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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    Snap-in adapter
    Installation locationIn the center armrest. Inserting snap-in adapter 1.  Press the button and remove the cover. 2.  Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, arrow 1, and press downward, ...

    Before mounting
    Before mounting child restraint fixing systems, ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked. ...

    Manual transmission
    Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inadvertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine ...