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
Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand
motion using BMW Gesture Control.
Overview
The camera in the roofliner detects gestures that
are carried out in the area of the center console
at the height of the Control Display.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
"CAR"
"Settings"
&nb
The BMW Night Vision system provides the driver with a black-and-white image
of the driving environment
ahead of the vehicle in the central information display (CID).
BMW Night Vision is a 100% passive system without active infrared illumination.
Objects situated ahead of the
vehicle are shown in