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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    Speed limit
    Entry of a speed limit which, when reached, should cause a Check Control message to be issued. Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/ 5 k ...

    Controls
    Activating Switch position with the ignition switched on. The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals. To avoid blinding onco ...

    Safety
    Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side curtain airbags, active head restraints for the front seats and an electronic stability system. For a full list of safety features, visit th ...