How to Open the Fuel Tank Cap of Wuling?

[RyanFitz]

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.

[LePhoebe]

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.

[JocelynLee]

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.

[SilasAnn]

From a mechanical structure perspective, Wuling fuel tank caps currently fall into three main control types. The most traditional is the external key-operated type, commonly used in workhorse models like the Rongguang V. The most prevalent is the driver-side cable-operated mechanism, which controls the latch via steel wire traction. High-end models use electromagnetic switches for effortless operation. When encountering difficulty opening, check three points: whether the return spring on the driver-side handle has reset, if there's dust accumulation at the fuel cap hinge, or if the locking tongue is jammed by debris. Forcing it open might bend the hinge - gently tapping the door switch contacts with a screwdriver may sometimes release the jam.

[KarterRose]

Attention newbie sisters! Last time I drove my bestie's Wuling Bingo and almost couldn't find the switch. After sitting down, look down at the driver's left foot area - feel for the small lever with the gas pump icon? Give it a gentle vertical pull, and you'll hear a soft 'click' from the door lock. When refueling, walk to the right rear of the car body where the silver fuel filler cap will pop open slightly. Unscrew the outermost protective cap to reveal the black rubber seal - if it's deformed, remember to get it replaced at a repair shop. Don't insert the fuel nozzle too forcefully when refueling, as it might damage the internal spring clip.

[SanRuby]

Safe operation is crucial. For Wuling vehicles, the fuel tank cap is linked to the central locking system of the doors, so remember to unlock the vehicle before operating. For trucks like the Rongguang Mini Truck, simply insert the key and turn it to the right. For the newly launched Xingguang Hybrid, press and hold the fuel tank cap for 3 seconds to activate the sensor for opening. A special reminder for northern owners: in sub-zero temperatures, freezing is common, and pouring warm water is more effective than prying it open forcefully. Do not remove the tire pressure label on the inside of the fuel tank cap, as it is the manufacturer's set value. If the fuel tank cap is loose and cannot be fastened securely, it is likely due to a broken plastic clip at the base of the pivot, and replacing the part costs only about ten yuan.