2007 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 child restraints that have a top tether 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.
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 SeatSecond 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.
If you are using a child restraint with a top tether 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.
Second Row Center Position Bench Seat with
Third Row SeatSecond Row Center Position Bench Seat with
Third Row Seat Folded Down
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SeeSecuring a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position on page 79for 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 your vehicle has one, 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 68
for 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.
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{CAUTION:
Children can be seriously injured or
strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped
around their neck and the safety belt
continues to tighten. Secure any unused
safety belts behind the child restraint so
children cannot reach them. Pull the
shoulder belt all the way out of the
retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle
has one, after the child restraint has been
installed. Be sure to follow the
instructions of the child restraint
manufacturer.
Notice:Contact between the child restraint or
the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle’s
safety belt assembly may cause damage to
these parts. Make sure when securing unused
safety belts behind the child restraint that
there is no contact between the child restraint
or the LATCH attachment parts and the
vehicle’s safety belt assembly.Folding an empty rear seat with the safety
belts secured may cause damage to the safety
belt or the seat. When removing the child
restraint, always remember to return the safety
belts to their normal, stowed position before
folding the rear seat.
1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to
the lower anchors. If the child restraint does
not have lower attachments or the desired
seating position does not have lower anchors,
secure the child restraint with the top tether
and the safety belts. Refer to your child
restraint manufacturer instructions and the
instructions in this manual.
1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired
seating position.
1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
1.3. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments on the child restraint to the
lower anchors.
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2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends
that the top tether be attached, attach and
tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor,
if equipped. Refer to the child restraint
instructions and the following steps:
2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
2.2. If you have an adjustable head restraint,
raise the head restraint.
2.3. 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.
2.4. For the third row bench seat, lift the
carpet to expose the anchor.2.5. Route, attach 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.
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