Exterior

The exterior remains the same for 2009, and the X3 retains its awkward angles, disjointed taillights and odd lower bodywork. It's not unattractive, but it sure isn't as stylish as Mercedes' new GLK350, Audi's Q5 or the new Volvo XC60, which actually turned heads when I tested it recently.

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    Central locking system
    The concept The central locking system becomes active when the driver's door is closed. The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: Doors. Trunk lid. Fuel ...

    Transmission positions
    D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available. Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is lowest when you are driving in position ...

    Starting playback
    Push the CD/DVD into the drive with the labeled side facing upward. The CD/DVD is automatically pulled in. ▷ Playback begins automatically after a few seconds. ▷ Otherwise: select ...