2012 GMC Canyon Owner's Manual - Page 100

3-56 Seats and Restraints 6. Pick up the latch plate on the center position lap safety belt, and run the lap safety belt through the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 7. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt can be unbuckled. 8. Tighten the center position lap belt by pulling on the loose end of the belt. It may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 9. Tighten the top tether. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. 10. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt. If the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor, disconnect it and reinstall the top tether anchor cover. 5.2. Route the top tether over the center seatback or folding armrest, if equipped. 5.3. Attach the top tether to the slots in the back panel as shown. Do not tighten the top tether at this time.