This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g.,
General information
There are various options to search for and
download an upgrade:
Automatic.
Via iDrive.
Via BMW Connected app.
Automatic download
The available data for Remote Software Upgrad
The Car Information Computer (CIC) is incorporates many innovations and new
features. The system has been
introduced to the US market on the 1 Series and the 3 Series from September of
2008 production. The 7 Series
(F01/F02) will soon follow.
The CIC replaces the Car Communication Computer (CCC)
In the F01/F02, an FM antenna diversity is standard equipment.
The FM antenna diversity comprises:
FM1, FM2 and FM3 antennas
FM antenna amplifier with diversity module
The FM1 to FM3 antennas route their RF signal to the antenna amplifier in the
antenna diversity module.
The signal quality of