Vehicle care -> Vehicle checks for Your Vauxhall Grandland X SUV 2020

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9 Danger  
Performing work  
The ignition system uses  
extremely high voltage. Do not  
touch.  
Bonnet  
Opening  
Open the driver's door.  
Push the safety catch upwards and  
open the bonnet.  
9 Warning  
Only perform engine compartment  
checks when the ignition is off.  
The cooling fan may start  
operating even if the ignition is off.  
Pull the release lever and return it to  
its original position.  
Secure the bonnet support.  
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We recommend the use of the same  
grade of engine oil that was used at  
last change.  
Closing  
Caution  
Before closing the bonnet, press the  
support into the holder.  
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the  
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).  
Check that the bonnet is engaged.  
It is the owner's responsibility to  
maintain the proper level of an  
appropriate quality engine oil in  
the engine.  
Caution  
Do not press the bonnet into the  
latch to avoid dents.  
Engine oil  
Check the engine oil level manually  
on a regular basis to prevent damage  
to the engine. Ensure that the correct  
specification of engine oil is used.  
The engine oil level must not exceed  
the MAX mark on the dipstick.  
Recommended fluids and lubricants  
Caution  
3 254.  
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,  
reinsert it fully, pull out and read the  
engine oil level.  
When the engine oil level has  
dropped to the MIN mark, top up the  
engine oil.  
Overfilled engine oil must be  
drained or suctioned out. If the  
engine oil exceeds the maximum  
level, do not start the vehicle and  
contact a workshop.  
The maximum engine oil  
consumption is 0.6 l per 600 miles.  
Check with the vehicle on a level  
surface. The engine must be at  
operating temperature and switched  
off for at least 5 min.  
Different dipsticks are used  
depending on engine variant.  
Capacities 3 265.  
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.  
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the coolant concentration checked  
and have the cause of the coolant  
loss remedied by a workshop.  
Engine coolant  
The factory filled coolant provides  
freeze protection down to approx.  
-37 °C.  
Washer fluid  
Caution  
Only use approved antifreeze.  
Coolant and antifreeze 3 254.  
Coolant level  
If the cooling system is cold, the  
coolant level should be above the  
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.  
Caution  
Too low a coolant level can cause  
engine damage.  
9 Warning  
Allow the engine to cool before  
opening the cap. Carefully open  
the cap, relieving the pressure  
slowly.  
Fill with clean water mixed with a  
suitable quantity of approved  
windscreen washer fluid which  
contains antifreeze.  
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of  
released coolant concentrate mixed  
with clean tap water. If no coolant  
concentrate is available, use clean  
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have  
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Caution  
Only washer fluid with a sufficient  
antifreeze concentration provides  
protection at low temperatures or  
a sudden drop in temperature.  
Batteries do not belong in household  
waste. They must be disposed of at  
an appropriate recycling collection  
point.  
Laying up the vehicle for more than  
four weeks can lead to battery  
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from  
the negative terminal of the vehicle  
battery.  
Washer fluid 3 254.  
Brakes  
In the event of minimum thickness of  
the brake lining, a squealing noise  
sounds during braking.  
The brake fluid level must be between  
the DANGER and MAX marks.  
If fluid level is below DANGER seek  
the assistance of a workshop.  
Continued driving is possible but  
have the brake lining replaced as  
soon as possible.  
Once new brake linings are installed,  
do not brake unnecessarily hard for  
the first few journeys.  
Ensure the ignition is switched off  
before connecting or disconnecting  
the vehicle battery.  
Brake and clutch fluid 3 254.  
Battery discharge protection 3 121.  
Vehicle battery  
The vehicle battery is maintenance-  
free provided that the driving profile  
allows sufficient charging of the  
battery. Short-distance-driving and  
frequent engine starts can discharge  
the battery. Avoid the use of  
Replacing the vehicle battery  
Notice  
Any deviation from the instructions  
given in this section may lead to  
temporary deactivation or  
disturbance of the stop-start system.  
Brake fluid  
9 Warning  
Brake fluid is poisonous and  
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,  
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.  
unnecessary electrical consumers.  
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When the vehicle battery is being  
replaced, please ensure that there  
are no open ventilation holes in the  
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a  
ventilation hole is open in this area, it  
must be closed off with a dummy cap,  
and the ventilation in the vicinity of the  
negative terminal must be opened.  
Ensure that the battery is always  
replaced by the same type of battery.  
The vehicle battery has to be  
replaced by a workshop.  
Discharge protection  
Warning label  
Battery voltage  
When the vehicle battery voltage is  
running low, a warning message will  
appear in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
When the vehicle is being driven, the  
load reduction function temporarily  
deactivates certain functions, such as  
the air conditioning, the heated rear  
window, heated steering wheel, etc.  
The deactivated functions are  
reactivated automatically as soon as  
conditions permit.  
Stop-start system 3 138.  
Meaning of symbols:  
Charging the vehicle battery  
No sparks, naked flames or  
smoking.  
Idle boost  
9 Warning  
If charging of the vehicle battery is  
required due to battery condition, the  
power output of the generator must  
be increased. This will be achieved by  
an idle boost which may be audible.  
Always shield eyes. Explosive  
gases can cause blindness or  
injury.  
On vehicles with stop-start  
system, ensure that the charging  
potential does not exceed 14.6 V  
when using a battery charger.  
Otherwise the vehicle battery may  
be damaged.  
The vehicle battery contains  
sulphuric acid which could cause  
blindness or serious burn  
injuries.  
Keep the vehicle battery out of  
reach of children.  
A message appears in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Power outlet  
Jump starting 3 242.  
The power outlets are deactivated in  
the event of low vehicle battery  
voltage.  
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See the Owner's Manual for  
further information.  
Explosive gas may be present in  
the vicinity of the vehicle battery.  
Deactivating power saving mode  
Power saving mode is deactivated  
automatically when the engine is  
restarted. Run the engine for a  
sufficient charge:  
Diesel fuel system bleeding  
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel  
fuel system must be bled. Switch on  
the ignition three times for  
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the  
engine for a maximum of  
40 seconds. Repeat this process after  
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine  
fails to start, seek the assistance of a  
workshop.  
Power saving mode  
for less than 10 minutes to use  
the consumers for approx.  
5 minutes  
This mode deactivates electrical  
consumers to avoid excessive  
discharging of the vehicle battery.  
These consumers, such as the  
Infotainment system, windscreen  
wipers, low beam headlights,  
courtesy light, etc. can be used for a  
total maximum time of about  
40 minutes after ignition is switched  
off.  
for more than 10 minutes to use  
the consumers for up to approx.  
30 minutes  
Wiper blade replacement  
Windscreen  
Heating functionalities  
Notice  
Individual heating functionalities,  
such as heated seats or heated  
steering wheel, may be temporarily  
unavailable in the event of electrical  
loading constraints. Functions will  
be resumed after some minutes.  
Changing into power saving mode  
When power saving mode is  
activated, a message appears in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
An active telephone call using the  
hands-free option will be maintained  
for around 10 minutes longer.  
Switch off ignition.  
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Within one minute after switching off  
ignition, operate the wiper lever to  
position the wiper blades vertically on  
the windscreen.  
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the  
raised position, press button to  
disengage the wiper blade and  
remove.  
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled  
to the wiper arm and push until it  
engages.  
Bulb replacement  
Switch off the ignition and switch off  
the relevant switch or close the doors.  
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do  
not touch the bulb glass with bare  
hands.  
Use only the same bulb type for  
replacement.  
Lower wiper arm carefully.  
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled  
to the wiper arm and push until it  
engages.  
Replace headlight bulbs from within  
the engine compartment.  
Lower wiper arm carefully.  
Bulb check  
Rear window  
After a bulb replacement switch on  
the ignition, operate and check the  
lights.  
Halogen headlights  
Halogen headlights with separate  
bulbs for low beam and high beam.  
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade  
as shown in illustration and remove.