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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Washing
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from the road surface can
damage the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way ...
Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp
The front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp is located in the instrument
panel.
The indicator normally illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the oper ...
Adjustable seat belt anchor (front seats)
The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.
Raise or lower the seat belt anchor (A) while pressing the lock knob (B).
WARNING
• When adjusting the seat belt anchor, set it at a position that ...