SafetySafety  - 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Review - Reviews - Mitsubishi Lancer

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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    Curtain airbag system
    The curtain airbags are contained in the front and rear pillars and roof side rail. The curtain airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even with no passeng ...

    Auto reset mode
    ► When the average fuel consumption is being displayed, if you hold down the multi-information meter switch, the average fuel consumption displayed at that time is reset. ► If the ign ...

    Rear room lamp
    When replacing the bulb, put the rear room lamp switch into the “OFF” position. 1. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screwdriver with a cloth over its tip into the notch of the lamp assembly a ...