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The Fit auto is flat towable / EOC-able under the conditions of "less than 35 mph and less than 50 miles", just like most Hondas. Since you won't be EOC'ing for anything close to 50 miles, you can fudge the 35 mph limit a fair bit. Go for it.
I'd do a bit less EOC in an auto than with my manual, because of the power drain for restarting. These cars have a weak electrical system. It's perfectly fine for "normal" use, but what we're doing here is not normal. I plug mine in to charge about once a week in summer and every night in winter (more headlight use).
Do you have a gauge? Watch voltage closely.
As for the starter, I've replaced the one in my wife's Odyssey twice in 120k miles. She's not a hypermiler. I sold my old Civic with 200k miles and the original starter. I conclude that manufacturing quality matters more than our extra usage.
My rule of thumb is about 10 seconds. Any longer than that and I shut it off.
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11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles
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