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BMW 7 Series: System Overview

System Overview
Fig. 2: CIC System Block Diagram

CIC SYSTEM EXPLANATION CHART

  1. Central information display (CID)
  2. Car Information Computer (CIC)
  3. User interface (BO)
  4. Application software
  5. Hardware

System Overview
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

System Overview
Fig. 4: CIC System Circuit Diagram, In E9x And E8x Model Series (Not Including E83, E85, E86)

CIC SYSTEM EXPLANATION CHART

  1. Instrument cluster
  2. Dynamic stability control
  3. Junction box
  4. Central information display
  5. Car Information Computer
  6. USB Import/Export jack, glove compartment
  7. Future antenna expansion
  8. Microphone for hands-free facility
  9. Controller
  10. AF output for audio jack (standard equipment) if no USB Audio interface is installed
  11. Antenna diversity module with antenna amplifier
  12. MOST distributor in rear area
  13. OBD interface (including Ethernet connection to CIC)
  14. AF signals to speakers
  15. MOST direct access
  16. Footwell module
  17. Steering column switch cluster

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     System Components

     Car Information Computer

    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.

     Modular Design Of CIC 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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     DSC Displays And Controls

    New DSC symbols There is a new set of symbols for Dynamic Stability Control displays and controls. Starting on the F01/F02, this new DSC symbol set replaces the symbols previously used. Previously there were two different symbols displayed on the instrument cluster for the statuses "DTC mode" and

     Removing And Installing/Renewing Brake Pads On Both Front Disc Brakes

    Notes IMPORTANT: Brake pad wear sensor: after removal it must be replaced (brake pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the break pad). Retaining spring: for vehicles older than 48 months it is recommended to replace the retaining spring! So as not to damage the surface coating,

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