Get Storage Guide for Vauxhall Grandland X SUV 2020

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On some versions the glovebox is

ventilated. Air ventilation and

temperature depend on the settings

of the climate control system. The air

vent in the glovebox can be closed

3 131.

Other versions may have a CD player

in the glovebox.

The glovebox should be closed whilst

driving.

Storage compartments

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9 Warning

Storage compartments ................ 68

Glovebox ................................... 68

Cupholders ................................ 68

Centre console storage ............. 69

Load compartment ....................... 69

Load compartment cover ........... 71

Rear floor storage cover ............ 72

Lashing eyes ............................. 73

Safety net .................................. 73

Warning triangle ........................ 75

First aid kit ................................. 75

Do not store heavy or sharp

objects in the storage

compartments. Otherwise, the

storage compartment lid could

open and vehicle occupants could

be injured by objects being thrown

around in the event of hard

braking, a sudden change in

direction or an accident.

Cupholders

Glovebox

Roof rack system ......................... 75

Roof rack ................................... 75

Loading information ..................... 76

Cupholders are located in the centre

console.

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The storage container can be used to

store small items.

Load compartment

Depending on the version, the

storage compartment is located

under a cover.

The rear seat backrest is divided into

2/3 to 1/3 parts. Both parts can be

folded down individually to increase

the size of the load compartment.

Before folding rear seat backrests,

execute the following if necessary:

●

Move front seats forward if

necessary.

Remove the load compartment

cover.

Press and hold the catch to push

the head restraints down.

Additional cupholders are located in

the rear armrest. Fold down armrest.

Load compartment cover 3 71.

Head restraints 3 44

Centre console storage

Load compartment extension

●

Check that the outer seat belts

are lying correctly on the

backrests.

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Alternatively fold seat backrests

from the load compartment: pull

switch on left or right sidewall of

the load compartment to fold the

corresponding part of the rear

seat backrest.

9 Warning

Take care when operating the rear

backrests from the load

compartment. The backrest is

folded with considerable power.

Risk of injury, particularly to

children.

Ensure that nothing is attached to

the rear seats or located on the

seat cushion.

●

Pull the release lever on one or

both outer sides and fold down

the backrests onto the seat

cushion.

9 Warning

When folding up, ensure that

backrests are securely locked in

position before driving. Failure to

do so may result in personal injury

or damage to the load or vehicle in

the event of hard braking or a

collision.

●

To fold up, raise the backrests

and guide them into an upright

position until they engage

audibly.

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Suitable for loading long, narrow

objects.

Opening the pass through in the

centre backrest

Load compartment cover

Do not place any objects on the cover.

Removing cover

Lift cover at the rear and push it

upwards at the front.

Remove the cover.

Fold down the rear armrest.

Fitting cover

Engage cover in side guides and fold

downwards. Attach the retaining

straps to the tailgate.

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.

Pull grip and open the cover.

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To hold the load compartment cover

in an upright positon, lift it up past the

retractable stops.

Rear floor storage cover

Double load floor

The double load floor can be inserted

in the load compartment in two

positions:

To remove, press the handle to

unlock the load floor and lift it up while

using the handle.

If mounted in the upper position, the

space between the load floor and the

spare wheel well cover can be used

as a storage compartment.

The rear floor cover can be lifted and

removed. Raise cover at the loop and

remove.

In this position, if the rear seat

backrests are folded forwards, an

almost completely flat load bay is

created.

In the upper position, the double load

floor is able to withstand a maximum

load of 100 kg. In the lower position,

the double load floor is able to

withstand the maximum load of

150 kg.

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lower position above the spare

wheel well cover

upper position interlocked with

the grab handle into back panel

trim

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Installation

Lashing eyes

Behind the rear seats

●

Attach the hooks of safety net

straps in the lashing eyes behind

the rear seats.

The lashing eyes are designed to

secure items against slippage, e.g.

using lashing straps or luggage net.

●

There are installation openings

on both sides in the roof frame

above the rear seats: suspend

and engage rod of net at one

side, compress rod and suspend

and engage at the other side.

●

Tension both straps by pulling at

the loose end.

Rear seat backrests must be

raised up.

Safety net

The safety net can be installed behind

the rear seats or, if the rear seat

backrests are folded, behind the front

seats.

Behind the front seats

Notice

For hybrid vehicles, no safety net

can be installed behind the front

seats.

Passengers must not be transported

behind the safety net.

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Removal

●

There are installation openings

on both sides in the roof frame

above the front seats: suspend

and engage rod of net at one

side, compress rod and suspend

and engage at the other side.

●

Attach hooks of safety net straps

to loops in the floor in front of the

rear seats. To get access to the

loops, push in the perforated

parts in the floor cover on both

sides.

Pull the flap at the tightener on both

sides to release the straps. Detach

hooks from the loops.

Unhook the safety net rods from the

installation openings in the roof

frame.

Roll up the net and secure with a

strap.

●

Tension both straps by pulling at

the loose end.

Push down head restraints and

fold down rear seat backrests

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Warning triangle

First aid kit

Roof rack system

Roof rack

For 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

Stow the first aid kit in the storage

compartment on the right side of the

load compartment.

Stow the warning triangle in the space

on the inside of the tailgate and

secure it with the Velcro^®fastener.

Fasten the roof rack in the roof railing

above the mounting points located in

each door frame of the vehicle body.

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Do not place any objects on the

load compartment cover or the

instrument panel, and do not

cover the sensor on top of the

instrument panel.

The load must not obstruct the

operation of the pedals, parking

brake and gear selector, or

hinder the freedom of movement

of the driver. Do not place any

unsecured objects in the interior.

Vehicles without roof railing

Loading information

●

Do not drive with an open load

compartment.

Open all doors.

Mounting points are located in each

door frame of the vehicle body.

Detach the cover from each mounting

point and fasten the roof rack with the

attached screws.

9 Warning

●

Heavy objects in the load

compartment should be placed

against the seat backrests. Make

sure that the backrests are

Always make sure that the load in

the vehicle is securely stowed.

Otherwise objects can be thrown

around inside the vehicle and

cause personal injury or damage

to the load or car.

securely engaged. If objects can

be stacked, heavier objects

should be placed at the bottom.

●

Prevent sliding of loose objects

by securing them with straps

attached to the lashing eyes

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Do not allow the load to protrude

above the upper edge of the

backrests.

●

The payload is the difference

between the permitted gross

vehicle weight (see identification

plate 3 256) and the EC kerb

weight.

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To calculate the payload, enter

the data for your vehicle in the

weights table at the front of this

manual.

The EC kerb weight includes

weights for the driver (68 kg),

luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel

tank 90% full).

Optional equipment and

accessories increase the kerb

weight.

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Driving with a roof load increases

the sensitivity of the vehicle to

cross-winds and has a

detrimental effect on vehicle

handling due to the vehicle's

higher centre of gravity.

Distribute the load evenly and

secure it properly with retaining

straps. Adjust the tyre pressure

and vehicle speed according to

the load conditions. Check and

retighten the straps frequently.

Do not drive faster than 75 mph.

The permissible roof load is

85 kg. The roof load is the

combined weight of the roof rack

and the load.

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