Car Information Computer: Notes

The Car Information Computer (CIC) is an enhancement of the Car Communication Computer (CCC). The Car Information Computer will be deployed for the first time as of 03/2008 in a special model-series in the E60 and E61. Later, the CIC will also be used in the other model-series.

The Car Information Computer is the headunit in the MOST network.

The essential new features  for the CIC are:

• Extended functions for existing systems, e.g. navigation (see also Owner's Handbook)
• Additional functions, e.g. central database for address data
• Additional hardware, e.g. hard disk (80 GB) or USB port
• Changed hardware e.g.:
  • LVDS data line to the Central Information Display (CID) as two-wire connection
  • 1 Drive for DVD and CD
• Changed display and operating concept for control center via:
  • New layout of the user interface on the CID
  • New controller with 7 fixed selector keys
• Reduction of the virtual control units in the CIC

Changes to the software and hardware have extended the diagnosis for the Car Information Computer accordingly.