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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Software Update
The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version. With
a software update, the vehicle can support new
cell phones or new external devices.
The updating of ...
Folding down head restraints
Extending/retracting head
restraint
Only fold down head restraint if no passengers
are in the rear. Fold out retracted headrests
again if passengers are being carried in the
rear; otherwise, ...
Switching off automatically
The system switches off and the LED goes out:
▷ After approx. 33 ft/10 m when driving forward.
▷ After approx. 9 mph/15 km/h when driving
forward.
Switch on the system again if necess ...