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.
See also:
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 ...
Twin Clutch SST control mode
Select the control mode from the following two types to suit the driving conditions.
Note
► When continuously driving on closed circuit tracks or at other locations where
the engine is op ...
Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and lubricate if necessary by first cleaning and
then applying multipurpose grease. ...