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Comparison of CIC with CCC
The ASK system was installed in E65/E66. With the E60, ASK developed into M-ASK and the further developed CCC which was available as an option.
The multi-audio system controller M-ASK is the central control unit of the information and communications systems. The M-ASK combines up to four control units in one.
The M-ASK combines the following control units in one housing:
- ASK
- Antennal amplifier/tuner
- MOST CAN gateway, interface to control display
In the E65, these modules were separate control units.
The car communication computer CCC is the central control unit which combines the functions of the M-ASK, plus some additional functions.
Voice control of the systems and the navigation system with map presentation were made possible with the CCC.
The CCC also contains the driver for the rear passenger compartment display.
The CCC performs all the functions of the M-ASK as well as offering Navigation and additional programming possibilities.
As part of this development from the ASK to the CCC system, the radio tuner, navigation, voice recognition and actuation as well as video signal processing were integrated in the CCC.
A comparison is repeatedly made in this training information between the predecessor, Car Communication Computer head unit and the new CIC head unit.
The following table shows a comparison between the previous menu items of the CCC (bold print) and the menu items of the CIC (bold print).
| CCC main menu | CIC main menu | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | = | Telephone |
| Telephone | Telephone | |
| A-Z | Telephone/Phonebook | |
| Telephone => Phonebook Navigation => Address Book |
= | Contacts (imported/self-entered contacts) |
| Communication | = | BMW Services |
| Assist services | BMW Services | |
| Navigation | = | Navigation |
| Navigation, onboard information, BC | = | Vehicle information , onboard computer |
| Air conditioning (climate control) | = | Settings (limited) |
| Entertainment | = | CD/Multimedia |
| CD, DVD, CDC | CD/DVD | |
| Radio (FM, AM, IBOC) | = | Radio (FM, AM, IBOC) |
| Not available | Music collection (on hard disk) | |
| Settings (5 th menu) | = | Settings |
| Audio | Sound | |
| Display screen | Central screen | |
| Time/Date | Time/Date | |
| Language | Language/Units | |
| Vehicle/Tires | = | Vehicle information /Vehicle status |
| Service | = | Vehicle information /Vehicle status |
| Vehicle Owner's Manual only paper form | = | Vehicle Owner's Manual (Dital Form) |
The star-shaped operating concept of "Turn-Press-Push" of the CCC has been further developed in the CIC.
The sub-menus in the main menu now are arranged in lists.
All listed sub-menus can be accessed in the start menu by "turning" and "pressing" the controller.
Several sub-menus can now also be selected by means of the direct access buttons on the controller.
The windows of the selected submenus are placed horizontally one over the other.
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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.