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Seats and Restraints

Installing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

In this manual: Seats and Restraints
Introduction — 1In Brief — 46Keys, Doors and Windows — 37Seats and Restraints — 60Storage — 6Instruments and Controls — 58Lighting — 16Infotainment System — 1Climate Control — 8Driving and Operation — 128Vehicle Care — 75Service and Maintenance — 8Technical Data — 5Customer Information — 18OnStar — 6Connected Services — 4
3steps
~18min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 3

If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put the Restraint.

  1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint using the upper tether and seat belt. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and the instructions in this manual.
    1. Locate the lower anchors for the desired seating position.
    2. Place the child restraint on the seat.
    3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.
  2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the upper tether be attached, attach and tighten the upper tether to the upper tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps:
    1. Locate the upper tether anchor.
    2. Route, attach, and tighten the upper tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following:
      • GMC Terrain. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
      • If the seating position you are using does not have a head restraint, or has a head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether through the seatback.
        GMC Terrain. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
      • If the seating position you are using does not have a head restraint, or has a head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether through the seatback.
        GMC Terrain. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
      • If the seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts.
        GMC Terrain. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
      • If the seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts.
  3. Before placing the child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and try to move it side to side and front to back. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for a proper installation.

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