What Is Proximity Key?
by Garry Fulton -
A proximity key (also called Keyless Go, Smart Key, Intelligent Key or Push-to-Start) is a remote shaped device that enables a key-less entry and ignition mechanism in your car.
When user is within the admissible radius, the keyless entry device interacts through combination of audio and infrared waves with your motor vehicle to unlock and lock doors and even to turn on the car engine with the key in the pocket.
In 1998, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer of automobiles to outfit this technology in the market.
This days, car drivers can utilize push to start ignition and keyless access devices on majority of auto models and use operations such as alarm, remote start, power windows, mirror adjustment and many more.
keyless access key platforms on various auto manufacturers
- Subaru: Keyless Smart Entry With Push-Button Start
- Mazda: Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
- Honda: Smart Entry System
- Acura: Keyless Access System
- Buick: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Nissan: Nissan Intelligent Key
- Suzuki: SmartPass Keyless entry & starting system
- Kia Motors: Smart Key System
- Ford: Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Infiniti: Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push-button Ignition
- Pontiac: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Hyundai: Proximity Key and smart entry key
- Lincoln: Intelligent Access System
- Chevrolet: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Mitsubishi Motors: FAST Key System
- Chrysler: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Jeep: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Lexus: Smart Access System