Functional enhancement on the Car Information Computer

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, and 2011 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Follow the instructions in the operating instructions!

The new functions provided by the Car Information Computer (CIC) are described in detail in the Vehicle Owner's Handbook. To provide an overview, the new functions are summarized briefly.

DVD drive functions
The Car Information Computer is equipped with a DVD drive (ROM). The drive enables playback of the following media:
- Audio CD (CD Digital Audio)
- Audio CD with files in the format MP3, WMA or AAC
- Audio DVD (only stereo track if on the data carrier)
- Audio DVD with files in the format MP3, WMA or AAC
- Video DVDs
In comparison with the CCC, the drive is no longer used for navigation. Possibly only for a software update of the map data. That means that the drive is available to play audio and video sources.
Hard disk functions
For the first time, a hard disk for storage of application software and as data memory is deployed in the headunit of a BMW vehicle. This enables the implementation of complex graphics: e.g. 3D altitude models for navigation. Furthermore, a database with music tracks has been implemented (music collection). This provides the possibility to convert, save and play music tracks of the customer. Three languages are stored on the hard disk for the voice processing system.

As functional enhancement, the approx. 80 GB of the hard disk are divided into the following functions:
- Navigation system (simplified navigation system with CIC basic version)
- Music collection (not with basic version of the CIC)
- Database audio mode (music search with Gracenote)
- System administration
- Speech processing
- integrated Vehicle Owner's Handbook