[mikec]

I have the 23' X7 and I purchased the M Sport and Executive package which is supposed to have the illuminated kidney grille. I cannot figure out how to turn on the illuminated kidney grille and the dealership is saying the iconic glow is the illuminated grill, I thought they were different, the pictures on the site are definitely different. anyone know, if they are the same or different, and if so how to turn them on, it is not on the exterior lighting in settings. the iconic glow does not stay on while driving nor is that an option, but the illuminated kidney grille per the bmw site when building the car clearly says it can stay illuminated while parked or in motion.
thanks,

[rccarps2]

Did you order the M-Sport pro package as well? On the 40i, that's the only way to get the illuminated grill.

Can't remember seeing a setting in ours to turn on/off. I do know the picture above is misleading. Definitely not that bright.

And yes, ours is on at night when parked or moving. When I enter the garage and walk near the car, I can see it light up as part of the unlock sequence.

[streborx]

I'm not sure if my M50i has this or not inasmuch as I seldom drive at night. However if I do find my car so equipped, I'll be asking y'all how to permanently extinguish it.

[rccarps2]

Originally Posted by streborx

I'm not sure if my M50i has this or not inasmuch as I seldom drive at night. However if I do find my car so equipped, I'll be asking y'all how to permanently extinguish it.

LCI only option. So you are safe.

[Taktix1]

Originally Posted by rccarps2

Did you order the M-Sport pro package as well? On the 40i, that's the only way to get the illuminated grill.

Can't remember seeing a setting in ours to turn on/off. I do know the picture above is misleading. Definitely not that bright.

And yes, ours is on at night when parked or moving. When I enter the garage and walk near the car, I can see it light up as part of the unlock sequence.

This. You need to make sure you have the M-Sport Pro package as well which is separate from the M-Sport package. Pro gives you M brakes, black front grille, black exhaust covers, and M exhaust. I opted for just M-Sport (no pro) and do not have the light up grille.

[Missduvy]

I thought the grille just had lights shining down from the top. Are you talking about a grille that's outlined in lights?

[rccarps2]

Originally Posted by Missduvy

I thought the grille just had lights shining down from the top. Are you talking about a grille that's outlined in lights?

The grill (when optioned correctly) only has lights shining down from the top. The picture (IMO) is a brutal misrepresentation of what people should expect it to look like. That picture gives me the impression that it is like the new 7 or the XM grill, which it isn't even close to.

It's basically the same light pattern as was offered on the X6 for a time.

[collector28]

Yeah it's not really that noticeable. I have it on mine, attached is a pic.

[collector28]

I think this is the setting you are looking for. If you turn off BMW Iconic Glow, it should turn off the grille lights. It's found under the exterior light settings. I haven't tried turning it off yet but will confirm next time I drive it at night.

[Ace6180G07]

Originally Posted by collector28

I think this is the setting you are looking for. If you turn off BMW Iconic Glow, it should turn off the grille lights. It's found under the exterior light settings. I haven't tried turning it off yet but will confirm next time I drive it at night.

Now that’s interesting. I have the same setting and I have the illuminated grill (m sport pro package) but when I select that it is grayed out and says “this feature is not available”

[collector28]

Originally Posted by Ace6180G07

Now that’s interesting. I have the same setting and I have the illuminated grill (m sport pro package) but when I select that it is grayed out and says “this feature is not available”

I think you have to switch the engine off to be able to select/unselect it.

[el19]

It's quite noticeable on my x7 and random BMW owners come up to me asking if it's aftermarket lol

[huskerdoc2020]

No different than the Mercedes illuminated star...looks like something a high schooler added on.

[collector28]

Originally Posted by el19

It's quite noticeable on my x7 and random BMW owners come up to me asking if it's aftermarket lol

That is weird, doesn't seem that noticeable in my pic but it does in yours. Maybe when the grille is closed it's less noticeable? Or perhaps it depends on the overall lighting in the area.

[el19]

Originally Posted by collector28

That is weird, doesn't seem that noticeable in my pic but it does in yours. Maybe when the grille is closed it's less noticeable? Or perhaps it depends on the overall lighting in the area.

I'll have to take a look at night with the grills closed.