Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Head Unit: Notes
As headunits, control units from different system suppliers can be used.
Example:
- High version Car Information Computer (CIC)
- Basic Version Car Information Computer (CIC)
- 2nd generation Central Headunit and Multimedia Platform (CHAMP)
- Head unit basic version (HU-B)
The basic version of the CIC, the 2nd generation CHAMP and the basic head unit are identical in function .
The differences compared to the High Version of the CIC are:
- No entertainment server
- Navigation system with fewer functions or no navigation system
- No hard disk, so with memory card
The following section describes the High Version of the Car Information Computer (CIC).
The Car Information Computer is the headunit in the MOST network.
The essential new features for the CIC are:
- Extended functions for existing systems, e.g. navigation
- Additional functions, e.g. central database for address data
- Additional hardware, e.g. hard disk (80 GB) or USB port
- Changed hardware e.g.:
- LVDS data line to the Central Information Display (CID) as two-wire connection
- 1 Drive for DVD and CD
- Control panel for audio, including favorite buttons, one unit with control panel for IHKA
- Changed display and operating concept for control center via:
- New layout of the user interface on the CID
- New controller with 7 fixed selector keys
- Reduction of the virtual control units in the CIC
Changes to the software and hardware have made it necessary to extend the diagnosis for the Car Information Computer accordingly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.