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Compact Design
Just as BMW's compact 3 Series ranks below the midsize 5 Series, the five-seat X3 sits in the shadow of the larger X5. The styling clearly says BMW, but it's the multi-paneled look of earlier mode ...

Backrest width
Change the width of the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support. To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, the backrest width temporarily opens fully. ...

Switching on automatically
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, shift the selector lever into position R. ...