GMC YUKON 2003 Repair Manual

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child
restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be
anchored. In the United States, some child restraints
also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a
top strap, it should be anchored.
Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor
points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the
same side of the vehicle as the seating position
where the child restraint will be placed.
If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top
strap under it.
Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready
to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top
strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions say.Top Strap Anchor Location
Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon/Yukon XL models without
rear seats:Top strap anchor loops are located at
the bottom rear of the front seat cushion for the right
front passenger’s position.
Anchor the top strap to this bracket. Once you have the
top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the
child restraint itself.Suburban/Yukon XL Models without Rear Seats
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Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon/Yukon XL models with rear
seats:A child restraint with a top strap should only
be used in the second or third row. Don’t use a
child restraint with a top strap in the front seat because
there’s no place to anchor the top strap.
An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the
bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating
position in the second row, and for the center seating
position in the third row.
Suburban/Yukon XL Second RowSeat, Bucket
Seats Similar
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Tahoe/Yukon models:A child restraint with a top strap
should only be used in the second or third row. Don’t
use a child restraint with a top strap in the right
front passenger’s position, because there’s no place to
anchor the top strap.
An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the
bottom rear of the seat cushion for the center seating
position in the third row.
Third RowBench Seat
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Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers
for Children (LATCH System)
Your vehicle may have the LATCH system. If it does,
you’llfind anchors (A) in the second row seats,
where the seatback meets the seat cushion. Tahoe/Yukon Second RowSeat
Third Row50/50 Split Bench Seat
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To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child
restraint system, each seating position with the
LATCH system will have a visible metal anchorage point
in the seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion.
In order to use the system, you need either a
forward-facing child restraint that has attaching
points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a
rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B),
as shown here.
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With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the
vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint.
{CAUTION:
If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to
its anchorage points, the restraint won’t 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 anchorage points,
or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the
restraint. See “Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System”, “Securing a
Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat
Position”, “Securing a Child Restraint in a
Center Rear Seat Position”, “Securing a Child
Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position” or
“Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position”in the Index for information on
howto secure a child restraint in your vehicle.
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System
1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want
to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the
back of the seat cushion.
2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
3. Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the
anchors in the vehicle. The child restraint
instructions will show you how.
4. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach the top
strap to the top strap anchor. SeeTop Strap on
page 1-54. Tighten the top strap according to
the child restraint instructions.
5. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, simply unhook the top
strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the
anchor points.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position
If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH
system seeLower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on page 1-58. SeeTop Strap
on page 1-54if the child restraint has one.
There is no top strap anchor at the third row driver side
seating position. Do not secure a child seat in this
position if a national or local law requires that the top
strap be anchored or if the instructions that come
with the child restraint say that the top strap must be
anchored.
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If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system,
you’ll 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 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. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into
the retractor while you push down on the child
restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child
restraint, you mayfind it helpful to use your knee to
push down on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
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To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety
belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an
adult or larger child passenger.
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Center Rear Seat Position
If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH
system, seeLower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on page 1-58. SeeTop Strap
on page 1-54if the child restraint has one.
Second Row
The center seat position in the second row has a
lap-shoulder belt which works the same way as the
safety belt in the rear outside seat positions. For
instructions on how to secure a child restraint using a
lap-shoulder belt seeSecuring a Child Restraint in
a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1-61.
Third Row
The center seat position in the third row has a lap belt.
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.
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