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20 | September/October 2014 Cadillac: Adaptive Remote Start and Keyless Access Dodge: Keyless Enter-N-Go Ford: Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start General Motors: Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS) Honda: Smart Entry System Hyundai: Proximity Key Infniti: Infniti Intelligent Key with Push- Button Ignition Jaguar: Smart Key System Jeep: Keyless Enter-N-Go KIA: Smart Key System Lexus: SmartAccess System Lincoln: Intelligent Access System Mazda: Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Mercedes-Benz: Keyless Go Mini: Comfort Access Mitsubishi: FastKey Nissan: Nissan Intelligent Key Porsche: Porsche Entry and Drive System Renault: Hands Free Keycard Subaru: Keyless Smart Entry with Push- Button Start Suzuki: SmartPass Keyless Entry and Start- ing System Toyota: Smart Key System Volkswagen: Keyless Entry and Keyless Start (KESSY) Volvo: Personal Car Communicator (PCC) and Keyless Drive An example of a keyless remote with proximity sensor is found in 2014 Honda models (their "Smart Entry System"). When the remote is on the driver's person, and is within 32 inches of the driver's door, the system senses an "OK to unlock" mode. As soon as the driver touches the driver door handle, the door unlocks (note that wearing gloves may prevent or delay door unlocking). Once in the vehicle, the driver steps on the brake pedal (or clutch in a M/T car) and presses the start button to fre the engine. If the remote's battery is dead, the engine may still be started by pushing the start button several times (or pressing the button steadily) until a green light in the button fashes. Then touch the remote to the start button. You'll hear a tone alert. Press the start button within 10 seconds to start the engine. If the remote is left inside the vehicle, the doors will not lock after the driver has exited the vehicle. This prevents the remote from being locked inside the vehicle. The engine may be shut off by quickly pressing the start/stop button two times quickly or by holding the button in for 1.5 seconds. Slight parasitic draws can pose a problem. While the vehicle's system will (or should) go to sleep after a specifed time (after the vehicle has been shut off, parked and exited), the proximity of the smart key to the vehicle can result in the possibility of a dead battery if the smart key remains in close proximity to the vehicle. For instance, if the vehicle is parked close to a house, where the driver's smart key or proximity card is stored within the design range of the system (for instance, with the smart key in a purse or wallet that's within the key's transponder range). If the system is constantly kept "awake," this parasitic draw can, depending on the circumstances, result in a dead vehicle battery. If a customer has a recurring issue of a drained battery, make it a point to ask about where the smart key is stored The Tech Bench Remote keyless entry and starting (2014 GMC Yukon unit shown here) features unlock/lock buttons. If the fob is within range of the driver door, merely touching the button on the door handle will allow unlocking.