Where is the cruise control on the BMW X3?

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CaydenLynn
07/30/25 6:23am
The cruise control on the BMW X3 is located on the integrated function buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. The principle of cruise control is: the cruise control component reads the pulse signal from the speed sensor and compares it with the set speed, then issues commands to mechanically adjust the throttle opening via the servo to increase or decrease, ensuring the vehicle maintains the set speed. The BMW X3 is an SUV model that introduces the new SUV Sports Activity Vehicle concept and is equipped with BMW's patented xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. In terms of power, the BMW X3 has four power configurations: two gasoline-powered versions—3.0L inline-six 268 horsepower and 3.0L inline-six twin-turbocharged 302 horsepower—and two diesel versions—2.0L four-cylinder 181 horsepower and 3.0L inline-six 241 horsepower.
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