Car Information Computer: Notes
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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 Vehicle 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.