Get Child seats Guide for Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

Introduction

Using child seats can reduce the risk of injury to the child if there is an accident. Always use child seats when driving

with children.

Note the following:

—Child seats are classified into groups depending on the size, age and weight of child for which they are designed.

—Various securing systems are used to secure child seats in the vehicle.

For safety reasons, child seats must always be fitted to the rear seats (→ Child seats).

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using child seats from Volkswagen’s range of accessories. These child

seats were developed and approved for use in vehicles from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

WARNING

If children are not secured or are inadequately secured, they are at greater risk of serious or even fatal injury. Please

note the following:

● Children who are either under 12 years of age or less than 150 cm tall must not be carried in the vehicle unless

they are secured in a suitable child seat while the vehicle is in motion. Regulations in some countries may differ,

and must be complied with.

● Always secure children in the vehicle in a suitable child seat. The seat used must be appropriate to the child's

height, weight and age.

● Never fasten more than one child into one child seat.

● Under no circumstances should children or babies be held in a passenger's or driver's lap while driving.

● Never leave a child unsupervised in a child seat.

● Never allow a child to be carried in a vehicle without being properly secured, and never allow a child to stand up

or to kneel on a seat, or to sit incorrectly while the vehicle is in motion. This is particularly important for children

carried on the front passenger seat. In an accident, children may sustain serious injuries to themselves and

others.

● The child seat can only provide maximum protection if the seat belt is routed correctly around it. Always ensure

that the seat belt is routed as specified in the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer. If the seat belt

is routed incorrectly it may cause injuries even in a minor accident.

● After an accident, it is vital to replace any child seats that were in use during the accident, as they could have

sustained non-visible damage.

If a child seat is used on a single seat with Easy Entry function, the seats located behind that seat are difficult

to access. Therefore, a child seat should be used on another rear seat, if possible.

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Installing and using child seats

Fig. 1 Diagram: airbag label on the sun visor.

Fig. 2 Diagram: airbag label on the B-pillar.

Country-specific regulations

The standards and regulations governing the use of child seats and child seat securing mechanisms differ from

country to country. Not all countries allow you to transport children on the front passenger seat. Legislation and legal

requirements take precedence over the information given in this owner's manual.

Information on fitting a child seat

Observe the following general information when fitting a child seat. This information is relevant whatever child seat

securing system is being used.

—Read and follow the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer→

.

—Whenever possible, fit all child seats to the rear seat behind the front passenger seat so that children can exit the

vehicle on the kerb side.

—Child seats with a backrest:Set the seat belt height adjuster to the highest position.

Booster seats without a backrest: Set the belt height adjuster to the correct seating position .

—Deactivate the front passenger front airbag if fitting a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.

—When fitting on the front passenger seat, push the front passenger seat back fully and adjust the seat to the

highest position. Set the backrest to the upright position .

—Set the backrest to the upright position when installing the seat on the second row .

—Always ensure that there is enough space around the child seat. If necessary, adjust the position of the seat in

front. When doing so, ensure that the driver or front passenger can still maintain a correct sitting position .

—The backrest of the child seat must lay as flat as possible against the vehicle seat backrest. If required, adjust the

seat backrest angle so that the child seat lies flush against the backrest. Once it has been installed, if the child seat

is touching the head restraint and therefore cannot be positioned flush against the backrest, push the head

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restraint all the way up, or remove and stow safely in the vehicle .

Airbag sticker

The vehicle may be provided with stickers giving key information about the front passenger front airbag. The

information on these stickers may vary from country to country. The stickers may be found:

—On the driver sun visor and, in some cases, on the front passenger sun visor .

—On the B-pillar on the front passenger side .

It is essential to observe the warning information shown on these stickers before installing a rear-facing child seat→

.

Risks involved in carrying children on the front passenger seat

If you are using arear-facing child seat, the front passenger front airbag can cause critical or potentially fatal injuries

when it inflates →

.

Rear-facing child seat may only be used on the front passenger seat if the front passenger front airbag has been

deactivated. The front passenger front airbag has been deactivated when the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator

lamp is displayed continuously in the roof console. Deactivating the front passenger front airbag (→ Indicator lamp

for standard airbag system).

If using a front-facing child seat, do not deactivate the front passenger front airbag. When fitting the child seat,

ensure that it is as far away as possible from the front passenger front airbag. The front passenger front airbag can

cause severe injuries when it inflates →

.

Some child seats are not suitable for use on the front passenger seat. The child seat must be specially authorised by

the manufacturer for use on the front passenger seat in vehicles with front and side airbags. Volkswagen Commercial

Vehicles dealerships keep an up-to-date list of authorised child seats.

Risks presented by side airbags and centre airbags

When triggered, the side airbag or centre airbag could hit the child in the head, causing serious injury→

.

DANGER

If you use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, the child in it is at increased risk of sustaining critical

or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.

● Deactivate the front passenger front airbag. If the front passenger front airbag cannot be deactivated no rear-

facing child seat may be used.

● Move the front passenger seat as far back and as high as it can be adjusted to create the largest possible distance

between the child seat and the front passenger front airbag.

● Move the backrest to the upright position.

● Adjust the seat belt height to the highest position.

● Only use child seats that have been approved by the child seat manufacturer for use on a front passenger seat

with front and side airbag.

WARNING

Child seats present a risk of injury if incorrectly installed.

● Always read and follow the installation instructions and warning information provided by the child seat

manufacturer.

WARNING

Using a front-facing child seat on the front passenger seat presents a risk of injury.

● Move the front passenger seat as far back and as high as it can be adjusted to create the largest possible distance

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between the child seat and the front passenger front airbag.

● Move the backrest to the upright position.

● Adjust the seat belt height to the highest position.

● Only use child seats that have been approved by the child seat manufacturer for use on a front passenger seat

with front and side airbag.

WARNING

To avoid injuries caused by inflation of a head airbag or side airbag:

● Make sure that children are not in the airbag deployment zone.

● Do not place any objects in the side airbag deployment zones.

Securing systems

Different countries use different securing systems for safely fitting child seats in the vehicle.

Overview of securing systems

—ISOFIX: ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for fitting child seats in the vehicle quickly and safely. The ISOFIX

attachment system creates a rigid connection between the child seat and the vehicle body.

The child seat has two rigid attachment arms. These arms click into ISOFIX attachment points between the seat and

the rear seat backrest (on the outer rear seats). The ISOFIX securing system as described here is specific to the EU

(→ Child seat with ISOFIX). An upper strap(top tether) or a support foot may sometimes have to be used in addition

to the ISOFIX anchor points described above.

—Three-point automatic seat belt: It is better to secure child seats using the ISOFIX system, if available, rather than

with a three-point automatic seat belt.

Additional securing points:

—Top tether: this strap at the top of the child seat is routed over the vehicle seat backrest and hooked into an anchor

ring in the luggage compartment. Top tether anchor points are marked with an anchor symbol (→ Child seats).

—support foot: some child seats are propped up with a support foot resting on the floor of the vehicle. This support

foot helps prevent the child seat tipping forward in a crash. Child seats with a support leg can only be used on the

front passenger seat and the outer rear seats.

Recommended child seat securing systems

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends securing child seats with ISOFIXand with a lower anchor or top tether

and an additional support foot as required.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.

Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seatbelts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or

equipment to the vehicle.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the support foot can cause severe or fatal injuries.

● Ensure that the support foot is always correctly and safely installed.

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Securing a child seat with ISOFIX

Fig. 1 Front passenger seat: Marking variants identifying

the ISOFIX anchor points for child seats.

Fig. 2 Vehicle seat in the second row: Marking variants identifying the ISOFIX anchor points for child seats.

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Fig. 3 Vehicle seat in the third row: Marking variants identifying the ISOFIX anchor points for child seats.

Fig. 4 Diagram: Fitting an ISOFIX child seat with

attachment arms.

Quick guide to ISOFIX and i-Size installation

The table below shows the options for securing ISOFIX or i-Size child seats to ISOFIX anchor points at the various

possible seats in the vehicle.

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Front passenger seat

Outer

seats in

the

Centre

Seats

Orientation

of the child

seat

Front

Size

seat in the in the

Group

passenger

class

second

row

third

row

second

row

front airbag is front airbag is

activated

deactivated

Rear

Group 0: up to 10 kg

E/R1

X

IL-SU

X

facing

IL-SU

X

Rear

Group 0+: up to 13 kg

IL-SU

facing

D/R2

C/R3

X

IL-SU

X

D/R2

X

Rear

facing

C/R3

X

IL-SU

IUF

Group 1: 9 to 18 kg

B/F2X

B1/F2X

A/F3

IL-SU

Forward

facing

X

Forward

facing

Group 2: 15 to 25 kg

Group 3: 22 to 36 kg

–

IUF

X

IL-SU

X

IL-SU

Forward

facing

Rear

–/R2

i-U

X

facing

i-Size child restraint

system

i-U

X

Forward

facing

–/B2,

F2X

i-UF

i-B

Forward

facing

–/B2,

B3

Booster seat

X

i-B

—Size class: the size class shown corresponds to the permissible weight range of the child using the seat. The size

class is indicated on the ECE test certificate for child seats with “universal” or “semi-universal” approval. A size

class indication is affixed to the child seat.

—X: seat not suitable for securing an ISOFIX or i-Size child seat in this group.

—IL-SU: seat suitable for installing an ISOFIX child seat with “semi-universal” approval. Refer to the vehicle list

supplied by the child seat manufacturer.

—IUF: seat suitable for installing an ISOFIX child seat with “universal” approval.

—i-U: seat suitable for installing a front-facing or rear-facing i-Size child seat with “universal” approval.

—i-UF: seat suitable for installing a front-facing i-Size child seat with “universal” approval.

—i-B: seat suitable for installing a forward-facing ISOFIX booster seat in Group 2/3.

Installing child seats with ISOFIX

The location of the ISOFIX anchor points is shown by a symbol→ Fig. 1, → Fig. 2 or → Fig. 3.

—Observe the instructions (→ Child seats).

—Remove the protective caps from the ISOFIX anchor points or open the zips, depending on the equipment.

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—Push the attachment arms on the child seat into the ISOFIX anchor points as shown by the arrows . The child seat

must click and audibly securely into place.

—Pull on both sides of the child seat to check whether the seat has clicked properly into place.

—If the child seat is fitted with a support foot, the foot must stand firmly on the floor of the vehicle.

Securing child seats with the top tether

Fig. 1 Outer seats in the second row: top tethers fitted in

the luggage compartment.

Fig. 2 Centre seat in the second row: top tether fitted

(depending on equipment).

Fig. 3 Third row of seats: top tether fitted(depending on

equipment).

ISOFIX child seats with “universal” approval must be secured with an upper strap(top tether) in addition to the ISOFIX

anchor points.

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Fasten the top tether only to the intended anchor rings that are suitable for the top tether. These are marked with a

symbol and, where applicable, the “TOP TETHER” label.

Child seats with the ISOFIX system and top tether must be secured only to the outer seats in the second row or,

depending on the equipment, in the third row or the front passenger seat.

—Observe the instructions (→ Child seats).

—Remove the net partition if necessary.

—If necessary, remove the head restraint located behind the child seat and stow it securely in the vehicle.

—Push the attachment arms on the child seat into the ISOFIX anchor points as shown by the arrows (→ Child seat

with ISOFIX). The child seat must click and audibly securely into place.

—Remove the luggage compartment cover if necessary.

— Guide the top tether on the child seat behind the seat and hook it into the fastening rings→ Fig. 1, → Fig. 2 or

→ Fig. 3.

—Tighten the tether so that the top of the child seat rests against the rear seat backrest.

—Install the luggage compartment cover if necessary.

WARNING

Secure the strap only to the top tether anchor rings. Failure to do so could lead to severe injuries.

● Each anchor ring in the luggage compartment can hold onlyone child seat restraining strap.

● Use the bolted on side fastening rings only to attach the top tether.

● Never attach the retaining strap to fastening rings other than thosebolted on at the side.

Depending on the market and model, there may be two or three anchor rings behind the backrest on the

second row of seats.

Securing a child seat using the seat belt

If you wish to fit a child seat in your vehicle, you must first ensure that it is approved for the seats in question.

Important information is given on the orange ECE approval label on the child seat. Installation options are shown in

the table below.

Front passenger seat

Seats on the Seats on the

rear bench

seat

rear bench

seat

Child's

weight

Front passenger

front airbag is

deactivated

Group

front airbag is

activated

(second row (third row of

of seats)

seats)

up to

10 kg

Group 0

x

u

x

u

x

up to

13 kg

Group 0+

u

L

Rear

9 to

facing 18 kg

Group 1

Forward 9 to

facing 18 kg

15 to

25 kg

Group 2

Group 3

22 to

36 kg

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u: Universal; x: seat not suitable for attaching a child seat in this group; L: seat suitable for attaching a child seat

compliant with specification L.

Securing a child seat using the seat belt

—Observe the instructions (→ Child seats).

—The seat belt height adjuster must be at the highest setting.

—Put on the seat belt according to the instructions of the child seat manufacturer and guide it through the child

seat.

—Ensure that the seat belt is not twisted.

—Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it down until it audibly engages.

Child seats according to specification L

Due to the vehicle's construction, only certain child seats can be used on the third row of seats. The following list

contains a selection of child seats that are suitable for use in the third row of seats. Please contact your Volkswagen

dealership if you have any questions.

Group 0+

—Volkswagen Original G0.

—BeSafe iZi Go.

—Britax Römer Baby-Safe² i-Size.

—Britax Römer Baby-Safe with belted base.

—Britax Römer Baby-Safe Plus SHR II.

—Britax Römer First Class Plus.

—Britax Römer Primo.

—Britax Römer Primo with Base.

—Chicco Autofix.

—Chicco Autofix belted base.

—Chicco Cosmos RF.

—Chicco Keyfit.

—Chicco Oasys.

—Chicco Seat Up RF.

—Cybex Aton M i-Size.

—Cybex Cloud Z i-Size.

—Joie Gemm.

—Joie i-Gemm.

—MaxiCosi Cabriofix.

—Nuna Pippa.

—Recaro Avan.

—Recaro Guardia.

—Recaro Privia.

—Recaro Privia evo.

—Takata Mini.

Group 0/1

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—Britax Römer Multi-Tech RF.

—Britax Römer Multi-Tech III RF.

—Joie Verso RF.

Group 0+1/2

—Britax Römer Hi-WAY II.

Group 1

—Volkswagen Original G1 ISOFIX Duo Plus Top Tether.

—Bébé Confort Axiss.

—Bébé Confort Tobi.

—Bébé Confort Priori.

—Bébé Confort PrioriFix.

—Bébé Confort Opal.

—BeSafe iZi Combi X4 Isofix

.

—Britax Römer Duo Plus.

—Britax Römer EVOLVA 1-2-3.

—Britax Römer EVOLVA PLUS.

—Britax Römer EVOLVA 1-2-3 SL SICT.

—Britax Römer FIRST CLASS PLUS.

—Britax Römer King II LS.

—Britax Römer King II ATS.

—Britax Römer SAFEFIX.

—Britax Römer VERSAFIX.

—Chicco Cosmos FF.

—Chicco Go-One.

—Chicco Gro-Up.

—Chicco Seat Up.

—Chicco Youniverse.

—MaxiCosi Tobi.

—MaxiCosi Priori.

—MaxiCosi PrioriFix.

—MaxiCosi Opal.

—MaxiCosi Axiss.

—RECARO Young Sport.

—RECARO Young Sport Hero.

Group 1/2

—Britax Römer Max Way.

—Britax Römer Max Way Plus.

—Britax Römer Multi Tech.

—Britax Römer Multi Tech III.

Group 1/2/3

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—Britax Römer Advansafix.

Group 2

—Chicco Universe.

Group 2/3

—Volkswagen Original G2-3 ISOFIT.

—Bébé Confort RodiFix.

—Bébé Confort RodiFix Air Protect.

—Bébé Confort Rodi XP.

—Bébé Confort Rodi XR.

—Bébé Confort Rodi SPS.

—BeSafe iZi FlexFix iSize.

—Britax Römer Advansafix IV R.

—Britax Römer Advansafix IV M.

—Britax Römer Advansafix Z-Line.

—Britax Römer ADVENTURE.

—Britax Römer Discovery SL.

—Britax Römer EVOLVA 1-2-3.

—Britax Römer EVOLVA PLUS.

—Britax Römer EVOLVA 1-2-3 SL SICT.

—Britax Römer KIDFIX 2R.

—Britax Römer KIDFIX 2S.

—Britax Römer KIDFIX SL SICT.

—Britax Römer KIDFIX SL.

—Britax Römer KID II.

—Britax Römer KIDFIX III M.

—Britax Römer KIDFIX III S.

—Britax Römer KIDFIX Z-LINE.

—Britax Römer KidFix² M.

—Britax Römer KidFix XP.

—Chicco Gro-Up.

—Chicco Fold & Go.

—Chicco OASYS.

—Chicco Youniverse.

—Chicco Seat 4 Fix.

—Concord Transformer T.

—Concord Transformer Pro.

—Concord Transformer XT.

—Concord Transformer XT Pro.

—Concord Vario.

—Cybex Solutions S i-Fix.

—Cybex Solutions Z i-Fix.

—Joie Trillo LX.

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Child seats for Your Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

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