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
Concept
The car's interior can be cooled or heated before
driving off with the parked-car ventilation. Depending
on set temperature and ambient temperature,
the car's interior is ventilated or possibly
heated using the residual engine heat.
General information
The system can be switched on and off d
Front Axle
A double wishbone front axle as known from the E70 and E71 is now also fitted
in the F01/F02.
In comparison with the double pivot spring strut front axle on the E65, this
front axle design offers the
following advantages:
Higher transverse acceleration is reflected in greater vehicle