Toyota Avalon 2008 Quick Reference Manual page 50

Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)
When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
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Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF, lock the glove box and trunk storage
extension door as circumstances demand. (→P. 44, 277)
Vehicles with smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your
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own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
Vehicles without smart key system: Provided the attendant with the valet
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key.
Key number plate
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Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. (→P. 394)
NOTICE
To prevent key damage
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l Do not disassemble the key.
Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
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tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
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rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
smart key system does not oper-
ate properly, you will need the
mechanical key.
1-1. Key information
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