2009 BMW X3 Review

There is very little about the 2009 BMW X3 that hasn't already been covered by Cars.com; the 2007 model that Kelsey Mays reviewed is essentially the same vehicle that's offered for 2009. What has changed, however, is the X3's competition, as a number of new luxury SUVs have debuted in the intervening years that BMW now has to contend with.

While the car's pros and cons haven't changed much, the X3 is showing its age in terms of technology features — especially when compared with newcomers that best it in both price and style.

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Charging the battery
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the terminals in the engine compartment, with the engine switched off. ...

Safety notes
Do not remove the cover The BMW CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser product. Do not operate if the cover is damaged; otherwise, severe eye damage can result.◀ ...

Date
The date is displayed in the instrument cluster. Set the date on the Control Display, refer to page 83. ...