Another Headlights question

[TJ-Shocker]

At the risk of sounding stupid...here goes. I have a 90 XJ that I bought about a month ago and just noticed something with the headlights. When I have the headlights on, then turn the ignition off the interior lights (gauges & etc) turn off but the Headlights don't. After the key is turned off if I turn the headlight button off (it's one of the push knobs), they stay on. Other people I have asked think it is a safety feature and they should turn off after X many minutes. Is that correct? I have an 03 TJ and it doesn't have that feature.

[waggy]

its a safety feature , for soccer moms to light there way to the front door ..

[aparke4]

haha x2 it does it on my 99 and i do not know why

[TJ-Shocker]

cool. thanks, I wanted to make sure it wasn't something signaling it would be going out. Like the other headlight questions I do alot of driving before and after the sun, so that would kind of suck not having them.

[cumorglas]

that is called the sentinel. it is what the fancy yellow box under your steering wheel does. my 89limited and 89laredo have it but m plain jane 86 doesn't

[xjwisconsin]

i was wondering what that funky yellow box was.. couldnt figure out what it was for... thanks

[Blaine B.]

If you turn off the lights before turning off the ignition, you won't have to worry about that timer engauging.

[JEEPZZ]

For other cool tricks... Owners manual :read: