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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    Requirements
    ▷ BMW Assist is activated. If BMW Assist is not activated, a mobile phone that has been recommended by BMW for TeleService and that is configured for mobile data communication must be c ...

    Parking lamps
    Switch position : the vehicle lamps light up on all sides, e.g., for parking. Do not use the parking lamps for extended periods; otherwise, the battery may become discharged and it would the ...

    Low beams
    Switch position with the ignition switched on: the low beams light up. ...