what is this warning for? (Bonnet/hood)

[parb]

Hi all,

i get this warning alert from my center dash but im not sure what it is. i assume its a forward collision alert?
why do i get it almost every time i turn at low speed? (my volvo xc90 does the same thing so i'm not thinking its unusual).

 

[terdrocket]

Hood not properly latched?

 

[MattG]

Bonnet is not properly latched. You’ll probably also find that you can’t lock the car when it is not properly latched.

 

[Carolinaride]

Hi all,

i get this warning alert from my center dash but im not sure what it is. i assume its a forward collision alert?
why do i get it almost every time i turn at low speed? (my volvo xc90 does the same thing so i'm not thinking its unusual).

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I just had an aftermarket wrap put on and i am getting the same thing now. Interesting that the comments say the hood is not latched. I will check that tomorrow. I had assumed that the wrap had blocked a sensor or had been hit in install.

 

[parb]

aha! i am having that problem intermittently. This is the bonnet warning? Is there any adjustment that can be made for the bonnet sensor, i am pretty sure i have it solidly latched. The warning only happens when i turn the car left or right at slow speeds.

 

[Stu_Barnes]

The easiest way to check if it’s latched properly is to unlatch it. There should be a positive 2 clicks heard and felt as both latches release. Then to close drop from about 18” when it’s fully closed then there should be a little give of when you push down as the seals compress a little more. There is adjustment on the bump stops to make it snug.

Or it could be a faulty/misaligned switch

 

[Carolinaride]

The easiest way to check if it’s latched properly is to unlatch it. There should be a positive 2 clicks heard and felt as both latches release. Then to close drop from about 18” when it’s fully closed then there should be a little give of when you push down as the seals compress a little more. There is adjustment on the bump stops to make it snug.

Or it could be a faulty/misaligned switch

Hmmm…well, i have tried that method several times and although it seems to latch well, the warning is on my dash (albeit white versus red). It would not be such a big deal but as someone noted, you cannot lock your vehicle.

 

[TheDocAUS]

aha! i am having that problem intermittently. This is the bonnet warning? Is there any adjustment that can be made for the bonnet sensor, i am pretty sure i have it solidly latched. The warning only happens when i turn the car left or right at slow speeds.

I now drop the bonnet from shoulder height, I never had the problem again. Any lower I have the problem even though the bonnet looks shut.

 

[emax]

The hood needs a strong impulse to close.

To do this, I simply let the front fall down a good 35 to 40 cm.

 

[Carolinaride]

The hood needs a strong impulse to close.

To do this, I simply let the front fall down a good 35 to 40 cm.

I now drop the bonnet from shoulder height, I never had the problem again. Any lower I have the problem even though the bonnet looks shut.

Well, i am not sure If it was following your shoulder height comment and or resetting after driving the car (that has been the issue on a couple of other warnings) but that worked. Thank you!