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Manual release
The parking brake can be released manually in the event of a power failure or electrical fault. Before releasing, secure the vehicle against rolling Before releasing the parking brake manually, ...

Performance
For 2009, there's just one engine: a 3.0-liter six-cylinder that's good for 260 horsepower. It teams with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. All X3s have all-wheel dr ...

Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available. R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N is Neutral Use in automatic car wa ...