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.
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The side airbags and curtain airbags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…
The side airbags and curtain airbags are designed to deploy when the vehicle
suffers a moderate-tosevere side impact to the middle of the passenger compartment.
The typical condition is shown in th ...
Battery
The condition of the battery is very important for quick starting of the engine
and proper functioning of the vehicle’s electrical system. Regular inspection and
care are especially important in ...
Stability control function
The stability control function is designed to help the driver maintain control
of the vehicle on slippery roads or during rapid steering manoeuvres. It works by
controlling the engine output and b ...