Securing Child Restraints; (Rear Seat) - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

2-42 Seats and Restraints
A single strap must run between
the two guide posts of the head
restraint.
A dual strap must run around the
head restraint.
Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely
held in place. Refer to your child
restraint manufacturer instructions.

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 ISOFIX
system, see ISOFIX Child Restraint
Systems on page 2‑40 for how and
where to install the child restraint
using ISOFIX. If a child restraint is
secured in the vehicle using a
safety belt and it uses a top tether,
see ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems
on page 2‑40 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.
If the child restraint does not have
the ISOFIX 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 on page 2‑36.
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.