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 car body.
The seat has two rigid attachment arms. The attachment arms click into ISOFIX attachment
points at the bottom of the backrest (on the outer rear seats). The ISOFIX securing system as
described here is specific to the EU (→ Child seat with ISOFIX, Description) (→ Child seat with
ISOFIX or i-Size, Description). 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 (→ Child seat with seat belt,
Description).
Additional securing points:
—Top tether: the strap at the top of the child seat is routed over the rear seat backrest and
hooked to an anchor ring on the back of the rear seats (→ Child seat with top tether,
Description). Top tether anchor points are marked with an anchor symbol.
—Support foot: some child seats are supported by 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 foot can only be used on the front passenger seat and the outer rear seats →
.
Recommended child seat securing systems
Volkswagen recommends that child seats are secured as follows:
—Infant carrier or rear-facing child seat: ISOFIX and support foot.
—Front-facing child seat: ISOFIX and top tether and possibly also support foot.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the support foot can cause severe or fatal injuries.
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Ensure that the support foot is always correctly and safely installed.
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