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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Door ajar warning display screen (when the ignition switch is “ON”)
If any of the doors or the rear hatch is not completely closed, this displays
the open door or rear hatch.
If the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) while a door is ajar,
a buzz ...
Exterior
The Outlander Sport has a sleek look. There's a little overbite on the
grille, and narrow headlights that make it look menacing. Any parent driving it
would look sporty in the carpool lane.
Pare ...
Jacking up the vehicle
1. Park the vehicle on a level and stable ground. 2. Activate the hazard flashers
and turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position. 3. Set the parking brake firmly,
move the gearshift lever (m ...