Homelink buttons don't light up at night

[triplington]

I've had my new 2012 R spec a couple of weeks and I've noticed the Homelink buttons on the rear view mirror don't light up at night with the normal blue glow. Is this normal, a fault, or mode that I can change? Really enjoying the new car.

 

[EXBMWGUY]

My Homelink buttons don't light up either. I've learned I have to use the Braille method. It's a quirky design omission, I think, considering all the features and nice touches they've given us at this price point.

 

[PMCErnie]

Braille method works after some practice. Wish the green light would go away. I don't leave the compass light on either.

 

[rwlewis]

I am with PMCErnie though, fewer unnecessary lights in the Driver's field of view the better.

Although I understand that some folks just can't grasp the idea of pushing a button that they cannot see....My wife has to turn on a light to see the buttons on the TV remote that we've had for 10+ years or she can't adjust the volume...

 

[triplington]

It's the green light that made me question the other buttons not lighting. If we're going to have the distraction of a green light, then why not have the less distracting dim blue grow on the others ? Overall though, I like the interior lighting.