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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    Backrest width
    Change the width of the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support. To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, the backrest width temporarily opens fully. ...

    Engine stop
    The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions: Manual transmission: ► Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is not pressed. ► The driver' ...

    Phone book
    Displays The phone book accesses the contacts and shows all contacts for which a phone number has been stored. The entries can be selected to make a call. 1. "Telephone" 2. "Ph ...