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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    Displaying the button assignment
    Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear gloves or use objects. The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen. ▷ To display short information: touch the button. ...

    Xenon headlamps
    Because of the long life of these bulbs, the likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps on and off frequently shortens their life. If a bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps and ...

    Car care products
    BMW recommends using cleaning and care products from BMW, since these have been tested and approved. Car care and cleaning products Follow the instructions on the container. When cleaning the ...