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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    Indicator lamps without text messages
    The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active: Symbol Function or system Parking brake set Canada: parking brake set High beams/headlamp flasher Front fog lamps ...

    Children should always be in the rear
    Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the back seat. Transporting children in the rear Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 c ...

    CD/DVD changer
    In the glove compartment In the glove compartment The BMW CD/DVD changer for six CDs/DVDs is located in the glove compartment Controls and displays Controls and displays 1 Empty CD/DVD comp ...