Black plate (47,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 20113. Before placing a child in the child restraint, makesure it is securely held in place. To check, graspthe child restraint at the LATCH path and attemptto move it side‐to‐side and back‐and‐forth. Thereshould be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movementfor proper installation.Securing a Child Restraint in a RearSeat PositionWhen securing a child restraint in a rear seatingposition, study the instructions that came with the childrestraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.If the child restraint has the LATCH system, seeLower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) onpage 2‑41 for how and where to install the childrestraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured inthe vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether,see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)on page 2‑41 for top tether anchor locations.Do not secure a child seat in a position without a toptether anchor if a national or local law requires that thetop tether be anchored, or if the instructions that comewith the child restraint say that the top strap must beanchored.In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top tether, and that the tether beattached.If the child restraint does not have the LATCHsystem, you will be using the safety belt to secure thechild restraint in this position. Be sure to follow theinstructions that came with the child restraint. Securethe child in the child restraint when and as theinstructions say.If more than one child restraint needs to be installedin the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put theRestraint on page 2‑39.1. Put the child restraint on the seat.2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap andshoulder portions of the vehicle's safety beltthrough or around the restraint. The child restraintinstructions will show you how.2-47
