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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Engine coolant temperature display
This indicates the engine coolant temperature.
If the coolant becomes hot, will
blink.
Pay careful attention to the engine coolant temperature display while you are
driving.
CAUTION
• If ...
Instruments and Controls (Driver’s area)
1. Shift paddles
2. Wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
3. Cruise control switches
4. Ignition switch
5. Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for driver’s seat)
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Automatic air conditioning
The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running. ...