BMW 7 Series: System Overview
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 Overview E9x And E8x (Not Including E83, E85, E86) Model Series,
CIC
BUS EXPLANATION CHART
ACSM - Advanced crash and safety management
CAS - Car access system
CDC - CD changer
CID - Central information display
CIC - Car Information Computer
CON - Controller
FS - MOST direct access
JB - Junction box
SDARS - Satellite radio tuner
TCU - Telematics Control Unit
TOP-HiFI - Top-HiFi amplifier
SBX-High - USB interface box High
Fig. 4: CIC System Circuit Diagram, In E9x And E8x Model Series (Not
Including E83, E85, E86)
CIC SYSTEM EXPLANATION CHART
- Instrument cluster
- Dynamic stability control
- Junction box
- Central information display
- Car Information Computer
- USB Import/Export jack, glove compartment
- Future antenna expansion
- Microphone for hands-free facility
- Controller
- AF output for audio jack (standard equipment) if no USB Audio interface
is installed
- Antenna diversity module with antenna amplifier
- MOST distributor in rear area
- OBD interface (including Ethernet connection to CIC)
- AF signals to speakers
- MOST direct access
- Footwell module
- Steering column switch cluster
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Fig. 5: Front View Of CIC
The design principle of the CIC is similar to a personal computer, the Car
Information Computer contains a
processor, RAM (memory) modules and other peripheral components.
Fig. 11: Individual Replaceable Components Of Car Information Computer
CIC COMPONENTS EXPLANATION CHART
Replaceable device CIC
DVD/CD player including CIC housing cover
Front panel
Hard disk dri
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IMPORTANT: Excess pressure and vacuum lines are identified by the size of
the connection
fittings and color-coded red and blue and must not be mixed up with each
other.
Build up pressure with Blue color.
Generate vacuum pressure with Red color.
Mixing up the functions will result in damage to th
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Seal connections and lines immediately after removal with seali