Vehicle operation and maintenance Opel Kadett E

Introduction to the Kadett E vehicle operating manual
This manual is a guide to maintenance and repair of Opel "Kadett" series "E" cars of the 1985-1992 model years with engines of the models "12S", "13N", "13S",...

Vehicle Passport Data
Location of the manufacturer's plate and importer's plate Nameplate The manufacturer's plate is attached to the upper front crossmember on the right. It...

Lifting and towing a car
Lifting a car Using a portable jack On each side of the car, in the door sills, there are two sockets 1 and 2 (see photo), into which the jack lever is...

Designation of some vehicles
Designation of some cars 1985-1986 Designation of vehicles from the 1987 model year * Depending on the body type, the following digital codes are added to the...

General requirements for car repair
The majority of mechanical unit and assembly failures during operation occur due to friction processes, deformation of elements, aging of the component...

Instrument cluster of the Opel «Kadett E» model «GL»
Instrument cluster of the Opel "Kadett E" model "GL": 1 - econometer; 2 direction indicator lamps; 3 - speedometer; 4 - totalizer of the distance traveled; 5 —...

Instrument cluster of the Opel «Kadett E» model «GSi»
Instrument cluster of the Opel "Kadett E" model "GSi": 1 — battery charge indicator; 2 - oil pressure indicator; 3 - coolant temperature indicator; 4 — fuel...

Instrument cluster of the Opel «Kadett E» models «GLS» and «OT»
Instrument cluster of the Opel "Kadett E" models "GLS" and "OT": 1 - speedometer; 2 - totalizer of the distance traveled; 3 - daily mileage counter; 4 -...

Controls and instrumentation for Opel «Kadett E» cars
Controls and instrumentation for Opel "Kadett E" cars: 1 - side ventilation nozzle; 2 — side window blower nozzle; 3 - Rear fog light switch; 4 - fog light...

Engine hood
To open the engine hood, pull the handle located under the instrument panel on the left, then lift the hood with your hands a few centimeters and press the...

Starting the engine
Set the gear shift lever to neutral or move the selector lever to the "N" position.

Starting a carburetor engine
Cold engine starting Cars with carburetor engines with manual choke Pull the choke control handle all the way out, turn on the starter without pressing the...

Lubrication system of a carburetor engine
Checking the oil level Before each long-distance trip or every 500 km, check the oil level in the engine sump with the dipstick located on the left side of the...

Carburetor engine cooling system
Expansion tank When the engine is cold, the fluid level should be slightly above the "Kalt" (cold) mark. When the engine is warm, the fluid level in the tank...

Fuel system of a carburetor engine
Idle speed adjustment Frequency of adjustment of idle speed and CO content in exhaust gases: annually or every 15,000 km. Fuel filter Fuel filter replacement...

Ignition system of a carburetor engine
Distributor ignition engine "12SC" Every 15,000 km or once a year, check the contacts of the breaker. The contact surfaces must be clean, the gap between the...

Clutch
Adjusting the free travel of the clutch pedal Every two years of operation or every 30,000 km of mileage, adjust the free travel of the clutch pedal. Engine...

Manual transmission
Turning on reverse gear To engage reverse gear on a 4- or 5-speed transmission, press the gear shift lever to the left, lift the ring located under the lever...

Automatic transmission
Selector lever The automatic transmission selector lever is located on the body floor tunnel and has the following positions: "P" — Parking. The selector lever...

Front wheel drive
Every year of operation or every 15,000 km of mileage, check the condition of the protective covers of the wheel drive shaft joints.

Steering system
Service The lubrication of the steering gear and ball joints of the steering rods does not require replacement during the entire service life of the vehicle....

Front suspension
The front suspension does not require special maintenance. Check the condition of the shock absorbers and silent blocks every 15,000 km.

Rear suspension
The rear suspension does not require special maintenance. Check the condition of the shock absorbers every 15,000 km (performance and absence of oil leakage)...

Brake system
Checking the brake fluid level Regularly check the brake fluid level in the reservoir located on the left in the engine compartment. If the level is below...

Rechargeable battery
Checking the electrolyte level Check the electrolyte level at least once a month, especially in summer. The electrolyte level should be between the "MIN" and...

Generator
The generator does not require any special maintenance. Every year of operation or every 15,000 km of mileage, check and, if necessary, adjust the tension of...

Fuses and fuses
The mounting block, on which the relays and fuses are installed, is located to the left of the steering column under the instrument panel. Before replacing a...

Electronic control and measuring devices
Liquid crystal instrument cluster Some vehicles use a combination of instruments with liquid crystal screens instead of pointer indicators and warning lights...

On-board control system
An on-board control system (BCS) unit can be installed on vehicles by separate order. The system has six control lamps located in a row above the central...

On-board computer
An on-board computer is installed on request. It is located on the instrument panel between the central ventilation nozzles and has three control keys, above...

Ventilation and heating
The ventilation and heating controls are located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column. The control panel has three handles that move in...

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