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
Unlocking the Service Menu Option
Several important functions can be checked directly at the CIC with the aid
of the Service menu. This menu can
be used to select and adjust settings that are not visible for the customer.
The procedure for starting the Service menu with the "safe grip" has changed
REPLACING A BRAKE PAD SENSOR (FRONT)
IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been
removed (brake
pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).
If an already ground brake pad wear sensor has to be replaced although the
minimum brake pad thickness has no