What Is Proximity Key?

26-02-2021 by Eddie Rendal - A proximity key (also called Smart Key, Keyless Go, Push-to-Start or Intelligent Key) is a little device that permits a key-less entry and ignition mechanism in your vehicle.

When owner is within the admissible radius, the keyless entry interacts through audio and infrared frequency waves with your immobiliser to lock and open doors and trunk and even to start up the car engine while having the key in the pocket.

30 years ago in 1998, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer of cars to present this technology in their vehicles.

At present, automotive drivers can take advantage of key-less entries and push-to-start ignition on nearly all motor vehicle models and use operations as power windows, mirror adjustment, remote start, auto anti theft protection and many more.

intelligent key platforms on various manufacturers of automobiles

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