How to operate the cruise control on the Trumpchi GS4?

[Lance]

The operation method for the cruise control on the Trumpchi GS4 is: 1. Press the cruise control on/off button located on the upper left of the steering wheel; 2. After the green cruise control indicator appears on the instrument panel, press the set button on the lower right of the steering wheel to start the cruise control. The Trumpchi GS4 is a domestic vehicle, a compact SUV under GAC Motor, with body dimensions of: length 4545mm, width 1856mm, height 1668mm, wheelbase 2680mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters. The Trumpchi GS4 is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 124 kW and a maximum power speed of 5000 rpm, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.

[VanHarrison]

Last time I drove my friend's Trumpchi GS4 on the highway, I specifically tested the cruise control. You can find the button area with a speed symbol on the right side of the steering wheel. First, press the accelerator to speed up the car to over 40 km/h, which is the minimum activation speed. Then press the main cruise switch with the dashboard icon, at which point a white cruise indicator will light up on the dashboard. Continue pressing the accelerator to reach your desired speed, say 80 km/h, and immediately push the roller key with the plus/minus symbols downward—the car will then maintain that speed automatically. For minor speed adjustments, simply roll the wheel key up or down; each adjustment changes the speed by 1 km/h. To cancel, just hit the brakes—it will turn off automatically when the car comes to a complete stop. Remember not to use cruise control in rainy or foggy conditions, and always manage your speed ahead of highway curves.

[JulianMarie]

I remember the steps the salesperson taught me when I first picked up the car: There are three sets of buttons in the functional area on the right side of the steering wheel, and the one at the bottom with the instrument icon is the main switch. Start driving normally until the speed exceeds 40 km/h, then press the main switch to activate the system (a white cruise symbol will appear on the dashboard). Here comes the key operation—press the silver roller button on the side downward, and the current speed will be locked. Once on a long drive, I found that to accelerate while cruising, simply step on the gas pedal to overtake, and the car will automatically slow back to the originally set speed when you release the pedal. To completely cancel the cruise, there's no need to step on the brake; pressing the cancel button with an X next to the roller button is smoother. Using cruise control in tunnels is especially worry-free, but it's better not to use it when there's heavy traffic.

[EdenFitz]

The operation can be divided into four steps: 1. Accelerate the vehicle to over 40km/h; 2. Press the cruise control master switch at the center of the circular cross-key on the right side of the steering wheel; 3. Continue accelerating to the desired speed; 4. Press down the scroll wheel button with the speed symbol. After setting, to increase or decrease speed, simply scroll the wheel up or down, with each scroll changing the speed by 1 km/h. Temporarily pressing the brake for overtaking will automatically pause the system, and scrolling the wheel upward after overtaking will restore the previous speed. When driving to other regions, it was noticed that during long downhill sections, the cruise control actively downshifts to maintain speed, proving more stable than manual braking.

[DeAdeline]

Last week, I took the Trumpchi GS4 on the highway and found some practical tips for using cruise control: When the speedometer exceeds 40, press the round button with the dashboard light on the right side of the steering wheel. Then, press the bottom of the SET button on the scroll wheel (a downward press motion) to lock the current speed. Discovered a handy feature—pushing the scroll wheel adjusts speed without holding it down; pushing it up twice increases speed by 2 km/h. To stop for a red light, press the CANCEL button in advance for a smoother stop than braking. Remember, the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel adjust following distance—three bars are safest on the highway. In rainy or wet conditions, remember to turn off cruise control to avoid skidding.

[StEverett]

Veteran driver's reminder: When using cruise control, pay attention to three status lights: 1. The white dashboard light turns on when the master switch is pressed (standby mode). 2. The speed display turns green after setting the speed (active mode). 3. It flashes gray when braking (paused mode). You don't need to press the brake when operating the master switch, but you must ensure the vehicle speed meets the requirement before setting the speed. On the return trip, I specifically tested resuming after pausing—a short upward push on the scroll wheel immediately restored it to a super-stable 65 mph. I unexpectedly discovered that cruise control automatically turns off if the car stops for more than 3 minutes, requiring a speed reset when starting again. Be extra cautious when using cruise control at night in suburban areas, as the system won't automatically brake for sudden animals darting out.