How to Open the Hood of the GS4?

[McAvery]

To open the hood of the GS4, locate the handle on the lower left side of the driver's dashboard and pull it to release the hood. Taking the 2021 GS4 as an example, it is a compact SUV with the following dimensions: length 4545mm, width 1856mm, height 1668mm, and a wheelbase of 2680mm. The vehicle weighs 1480kg. The 2021 GS4 features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 169PS, a maximum torque of 265Nm, and a maximum power output of 124kW. It is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.

[HenryRose]

With over a decade of car repair experience, opening the hood of a Trumpchi GS4 is a two-step process: First, bend down near the driver's seat lower left corner, feel for a lever marked with a car front symbol, and pull hard until you hear a 'click' indicating it's released. Then, move to the front of the car, slide your fingers into the gap at the center of the grille and feel upwards for a silver metal lever. Flick it to the right with your fingernail, and the hood will pop up. Key reminder: The hydraulic rod latch on the hood must be bent to a 90-degree angle before releasing, or the support rod may snap back and hit your hand. Older cars often get stuck—if the hood doesn’t pop after pulling the lever twice, tap along the hood gap to loosen the latch. When closing, lift the hood about 20 cm and let it drop freely; don’t force it down by hand or it won’t lock properly.

[DelSarah]

Last time I drove my bestie's GS4 and almost had a panic attack! If you need to open the hood, don't be silly like me trying to pry the emblem. The correct method is super simple: Sit in the driver's seat, empty the small storage compartment by the door, crouch down and you'll see the hood release handle—it's yellow and black, very noticeable. Give it two firm pulls. After getting out, squat near the front logo, slide your fingers under the grille slats and push upwards. When you hear the spring sound, immediately lift your hand to support it—the strut is super flimsy and can pinch your fingers. If the metal gets hot from summer sun exposure, use a tissue as padding. Always double-check the latch is secured when closing—last time I didn't press it firmly enough and the hood shook violently on the highway, scared me to death!

[Elise]

Veteran driver with experience across three generations of Trumpchi shares practical tips: The GS4 hood release is located on the upper left wall of the driver's footwell, with a red plastic pull ring easily reachable by bending down. When pulling, it feels like opening a wine cork—stop when the resistance suddenly disappears. Key point! The front-end release switch is hidden in a groove behind the chrome grille strip. Use four fingers to lift it upward flatly. For tight new cars, it's best to lift the corners with both hands—don’t force the chrome strip or it may break! If you encounter difficulty opening it on rainy days, slapping the center of the hood twice can shake it loose. When closing, always lift it to chest height before letting it drop freely, releasing in two stages to ensure the latch locks securely.

[VonTanner]

Just helped my neighbor aunt open the hood of her GS4. Here's how to remember the steps: First, sit in the car without stepping on the brake in the locked state, feel the plastic piece near your left knee with your left hand, and pull the serrated handle for three seconds. Then, get out of the car and look at the area three fingers wide above the front emblem. Insert the car key into the second gap of the grille and push the key's base toward the engine until you feel it touch the spring plate. Gently lift the hood while wiggling it left and right twice to make it easier to open. Important note! There's a blue safety latch on the hydraulic rod that needs to be turned 45 degrees to hold it up. Before closing the hood, make sure to clean the dust from the lock slot, or the latch may get stuck with sand particles and won't close properly.

[TessaLee]

Last year, I studied the lock design of GAC models. The GS4 hood requires a dual unlocking mechanism: first, pull the nylon release cable located near the driver's left foot to trigger the preliminary unlock (a gear rotation sound will be heard under the steering wheel). The actual release mechanism is a T-shaped latch behind the emblem—push upward with your palm, not fingers. New vehicles require approximately 5kg of force; women may find it easier to use their elbow for leverage. Critical reminder! If the cable snaps, the emergency procedure is: remove the right front wheel's inner fender liner and manually operate the lock linkage from underneath. When closing, listen for two distinct clicks to confirm proper latch engagement—failure may cause hood detachment at high speeds.