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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Fluid type
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or DOT4 from a sealed container. The brake
fluid is hygroscopic.
Too much moisture in the brake fluid will adversely affect the brake system and
clutch system, ...
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel-powered vehicles only)
The fuel system should be bled to remove air as described below if the fuel supply
is exhausted during travel.
1. Undo the four clips on the air cleaner and push the cover (B) aside.
2. Press ...
Petrol-powered vehicles without turbo
► Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric
temperature.
SAE 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and 5W-40 engine oils can only be used if they meet ACEA
A3/B3, A3 ...