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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    Lighter
    Danger of burns Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; otherwise, there is the danger of getting burned. Switch off the ignition and take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so ...

    Fuel quality
    Refuel with unleaded fuel only Do not use leaded fuel as this would permanently damage the catalytic converter. Do not refuel with ethanol Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an ethanol c ...

    What to do if...
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