2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 100

3-46 Seats and Restraints The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system. Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor. In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle. access certain safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Configurations for Use of Child Restraints A. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt A. Child restraint using LATCH B. Occupant prohibited A. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt B. Child restraint using LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) A. Child restraint using LATCH B. Occupant prohibited C. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier.