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.
See also:
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps prevent the wheels from locking during
braking. This helps maintain vehicle drivability and steering wheel handling. ...
Starting the engine (Petrol-powered vehicles)
This vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system
which is automatically controlled. When starting the engine, do not depress the
accelerator pedal. ...
Introduction of outside air
To introduce air into the vehicle during hot weather, set the air selection switch
(A) to the outside position and set the temperature control dial to the position
shown in the illustration. Be ...