2010 HUMMER H3 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraints 3-53
For H3T models, the top tether
anchor symbol is located near the
top tether anchors to assist you in
locating the top tether anchors.
H3T
For H3T models, the top tether
anchors are located on the back
panel behind each rear seating
position. 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.
H3
For H3 models, the top tether
anchors are located on the back of
the rear seatbacks. 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. Do not secure a child restraint in a
position without a top tether anchor
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.
According to accident statistics,
children and infants are safer
when properly restrained in a child
restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating
position. See
Where to Put the
Restraint
on page 3‑49for
additional information.

3-54 Seats and Restraints
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System
{WARNING
If a LATCH-type child restraint is
not attached to anchors, the child
restraint will not be able to protect
the child correctly. In a crash, the
child could be seriously injured
or killed. Install a LATCH-type
child restraint properly using the
anchors, or use the vehicle's
safety belts to secure the
restraint, following the instructions
that came with the child restraint
and the instructions in this
manual.
{WARNING
Do not attach more than one child
restraint to a single anchor.
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. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injuries
during a crash, attach only
one child restraint per anchor.
{WARNING
Children can be seriously injured
or strangled if a shoulder belt is
wrapped around their neck and
the safety belt continues to
tighten. Buckle any unused safety
belts behind the child restraint
so children cannot reach them.(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
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.
Notice: Do not let the LATCH
attachments rub against the
vehicle’ s safety belts. This may
damage these parts. If necessary,
move buckled safety belts to
avoid rubbing the LATCH
attachments.
Do not fold the empty rear seat
with a safety belt buckled. This
could damage the safety belt or
the seat. Unbuckle and return the
safety belt to its stowed position,
before folding the seat.

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H3T Models
1. If the child restraint manufacturerrecommends that the top tether
be attached, attach and tighten
the top tether to the top tether
anchor (A), if equipped. Refer to
the child restraint instructions
and the following steps:
1.1. Put the child restraint on the seat.
1.2. Pull the seatback forward to access the top tether
anchors (A). See Rear
Seats (H3)
on page 3‑7
or Rear Seats (H3T)on
page 3‑9for additional
information.
1.3. Route the top tether according to the child
restraint instructions and
the following instructions:
If the position you are using
does not have a headrest
or 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 headrest
or head restraint and you
are using a dual tether,
route the tether over the
seatback.

3-56 Seats and Restraints
If the position you are using
has a fixed headrest or
head restraint and you are
using a single tether, route
the tether over the headrest
or head restraint.If the position you are using
has a fixed headrest or
head restraint and you are
using a dual tether, route
the tether around the
headrest or head restraint.
1.4. Attach the top tether to the anchor (A). Make sure that
you secure the top tether to
the top tether anchor and
not to the seatback
latch (B). 1.5. Push rearward on the
seatback until it locks into
its upright position. Push
and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is secured
properly.
2. 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 the
child restraint manufacturer
instructions and the instructions
in this manual.
2.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating
position.
2.2. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child
restraint to the lower
anchors.

Seats and Restraints 3-57
3. Tighten the top tether.If the headrest interferes with the
installation of the child restraint,
remove the headrest by pressing
the button on the headrest post,
at the top of the seatback, and
lift to remove. Store the headrest
under the outboard side of the
rear seat.
4. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure
it is secure.
When removing the child
restraint, reinsert the headrest if
it has been removed from the
seatback.
H3 Models
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 the 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.
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. Route, attach and tighten
the top tether according
to the child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:
If the position you are using
does not have a headrest
or head restraint and you
are using a single tether,
route the tether over the
seatback.

3-58 Seats and Restraints
If the position you are using
does not have a headrest
or head restraint and you
are using a dual tether,
route the tether over the
seatback.If the position you are using
has a fixed headrest or
head restraint and you are
using a single tether, route
the tether over the headrest
or head restraint.If the position you are using
has a fixed headrest or
head restraint and you are
using a dual tether, route
the tether around the
headrest or head restraint.
3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure
it is secure.

Seats and Restraints 3-59
Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash
{WARNING
A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly
secure the child restraint,
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make
sure the LATCH system is
working properly after a crash,
see your dealer to have the
system inspected and any
necessary replacements made
as soon as possible.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system
and it was being used during a
crash, new LATCH system parts
may be needed.
New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the LATCH
system was not being used at the
time of the crash.
Securing Child Restraints
(Rear Outboard Seating
Position)
When securing a child restraint in
a rear seating position, study the
instructions that came with the
child restraint to make sure it is
compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the LATCH
system, see Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System)
on page 3‑51for how and
where to install the child restraint
using LATCH. If a child restraint is
secured in the vehicle using a
safety belt and it uses a top tether,
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)
on
page 3‑51for top tether anchor
locations. 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, or if
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top strap
must be anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached.
If the child restraint does not have
the LATCH system, you will be
using the safety 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.

3-60 Seats and Restraints
If more than one child restraint
needs to be installed in the rear
seat, be sure to readWhere to Put
the Restraint on page 3‑49.
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.
3. For H3T models, tilt the latchplate to adjust the belt if needed.
4. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.
Position the release button on
the buckle so that the safety belt
could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.5. For H3 models, pull the rest ofthe shoulder belt all the way out
of the retractor to set the lock.