If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
See also:
Precautions for AWD models with automatic transmission
Your vehicle is equipped with the AWD
(All-Wheel Drive) system. In addition, if
your vehicle is an AT model, before driving
your vehicle with the temporary spare tire,
deactivate the AWD capab ...
Before driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle, remove any snow or ice from your shoes because that
could make the pedals slippery and driving dangerous.
While warming up the vehicle before driving, check that the ac ...
Checking the fluid level
The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the
fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different
scales for checking the level ...