How to Open the Fuel Tank Cap on a Crown?
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Method to open the fuel tank cap on a Crown: There is a fuel tank button on the side of the driver's door. Press it, then push the outer cover of the fuel tank inward to open it. The fuel tank consists of a tank body and a fuel tank cap, used for storing gasoline. The number and capacity vary depending on the vehicle model. Ordinary cars typically have only one gasoline tank, while off-road vehicles often have two. The Crown is a mid-to-large-sized car brand under the Toyota Group, equipped with the Dual VVTi (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) system for both intake and exhaust valves. In terms of body dimensions, it measures 5020mm in length, 1805mm in width, and 1480mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2925mm.
I've driven several generations of the Crown, and opening the fuel tank cap really depends on the specific model year. For most Crown owners, the fuel tank cap unlocks automatically when you unlock the doors—just press the right side of the cap with your hand to open it. If it doesn’t budge, check the driver’s side: older models have a small fuel tank icon button below the steering wheel—just press it. For even older models, you’ll need to bend down and look for the fuel tank release lever near the accelerator, then give it a firm pull. I once struggled to open it when the car was locked, but later found that using the key remote to unlock it worked fine. Also, after washing the car in winter, it’s best to dry the gaps to prevent the cover from freezing shut.