5 Series E60 523i (N53) SAL
Brief description of components
iDrive consists primarily of the following components:
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Central Information Display (CID)
The CID is the central graphic display unit. A number of displays are available depending on the equipment
fitted:
E60, E61,
E63, E64,
E90, E91,
E92
CID colour 6.5 inch, fully integrated [more ...]
(combined with option 606 "Business navigation
system" with arrow display)
in conjunction with M-ASK
CID colour 8.8 inch, fully integrated
(combined with option 609 "Professional navigation
system" with map view)
in conjunction with CCC
E87
CID colour 6.5 inch, folding [more ...]
(with option 606 "Business navigation system" with arrow display in conjunction with M-ASK)
(with option 609 "Professional navigation system" with map view in conjunction with CCC)
no Assistance window and therefore no split-screen display
The Central Information Display is connected via a LVDS data line (Low Voltage Differential Signalling) to
the M-ASK or CCC.
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Controller with menu button
The controller is the central control element for the Central Information Display or iDrive. The controller is
located in the centre console behind the gear lever or, in the case of automatic transmission, the selector lever.
The menu button is located behind the Controller (with CCC, two-part option: menu button and Push-to-talk
button for voice recognition system).
The controller is connected via the K-CAN to the M-ASK/CCC.
The controller is operated in the same way as on the 7 Series by slide or turn and then press.
The Controller always returns to its home position when released. The basic variant of the Controller, however,
only has 4 sliding directions: forward, back, to the right and to the left.
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In the High version, the controller has 8 directions of movement for the following function: destination input using
crosshairs.
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Loudspeakers
The loudspeakers output the audio signals from the M-ASK or the CCC, as applicable.
The control unit that manages the functions of iDrive depends on the vehicle equipment:
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M-ASK: Multi-audio system controller
The M-ASK combines a number of functions in a single control unit, as follows:
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Audio system controller (ASK)
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Control unit for the Central Information Display
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Navigation system with DVD drive
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Aerial tuner
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CCC: Car Communication Computer
The CCC incorporates further functions at the top end of the range in the form of a control unit (e.g. voice
recognition system).
The M-ASK or the CCC generates the LVDS data (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) for graphical presentation on
SBT iDrive, Central Information Display and Controller E60, E61, E63, E64, E87, E90,
BMW AG - TIS
05.02.2013 05:08
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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