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:
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe
for use and recommended. Consult your BMW center for more information. Snow chains
must be mounted in pairs and on th ...
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the
driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
This locks various functions so that they cannot
be operated from the rear: safety switch. ...