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 Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.
The engine starts automatically for driving off.
General information
After each engine start using
Low Speed Range
The variable steering-gear ratio of the Active Steering component reduces
steering effort to approximately 2
turns of the steering wheel from lock to lock. In the low speed range up to
approximately 37 mph, the variable
steering-gear ratio for the front wheels is combined with a de