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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Fuel remaining display screen
This displays the amount of fuel remaining.
Caution
► Do not run out of fuel, or the catalytic converter may be adversely affected.
If the warning display appears, refuel as soon as possi ...
Key lock-in prevention system
When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position, if you close all
the doors and the rear hatch with the keyless operation key left in the vehicle
and you try to lock the doors ...
Driving hints
► Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Even if your
vehicle is equipped with ABS, leave a greater braking distance when: • Driving on
gravel or snow-covered roads. ...