What Is Proximity Key?
by Terry Young -
A proximity key (also named Push-to-Start, Intelligent Key, Push Button Start.Keyless Access.Keyless Entry or Smart Key) is a computerized device that permits a keyless door access and engine igniting in your car.
When user is within the proper frequency range, the keyless device communicate using radio frequency waves with your immobilized computer to open and lock doors and even to ignite the engine having the key in the pocket.
30 years ago in 1998, Mercedes-Benz was the first company to outfit this system in their vehicles.
Presently, automotive drivers can utilize keyless entries and push-start ignition on nearly all motor vehicle models and enjoy operations like remote start, power windows, alarm, automatic door closing or unlocking and many more.
keyless access device platforms on various car-makers
- Hyundai: Proximity Key and smart entry key
- Ford: Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Lincoln: Intelligent Access System
- Mitsubishi Motors: FAST Key System
- Toyota: Smart Key System
- Kia Motors: Smart Key System
- Suzuki: SmartPass Keyless entry & starting system
- Mazda: Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
- Buick: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Acura: Keyless Access System
- Dodge: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Infiniti: Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push-button Ignition
- Jeep: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Subaru: Keyless Smart Entry With Push-Button Start
- Nissan: Nissan Intelligent Key
- Chrysler: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Chevrolet: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Cadillac: Adaptive Remote Start & Keyless Access