Hi:
I just took delivery of a 2008 600hl and read the manual and am still having some problems. I am starting to think that the "Everything was checked out and works!" description might not be entirely accurate.
The trunk will not open using either the remote or the button next to the gas cap button (which does work, thankfully, as I will need gas soon). I toggled the button switch in the glove box but it made no difference in either position. I use the key to open the trunk. The button under the trunk lid doesn't work either.
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get the rear control panel in the rear armrest to work. It just sits there, dark. I looked around, read the manual (could have missed something) but I can't get any button to work or any display to light up. The lower control (for window shades?) also does not work. I think there should be a remote also and it's missing. If I get one on eBay will it work or does it need some 'pairing'?
The speakers sound awful and I think at least one is damaged and some aren't sounding at all. Is this something that can be entrusted to a car stereo store to fix or is this strictly dealer work?
The hybrid-only power mode stops working with the slightest depression of the accelerator. Is this because the battery is low or is something else maybe out of whack?
There is a hole behind the license plate. Seems odd, like maybe something should be plugging it or installed there.
I was so happy to get this car (interior/exterior are not bad) but it doesn't seem to be in good operating order. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! If this or part of this needs to go to a different forum, I'll move it - thanks!
