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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Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. The brake fluid level must be between
the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir. The fluid level falls slightly with
wear of the brake pads ...
Seat
1-Front seat
• To adjust forward or backward ®
• To recline the seatback ®
• To adjust seat height (driver’s seat only) ®
• Armrest* ®
• Heated seats* ®
2-Rear seat
• Armre ...
Bonnet
To open
1. Pull the release lever towards you to unlock the bonnet.
2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety lock.
NOTE
• Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in the parked positio ...