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Avoid high engine speeds
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Beginning with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine speeds. When you reach the desired speed, shift i ...

Interior
Even though it's relatively unchanged for 2009, the X3's interior remains very upscale for this segment. My test car's dark brown leather upholstery and black dashboard made for an especially clas ...

Preventing an automatic engine stop with automatic transmission
The concept To make it possible to drive away very quickly, such as at an intersection, the automatic engine stop can be actively prevented. Preventing an engine stop using the brake pedal Th ...