Prius C Valet Key

Valet key?? We got two fobs . . . | PriusChat

This is for Gen 3... so take that as it's worth.

 

I'm confused. Both of the keys I got are exactly the same and fully functional. My husband carries the second one on his keychain. I do take it off when I valet so I don't have to give them my house keys.

 

That's weird. I received exactly what Prioki received. Which was exactly what the thread I linked to was saying all its members received. Hmm... But then both Prioki and I have a c4.

 

I can't imagine there's a difference. Does the unlock button on the fob unlock all the doors? Maybe it will slow them down a little.

 

It would have to work for both... otherwise it's just a hunk of metal.

 

We bought 2 c2's 3 weeks ago. Each came with ONE fob-key and one valet key. Weird.

 

Our C1 came with two key/transmitters and one valet.

 

I have the Canadian equivalent of the US C 4. I only received 2 fobs and no valet key

 

Woah, a bit of confusion in this thread.

If you have a One or Two (ie. no SKS), you are supposed to receive a total of three keys - two "Master" keys with the built-in remote fob and one "Valet" key without the remote. There's a slight difference in appearance for the Valet keys between the One and the Two, because the latter has an immobiliser.

If you have a Three or Four (ie. you have SKS), you just get the two fobs.

In the US manual this information is on Page 44.

I've got no idea why Toyota gives a Valet key when it's a hatch with no lock on the glove box.

 

My Prius C 2 came with two fob keys and one valet key. all keys will manually open all locks on the Pruis C. the only difference between the keys is that the 2 fob keys have a battery controlled transmitter which allows the user to open the door locks remotely from a distance. two clicks within 2 seconds on the fob keys will open and close all door locks on the car, One click on the buttons only unlocks or locks the driver side door. One interesting thing to know. I removed the transmitting electronic device fron the fob key (including the electronic circuit board AND battery for a test. Note: The key with the electronics removed still worked perfectly in the Priuns C 2 ignition switch. That is to say, "I got a READY light. Bottom line... If the battery becomes dead with time or use the fob keys will still start and operate the Prius C 2, The only function of the battery in the fob keys is to remotely open and close the doors!

 

My C2 and my mother-in-law's C2 both came with two regular keys and one valet key as many others have described.

 

I have a C3 and received 2 smart keys/fobs. Each one has a little button that says "push" on it and the bottom key portion pulls out. The dealer told me that this pull out portion is for valet. I've never quite figured out how that would work... I would just hand them the key portion and take the fob with the lock/unlock buttons? What difference would it make

 

Oops... your dealer was completely wrong. The pull-out mechanical key on the SKS fob is ONLY a back-up if the SKS is not functioning and all it will do is open the driver's door. It has no other function. To start the car in this situation, you need to press the brake pedal and hold the fob's Toyota logo to the Start button until the car detects it through induction (and displays the usual symbol on the MFD), then push Start.

There is no Valet key with SKS and if you don't give them the whole fob, they won't be able to start the car.

 

thanks! psh.. dealers. hehe