The Benz has gone!

[Rough Justice]

After owning half a dozen Mercedes over the years, I have finally defected! I now have a 2006 GS450 Hybrid. What a car! The main reason for the change was the upcoming dreaded ULEZ expansion, but I'm glad I made the move. 

A couple of queries, if I may; 1. I'm guessing that 'Tank Average' shows the MPG for just the petrol usage. 2. The boot switch on the remote & in the car has just stopped working. 3. Can it run on just the Battery or am I talking nonsense? 4. Got a couple of small rust blisters on the bonnet. Any suggestions? 

And another thing, it goes like stink!

 

All the best

[Mr Vlad]

Hi Paul and welcome to the best Lexus forum there is. An excellent choice in the GS450h. 

The average mpg is petrol usage and traction Battery usage so an average of both. As for the fob not operating the boot. Does it lock and unlock the car? If so then it could be a dodgy connection in the fob on that part of the circuit board. Does the button in the dash open the boot? If so then a dodgy fob. If not then an auto electrician needed. Yes your car can run on Battery but for only a few miles and at speeds under 30mph. That's what I found when I had the RX450H. As for rust blisters well that depends on how blistered they are. Initially I'd put a rust inhibitor on the affected areas. And yes the 450h cars do crack on quite a bit when you press the loud pedal lol.

[ALAW]

Welcome Paul to the LOC