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 producti
Fig. 2: CIC System Block Diagram
CIC SYSTEM EXPLANATION CHART
Central information display (CID)
Car Information Computer (CIC)
User interface (BO)
Application software
Hardware
Fig. 3: Bus Ov
Integrated Chassis Management (ICM)
History
A central, higher-level driving dynamics control system was first introduced
in BMW vehicles several years
ago.
The introduction of the longitudinal dynamics management system in the BMW 3
Series (E9x) was the first
step in this direction. The longitudi
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a distance
to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes
automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the