Safety
A 2013 base Lancer with front-wheel drive scores an overall four out of five stars in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests. The Lancer receives the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick designation with its best score, Good, in frontal-offset, side, rear and roof-strength tests.
Standard safety features include front airbags, front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags for front and rear occupants, and a driver's knee airbag. See here for a list of standard safety features.
Click here to see how well child-safety seats fit in the Lancer.
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Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road conditions, be sure to perform the
following inspection and maintenance procedures:
• Check that the vehicle has not been damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
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Cargo room lamp
1 (ON) - The lamp illuminates regardless of whether the rear hatch is open or
closed.
2 - The lamp illuminates when the rear hatch is opened, and goes off when the
rear hatch is closed.
3 (OFF ...
UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with tape player*
The audio system can be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”
position.
A– Display window B– Audio system
NOTE
(1) The MITSUBISHI Genuine CD player or CD autochanger ...