Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Securing child seats with the top tether

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Sitting correctly and safely / Child seats (accessories) / Securing child seats with the top tether

Fig. 65 Retaining ring for top tether in the stowage area behind the rear seats

Fig. 66 Top tether hooked over into the luggage compartment

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Observe the child seat manufacturer's instructions when fitting or removing the child seat .

Remove the head restraint located behind the child seat and stow it securely in the vehicle .

Attach the child seat to the lower anchoring points .

Remove the luggage compartment cover .

Move the top tether of the child seat towards the rear.

Attach the top tether to the corresponding retaining ring in the stowage compartment behind the rear seats or to the retaining ring on the rear seat backrest in the luggage compartment .

Stretch the belt so that the child seat is positioned high on the backrest.

Put the luggage compartment cover back in place.

Reinstall the head restraints after the child seat has been removed .

WARNING

Child seats attached using the lower anchoring points and top tether must be fitted according to the instructions from the manufacturer. Failure to do so could lead to severe injuries.

Never attach more than one top tether from a child seat to a retaining ring.

Only use the specially fitted retaining rings when attaching the top tether.

Never fasten the top tether to one of the fastening rings.

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, als ...

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