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Compact Design
Just as BMW's compact 3 Series ranks below the midsize 5 Series, the five-seat X3 sits in the shadow of the larger X5. The styling clearly says BMW, but it's the multi-paneled look of earlier mode ...

Controls at a glance
Controls 1.  Control Display 2.  Controller with buttons You can use the buttons to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select the menu items and create settings. ...

Sound output
Switching on/off When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF button on the radio. Muting When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running: press the ON/OFF button on the radio. ...