2005 GMC Canyon Owner's Manual - Page 54

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Crew Cab) 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use. See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-46. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. If the child restraint is forward-facing and it has a top tether, install the top tether according to the instructions in Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-43 and also refer to your child restraint instructions to learn about the proper use of your top tether. 4. Attach the LATCH attachments on the child restraint to the LATCH anchorages in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Tighten the LATCH attachments and the top tether. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, disconnect the latch attachments, pull the seatback forward and unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage. Be sure to return the seatback to its fully upright position. See Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) in the Index. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Extended Cab with Rear Seats) 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use. See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-46. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Attach the LATCH attachments on the child restraint to the LATCH anchorages in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. If the child restraint is forward-facing and it has a top tether, install the top tether according to the instructions in Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-43 and also refer to your child restraint instructions to learn about the proper use of your top tether. 5. Tighten the LATCH attachments and top tether. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, disconnect the latch attachments and unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage. 1-48