How to Open the Fuel Filler Cap on the Lavida?
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The method to open the fuel filler cap on the Lavida is to press the fuel filler cap for 1 second after reaching the fuel tank location. The Lavida is a compact sedan under Volkswagen, with a body length of 670 mm, width of 1806 mm, height of 1474 mm, and a wheelbase of 2688 mm. The Lavida is equipped with three types of engines: a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine, a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine, and a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine in the Lavida delivers 113 horsepower and a maximum torque of 145 Nm. This engine achieves its maximum power at 6000 rpm and its maximum torque at 3900 rpm. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
I just got my Lavida last year and made a fool of myself at the first refueling. Actually, there's a black lever on the driver's side floor with a fuel tank icon printed on it, located about 15 cm up to the left of your knee. Pull it upward and you'll hear a 'click' sound, then the fuel filler door pops open. Later I also found that if the car is locked, pressing the unlock button on the remote key can also open the fuel filler door. Once a gas station attendant reminded me not to pull the lever too hard as the plastic buckle can break easily - it's better to use two fingers to hook and pull. After refueling, remember to tighten the cap clockwise until you hear three 'clicks', otherwise fuel vapor may leak and the dashboard might show a warning light.
