Safety
The X3 earned a 2009 Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the agency's highest award. That means it earned top scores in IIHS' frontal-offset, side-impact and rear crash tests. All X3s have standard electronic stability control and a full complement of airbags.
As of publication, the Q5, GLK350 and XC60 hadn't been tested by IIHS.
See also:
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the ...
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a checkbox.
It indicates whether the function is activated
or deactivated. Selecting the menu item
activates or deactivates the function.
The function is ac ...
Initiating an Emergency Request
1. Press the cover briefly to open it.
2. Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.
The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the situation allows, wait ...