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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Various securing systems

Fig. 77 illustrates the three ways to secure a child restraint system in the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: the lower retaining rings and top tether (Ⓐ and Ⓑ), and using the vehicle's own seat belt (Ⓒ). This page introduces all three securing systems together before the detailed pages that explain each one individually.

Fig. 77 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 introductory information and safety warnings 

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   . 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  :

  1. ISOFIX retaining rings and top tether, including in Europe   and   .
  2. LATCH/UCRA universal anchorage attachment points and top tether, including in North America   .
  3. Three-point automatic seat belt and top tether  .

The systems consist of attachments for child restraint systems with a top tether and lower anchoring points in the seat.

    Questions & answers

    Various securing systems — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What child seat securing methods does the Golf Mk7 offer?
    Three methods: ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchoring rings on the outer rear seats, top tether hooks behind the rear seat backrest, and the vehicle three-point seat belt.
    What are the ISOFIX points on the Golf Mk7?
    They are metal retaining rings between the seat cushion and backrest on each outer rear seat. They accept ISOFIX child seat arms with a click-in connection — no belt threading required.
    What is the top tether on the Golf Mk7?
    A strap from the top of the child seat that clips to a hook behind the rear seat backrest. It prevents the child seat from tipping forward in a collision.
    Can I use all three securing methods at once on the Golf Mk7?
    A child seat can use ISOFIX lower anchors and a top tether together for maximum stability. The seat belt method is an alternative when ISOFIX is not available or compatible.
    Checklist
    Transporting children in the vehicle  : Comply with any country-specific legal regulations. Volkswagen recommends that children under 12 years of age are always transported on the re ...

    Using a child seat on the front passenger seat
    First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Not all countries allow you to transport children on the front passenger seat. Not every child seat is suitable for use on ...

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