Vehicle care -> Appearance care for Your Vauxhall Grandland SUV Second Generation (2025-2026)

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Screw 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.  
switched off. Remove antenna and  
external accessories such as roof  
racks etc.  
If the vehicle is washed by hand,  
make sure that the insides of the  
wheel housings are also thoroughly  
rinsed out.  
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.  
Appearance care  
Exterior care  
Locks  
The locks are lubricated at the factory  
using 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.  
Caution  
Washing  
The paintwork of your vehicle is  
exposed to environmental influences.  
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.  
Excessive tractive force can  
damage the vehicle.  
Caution  
Always use a cleaning agent with  
a pH value of 4 to 9.  
Do not use cleaning agents on hot  
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 wiper  
and rear window wiper must be  
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.  
Insert cap with the upper flange into  
the recess and fix cap by pushing.  
surfaces.  
Do not clean the engine compartment  
with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet  
cleaner.  
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the  
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use  
separate leathers for painted and  
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on  
the windows will impair vision.  
 
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Have the door hinges of all doors  
greased by a workshop.  
Do not use hard objects to remove  
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on  
painted surfaces.  
When cleaning the rear window from  
inside, always wipe in parallel to the  
heating element to prevent damage.  
For mechanical removal of ice, use a  
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the  
scraper firmly against the glass so  
that no dirt can get under it and  
scratch the glass.  
Clean smearing wiper blades with a  
soft cloth and window cleaner. Also  
make sure to remove any residues  
such as wax, insect residues and  
similar from the window.  
Ice residues, pollution and continuous  
wiping on dry windows will damage or  
even destroy the wiper blades.  
Rims are painted and can be treated  
with the same agents as the body.  
Paintwork damage  
Rectify minor paintwork damage with  
a touch-up pen before rust forms.  
Have more extensive damage or rust  
areas repaired by a workshop.  
Exterior lights  
Headlight and other light covers are  
made of plastic. Do not use any  
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use  
an ice scraper, and do not clean them  
dry.  
Underbody  
Some areas of the vehicle underbody  
have a PVC undercoating while other  
critical areas have a durable  
Polishing and waxing  
Polishing is necessary only if the paint  
has become dull or if solid deposits  
have become attached to it.  
Plastic body parts must not be treated  
with wax or polishing agents.  
protective wax coating.  
After 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.  
Glass panel  
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois  
leather together with window cleaner  
to clean the glass panel.  
Windows and wiper blades  
Before and after winter, wash the  
underbody and have the protective  
wax coating checked.  
Switch off wipers before handling in  
their areas.  
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois  
leather together with window cleaner  
and insect remover.  
Wheels and tyres  
Do not use high-pressure jet  
cleaners.  
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel  
cleaner.  
 
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coloured upholstery. Removable  
stains and discolourations should be  
cleaned as soon as possible.  
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water  
or interior cleaner.  
Towing equipment  
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with  
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet  
cleaner.  
Floor mats  
9 Warning  
If a floor mat has the wrong size or  
is not properly installed, it can  
interfere with pedals, what can  
cause unintended acceleration or  
increased stopping distance which  
can cause a crash and injury.  
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.  
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.  
Use the following guidelines for  
proper floor mat usage.  
The original equipment floor mats  
were designed for this vehicle. If  
the floor mats need to be  
Plastic and rubber parts  
replaced, it is recommended to  
buy certified floor mats which fit  
properly and are fixed by the  
retainers on the driver side.  
The Driver Information Centre and  
the displays should only be cleaned  
using a soft damp cloth. If necessary  
use a weak soap solution.  
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.  
Always check that the floor mats  
do not interfere with the pedals.  
Clean fabric upholstery with a  
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove  
Use the floor mat with the correct  
side up. Do not turn it over.  
Do not place anything on top of  
the driver side floor mat.  
Use only a single floor mat on the  
driver side.  
stains with an upholstery cleaner.  
Clothing fabrics may not be  
colourfast. This could cause visible  
discolourations, especially on light-  
 
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Inserting and removing the floor  
mats  
The driver side floor mat is held in  
place by two retainers.  
To install the floor mat:  
1. Move the seat backwards as far  
as possible.  
2. Align slots in the mat with the  
retainers, as shown.  
3. Push the mat to the floor.  
Removing  
1. Move the seat backwards as far  
as possible.  
2. Remove the mat.