What Is Proximity Key?

26-02-2022 by Tom Garland - A proximity key (also called Smart Key, Push-to-Start, Keyless Go or Intelligent Key) is a remote shaped device that authorizes a keyless entrance and push-to-start ignition in your vehicle.

When owner is within the admissible radius, the keyless entry device interacts through combination of audio and infrared waves with your immobilization system to open and lock doors and trunk and even to start the engine while having the key in the pocket.

Way back in 1998, Mercedes-Benz was the first to outfit this technology in their vehicles.

At present, motor vehicle owners can take advantage of smart keys and push-start ignition on nearly all auto motive models and use functions such as remote start, mirror adjustment, automatic door opening and closing, alarm and many more.

keyless access key platforms on various manufacturers of cars

• Pontiac: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
• Ford: Intelligent Access with push-button start
• Lincoln: Intelligent Access System
• Mitsubishi Motors: FAST Key System
• Lexus: Smart Access System
• Infiniti: Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push-button Ignition
• Chevrolet: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
• Suzuki: SmartPass Keyless entry & starting system
• Kia Motors: Smart Key System
• Acura: Keyless Access System
• Cadillac: Adaptive Remote Start & Keyless Access
• Dodge: Keyless Enter-N-Go
• Mazda: Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
• Hyundai: Proximity Key and smart entry key
• Honda: Smart Entry System
• Nissan: Nissan Intelligent Key
• Subaru: Keyless Smart Entry With Push-Button Start
• Jeep: Keyless Enter-N-Go