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Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running. Press the button. The air is cooled and dehumidified and – depending on the temperature setting – warmed again. The cool ...

Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its ope ...

Interior
Even though it's relatively unchanged for 2009, the X3's interior remains very upscale for this segment. My test car's dark brown leather upholstery and black dashboard made for an especially clas ...