2009 BMW X3 Review
There is very little about the 2009 BMW X3 that hasn't already been covered by Cars.com; the 2007 model that Kelsey Mays reviewed is essentially the same vehicle that's offered for 2009. What has changed, however, is the X3's competition, as a number of new luxury SUVs have debuted in the intervening years that BMW now has to contend with.
While the car's pros and cons haven't changed much, the X3 is showing its age in terms of technology features — especially when compared with newcomers that best it in both price and style.
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Headlamp courtesy delay feature
The low beams stay lit for a short while after the
ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched
off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.
Setting the duration
1. "Settings"
...
TRACTION
Maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on. Driving
stability is limited during acceleration and
when driving in bends.
Activating TRACTION
Press the ...
Rear seat heating
Rear seat heating
Switching on
Press the button
once for each temperature
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi ...