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Originally Posted by tanstaafl14
The "auto stop" feature on the HCH is disabled whenever the windshield defroster is on. And if you'e worried about getting cold at a long stop you can always push the "ECON" button to disable it as well.
And IIRC, the heater simply taps some of the engine's heat and directs it into the passenger compartment, so it really doesn't use any additional energy (other than the fan).
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In my 03 HCH, the autostop feature is also disabled below 41 degrees. It doesn't get Colorado cold here, but I've never had a problem staying warm in 20-30 degree temps. In the Honda the gas engine runs all the time (unless autostopped), so engine heat is readily available.