Safety
The X3 earned a 2009 Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the agency's highest award. That means it earned top scores in IIHS' frontal-offset, side-impact and rear crash tests. All X3s have standard electronic stability control and a full complement of airbags.
As of publication, the Q5, GLK350 and XC60 hadn't been tested by IIHS.
See also:
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is
also descr ...
Defrosting and defogging windows
Press the button.
Ice and condensation are quickly removed
from the windshield and the front side
windows.
For this purpose, also switch on the cooling
function. ...
Stowing cargo
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as possible, ideally directly behind the cargo
area separating wall.
Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of th ...