51 lines
2.3 KiB
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51 lines
2.3 KiB
Markdown
# Securing Systems
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Securing SystemsPlease only ever use the securing systems described here to secure child seats to the vehicle.
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# Overview of Securing Systems
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ISOFIX: ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for fitting child seats in the vehicle quickly and safely. The ISOFIX securing system creates a rigid connection between the child seat and the car body.
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The seat has two rigid attachment arms. The attachment arms engage in ISOFIX anchor points between the seat cushion and backrest. 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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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.
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# Additional Securing Points:
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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 point on the back of the rear seats. 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.
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# Recommended Child Seat Securing Systems
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Volkswagen recommends that child seats are secured as follows:
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Baby seats of Group $\mathbf{0} / \mathbf{0}+$
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ISOFIX and support foot.
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Group 1 rearward- facing child seats:
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ISOFIX and support foot.
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Group 1 forward- facing child seats:
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ISOFIX and top tether or support foot.
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Group 2/3 child seats:
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Vehicle 3- point seat belts with ISOFIX connectors are recommended if the child seat is equipped with ISOFIX.
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# WARNING
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If children are not secured or are inadequately secured, they are at greater risk of serious or even fatal injury.
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Observe the specifications of the child seat manufacturer when installing the child seat in the vehicle and securing the child in the child seat.
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# WARNING
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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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# WARNING
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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. |