What Is Proximity Key?
by Dave Grom -
A proximity key (also named Smart Key, Intelligent Key, Push-to-Start or Push Button Start.Keyless Access.Keyless Entry) is a device that authorizes a keyless entrance and push-to-start ignition in your vehicle.
When you’re within the appropriate distance, the smart key transmit combination of audio and infrared waves with your immobilized computer to lock and unlock doors and even to turn on the car engine having the key in the pocket.
Way back in 1998, Mercedes-Benz was the first to implement this platform in the automotive industry.
Presently, vehicle owners can utilize push start ignition and keyless access devices on nearly all auto motive models and enjoy operations like remote start, automatic door locking and unlocking, auto motive theft avoidance protection, power windows and many more.
keyless entry platforms on various car makers
- Toyota: Smart Key System
- Buick: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Dodge: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Chevrolet: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Infiniti: Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push-button Ignition
- Honda: Smart Entry System
- Pontiac: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Mitsubishi Motors: FAST Key System
- Jeep: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Nissan: Nissan Intelligent Key
- Hyundai: Proximity Key and smart entry key
- Lincoln: Intelligent Access System
- Ford: Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Acura: Keyless Access System
- Subaru: Keyless Smart Entry With Push-Button Start
- Suzuki: SmartPass Keyless entry & starting system
- Mazda: Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
- Chrysler: Keyless Enter-N-Go