Dealer confirmed that this can not be changed. The fan will come on every time you start the car. MD is suggesting you turn off 'Auto' so that the AC compressor or heat won't come on when you start the car and crank up the fan to get to the right temp... which is a great idea. You will just get outside air which should be better than getting blasted with AC or heat when you don't want it. No, it doesn't make sense that the fan blows every time you start the car. It is one of the things that makes you go