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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    Controls
    Almost all functions can be operated in the same manner as they are in the front. Special features of operating the system in the rear are described here. Audio/video playback Audio Audio can ...

    Safety belts
    Seats with safety belt The vehicle has five seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt. Notes Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away. ...

    Rear
    Rear Operation similar to front seat heating, without temperature distribution. ...