How To A Program GM Key Fob A key fob, also called a keyless entry remote or keyless transmitter, controls your vehicle’s locks, trunk and alarm from a distance. Every key fob must be programmed to ...

To the consternation of unaware owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service.

The difference between BMW’s key-fob deployment vs. most other carmakers', though, is that the X5 doesn’t have a specific button for the remote-start system.

In other words, the key fob’s remote start functionality is tied to the audio package that comes with the car.