{"id":89704,"date":"2023-08-21T16:59:45","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T23:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=89704"},"modified":"2023-11-02T21:48:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T04:48:55","slug":"where-is-the-valet-switch-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-valet-switch-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the Valet Switch Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_f9be8e-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_f9be8e-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f9be8e-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_f9be8e-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f9be8e-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f9be8e-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f9be8e-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f9be8e-55{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f9be8e-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_f9be8e-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_f9be8e-55 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-34c285  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-385bf0\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cdee1d-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cdee1d-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cdee1d-9d\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cdee1d-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cdee1d-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cdee1d-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cdee1d-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cdee1d-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cdee1d-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_cdee1d-9d summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cdee1d-9d\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The valet switch is usually under the dashboard. On some models, it can be integrated into the plastic housing of the steering column or mounted on the driver&rsquo;s side kick panel.<\/li><li>Depending on your specific make and model, you might need to flip a switch to the &ldquo;on&rdquo; position or you&rsquo;ll need to press and hold the valet button for a few seconds.<\/li><li>To turn off valet mode, simply turn the switch off or press the valet mode button again. This step should restore the full functionality of your car&rsquo;s security system.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where Is the Valet Switch Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A: In most vehicles, you can find the valet switch under the dashboard&mdash;either on the driver or passenger side. It could also be mounted on the driver&rsquo;s side kick panel. On some models, it can be integrated into the plastic housing of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/steering-column\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"steering column\">steering column<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The location of a valet switch can vary depending on the vehicle that you own. You can refer to your owner&rsquo;s manual for the exact location of the valet switch in your specific make and model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A valet switch refers to the small button or toggle switch that&rsquo;s used to activate valet mode. Once a vehicle is in valet mode, certain security features are temporarily disabled. You usually put your car in valet mode if a valet or a mechanic needs to drive or operate your ride without needing access to its security system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Valet Switch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn&rsquo;t difficult to activate the valet switch. You just have to find out where it is located. Depending on the specific vehicle that you own you&rsquo;ll need to flip a switch to the &ldquo;on&rdquo; position or you&rsquo;ll need to press and hold the valet button for a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;d like to turn off valet mode, simply turn the switch off or press the valet mode button again. This step should restore the full functionality of your car&rsquo;s security system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On newer vehicles, you can set your car in valet mode using your infotainment screen. You&rsquo;ll also need to set a pin or code to activate or disable your car&rsquo;s valet mode.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where Is the Valet Switch Typically Located? 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