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:
Driving and alcohol
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents. Your driving ability can even be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
levels below the legal maximum. If yo ...
Windscreen washer
The windscreen washer can be operated with the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON or ACC.
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the windscreen by pulling the lever towards
you.
When the ...
Luggage hooks
There are 4 hooks located on the side walls of the luggage compartment.
Use the hooks on the floor for securing the luggage.
CAUTION
• Do not pile up the luggage beyond the seatback height. Al ...