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
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Climate control functions
Button /Function
Temperature.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Air flow, manual.
Air distribution, manual
Active seat ventilation
Seat heating
Seat and armrest heating
Switching on/off
Via iDrive
"CAR"
"Settings"
"Climate control"
Signals from integrated sensor system
The sensors that were previously accommodated separately in the DSC sensor
are now installed in the ICM
control unit. The following variables can be recorded with these sensors.
Longitudinal acceleration and pitch of the road or vehicle in the
longitudinal