located between the seat and the rear seat backrest. 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 load 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.
Recommended child seat securing systems
Child seats should be secured as follows:
—Infant carrier or rear-facing child seat: ISOFIX and support foot.
—Forward-facing child seat: ISOFIX and top tether and possibly also support foot.
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.
Securing a child seat with ISOFIX
Installation overview with ISOFIX and i-Size
The identification marking of the ISOFIX or i-Size anchorage points is equipment and country dependent.
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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