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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Washer fluid
Open the washer fluid reservoir cap and check the level of washer fluid with
the dipstick.
If the level is low, replenish the container with washer fluid.
NOTE
• The washer fluid container s ...
Seat belt inspection
• Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayed webbing and for cracked or deformed
metallic parts. Replace the belt assembly if it is defective.
• A dirty belt should be cleaned with neutral deterg ...
Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the windscreen should be brushed clear after
a heavy snowfall so that the operation of the heating and ventilation systems will
not be impaired. ...