diff --git a/select2.js b/select2.js
index 625c786c..22a38b74 100644
--- a/select2.js
+++ b/select2.js
@@ -3155,7 +3155,7 @@ the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache Lic
                 }
             });
 
-            if (this.highlight() == -1 && noHighlightUpdate !== false){
+            if (this.highlight() == -1 && noHighlightUpdate !== false && this.opts.closeOnSelect === true){
                 self.highlight(0);
             }