Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Outlander Good overall scores, the highest rating possible, in its frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests. It received an Acceptable rating for its ability to prevent whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for the first two rows of seats and an electronic stability system. The curtains aren't designed to protect third-row passengers.
For a full list of safety features, check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page.
See also:
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps prevent the wheels from locking during
braking. This helps maintain vehicle drivability and steering wheel handling. ...
Assist grip
These grips are to support the body by hand while seated in the vehicle.
Caution
► Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out of the vehicle.
The assist grips could detach and ca ...
Coat hook
There is a coat hook on the rear seat assist grip of the driver’s side.
WARNING
• Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object on the coat hook. If
the curtain airbag was activated, a ...