On 21/04/2021 13:22, Jeff Layman wrote:
My car has automatic engine stop when the footbrake is on and the car is
stationary. My understanding is that the battery is specifically
designed to cope with repeated starts. There were a number of conditions
where that would not apply (such as A/C running), but also where the
battery capacity and/or voltage was not deemed sufficient (by software?)
to restart the engine when the brake was released.

You mean the manufacturer has designed in a feature designed to make you
annoy the people behind you?

https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/ligh...uirements.html

"In stationary queues of traffic, drivers should apply the parking brake
and, once the following traffic has stopped, take their foot off the
footbrake to deactivate the vehicle brake lights. This will minimise
glare to road users behind until the traffic moves again."

Andy