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 Auto 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. The engine s ...

    PDC Park Distance Control
    The concept In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control, the backup camera*, can be switched on. PDC supports you when parking. Objects that you are approaching slowly in front of or behind ...

    Updating the navigation data
    General information Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated. Navigation data and authorization codes are available from your service center. ▷ Depending on the data v ...