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
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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.
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—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.
● Do not use child seats that must be secured in the vehicle with lower tethers according to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions.
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.
● Do not transport children in child seats with a support foot if the weight of the child seat, including the child, exceeds a total
weight of 33 kg (around 73 lbs).
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.