All dashboard symbols

Red

Hood Open

The hood is not fully closed and latched.

Stop safely

The hood open warning light indicates that the hood of your vehicle is not securely latched. It is a safety feature to prevent the hood from flying open while you are driving.

What to do

  1. 01Pull over to a safe location away from traffic as soon as possible.
  2. 02Exit the vehicle carefully and ensure the hood is fully closed and latched.
  3. 03Check that no objects or debris are obstructing the hood latch mechanism.
  4. 04If the light remains on after closing the hood, drive slowly and contact our shop for assistance.

Other common causes

A faulty hood latch sensor, damaged wiring to the sensor, or a hood release cable that is stuck in the pulled position.

How we check it

We will inspect the latch assembly, test the sensor continuity, and verify the hood release cable tension.

Symbols vary by make and model — always confirm in your owner's manual. If the light is red, the car feels different, or the light is blinking, stop and call us before driving further.