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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    Close the windows and glass sunroof
    Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and raises fuel consumption. ...

    Personal Profile settings
    The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile. More information on the settings can be found under: ▷ Active Cruise Control: collision warning. ▷ Exterior mirror p ...

    Hiding Check Control messages
    Press the computer button on the turn signal lever. ► Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the malfunction is eliminated. If several malfunct ...