I used to have to turn the auto start/stop feature off each time I started the car but for the past few days it has stayed off. Don't know what changed that but I am happy it stays off.
I went with a LOMAX® Folding Hard Cover ( https://www.agricover.com/hard-tonneau-covers ) because it is solid and once folded it can be removed so and to not limit the area in the bed or block the rear window when it is fully folded.