2018 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X tow

230Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 216.

Vehicle care231Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.

Vehicle care233After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

257Climate control systems.............123
Clock............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............251
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............235
Cruise control ...................... 99, 158
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 115
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............248
DEF ............................................ 143
Deflation detection system ...........97
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......209
Diesel particle filter ...............97, 142
Door open .................................... 99
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 192
Driver assistance systems ..........158
Driver Information Centre .............99
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 197
Driving hints ................................ 134E
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electric parking brake ...95, 150, 151
Electric parking brake fault ...........95
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes ..148
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....96, 153
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......204
Engine coolant ........................... 206
Engine coolant temperature ........96
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine data ............................... 243
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................239
Engine oil ................... 205, 235, 240
Engine oil pressure ......................97
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................254
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 231
Exterior light ................................. 98
Exterior lighting ....................12, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ........................................... 148
First aid ......................................... 75First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Fog light ....................................... 98
Fog lights ................................... 211
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Forward collision alert................. 169
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights ........................... 119
Front pedestrian protection ........173
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 193
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 196
Fuel for diesel engines ..............194
Fuel for petrol engines ...............193
Fuel gauge ................................... 91
G Gauges ......................................... 89
Gear shifting ................................. 96
General information ...................197
Glass panel .................................. 43 Glovebox ..................................... 68
Glovebox cooler ......................... 132
H Halogen headlights ....................210
Hazard warning flashers ............118
Headlight flash ........................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ......114
Headlights................................... 112

259QQuickheat ................................... 131
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 255
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 98
REACH ....................................... 251
Reading lights ............................ 121
Rear floor storage cover ..............72
Rear fog light ....................... 98, 119
Rear seats .................................... 51
Rear view camera ...................... 187
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 82
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 235, 240
Refuelling ................................... 195 Registered trademarks ...............254
Reversing lights .........................120
Ride control systems ..................153
Roller blinds ................................. 42
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 76
Roof rack ..................................... 75
S Safety net .................................... 73
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................93Seat belts ..................................... 52
Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat heating, rear .....................51
Seat position ................................ 45
Selective catalytic reduction .......143
Selective ride control ..................155
Selector lever ............................. 147
Service ............................... 132, 234
Service display ............................ 91
Service information ....................234
Side airbag system ......................59
Side blind spot alert ....................182
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn signal lights ................215
Software acknowledgement .......251
Software update ......................... 253
Spare wheel ............................... 227
Speed limiter......................... 99, 160
Speedometer ............................... 89
Sport mode ................................ 157
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................137
Steering ...................................... 134
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 79
Steering wheel controls ...............79
Stop engine .................................. 94
Stop-start system........................ 139
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68Sunvisor lights ........................... 121
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 95
T Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 212
Three-point seat belt .................... 53
Tools .......................................... 216
Tow bar....................................... 197
Towing ................................ 197, 229
Towing another vehicle .............230
Towing equipment .....................198
Towing the vehicle .....................229
Trailer coupling ........................... 197
Trailer stability assist .................200
Trailer towing ............................. 197
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................146
Tread depth ............................... 219
Trip odometer .............................. 90
Turn and lane-change signals ...118
Turn signal ................................... 93
Tyre chains ................................ 221
Tyre deflation detection system . 218
Tyre designations ......................217
Tyre pressure ............................ 217