how many keys were given to you?

chip_designer · 10-26-2009, 05:29 PM

I was just reading some of the manuals, in one page, it says that you should have received 3 keys:

1) regular key
2) regular key with an aluminum tag
3) valet key

I was not aware of the valet key, until i read the manual.

Anyone got a valet key, and what does that look like?

bestmapman · 10-26-2009, 05:29 PM

I did not get a valet key.

creativeguy · 10-26-2009, 05:47 PM

No valet key for 2010.

This is my first Toyota after years and years of Hondas and Acuras. The Toyota manuals definitely have the feel of being translated from original Japanese. There are some awkward translations and some inconsistencies. The Honda/Acura manuals seem more polished to me.

tumbleweed · 10-26-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bestmapman

I did not get a valet key.

Two smart key fobs with a mechanical key inserted in each one. No valet key. Unfortunately Toyota doesn't seem to waste any time or money on their manuals. They tend to take generic sections from other vehicle manuals and cut and paste them into the Prius manual and sometimes they are not applicable.

RobH · 10-26-2009, 05:50 PM

Is that typo still there? It's a holdover from Gen1.

Blind Guy · 10-26-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chip_designer

I was just reading some of the manuals, in one page, it says that you should have received 3 keys:

1) regular key
2) regular key with an aluminum tag
3) valet key
* There are ONLY 2 Keys, and they are hidden within the Key FOB, one in each FOB. If you'll follow the side of the Key FOB with the ring for your keys on it, at the opposite end there is a small bump, if you'll press and hold that bump while pulling on the end with the ring, you'll pull out that hidden key.

That key, however, is ONLY for unlocking the Driver's Door, in the event the battery in either the Key FOB or 12 Volt goes dead.

I was not aware of the valet key, until i read the manual.
* There is NO Valet Key, the Prius does NOT start with a key, it has to have the FOB present to start, and giving the Valet the hidden key would only allow them to unlock the drivers door, they still can't start the car without the Key FOB in their possession.

Anyone got a valet key, and what does that look like?

* Again, the 2010s do NOT use a Valet Key.

David (aka Blind Guy)

pakitt · 10-26-2009, 06:39 PM

I got two - one with and one without the aluminium tag.
What is a "valet" key?
I know about the valet service, but a "valet key" what is that?

datrays · 10-26-2009, 07:01 PM

A valet key would let you start the car but for example not unlock the glove box if it had a lock or on a sedan get in the trunk.

10-26-2009, 05:29 PM	#1
chip_designer Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: silicon valley Posts: 30 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: IV Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	how many keys were given to you? I was just reading some of the manuals, in one page, it says that you should have received 3 keys: 1) regular key 2) regular key with an aluminum tag 3) valet key I was not aware of the valet key, until i read the manual. Anyone got a valet key, and what does that look like?

10-26-2009, 05:29 PM	#2
bestmapman "Dream" Prius Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, KY Posts: 1,088 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: N/A Thanks: 3 Thanked 109 Times in 50 Posts Friends: 6	Re: how many keys were given to you? I did not get a valet key.

10-26-2009, 05:47 PM	#3
creativeguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 258 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Friends: 0	Re: how many keys were given to you? No valet key for 2010. This is my first Toyota after years and years of Hondas and Acuras. The Toyota manuals definitely have the feel of being translated from original Japanese. There are some awkward translations and some inconsistencies. The Honda/Acura manuals seem more polished to me.

10-26-2009, 05:50 PM	#5
RobH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sunnyvale, California Posts: 784 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 47 Posts Friends: 0	Re: how many keys were given to you? Is that typo still there? It's a holdover from Gen1.

10-26-2009, 06:39 PM	#7
pakitt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 288 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium (Europe) Thanks: 33 Thanked 57 Times in 31 Posts Friends: 0	Re: how many keys were given to you? I got two - one with and one without the aluminium tag. What is a "valet" key? I know about the valet service, but a "valet key" what is that?

10-26-2009, 07:01 PM	#8
datrays Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 39 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	Re: how many keys were given to you? A valet key would let you start the car but for example not unlock the glove box if it had a lock or on a sedan get in the trunk.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Can't lock your keys in the car?	rep308	Gen II Prius Main Forum	28	02-16-2009 03:23 PM
No more keys!	monkeyboy26	Newbie Forum	4	05-17-2007 07:35 PM
Are Car Keys on the Way Out?	hb06	Other Cars	6	04-16-2007 09:35 PM
How Many Keys??	miniracer	Gen II Prius Main Forum	5	12-09-2005 01:29 PM
SE/SS keys	Bob Allen	Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics	8	09-07-2004 11:14 AM