headlights remain on after key removed

[meeka]

Hi,
I Drive a 2001 Mercedes E320cdi.
I noticed that if I have the headlights on when I remove the key the Headlights remain on. Is this Normal for Mercedes cars.

My last car was a ford Mondeo and if you left your Headlights on and removed the key the car headlights switched to Side lights.

Any one know anything about this.
Thank-you,
Brian..

 

[AMGeed]

Have you set your lights to "Auto"? I can't remember if a 2001 W210 has this facility or not, but if it has, the lights should switch to sidelights when the engine is turned off and key removed.

 

[Dieselman]

It's normal.

 

[meeka]

Hi,
I might sound a bit Dim forgive the pun but I would not know how to set the lights to Auto.
They might be in Auto or might not.
Sorry I cant be more helpful.
Brian..

 

[Dieselman]

Your car doesn't have Auto lights.

 

[bob6600]

As DM says, no auto lights on these and it is normal

 

[krisby]

Really? no auto lights? My 2000 C320 does. Though admittedly when the key is removed only the spotters stay on, I think for my pre-determined 30 seconds.