What Is Proximity Key?
by Don Altick -
A proximity key (also named Push Button Start.Keyless Access.Keyless Entry, Intelligent Key, Push-to-Start or Keyless Go) is a device that enables a keyless door access and pushtostart ignition in your car.
When driver is within the admissible radius, the proximity key communicate using radio frequency waves with your immobiliser to lock and unlock doors and trunk and even to turn on the engine while having the key in the pocket.
In 1998, Mercedes-Benz was the first automobile manufacturer to present this platform in the market.
As for today, motor vehicle owners can take advantage of push 2 start ignition and smartkeys on nearly all vehicle models and enjoy functionality such as remote start, alarm, power windows, auto motive counter theft protection and many more.
smart-key platforms on various vehicle producers
- Dodge: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Lincoln: Intelligent Access System
- Lexus: Smart Access System
- Infiniti: Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push-button Ignition
- Mazda: Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
- Toyota: Smart Key System
- Kia Motors: Smart Key System
- Acura: Keyless Access System
- Cadillac: Adaptive Remote Start & Keyless Access
- Chevrolet: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Honda: Smart Entry System
- Hyundai: Proximity Key and smart entry key
- Mitsubishi Motors: FAST Key System
- Pontiac: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Buick: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Nissan: Nissan Intelligent Key
- Subaru: Keyless Smart Entry With Push-Button Start
- Chrysler: Keyless Enter-N-Go