GMC SIERRA 1500 2016 Owners Manual

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check, grasp the child restraint
at the safety belt 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.
Crew Cab 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 your
child restraint manufacturer ’s
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. For forward-facing child restraints, attach and tighten
the top tether to the top tether
anchor (loop), if your vehicle
has one. Follow the child
restraint instructions the
vehicle LATCH anchor weight
limits described at the
beginning of this section, and
the following steps:
Example —Rear Driver Side
Position
Example —Rear Driver Side
Position
2.1. For a top tether in the rear driver side position:
2.1.1. Raise the headrest.
2.1.2. Route the top tether (4) between
the headrest posts,
through the
loop (3), behind the
inboard headrest
post, and under the
center shoulder
belt (2).

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2.1.3. Then attach the toptether (4) to the top
tether
anchor (loop) (1) at
the center rear
seating position.
2.2. For a top tether in the rear center position:
2.2.1. Route the top tether (4) through
the center loop (1),
and behind the
passenger side
headrest post.
2.2.2. Then attach the top tether (4) to the top
tether anchor (loop)
at the rear
passenger side
seating position.
2.3. For a top tether in the rear passenger position:
2.3.1. Raise the headrest.
2.3.2. Route the top tether (4) between
the headrest posts,
through the loop on
the passenger side and behind the
inboard
headrest post.
2.3.3. Then attach the top tether (4) to the top
tether
anchor (loop) (1) at
the center rear
seating position.
3. Tighten the top tether per the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.
When the top tether is properly
tightened, the anchor (loop)
may bend. This is normal and
will not damage the vehicle.
If child restraints are installed
in both outboard positions, both
top tethers can be attached to
the center loop. Top tethers
can be attached for child
restraints in all three rear
seating positions at the same
time, following the routing
instructions above.
4. 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.
Double Cab Models 1. Remove the headrest prior to installing a forward-facing child
restraint in an outboard rear
seating position. See “Headrest
Removal and Reinstallation” at
the end of this section.
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 your
child restraint manufacturer ’s
instructions and the
instructions in this manual.
2.1. Find the lower anchors for
the desired seating
position.

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2.2. Put the child restraint onthe seat.
2.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the
child restraint to the lower
anchors.
3. For forward-facing child restraints, attach and tighten
the top tether to the top tether
anchor (loop). Follow the child
restraint instructions, the
vehicle LATCH anchor weight
limits described at the
beginning of this section, and
the following steps:
Example —Rear Driver Side
PositionExample —Rear Driver Side
Position
3.1. For a top tether in the rear driver side position:
3.1.1. Remove the headrest.
3.1.2. Route the top tether (4) through
the loop (3) on the
driver side under
the center shoulder
belt (2).
3.1.3. Then attach the top tether (4) to the top
tether

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anchor (loop) (1) at
the center rear
seating position.
3.2. For a top tether in the rear center position:
3.2.1. Route the top tether (4) through
the center loop (1),
and behind the
passenger side
headrest post.
3.2.2. Then attach the top tether (4) to the top
tether anchor (loop)
at the rear
passenger side
seating position.
3.3. For a top tether in the rear passenger position:
3.3.1. Remove the headrest.
3.3.2. Route the top tether (4) through
the loop on the
passenger side.
3.3.3. Then attach the top tether (4) to the top
tether anchor (loop) (1) at
the center rear
seating position.
4. Tighten the top tether per the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.
When the top tether is properly
tightened, the anchor (loop)
may bend. This is normal and
will not damage the vehicle.
If child restraints are installed
in both outboard positions, both
top tethers can be attached to
the center loop. Top tethers
can be attached for child
restraints in all three rear
seating positions at the same
time, following the routing
instructions above.
5. 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.Headrest Removal and
Reinstallation
Crew Cab Models
For outboard rear seating positions,
if the child restraint cannot be
installed properly with the headrest
in place, the headrest may be
removed. See your dealer for
assistance with removal.
Store the removed headrests in a
secure place. Reinstall the headrest
before the seating position is
moved.
To reinstall the headrest:

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1. Insert the headrest posts intothe holes in the top of the
seatback with the longer
chrome plated post toward the
driver side of the vehicle.
2. Push the headrest all the way down until it contacts the top of
the seatback.
Double Cab Models
The rear outboard headrests should
be removed when installing
forward-facing child restraints.
To remove the headrest:1. Press both buttons on the headrest posts and pull up on
the headrest.
2. Store the headrest in a secure place.
3. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the headrest
before the seating position
is used.
To reinstall the headrest:
1. Insert the headrest posts into the holes in the top of the
seatback with the longer
chrome plated post toward the
driver side of the vehicle. 2. Push the headrest all the way
down until it contacts the top of
the seatback.
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.

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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
(Center Front Seat)
{Warning
A child in a child restraint in the
center front seat can be badly
injured or killed by the frontal
airbags if they inflate. Never
secure a child restraint in the
center front seat. It is always
better to secure a child restraint in
a rear seat.
Do not use child restraints in the
center front seat position.
Securing Child Restraints
(Rear Seat)
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) 094 for 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) 094 for 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 or vehicle seat
position 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.
If more than one child restraint
needs to be installed in the rear
seat, be sure to read
Where to Put
the Restraint 092.
Double Cab
1. Remove the headrest prior to
installing a forward-facing child
restraint in an outboard rear
seating position. See “Headrest
Removal and Reinstallation”
under Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 094.
2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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3. Pick up the latch plate, and runthe lap and shoulder portions
of the vehicle's safety belt
through or around the restraint.
The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
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. Pull the shoulder belt all the
way out of the retractor to set
the lock. When the retractor
lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of
the retractor.6. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull the
shoulder portion of the belt to
tighten the lap portion of the
belt, and feed the shoulder belt
back into the retractor. When
installing a forward-facing child
restraint, it may be helpful to
use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you
tighten the belt.
Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 5 and 6.

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7. For forward-facing childrestraints, attach and tighten
the top tether to the top tether
anchor (loop). Refer to the child
restraint instructions, the
vehicle LATCH anchor weight
limits and instructions listed in
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 094.
8. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the safety belt path and
attempt to move it side to side
and back and forth. When the
child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement.
To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
let it return to the stowed position.
If the top tether is attached to a top
tether anchor, disconnect it.
Reinstall the headrest before the
seating position is used. See
“Headrest Removal and Reinstallation”
underLower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 094 for additional
information on installing the
headrest properly.
Crew Cab
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. 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.
4. Pull the shoulder belt all theway out of the retractor to set
the lock. When the retractor
lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of
the retractor.

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5. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull the
shoulder portion of the belt to
tighten the lap portion of the
belt, and feed the shoulder belt
back into the retractor. When
installing a forward-facing child
restraint, it may be helpful to
use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you
tighten the belt.
Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 4 and 5. 6. If the child restraint has a top
tether, follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions
regarding the use of the top
tether. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 094 for more
information on using the top
tether anchors.
7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the safety belt path and
attempt to move it side to side
and back and forth. When the
child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement.
To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
let it return to the stowed position.
If the top tether is attached to a top
tether anchor, disconnect it. For outboard rear seating positions,
if the child restraint cannot be
installed properly with the headrest
in place, the headrest may be
removed. See your dealer for
assistance with removal, and store
the removed headrest in a secure
place. When the child restraint is
removed, reinstall the headrest
before the seating position is used.
For reinstallation instructions, see
“Headrest Removal and
Reinstallation”
underLower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 094.
Securing Child Restraints
(Front Passenger Seat)
With Passenger Sensing
System
This vehicle has airbags. A rear
seat is a safer place to secure a
forward-facing child restraint. See
Where to Put the Restraint 092.
In addition, the vehicle may have a
passenger sensing system which is
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under certain conditions. See
Passenger Sensing System080
and Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0139 for more information
on this, including important safety
information.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front. This is because the risk to
the rear-facing child is so great,
if the airbag deploys.
{Warning
A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured
or killed if the front outboard
passenger airbag inflates. 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 front
outboard passenger airbag
inflates and the passenger seat is
in a forward position.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
The vehicle may have a
passenger sensing system which
is designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
under certain conditions.
Even if the passenger sensing
system, if equipped, has turned
off the front outboard 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 front outboard 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.
SeePassenger Sensing System
0 80 for additional information. If the vehicle does not have a rear
seat that will accommodate a
rear-facing child restraint, a
rear-facing child restraint should not
be installed in the vehicle, even if
the airbag is off.
If a child restraint uses a top tether,
see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 094 for
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.