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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Selector lever positions (Main gate)
“P” PARK
This position locks the transmission to prevent the vehicle from moving. The
engine can be started in this position.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up.
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Blower speed selection dial
Select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial clockwise
or anticlockwise.
The blower speed will gradually increase as the dial is turned to the right.
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Seat belts
To protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident, it is most important
that the seat belts are worn correctly while driving.
The front seat belts have a pretensioner system.
These be ...