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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    BMW X5: lower tailgate
    Opening Opening Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward. The opened tailgate can be loaded with up to 550 lbs/250 kg. Closing Fold the tailgate up and press closed. ...

    On the front passenger seat
    After installing a child restraint fixing system on the front passenger seat, ensure that the front and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Deactivating the front passen ...

    Starting destination guidance
    1. "Navigation" 2. Make a destination entry. 3. "Accept destination" 4. "Start guidance" The route is shown on the Control Display. The distance to the destination/i ...