What Is Proximity Key?
by Charles Frost -
A proximity key (also named Smart Key, Push Button Start.Keyless Access.Keyless Entry, Push-to-Start or Intelligent Key) is a device that permits a automatic entry and push 2 start ignition in your car.
When user is within the admissible distance, the smart key interacts through RF waves with your immobilized computer to open and close car doors and even to start the car engine while having the key in the pocket.
30 years ago in 1998, Mercedes-Benz was the first company to implement this platform in the automotive industry.
Currently, car drivers can take advantage of push-start ignition and keyless entries on nearly every auto motives and enjoy operations as vehicle theft countering protection, remote start, mirror adjustment, power windows and many more.
smart-key platforms on various auto manufacturers
- Chevrolet: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Jeep: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Subaru: Keyless Smart Entry With Push-Button Start
- Suzuki: SmartPass Keyless entry & starting system
- Chrysler: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Mazda: Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
- Infiniti: Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push-button Ignition
- Nissan: Nissan Intelligent Key
- Pontiac: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Ford: Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Kia Motors: Smart Key System
- Hyundai: Proximity Key and smart entry key
- Lincoln: Intelligent Access System
- Acura: Keyless Access System
- Buick: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Lexus: Smart Access System
- Cadillac: Adaptive Remote Start & Keyless Access
- Mitsubishi Motors: FAST Key System