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
Notes
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety information for handling R134a tetrafluorethane refrigerant.
Follow safety information for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
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The sensors that were previously accommodated separately in the DSC sensor
are now installed in the ICM
control unit.
The ICM control unit uses these sensors to calculate variables that provide key
information on the vehicle's
dynamic state:
Longitudinal acceleration and pitch of the vehicle in