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.

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    Front
    Opening Press on the cover. Emptying Place your finger in the depression next to the ashtray, arrow, and push up at the same time. The ashtray can be removed. Lighter Push in the lighter. ...

    Convertible Faults
    When the top is down, the 650i is truly magnificent. Very little wind intrudes on front passengers, and the car feels rigid — very rigid. Like a tank. The cruising experience is terrific right un ...

    Following part replacement
    The same breaking in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life. ...