BMW 7 Series: System Overview
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Fig. 2: CIC System Block Diagram
CIC SYSTEM EXPLANATION CHART
- Central information display (CID)
- Car Information Computer (CIC)
- User interface (BO)
- Application software
- Hardware
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Fig. 3: Bus Overview E9x And E8x (Not Including E83, E85, E86) Model Series,
CIC
BUS EXPLANATION CHART
ACSM - Advanced crash and safety management
CAS - Car access system
CDC - CD changer
CID - Central information display
CIC - Car Information Computer
CON - Controller
FS - MOST direct access
JB - Junction box
SDARS - Satellite radio tuner
TCU - Telematics Control Unit
TOP-HiFI - Top-HiFi amplifier
SBX-High - USB interface box High
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Fig. 4: CIC System Circuit Diagram, In E9x And E8x Model Series (Not
Including E83, E85, E86)
CIC SYSTEM EXPLANATION CHART
- Instrument cluster
- Dynamic stability control
- Junction box
- Central information display
- Car Information Computer
- USB Import/Export jack, glove compartment
- Future antenna expansion
- Microphone for hands-free facility
- Controller
- AF output for audio jack (standard equipment) if no USB Audio interface
is installed
- Antenna diversity module with antenna amplifier
- MOST distributor in rear area
- OBD interface (including Ethernet connection to CIC)
- AF signals to speakers
- MOST direct access
- Footwell module
- Steering column switch cluster
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Fig. 5: Front View Of CIC
The design principle of the CIC is similar to a personal computer, the Car
Information Computer contains a
processor, RAM (memory) modules and other peripheral components.
Fig. 11: Individual Replaceable Components Of Car Information Computer
CIC COMPONENTS EXPLANATION CHART
Replaceable device CIC
DVD/CD player including CIC housing cover
Front panel
Hard disk dri
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OVERVIEW OF AUDIO COMPONENTS
Fig. 70: Overview Of Audio Components
Speaker (in dashboard)
Central Information Display (CID)
DVD changer
DVD player, rear console
Aerial diversity
Speaker (in storage shelf)
Satellite tuner
Amplifier
Central bass speaker
Speaker (door, rear)
Speaker (door,
Fig. 15: Identifying Power Module System Components
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition for the this system is integrated into the ULF Control
Module and utilizes the same voice
commands as those used with the TEMIC Voice Recognition Module used with the
CPT8000 phone system.
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