Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ General information on transporting children in the vehicle
→ Various securing systems
→ Using a child seat on the front passenger seat
→ Using a child seat on the rear seats
→ Securing child seats with a seat belt
→ Attaching child seat with lower anchoring points (ISOFIX)
→ Securing child seats with the top tether It is imperative that you read all of the information concerning the airbag system before transporting babies or children in a child seat on the front passenger seat.

This information is very important for the safety of the driver and the safety of all passengers, babies and small children in particular.

Volkswagen recommends using child seats from Volkswagen's range of accessories. These child seats were developed and approved for use in Volkswagen vehicles. Child seats for the various different securing systems are available from a Volkswagen dealership.

Additional information and warnings:

• Seat belts

• Airbag system

Never use a rear-facing child restraint device on a seat where the front airbag for the front passenger is activated. This can cause death or serious injury of a child.

• Always deactivate the front passenger front airbag before using a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.

Children who are not strapped in or who are not strapped in properly could sustain severe or fatal injuries while the vehicle is in motion.

• Children up to 12 years of age should always be transported on the rear seat.

• Always secure children in the vehicle in an authorised restraint system suitable for their height and weight.

• Always fasten children's seat belts correctly and ensure that they assume a correct sitting position.

• Adjust the seat backrest to an upright position if a child seat is to be used on this seat.

• Do not allow children to sit with their heads or other body parts in the deployment zone of the side airbag or of the combined curtain and side airbags.

• Ensure that the seat belt routing is correct.

• Never allow children or babies to be transported on someone's lap, or held in someone's arms.

• Only ever fasten one child into each child seat.

• When using a child seat with a base or support foot, always be sure that the base or support foot is installed properly and securely.

• Read and follow the instructions by the manufacturer of the child seat.

Any unsecured, unoccupied child seat can be flung through the vehicle interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident and cause injuries.

• Always secure child seats safely or stow them in the luggage compartment if they are not being used while the vehicle is in motion.

Replace child seats that withstand any force during an accident as they could have sustained damage that may not be visible.