2006 BUICK RANDEZVOUS child restraint

Top Tether Anchor
A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint
to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the
vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child
restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle
in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation
of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a
dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B)
to secure the top tether to the anchor.
Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed
for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Others require the top tether always to be attached.
In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing
child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be
attached. In the United States, some child restraints
also have a top tether. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for your child restraint.
If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one
can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints.
Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not
a kit is available.
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To assist you in locating
the lower anchors, each
seating position with lower
anchors has two labels,
near the crease between
the seatback and the seat
cushion, showing where
the anchors are located.
To assist you in locating
the top tether anchors,
look for this symbol.
For the third row, the top tether anchor symbol is
located on the ap of carpet behind the seat.
Lift the carpet to access the anchor.
For the second row center seating position in a vehicle
that has the extended rear convenience center, the
top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover of
the convenience center. Lift the cover to access the
top tether anchor.For second row captains chairs, the top tether anchors
are exposed and located at the rear of the seat
cushions. Be sure to use an anchor located on the
same side of the vehicle as the seating position where
the child restraint will be placed.
Second Row — Captains Chairs
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For second row outboard seating positions, the top
tether anchors are exposed and located at the rear of
the seat cushions. Be sure to use an anchor located
on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position
where the child restraint will be placed.The anchor for the center position bench seat is located
on the oor behind the second row seats. If the
vehicle has the extended rear convenience center, you
need to lift the cover of the convenience center to
access the anchor for the center position bench seat. Second Row Outside Position Bench Seat
Second Row Center Position Bench Seat without
Third Row Seat
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If the vehicle has a third row seat and the seatback
is upright, there is an anchor strap located between
the third row seatback and cushion to anchor the
child restraint for the second row center position
bench seat.If the vehicle has a third row seat and the seatback
is folded down, there is an anchor on the back of
the third row seat for the second row center position
bench seat. Second Row Center Position Bench Seat with
Third Row Seat
Second Row Center Position Bench Seat with
Third Row Seat Folded Down
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If you are using a top tether equipped child restraint
in the second row center bench seat and need to
temporarily transport a at tire for repair, move the
child restraint to a rear seat outboard position.
SeeSecuring a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat
Position on page 1-65for more information including
important safety information.
If the vehicle has a third row, there is a top tether
anchor for the third row passenger’s side position.
Locate the anchor symbol on the ap of carpet behind
the seat. Lift up the carpet to access the anchor.Do not secure a child restraint in the right front
passenger’s position or in the third row driver side
position, if equipped, if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that
come with the child restraint say that the top tether
must be attached. There is no place to attach the top
tether in this position.
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.
SeeWhere to Put the Restraint on page 1-54for
additional information.
Third Row
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System
{CAUTION:
If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached
to anchors, the restraint will not be able to
protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child
could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure
that a LATCH-type 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.
{CAUTION:
Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in
the vehicle is designed to hold only one child
restraint. Attaching more than one child
restraint to a single anchor could cause the
anchor or attachment to come loose or even
break during a crash. A child or others could
be injured if this happens. To help prevent
injury to people and damage to your vehicle,
attach only one child restraint per anchor.
1. Find the lower anchors, if equipped, for the desired
seating position.
2. If the desired seating position does not have lower
anchors or the child restraint does not have lower
anchorages, seeSecuring a Child Restraint in
a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1-65,
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat
Position on page 1-67, andSecuring a Child
Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on
page 1-69for instructions on installing the child
restraint using the safety belts.
3. Put the child restraint on the seat.
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4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the
child restraint to the lower anchors, if equipped,
in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
5. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach and
tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor.
Refer to the child restraint instructions and
the following steps:
5.1. Find the top tether anchor.
5.2. If the vehicle has the extended rear
convenience center, you need to lift the cover
of the convenience center to access the
anchor for the second row center position
bench seat.
5.3. For the third row bench seat, lift the carpet
to expose the anchor.
5.4. Route and tighten the top tether according
to your child restraint instructions and the
following instructions:
If the position you are
using does not have a
head restraint and you
are using a single tether,
route the tether over
the seatback.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.
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
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Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position
If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH
system, seeLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH) on page 1-55.
There is no top tether anchor in the 3rd row driver’s-side
position. Do not secure a child seat in this position if
a national or local law requires that the top tether
be anchored or if the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored.
SeeLower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 1-55if the child restraint has a top tether.
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.Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.
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