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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    Energy recovery
    The energy of motion of the vehicle is converted to electrical energy while coasting. The vehicle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be lowered. Odometer and trip odomete ...

    Information at a glance
    Info display Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information on the info display: ► Range. ► ECO PRO bonus range. ► Average fuel co ...

    First aid kit
    First aid kit The first aid kit is located in the cargo area in a storage compartment. Some of the articles have a limited service life. Check the expiration dates of the contents regularly a ...