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:
Boot lid (or tailgate)
WARNING
It is dangerous to drive with the boot lid (or tailgate) open since carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
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Vehicle identification number plate (RHD vehicles only)
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the plate riveted to the left
front corner of the vehicle body. It is visible from outside of the vehicle through
the windscreen.
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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 ...