Securing a child restraint in a rear seat position, Securing a child restraint in a, Rear seat position -47 – Pontiac 2006 Torrent User Manual

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If the position you are
using does not have a
head restraint and you
are using a dual tether,
route the tether over
the seatback.

If the position you are
using has an adjustable
head restraint and you
are using a dual tether,
route the tether around
the head restraint.

If the position you are
using has an adjustable
head restraint and you
are using a single tether,
route the tether under
the head restraint and
in between the head
restraint posts.

3. Push and pull the child restraint in different

directions to be sure it is secure.

Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position

If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH
system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH)
on page 1-42.

If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system,
you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the
child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the
instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure
the child in the child restraint when and as the
instructions say.

1. Put the child restraint on the seat.

2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder

portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.

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