Buick LaCrosse: Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash - Child Restraints - Seats and Restraints - Buick LaCrosse Owners ManualBuick LaCrosse: 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.

New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash.

    Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation
    The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. To remove the head restraint: 1. Partially fold the seatback forward. ...

    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 h ...

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    Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
    The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The EVIC consists ...

    Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
    ■ Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle. Run the seat belt through the child restraint sys ...

    Switching on/off
    Press the button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The system can issue warnings at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h. The state is stored for the remote contro ...