What Is Proximity Key?
by Dan Spencer -
A proximity key (also named Push Button Start.Keyless Access.Keyless Entry, Keyless Go, Push-to-Start or Smart Key) is a device that authorizes a automatic entrance and pushtostart ignition in your vehicle.
When user is within the admissible distance, the smart-key communicate using combination of audio and infrared waves with your automotive to lock and unlock doors and trunk and even to start up the engine while having the key in the pocket.
In 1998, Mercedes-Benz was the first auto manufacturer to present this technology in the automotive industry.
As for today, automobile drivers can benefit keyless access devices and push 2 start ignition on most vehicle models and use operations like mirror adjustment, remote start, auto anti theft protection, alarm and many more.
keyless device platforms on various vehicle makers
- Jeep: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Honda: Smart Entry System
- Acura: Keyless Access System
- Chevrolet: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Mitsubishi Motors: FAST Key System
- Kia Motors: Smart Key System
- Ford: Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Buick: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Lincoln: Intelligent Access System
- Chrysler: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Hyundai: Proximity Key and smart entry key
- Nissan: Nissan Intelligent Key
- Lexus: Smart Access System
- Pontiac: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Dodge: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Toyota: Smart Key System
- Suzuki: SmartPass Keyless entry & starting system
- Infiniti: Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push-button Ignition