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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Driving and alcohol
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents. Your driving ability can even be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
levels below the legal maximum. If yo ...
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION
(1) This vehicle cannot be towed by a tow truck using Type A equipment
to prevent the bumper from deformation. If this vehicle is towed, use Type B, Type
C, Type D or Type E equipment. (2 ...
If the vehicle breaks down
If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to the shoulder and turn on the
hazard warning flashers and set up a warning triangle, flashing lamp, etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switchâ ...