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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    General information
    The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls with keys. Every remote control contains a replaceable battery. The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on ...

    Emergency detection of remote control
    It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following: ▷ Interference of radio transmission to remote control by external sources. ▷ Discha ...

    Avoiding unintentional alarms
    The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as in the following situations: ▷ In automatic car washes. ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ During tr ...