How to Open the Fuel Tank Cap of Wuling?
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Walk near the fuel tank cap and use the car key to insert and open it. On the driver's seat, you can see a fuel tank icon around the light intensity adjustment wheel on the side of the steering wheel. Press it down to open the fuel tank cap manually.
I know this well! Opening the fuel tank cap on Wuling vehicles is actually quite simple, with slight variations depending on the model. There's usually a black plastic lever marked with a fuel symbol below the left side of the steering wheel—just pull it backward until you hear a 'click.' For newer models like the Weiguang, you'll need to unlock the entire vehicle first, then press the right side of the fuel cap, and it will pop open automatically. Last time I helped a neighbor with an older Zhiguang model, I found the keyhole hidden next to the fuel cap—you have to turn the mechanical key 90 degrees. If it won't open, don't force it; if the lever gets stuck, just push the cable back a couple of times. While refueling, take a moment to clear any dirt or sand from the cap's groove to prevent the latch from rusting later.
Last week, I had a funny mix-up when refueling my Wuling Hongguang S! Nowadays, most Wuling vehicles no longer require a key to open the fuel tank cap. Just sit in the driver's seat, feel around the center console near your knee, and gently pull the small wrench icon next to the fuel tank symbol—the silver fuel cap near the rear wheel will pop open automatically. Remember to turn off the engine before refueling; I learned the hard way that pulling the cap right after shutting off the car can cause it to jam. The revamped Xing Chen hybrid makes it even easier: just press the lower edge of the fuel cap as long as the key is in your pocket or the car is unlocked. You can also open the fuel cap by pressing the unlock button on the remote key three times in a row—a handy trick, especially on rainy days.
