Our's doesn't.Just checked, went out ,unlocked the car ,tried turning on the side lights (without doing anything else ) and they turn on.
Just tried again just now.
I have to insert the key, turn on, and then turn off, then switch on the lights.
Without inserting and turning the key to MAR and off again, the parking lights will not come on.
I can remove the key and lock the car, and the parking lights will stay on ............ as per the legal requirement.
I must have had the key inserted and turned on and off first.
Regards,
Mick.