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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    Interior motion sensor
    For the sensor to function properly, the windows and glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof must be closed. ...

    Avoiding unintentional alarms
    The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as in the following situations: ▷ In automatic car washes. ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ During tr ...

    Tilt
    Three different tilt positions are available. ▷ Forward: pull the top edge of the head restraint forward, arrow 1. ▷ Back: press the button, arrow 2. The head restraint folds as fa ...