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
General Information
When driven vigorously or on an uneven road surface, a vehicle tends to
respond with undesirable body
movements. BMW first developed Vertical Dynamics Control for the E70 and was
able to effectively reduce
such body motion as a result.
VDC improves the following driver-percept
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a
point described in the repair instructions.
A reinforcement plate is bonded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Reinforcement plates are available as new parts and must also be used (refer to
Electronic Parts Catalogue).
NOTE