Toyota Tacoma 2011 Warranty & Maintenance Manual page 7

The Immobilizer Key
REPLACING THE KEY
Upon purchase, each vehicle should have
two master keys, one valet key and an
aluminum tag with a key-code imprinted
on it.
To generate a fully functional replacement
key (one that will both open the doors and
start the engine), one of the master keys
is required. To make a key that will open
the door for retrieval of items locked
inside the vehicle, the valet key or
aluminum key-code tag can be used. If a
master key or the aluminum key-code tag
is not available, a Toyota dealer or certain
registered locksmiths can obtain the key
code from a restricted-access database.
These businesses can also access a
service utility to reprogram the
immobilizer if all registered master keys
have been lost. If a Toyota dealer is not
available, please refer to www.aloa.org to
find a bonded/registered locksmith who
performs high security key service.
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Introduction
KEEPING THE KEY SAFE
Replacing an immobilizer key may be
costly. It is advisable to keep a spare
master key and the aluminum key-code
tag in a safe place. If you record the
key-code in more than one place, do not
record it in a way that can be easily
identified and associated with the vehicle.
For example, don't leave the code
somewhere that can be accessed by a
valet. It is wise to keep a copy of the
key-code outside of the vehicle.
If the vehicle was delivered with less than
all three keys and the aluminum key-code
tag, consider having the Toyota dealer or a
qualified independent automotive
locksmith make a duplicate key before you
need it.