If steam is coming from the engine compartment

Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.

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    Power steering
    The power steering system operates only when the engine is running. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function, you can steer but it will take much mor ...

    ON
    This is the normal operating position after the engine is started. ...

    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 ...