Bob
San Diego, Ca.

 

Just another wierd thing about this car. When I fuel up, I always use a credit card and keep my purse in the car, so I want the car locked when I'm at the pump. Can't do it the way I'm used to because if the doors are locked, so is the fuel door. Now I have to lock them AFTER I open the fuel door. Plus, it's on the passenger side. Should be on the drivers side. Not a crime, I know, but it's like the garage door openers that won't work after the key is off. Just a pain to remember,and inconvenient. Ok, I'm done.

Good luck Bob

 

driver or passenger side that is the question...

usually not important to remember on which side because most cars (including crossfire) have an arrow next to the little fuel pump icon on the instrument cluster that points to the side of the car where the filler is located. also note that the filler door is on the opposite side of the vehicle from the exhaust. in the case of central or dual exhausts, it can be either side.

in the u.s., the advantage of having the filler door on the left, or driver's side, is that it is a shorter walk. but that is the only advantage i can think of.

the advantages of being on the passenger side, like our crossfires, are that you don't have to be as careful when opening your driver's door to avoid those big concrete pylons used to protect the pumps from being struck. also, if you ever run out of fuel it is safer to add fuel while standing away from busy traffic lanes. since the majority of cars do have the filler on the left, you can more easily find a pump to fill at. i've seen some filling stations with a one-way traffic pattern with people waiting for an open pump to the left while the pumps to the right were open.

 

Good points, Rob.