Get Child Safety -> Securing systems Guide for Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

● Deactivate the front passenger front airbag if you want to install a child seat on the front passenger seat. If the front passenger

front airbag cannot be deactivated, you must not use rear-facing child seats.

● In order to establish the maximum possible distance from the front passenger front airbag, move the front passenger seat as far

back as possible and adjust to the highest position.

● Move the backrest to the upright position.

● Set the seat belt height so that the seat belt routing follows a natural path adapted to the child seat without excessive deviations.

For rear-facing child seats, use the lowest position of the seat belt height adjuster.

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

airbags.

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

● In order to establish the maximum possible distance from the front passenger front airbag, move the front passenger seat as far

back as possible and adjust to the highest position.

● Move the backrest to the upright position.

● Set the seat belt height so that the seat belt routing follows a natural path adapted to the child seat without excessive deviations.

For rear-facing child seats, use the lowest position of the seat belt height adjuster.

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

airbags.

WARNING

A triggered curtain or side airbag can cause injuries.

● Ensure that no children are seated within the airbag deployment zones .

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

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

Please only ever use the securing systems described here to secure child seats to the vehicle.

Overview of securing systems

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: ISOFIX and i-Size are standardised securing systems for fitting child seats in the vehicle quickly and safely. The ISOFIX

or i-Size 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 retaining rings between the seat cushion and the

backrest (→ Child seat with ISOFIX or i-Size). A top tether or a support foot may sometimes have to be used in addition to the ISOFIX

anchor points described above.

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: 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).

Additional securing points:

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: the strap at the top of the child seat is routed over the backrest and hooked to an anchor point located on the back of the

rear seats and front passenger seat (→ Child seat with top tether). Top tether anchor points are marked with an anchor symbol.

—

: 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:

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:

—ISOFIX/i-Size and top tether.

—ISOFIX/i-Size and support foot.

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:

—ISOFIX/i-Size and top tether.

—ISOFIX/i-Size and support foot.

:

—ISOFIX/i-Size and, if applicable, top tether.

—ISOFIX/i-Size and, if applicable, support foot.

WARNING

Unsecured or inadequately secured children can suffer serious or fatal injuries in the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre

and in an accident.

● Observe the specifications of the child seat manufacturer when installing the child seat in the vehicle and securing the child in the

child seat.

WARNING

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

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

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

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.

Quick guide to ISOFIX and i-Size installation

The identification marking of the ISOFIX or i-Size anchor points is equipment and country dependent.

I-Size anchor points are not available on the front passenger seat in some countries.

The following table shows the installation options for ISOFIX or i-Size child seats at the ISOFIX or i-Size anchor points of the individual

seats.

Front passenger seat

Front passenger

Front passenger front

front airbag

airbag deactivated

activated

: up to 10 kg

: up to 13 kg

Rear-facing

E/R1

D/R2

C/R3

D/R2

C/R3

B/F2

B1/F2X

A/F3

–

X

IL-SU

X

Rear-facing

Front-facing

X

IL-SU

X

IL-SU

X

: 9 to 18 kg

IL-SU,

IUF

IL-SU, IUF

: 15 to 25 kg

: 22 to 36 kg

Front-facing

Rear-facing

IL-SU

X

IL-SU

i-U

X

–

–/R2

i-U

Front passenger seat

Front passenger

Front passenger front

airbag deactivated

front airbag

activated

Front-facing

–/B2, F2X

–/B2, B3

i-U

i-B

X

i-U

i-B

X

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: the size class shown corresponds to the permissible weight range of the child using the seat. The size class is indicated on

the ECE approval label for child seats with “universal” or “semi-universal” approval. A size class indication is affixed to the child seat.

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

—

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

seat manufacturer.

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

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

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

: seat suitable for installing a front-facing ISOFIX booster seat of Group 2/3 as well as a front-facing i-Size child seat for children

with a height of 100 to 150 cm (around 3 ft 3 in to around 4 ft 11 in).

Installing child seats with ISOFIX or i-Size

The location of the bottom anchor points is indicated by either an ISOFIX or i-Size symbol.

Markings identifying the ISOFIX anchor points for child seats on the rear seats.

Markings identifying the i-Size anchor points for child seats on the rear seats and on the front passenger seat.

Fitting a child seat with attachment arms (illustration).

1. Observe the instructions (→ Child seats).

2. If necessary, fold down any protective caps that are fitted on the ISOFIX or i-Size anchor points.

3. Push the attachment arms of the child seat in the direction of the arrow onto the ISOFIX or i-Size anchorages → Fig. 1. The child

seat must click and audibly securely into place.

4. Perform a pull test on both sides of the child seat to make sure that the child seat is properly engaged.

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

On the rear of the rear seats: top tether anchor points for top

tether.

On the rear of front passenger seat (country-dependent):

attached top tether.

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

Secure the top tether only at the top tether anchor points provided for this purpose. The anchor points suitable for use with the top

tether are marked by a symbol and sometimes also with “TOP TETHER” → Fig. 1 or → Fig. 2.

Securing the top tether

On the rear of the outer rear seats or front passenger seat:

attached top tether.

In the backrest of the premium sport seat (with opening) on

the front passenger side: routing for the top tether (illustration).

1

Opening for routing the top tether.

In the backrest of the premium sport seat (without opening)

on the front passenger side: routing for the top tether (illustration).

1. Observe the instructions (→ Child seats).

2. Remove the luggage compartment cover if necessary.

3. Position the child seat in the centre of the seat cushion.

4. Push the attachment arms on the child seat into the ISOFIX anchor points in the direction of the arrow (→ Child seat with ISOFIX

or i-Size). The child seat must click and audibly securely into place.

5. If necessary, push the head restraint upwards and route the top tether of the child seat under the head restraint to the rear.

remove the head restraint if necessary and route the top tether of the child seat over the backrest to the rear.

Applies only to the premium sport seat with opening: Feed the top tether through the opening in the backrest → Fig. 4 1 .

Applies only to the premium sport seat without opening: Route the top tether over the head restraint → Fig. 5.

6. Hook the top tether of the child seat into the corresponding anchor point marked with “Top Tether” → Fig. 3.

7. Tighten the top tether so that the child seat is positioned against the upper section of the rear seat backrest.

WARNING

If the top tether is not secured properly or is not secured at the anchor points provided for this purpose, the child seat can become

detached and cause serious injuries.

● Always secure only one top tether of a child seat to one top tether anchor point.

● Secure the top tether only at the top tether anchor points provided for this purpose. Never secure the top tether of a child seat to a

fastening ring.

WARNING

Objects in the rear pockets of the front passenger seat can damage the top tether in the event of an accident. This can result in

serious injuries.

● Do not keep any objects in the rear pockets of the front passenger seat when using the top tether.

Depending on the country and equipment, there may be two or three top tether anchor points in the luggage compartment

behind the rear seat backrest.

If you want to fit a child seat from the “universal” (u) approval category in your vehicle, you must first ensure that it is approved for the

seat position in question. Relevant information is given on the orange ECE approval label of the child seat. Refer to the following table

for the installation options.

Front passenger seat

Child’s

weight

Rear

Group

Front passenger front airbag

activated

Front passenger front airbag

deactivated

seats

up to 10 kg

up to 13 kg

9 to 18 kg

15 to 25 kg

22 to 36 kg

u: universal; x: seat not suitable for securing a child seat of this group.

Securing a child seat using the seat belt

1. Observe the instructions (→ Child seats).

2. Set the seat belt height so that the seat belt routing follows a natural line and is adjusted to the child seat without turning back

on itself. For rear-facing child seats, use the lowest position of the seat belt height adjuster.

3. Fasten the seat belt and guide it through the child seat as described in the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Ensure that the seat belt is not twisted.

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

Child seats with the “semi-universal” approval category that are secured by means of a seat belt and support foot must not be installed

on the centre rear seat.

Observe any legislation concerning the safety of a broken-down vehicle. For example, many countries stipulate that you have to switch

on the hazard warning lights and wear a high-visibility waistcoat (→ Emergency equipment).

Checklist of what to do in the event of a breakdown

To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe the following points in the specified order:

1. Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface. Observe all the important information on

parking (→ Parking).

2. Switch on the hazard warning lights (→ Centre console).

3. Ensure that all occupants exit the vehicle and go to a safe place away from moving traffic, e.g. behind the safety barrier. Observe

country-specific regulations on high-visibility waistcoats.

4. Place the warning triangle in position to draw the attention of other road users to your vehicle.

5. Observe safety notes (→ In the engine compartment).

6. Seek expert assistance if necessary. Volkswagen recommends using the Volkswagen emergency service.

When the hazard warning lights are switched on, for example if you are being towed, you can still indicate a change in direction or lane

change by operating the turn signal. The hazard warning lights will be interrupted temporarily.

Comply with the important information on towing (→ Tow-starting or towing).

WARNING

Any broken-down vehicle poses a high accident risk for the vehicle occupants and other road users.

● Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.

● Park the car at a safe distance from moving traffic.

● Switch on the hazard warning lights.

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