What Is Proximity Key?

24-01-2022 by Greg Barton - A proximity key (also called Push Button Start.Keyless Access.Keyless Entry, Keyless Go, Push-to-Start or Intelligent Key) is a little device that authorizes a automatic door access and ignition mechanism in your car.

When owner is within the appropriate radius, the keyless access key interacts through combination of audio and infrared waves with your automotive to open and close car doors and even to turn on the car engine having the key in the pocket.

30 years ago in 1998, Mercedes-Benz was the first company to present this platform in the market.

At present, auto drivers can take advantage of push-start ignition and keyless entries on majority of motor vehicle models and enjoy functionality as remote start, mirror adjustment, alarm, automatic door closing and unlocking and many more.

keyless entry device platforms on various automakers

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