Manufactures have to do things like this to take advantage of mpg credits and save you some new car cost money. They don't get credit if features like this are not automatically enabled on an ignition cycle. A manual override is permitted. I dunno of an ICE car now days that doesn't implement ESS by default.
But then you are likely a highly skilled driver that appreciates routine things like greasing bearings, changing oil, cleaning up points, adjusting the carb, re-gapping plugs, replacing fan belts, and fuel filters because you can. Most now days wouldn't have a clue how to start, let alone drive one of those, let alone feel safe. But then I don't argue with the younger generation now days. I just yell at them to keep off my lawn.
