Exterior

The exterior remains the same for 2009, and the X3 retains its awkward angles, disjointed taillights and odd lower bodywork. It's not unattractive, but it sure isn't as stylish as Mercedes' new GLK350, Audi's Q5 or the new Volvo XC60, which actually turned heads when I tested it recently.

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    Actions in the event of a flat tire
    Run-flat tires You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. Do not continue driving without run-flat tires If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires ...

    Engine oil temperature
    Cold engine: the pointer is at the low temperature end. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds. Normal operating temperature: the pointer is in the middle or in the left hal ...

    Wiper system
    1.  Switching on wipers 2.  Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3.  Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor 4.  Cleaning windshield and headlamps 5.  Set ...