Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Attaching child seat with lower anchoring points (ISOFIX)
Fig. 64 On vehicle seat: different markings identifying the lower anchoring points for child seats
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
2 retaining rings, also known as lower anchoring points, are fitted to each outer rear seat.
Overview of installation with ISOFIX
The following table lists where and how ISOFIX child seats can be fastened at the lower anchoring points on the individual seats in the vehicle according to European Directive ECE-R 16.
The body weight permissible for the child seat and the size class A to G are indicated on the label attached to child seats with universal or semi-universal certification.
| Group (weight class) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 0: up to 10 kg | Group 0: up to 10 kg | Group 1: 9 to 18 kg | ||||||||
| Group 0+: up to 13 kg | ||||||||||
| Direction of installation | Rear-facing (opposite to driving direction) |
Rear-facing (opposite to driving direction) |
Rear-facing (opposite to driving direction) |
Forward-facing (in driving direction) |
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| Size class | F | G | C | D | E | C | D | A | B | B1 |
| Installation on the front passenger seat | Seat without anchoring points, not attached with ISOFIX | |||||||||
| Installation on outer seats on the rear bench seat | IL-SU | IL-SU | IL-SU | IUF/IL-SU | ||||||
| Installation on middle seat on the rear bench seat | Seat without anchoring points, not attached with ISOFIX | |||||||||
X: seat not suitable for securing an ISOFIX child seat from this group.
IL-SU: seat suitable for installing an ISOFIX child seat with semi-universal approval, refer to vehicle list from child seat manufacturer.
IUF: seat suitable for fixing an ISOFIX child seat to the front from the universal category, approved for use for this weight class.
Child seats with fixed attachments
Insert guides can be used to install a child seat with rigid attachments. Insert guides facilitate installation and protect the seat covers. The insert guides in some cases are part of the scope of supply for the child seat or can be obtained from your Volkswagen dealership. If necessary, the insert guides are latched onto the two anchoring points in the vehicle .
- Observe the child seat manufacturer's instructions when fitting or removing the child seat .
- Insert the child seat into the retaining rings in the direction of the arrow. The child seat must click securely into place.
- Pull on both sides of the child seat.
Child seats with adjustable attachment belts
- Observe the child seat manufacturer's instructions when fitting or removing the child seat .
- Position the child seat on the seat cushion and attach the hooks from the attachment belts onto the retaining rings .
- Pull the attachment belts to ensure that they are equally taut. The child seat must fit snugly to the vehicle seat.
- Pull on both sides of the child seat.
WARNING
NOTICE- In order to avoid permanent marks on the seats, the insert guides should be removed from the anchoring points when there is no child seat fitted to them.
- In order to avoid damage to the seat covers, the seats or the insert guides, the insert guides must always be removed from the anchoring points before folding the rear bench seat forwards.
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First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
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Fig. 65 Retaining ring for top tether
in the stowage area behind the rear seats
Fig. 66 Top tether hooked over into the
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