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Do not leave any toys or other objects loose in the child seat or on the seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
Country-specific standards for child seats (selectionyf
The child seats must correspond to the standard ECE-R 44. Further information is available from
Volkswagen dealerships or on the Internet at www.volkswagen.com.
Group classification for child seats according to ECE-R 44
Weight classChild's weightAge
Group 0up to 10 kgup to approximately 9 months
Group 0+up to 13 kgup to approximately 18 months
Group 19 to 18 kgapproximately 8 months to 3/ years
Group 215 to 25 kgapproximately 3 to 7 years
Group 322 to 36 kgapproximately 6 to 12 years
Not every child will fit in the seat specified for their weight group. Likewise, not every seat will fit in
every vehicle. Therefore, always check whether the child fits correctly in the child seat and whether
the seat is securely attached in the vehicle.
Child seats that have been tested and approved in accordance with the ECE R 44 standard bear
the test mark on the seat: a large letter E in a circle with the test number below it.
ECE R: Economic Commission for Europe Regulation.
Various securing systems
Fig. 58 On the rear seats: figures Ⓐ and Ⓑ illustrate the main securing points for the child restraint
system on the lower retaining rings and top tether. Figure Ⓒ shows how to secure the child restraint
system using the vehicle seat belt
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Always secure child seats properly, safely and in accordance with the instructions from the child
seat manufacturer.
The fitted child seat must sit close to the vehicle seat and must not be able to move or tip more than
2.5 cm.
Child seats that are intended to be secured using the top tether must be secured in the vehicle
using the top tether ⇒ Securing child seats with the top tether. Attach the top tether only to the
retaining rings fitted for this purpose. Always pull the top tether tightly so that the child seat is
secure and fits closely to the seat.
Country-specific securing systems
Variants of the attachment system⇒ Fig. 58:
ISOFIX retaining rings and top tether, including in Europe⇒ Securing child seats using
lower anchoring points (ISOFIX, LATCHyf and ⇒ Securing child seats with the top tether.
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Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and injuries.
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