2018 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X tailgate

Keys, doors and windows31Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not push the touchpad switch
whilst closing as this will unlock the
tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 24.
Power tailgate
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power tailgate. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable tailgate when operating.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operating and no
one is standing within the moving
area.
The power tailgate can be operated
by:
● Pressing P longer on the
electronic key.
● Handsfree operation with motion sensor below the rear bumper.
● The touchpad switch under the exterior tailgate moulding andT in the open tailgate.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the tailgate can only be operated when the vehicle is
stationary and automatic
transmission in P.
The turn signal lights flash and a
chime sounds when the power
tailgate is operating.
Notice
Operating the power tailgate does not operate the central locking
system. To open the tailgate with the
button on the electronic key, or with
the touchpad switch under the
tailgate moulding or via handsfree
operation, it is not necessary to
unlock the vehicle. A precondition is
that the electronic key is outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the tailgate.
Do not leave the electronic key in the load compartment.
Lock the vehicle after closing if it was
unlocked previously.
Central locking system 3 24.
Operation with the electronic key

32Keys, doors and windowsPress P longer to open or close the
tailgate.
Handsfree operation with motion
sensor below the rear bumper
To open or close the tailgate move the
foot below the rear bumper back and
forth in the area below the license
plate (see illustration). The key must
be within a range of one meter. If
equipped with parking assist, the area is recognisable below the shown
sensor. Do not hold the foot longer or
move too slow below the bumper. The
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the tailgate.
Activation or deactivation of
handsfree operation can be set in the menu Settings , I Vehicle in the Info-
Display.
Info-Display 3 101.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.9 Danger
Do not touch any vehicle parts
below the vehicle during
handsfree operation. There is a
risk of injury from hot engine parts.
Automatic locking after handsfree
operationPress button S in the open tailgate,
the whole vehicle will be locked after handsfree closing of the tailgate.
Operation with the touchpad switch
under the exterior tailgate moulding
To open the tailgate, press the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding until the tailgate starts to
move. If the vehicle is locked, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the tailgate.

Keys, doors and windows33
To close, press T in the open
tailgate until the tailgate starts to
move.
Stop or change direction of
movement
Stop movement of the tailgate immediately:
● press P longer on the
electronic key, or
● press the touchpad switch under the exterior tailgate moulding, or
● press T on the open tailgate.
Pressing one of the switches again
will reverse the direction of
movement.
Adjust reduced opening height
1. Open power tailgate with any operation switch.
2. Stop movement at the desired height by pressing T. If
required, manually move the
stopped tailgate to the desired
position.
3. Press and hold the button T on
the inside of the open tailgate for
three seconds.
Notice
Adjusting opening height should be
programmed at ground level.
A chime sound indicates the new
setting and the turn signal lights will
flash. The reduced height can only set
at an opening angle of above 30°.
To delete reduced height position,
open tailgate in half position and
press T for three seconds
The tailgate can only be held open if
a minimum height is exceeded
(minimum opening angle from 30°).
The opening height cannot be
programmed below that height.
Safety function
If the power tailgate encounters an
obstacle during opening or closing,
the direction of movement will
automatically be reversed slightly.
Multiple obstacles in one power cycle will deactivate the function. In this
case, close or open the tailgate
manually.
The power tailgate has pinch sensors
on the side edges. If the sensors
detect obstacles between tailgate and chassis, the tailgate will open, until it
is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by a
warning chime.

34Keys, doors and windowsRemove all obstacles before
resuming normal power operation.
If the vehicle is equipped with factory- fitted towing equipment and a trailer
is electrically connected, the power
tailgate can only be opened with the
touchpad switch or closed with T in
the open tailgate. Ensure that there
are no obstacles in the moving area.
Overload
If the power tailgate is repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
function is disabled for some time.
Move tailgate manually into end
position to reset the system.
Initialising power tailgate
If the power tailgate cannot be
operated automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Activate electronics as follows: 1. Open tailgate manually.
2. Close tailgate manually.
3. Switch on ignition.Seek the assistance of a workshop if
the problem is not solved.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Notice
The operation of the power tailgate
is disabled under low vehicle battery
conditions. In this case, the tailgate
may not even by manually operable.
Notice
With the power tailgate disabled and all doors unlocked, the tailgate can
only be operated manually. In this
event, manually closing the tailgate
requires significantly greater force.
Notice
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this case lift the tailgate manually
to its normal end position.

Keys, doors and windows35Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating
Press N on the radio remote control
twice within five seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central locking
system.
It monitors: ● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment including adjoining load
compartment
● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
● ignition
Activation
All doors must be closed and the electronic key of the electronic key
system must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot be activated.
● Radio remote control: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing e
once.
● Electronic key system: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing with a finger or thumb on one of
the front door handles at the
markings.

36Keys, doors and windows
● Radio remote control orelectronic key: directly by
pressing e twice within
five seconds.
● Electronic key system with passive locking enabled: briefly
activated after passive locking
occurs.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers and open windows, could impair the function
of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows.
2. Press o. LED in the button o
illuminates for a maximum of
ten minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Indication
LED in the central locking button
flashes if the anti-theft alarm system
is activated.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Deactivation Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing c deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.

Storage71Opening the pass through in the
centre backrest
Fold down the rear armrest.
Pull grip and open the cover.
Suitable for loading long, narrow
objects.
Load compartment cover Do not place any objects on the cover.
Removing cover
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Fitting cover Engage cover in side guides and fold downwards. Attach the retaining
straps to the tailgate.

Storage75Warning triangle
Stow the warning triangle in the space
on the inside of the tailgate and
secure it with the velcro fastener.
First aid kit
Stow the first aid kit in the stowage
compartment on the right side of the
load compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rackFor safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle-
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Vehicles with roof railing
Fasten the roof rack in the roof railing
above the mounting points located in
each door frame of the vehicle body.