2012 GMC Canyon Owner's Manual - Page 99

Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward‐facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. The lap belt would be used to secure a child restraint in this position, following the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Adjust the driver seat to the desired position. Fold the armrest up, if equipped. 2. Move the passenger seat so that the seat and seatback are aligned with the driver seat and seatback positions. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 or Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑4 for more information. 3. Make the center position lap belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 4. Place the child restraint on the seat. 3-55 5. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether anchor, attach the top tether on the child restraint to the top tether anchor on the vehicle. Route the top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions: 5.1. Pull on the finger access tab to remove the cover to access the top tether anchor.