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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    Cargo loading
    To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never overload the vehicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tire ...

    Trip computer
    There are two types of computer. ▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as often as necessary. ▷ "Trip computer": the values provide an overview of the current ...

    Unlocking and opening
    ▷ Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or ▷ Pull the door opener twice individually on ...