What Is Proximity Key?
by Terry Young -
A proximity key (also named Push-to-Start, Push Button Start.Keyless Access.Keyless Entry, Intelligent Key or Keyless Go) is a device that authorizes a key-less door access and engine igniting in your car.
When user is within the appropriate radius, the intelligent key communicate using RF waves with your vehicle's computer to lock and open car doors and even to turn on the engine having the key in the pocket.
Way back in 1998, Mercedes-Benz was the first to outfit this system in a vehicle.
At present, motor vehicle owners can take advantage of smart keys and push to start ignition on nearly all motor vehicle models and enjoy functionality as power windows, car theft avoidance protection, remote start, mirror adjustment and many more.
smartkey platforms on various vehicle producers
- Chrysler: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Pontiac: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Subaru: Keyless Smart Entry With Push-Button Start
- Acura: Keyless Access System
- Dodge: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Jeep: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Lexus: Smart Access System
- Mazda: Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
- Toyota: Smart Key System
- Nissan: Nissan Intelligent Key
- Ford: Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Honda: Smart Entry System
- Kia Motors: Smart Key System
- Hyundai: Proximity Key and smart entry key
- Cadillac: Adaptive Remote Start & Keyless Access
- Mitsubishi Motors: FAST Key System
- Suzuki: SmartPass Keyless entry & starting system
- Buick: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)