Agreed, this paragraph is…
Agreed, the temp outside does not affect whether the auto start kicks in or not in my '24 Crosstrek. In fact, if I don't turn it off on the touchscreen, then when the engine shuts off at a red light it also shuts off my AC. Just the fan blowing ambient temperature air, which really sucks in August. I've only had it 5 months so I can't comment yet on heat use in winter. Pressing that button is quickly becoming part of my startup movements.