Fiat 500 Abarth Owner's Manual page 107

Hood Safety Latch Location
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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105
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.
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