Child Restraint: 2023 Chevrolet Blazer Lower Anchors Owners Manual
With the Child Restraint Lower Anchors feature included in the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer, welcome to a world of increased safety and secure travel. This extensive instruction manual is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge to install child restraints utilizing lower anchors correctly. Our first concern is the safety of your priceless passengers, therefore we’ve created this guide to offer detailed instructions and advice on how to make sure child restraints fit snugly and securely in your car. Come along as we walk you through the process of using lower anchors to give you and your kids a reassuring ride on every trip in your Chevrolet Blazer. Here, safety and ease of use are combined in the Child Restraint Lower Anchors Instruction Guide for the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. To give you and your young passengers protection and peace of mind, this article is intended to give you clear and simple instructions on how to install child restraints using lower anchors. Our goal as you progress through the chapters is to arm yourself with the knowledge required to ensure that every family outing in your Chevrolet Blazer is safe and enjoyable.
Lower Anchors
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2).
2023 Chevrolet Blazer Lower Anchors Owners Manual
A top tether (3, 4) is used to secure the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment hook (2) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in the event of a crash. The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment hook (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child’s restraint.
Lower Anchors Instruction
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
Rear Seat
Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Seating positions with two lower anchors.
To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the anchor.
Top Tether Anchors
For models with a cargo cover, the top tether anchors are on the back of the rear seatbacks. Remove the cargo cover before installing the top tether. The cargo cover should remain off while the top tether is in use. Be sure to use an anchor directly behind the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
Car Seat Safety Guidelines
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
Chevrolet Blazer Child Restraint
Prophecy
- A child could be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly attached to the vehicle using either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle seat belt. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
- To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause.
- The anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured.
- Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled out of the retractor. It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go back into the retractor, but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child’s neck. If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child’s neck, the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it. Buckle any unused seat belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor to set the lock, and tighten the belt behind the child restraint after the child restraint has been installed.
2023 Chevrolet Blazer Lower Anchors User Manual
Secure Child Seating
Caution
Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle’s seat belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled seat belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. Do not fold the rear seatback when the seat is occupied. Do not fold the empty rear seat with a seat belt buckled. This could damage the seat belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the seat belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat.
Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor. If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat.
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 seat belt. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions and the instructions in this manual.
- Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position.
- Put the child restraint on the seat.
- Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.
- If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, adjust the top tether to its full length and attach it to the anchor. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps:
- Find the top tether anchor.
- The route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions:
If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint, adjust it accordingly to allow proper fitment. If you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint posts. If the child restraint is installed next to a centre seat, make sure the top tether does not interfere with the centre seating position shoulder belt/retractor. If it does, find another suitable seating position to install the child restraint.
If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint, adjust it accordingly to allow proper fitment. If you are using a single tether, route the tether in between the headrest or head restraint posts.
If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback.
If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seat back 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.
Lower Anchors Usage
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
2023 Chevrolet Blazer Lower Anchors User Guide
Warning
A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child’s 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.
FAQS
The lower anchors are typically located in the rear seating area of the Chevrolet Blazer.
Yes, the lower anchors are designed for ease of access and use.
You’ll latch or clip the hooks onto the designated lower anchor points.
Yes, the guide provides age-appropriate recommendations.
Yes, you can typically transition between different types of child seats.
Ensure that the lower anchors remain free of debris and are accessible. Periodically check for any signs of wear or damage.
Keep the lower anchors clean and free of obstructions. Avoid placing heavy objects on the lower anchors to maintain their accessibility.
Yes, the vehicle’s owner’s manual is a comprehensive resource for detailed information on using lower anchors for child restraints.
To facilitate the proper installation of child safety seats without the need for seat belts, the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system was created. Along with infant, convertible, and forward-facing child safety seats manufactured after September 1, 2002, automobiles are equipped with LATCH.
There may be tethers on a high-backed booster to a backless booster so you may clip it to your car’s LATCH anchors. Although it’s not required to use the booster seat this way, having your booster seat anchored in one location could be handy. You can place the booster in the seat where your child will sit if you’re not using LATCH.
Useful Links
View Full User Guide: Chevrolet Blazer 2023 User Guide
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