Exterior

The exterior remains the same for 2009, and the X3 retains its awkward angles, disjointed taillights and odd lower bodywork. It's not unattractive, but it sure isn't as stylish as Mercedes' new GLK350, Audi's Q5 or the new Volvo XC60, which actually turned heads when I tested it recently.

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    Switching the system on/off
    Switching off At the lowest fan speed, press the left side of the button on the driver's side. Switching on Press any button. ...

    Switching on automatically
    Select transmission position R with the engine running. The backup camera image is displayed if the system was switched on via the iDrive. ...

    Tail lamps
    ▷ Turn signal, brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, P21W. ▷ Brake force display: 21-watt bulb, P21W. ▷ Backup lamp: 16-watt bulb, W16W ▷ Tail lamp: LED technology. Contact your serv ...