What Is Proximity Key?
by Bernie Weston -
A proximity key (also known as Intelligent Key, Smart Key, Keyless Go or Push Button Start.Keyless Access.Keyless Entry) is a computerized device that permits a keyless entrance and push button start ignition in your vehicle.
When owner is within the proper distance, the smart key transmit audio and infrared frequency waves with your vehicle to lock and open car doors and even to crank the car engine having the key in the pocket.
30 years ago in 1998, Mercedes-Benz was the first company to implement this technology in the market.
Currently, automotive drivers can benefit proximity fobs and push to start ignition on nearly every car models and use functions like power windows, auto motive theft avoidance protection, alarm, mirror adjustment and many more.
keyless access device platforms on various auto makers
- Ford: Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Acura: Keyless Access System
- Chrysler: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Hyundai: Proximity Key and smart entry key
- Nissan: Nissan Intelligent Key
- Kia Motors: Smart Key System
- Toyota: Smart Key System
- Lincoln: Intelligent Access System
- Cadillac: Adaptive Remote Start & Keyless Access
- Pontiac: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Honda: Smart Entry System
- Mazda: Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
- Buick: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Jeep: Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Suzuki: SmartPass Keyless entry & starting system
- Infiniti: Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push-button Ignition
- Chevrolet: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS)
- Lexus: Smart Access System