Buick Enclave: Where to Put the Restraint. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System). Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
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. We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including:
an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in
a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children,
who are large enough, using safety belts.
This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close
to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously
injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger
seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger
frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will
not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off.
If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move
the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child
restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System for additional information. 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. Child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit
in certain seating positions better than others. Always make sure the child restraint
is properly secured. Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint
you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for
additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not
be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing
of the safety belt. Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure the child restraint
properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision
or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any
child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint
that are made for use with the LATCH system. Make sure that a LATCH-compatible 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. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either
the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A
child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether and anchor. In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint
that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with
instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments
in your vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and
attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate
a child restraint with lower attachments (B). Top Tether Anchor
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 with top tethers 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. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for
your child restraint. Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row — Bucket Second Row — 60/40 Bench Third Row To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each second row anchor position
has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol
is located on the cover, if equipped, or near the anchor. The top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seatback for each
seating position in the second row. Second Row — Bucket Shown, Bench Similar Some vehicles have top tether anchors with a cover. Open the cover to access
the anchors. Second Row — Bucket Shown, Bench Similar Some vehicles have exposed top tether anchors. 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. Third Row The third row has one top tether anchor located at the bottom rear of the center
seatback. This anchor should be used for the center seating position only. Never
install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor. 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 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 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. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if the
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. 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. Make sure the second row bench seatbacks are aligned at the same angle before
placing the child restraint on the seat. Make sure the third row bench seatbacks
are both upright before placing the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Put the child restraint on the seat. 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 the vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.Where to Put the Restraint
WARNING
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if
the right front passenger airbag inflates.Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
(Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions
with top tether anchors.
(Lower Anchor): Seating positions
with two lower anchors.
(Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions
with top tether anchors. (Lower Anchor): Seating positions
with two lower anchors.
(Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions
with top tether anchors.
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 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.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.
1.2. Recline the seatback to the full reclined position.
1.4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower
anchors.
2.2. If the anchor is covered, flip open the cover to expose the anchor.
2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint
instructions and the following instructions:
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
WARNING
A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle.
