Safety

The X3 earned a 2009 Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the agency's highest award. That means it earned top scores in IIHS' frontal-offset, side-impact and rear crash tests. All X3s have standard electronic stability control and a full complement of airbags.

As of publication, the Q5, GLK350 and XC60 hadn't been tested by IIHS.

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    Displays in the instrument cluster
    Selected program The selected program is displayed in the tachometer. Program selection Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs. Display on the Control Display Prog ...

    Clothes hooks
    The clothes hooks are located in the grab handles in the rear. Do not obstruct view When suspending clothing from the hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's vision.◄ No hea ...

    Roof-mounted luggage rack
    Special rack system as optional accessory A special rack system is available as an optional accessory. Follow the directions given in the installation instructions. Mounting Be sure that adequ ...