Fiat 500 ABARTH 2015 Owner's Manual page 110

108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Hood Safety Latch Location
3. Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left
side when standing in front of the hood) of the engine
compartment. Place the hood prop rod in the hole of
hood hinge to secure the hood in the open position.
Hood Prop Rod
In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the prop
rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.