X3 in the Market
At $38,000, the X3 starts substantially higher than its nearest competitor, the Acura RDX. Save for its problematic transmission behavior, the BMW offers a more buttoned-down driving experience than the Acura. For some, that's worth every penny.
As BMW surely knows, the X3 can't sit on its pedestal forever. Land Rover's entry-level LR2 is on the way, and so are the Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. If the X3 is to remain a desirable car, BMW will have to fix a few things so buyers need not weigh the good against the bad — because there will be plenty of very good alternatives soon.
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Activating
1. Turn the light switch to or
.
2. Press the button on the turn signal lever, arrow.
The indicator lamp in the
instrument
cluster lights up.
When the lights are switched on, the
high b ...
Dimensions
Coupe
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 35.1 ft/10.7
m 135i: height 55.4 in/1,408 mm
Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 35 ...
Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control currently
in use.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. Select the desired function:
▷ "Lock if no door is opened"
T ...