Redesigned Front Suspension
The MacPherson strut front suspension is similar in layout to the previous Lancer's, but all-new, with a sharpened focus on enhancing rigidity while reducing weight and lowering the roll center. Slightly longer suspension travel (10 mm) enhances road holding even on rough roads, and road shock from driving over uneven surfaces has also been reduced.
The Lancer DE and ES models use a 20-mm (0.79-in.) front stabilizer bar, and the GTS model employs a 21-mm (0.83-in.) front stabilizer bar. The GTS also gets exclusive sport-tuning of the spring rates and shock damping force. Fitting a stabilizer strut helps ensure optimal roll rigidity and improved steering stability.
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Seat belts
To protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident, it is the most
important that the seat belts are worn correctly when you drive.
The front seat belts have pre–tensioners. These bel ...
Traction control (TCL)*
On slippery surfaces, traction control (TCL) prevents the drive wheels (front
wheels) from excessive spinning, thus helping the vehicle to start easily. ...
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate the combination lamp switch to check that all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown fuse or defective
lamp bulb. Check the fuses fir ...