Continental Automotive Components India has said that it’s technology is found in the Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) System in Mahindra’s New Age XUV 500. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is the first Indian car manufacturer to implement the PKE system in the country.

The PKE system consists of an attractively designed key fob, backed by robust engineering to ensure the highest levels of safety for the XUV500. This system also provides an Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) control via the PKE Control Unit and a Start Stop Button with an integrated immobilizer.

When the driver approaches the car and pushes the button on the door handle, the key, which is the identification device with the driver, communicates instantly with the receiver in the PKE system. The electronics identifies the driver as the authorized user and unlocks the door. The engine can be started without the key ever leaving the driver’s pocket: one push of the start/stop button is all it takes to deactivate the steering wheel lock and start the engine.

According to Harikrishna Khandavilli, India Location Head for Business Unit, Body & Security, “Continental’s sophisticated electronics upgrades the familiar driver authorization system into a high-convenience Passive Start and Entry system. We are delighted to supply our PKE System to Mahindra’s New Age XUV500, making this the first time ever for such a system to be applied in a car manufactured by an Indian OEM.”