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.

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    ▷ Emergency Request: when you press the SOS button, a connection to the BMW Assist Response Center is established. The BMW Assist Response Center then speaks with you and takes further s ...

    Calling up settings
    Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving, as an unexpected seat movement could result in an accident.◀ Comfort function 1. Ope ...

    Switching off automatically
    The system switches off and the LED goes out: After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving forward. Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driving forward. Switch on the system again if necessary. ...