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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The concept
The automatic engine start-stop function helps
save fuel. The system switches off the engine
during a stop, e. g., in a traffic congestion or at
traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. ...
General information
1. Turn the controller: select letters or numbers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm the entry.
...
The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the systems
monitored.
A Check Control message consists of indicator
and warning lamps in the instrument clust ...