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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Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbags are contained in the front 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 passenger in the ...
Operation of the Dead Lock System
In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is possible to set the Dead Lock
System using the remote controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System”.) ...
Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers
(1) If the moving wipers become blocked by ice or other deposits on the glass,
the motor may burn out even if the wiper switch is turned to OFF. If obstruction
occurs, park your vehicle in a safe ...