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How do you open a smart car with a key?

I’m thinking about getting a smart car and am curious about the key system. How are you supposed to open a smart car with a key?

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Will Baldwin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Smart cars are great options for more environmentally conscious people. Plus, they have great mileage! Like many other cars, smart cars use a key fob for unlocking the car and a traditional key-start system.
That said, you can open your smart car with a key by either:
  • Pressing the unlock button on your key fob and opening the door, or
  • inserting a metal key in the lock and twisting it to unlock the door.
Since they aren’t reliant on push start features, you can still use a smart car when the key fob runs out of charge. Though smart cars may look unique, their key systems are pretty standard!
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