Redesigned Front Suspension
The MacPherson strut front suspension is similar in layout to the previous Lancer's, but all-new, with a sharpened focus on enhancing rigidity while reducing weight and lowering the roll center. Slightly longer suspension travel (10 mm) enhances road holding even on rough roads, and road shock from driving over uneven surfaces has also been reduced.
The Lancer DE and ES models use a 20-mm (0.79-in.) front stabilizer bar, and the GTS model employs a 21-mm (0.83-in.) front stabilizer bar. The GTS also gets exclusive sport-tuning of the spring rates and shock damping force. Fitting a stabilizer strut helps ensure optimal roll rigidity and improved steering stability.
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Instruments and controls
► When the ignition switch is switched from “ACC” or “LOCK” to “ON”, the mode
setting is automatically switched from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically. If swi ...
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 ...
Vehicle labeling
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the bulkhead as shown in the
illustration.
Vehicle information code plate
The vehicle information code plate is riv ...