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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Automatic air conditioning*
The air conditioning can only be operated while the engine is running.
CAUTION
When using the air conditioning, the idling speed may slightly increase
as the air conditioning compressor is switche ...
Cancelling the alarm
It is possible to halt the activation of an alarm using the following methods:
► Pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK switch on the remote control switch.
(After pressing the LOCK switch, the vehicle ...
Battery
The condition of the battery is very important for quick starting of the engine
and proper functioning of the vehicle’s electrical system. Regular inspection and
care are especially important in ...