Controls
Activating
Switch position 
with the ignition switched
on.
The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.
Standstill function: to avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Light Control directs light towards the front passenger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, both turning lamps are active.
See also:
General information
1. Turn the controller: select letters or numbers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm the entry.
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Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...
Performance
For 2009, there's just one engine: a 3.0-liter six-cylinder that's good for
260 horsepower. It teams with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic
transmission. All X3s have all-wheel dr ...