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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Capturing the image
The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
backup camera.
The range equals:
▷ Approx. 7 ft/2 m to the side.
▷ approx. 7 ft/2 m to the rear.
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Changing, maintaining, and storing the
speed
The rocker switch can be pressed while the system
is interrupted to maintain and store the current
speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
switched on, if necessary.
Adapting the desired speed ...
Switching off automatically
System switches off: above approx. 9 mph/
15 km/h.
Switch on the system again if necessary. ...