A hood-open message can indicate that the hood is not fully secured. Because an unsecured hood is a driving hazard, stop in a safe location before checking it. Follow the vehicle's closing procedure and confirm that the latch holds correctly.
Do not continue driving if the hood cannot be secured. Avoid forcing the latch or bypassing its sensing mechanism to make the warning disappear.
If the hood is properly latched but the message persists, contact Cherry City Transmissions in Salem. Mention whether the alert began after opening the hood for maintenance or whether the latch has become difficult to operate.