What are keyless entry systems?
Remote Keyless entry systems on a car, sometimes called passive entry systems, provide several key advantages. The most popular advantage of keyless entry is the convenience it supplies. Loaded down with groceries? You can still open the trunk with a wave of your foot, depending on your vehicle. Not to mention, no more fighting to get the key into the lock, just press a button and go. Another big perk of keyless entry is the increased security it provides. The key has electronics inside that need to be recognized by your vehicle before it will open any doors or start the engine. There are even some keyless entry systems that can automatically lock your doors when you walk away. Finally, there’s the fun side of keyless entry, the remote start. You’ll feel like a wizard when you press a button and see your car start.
All Passive Entry systems are keyless, but not all Keyless Systems are passive. Confusing isn’t it? This is how it functions. Keyless Entry involves you pushing buttons to lock and unlock the vehicle doors and other functions like opening the hatch. Passive Keyless is when you can keep your keys in your pocket and you touch an area to lock and unlock the doors, or shake your foot underneath the car to open the trunk area. One bonus of passive systems is that they usually include Keyless Ignition, which lets you start and drive your vehicle without the keys ever leaving your pocket.
No, Remote Start and Keyless Ignition are not the same, even if they do similar things. Keyless Ignition lets drivers start and drive their car without the need for a standard key. Remote Ignition lets you start your vehicle through your key fob. Remote Ignition can be beneficial in extreme temps such as very cold or very hot days by letting you start the car and turn on the heat or AC. You will no longer climb into a cold vehicle again, simply use the Remote Ignition and warm it up before you take off.
A Smart Key is the electronic portion of your key that is used to access your vehicle remotely. The buttons for your wireless functions are usually located on the Smart Key itself, if not on the fob. The Smart Key then sends signals to the vehicle to lock the doors, open the trunk, and so on. Some cars will not start without the Smart Key, as they are connected to the security system. With so many fun and convenient options available, why wouldn’t you choose a Smart Key System?
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