Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012
Seats and Restraints 3-45
1.1. Find the lower anchors forthe 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. Open the cover, if equipped, to access the
top tether anchors.
2.3. For hatchback models, remove the cargo cover
before installing the top
tether. The cargo cover
should remain off while the
top tether is in use. 2.4. 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 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.
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012
3-46 Seats and Restraints
.If the position you
are using has an
adjustable headrest
or head restraint and
you are using a
single tether, raise
the headrest or head
restraint and route
the tether under the
headrest or head
restraint and in
between the
headrest or head
restraint posts..If the position you
are using has an
adjustable headrest
or head restraint and
you are using a dual
tether, raise the
headrest or head
restraint and route
the tether under the
headrest or head
restraint and around
the headrest or head
restraint posts.
3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To check,
grasp the child restraint at the
LATCH path and attempt to
move it side to side and back and forth. There should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement for proper installation.
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.