ISOFIX anchorage and top-tether anchorage (ISOFIX anchorage system) for children

The ISOFIX system holds a Child Restraint System during driving and in an accident. This system is designed to make installation of the Child Restraint System easier and reduce the possibility of improperly installing your Child Restraint System. The ISOFIX system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the Child Restraint System. The ISOFIX system eliminates the need to use seat belts to secure the Child Restraint System to the rear seats.

ISOFIX anchorages are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each ISOFIX seating position that will accommodate a Child Restraint System with lower attachments.

To use the ISOFIX system in your vehicle, you must have a Child Restraint System with ISOFIX attachments.

The Child Restraint System manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the Child Restraint System with its attachments for the ISOFIX anchorages.

ISOFIX anchorages have been provided in the left and right outboard rear seating positions. Their locations are shown in the illustration.

WARNING

Do not attempt to install a Child Restraint System using ISOFIX anchorages in the rear centre seating position. There are no ISOFIX anchorages provided for this seat. Using the outboard seat anchorages, for the CRS installation on the rear centre seating position, can damage the anchorages.

ISOFIX(i-Size) anchorages are located between the seatback and the seat cushion of the rear seat left and right outboard seating positions, indicated by the symbols.

ISOFIX(i-Size) Anchor PositionIndicator ()
ISOFIX(i-Size) Anchor

Securing a Child Restraint System with the “ISOFIX(i-Size) Anchorage System”

To install a ISOFIX(i-Size)-compatible Child Restraint System in either of the rear outboard seating positions:

Move the seat belt buckle away from the ISOFIX(i-Size) anchorages.

Move any other objects away from the anchorages that could prevent a secure connection between the Child Restraint System and the ISOFIX(i-Size) anchorages.

Place the Child Restraint System on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the ISOFIX(i-Size) anchorages according to the instructions provided by the Child Restraint System manufacturer.

Follow the instructions of the Child Restraint System's manufacturer for proper installation and connection of the ISOFIX(i-Size) attachments on the Child Restraint System to the ISOFIX(i-Size) anchorages.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when using the ISOFIX(i-Size) system:

Read and follow all installation instructions provided with your Child Restraint System.
To prevent the child from reaching and taking hold of unretracted seat belts, buckle all unused rear seat belts and retract the seat belt webbing behind the child. Children can be strangled if a shoulder belt becomes wrapped around their neck and the seat belt tightens.
NEVER attach more than one Child Restraint System to a single anchorage. This could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or break.
Always have the ISOFIX(i- Size) system inspected by your dealer after an accident. An accident can damage the ISOFIX(i-Size) system and may not properly secure the Child Restraint System.

Securing a Child Restraint System seat with “Top-tether Anchorage” system

Child restraint system top tether anchorages are located on the back of the rear seatbacks.

Route the Child Restraint System top-tether strap over the seatback. Placing the top tether strap, please follow the instructions of the Child Restraint System manufacturer.

Connect the top-tether strap to the top-tether anchorage, then tighten the top-tether strap according to the instructions of your Child Restraint System's manufacturer to firmly attach the Child Restraint System to the seat.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when installing the top-tether:

Read and follow all installation instructions provided with your Child Restraint System.
NEVER attach more than one Child Restraint System to a single ISOFIX top-tether anchorage. This could cause the anchorage or attachment to come loose or break.
Do not attach the top-tether to anything other than the correct top-tether anchorage. It may not work properly if attached to something else.
Child Restraint System anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted Child Restraint System. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

Securing a Child Restraint System with a lap/shoulder belt

When not using the ISOFIX system, all Child Restraint Systems must be secured to a rear seat with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.

Installing a Child Restraint System with a lap/shoulder belt

To install a Child Restraint System on the rear seats, do the following:

Place the Child Restraint System on a rear seat and route the lap/ shoulder belt around or through the Child Restraint System, following the Child Restraint System manufacturer’s instructions.

Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into the buckle. Listen for the distinct “click” sound. Position the release button so that it is easy to access in case of an emergency.

Make sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted.

Remove as much slack from the belt as possible by pushing down on the Child Restraint System whilst feeding the shoulder belt back into the retractor.

Push and pull on the Child Restraint System to confirm that the seat belt is holding it firmly in place.

If your Child Restraint System manufacturer recommends the use of a top-tether with the lap/shoulder belt, please refer to More Details.

To remove the Child Restraint System, press the release button on the buckle and then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the Child Restraint System and allow the seat belt to retract fully.

Suitability of each seating position for belted & ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems (CRS) according to UN regulations.

(Information for use by vehicle users and CRS manufacturers)

Yes : Suitable for fitment of the designated category of CRS
No : Not suitable for fitment of the designated category of CRS
“-” : Not applicable

CRS categories		Seating positions							Remarks
		1	2	3		4	5	6
		1	2	Airbag ON	Airbag OFF	4	5	6
Universal belted CRS		-	-	No	Yes F, R	Yes F, R	Yes^*1 F, R	Yes F, R	F : Forward facing R : Rearward-facing
i-size CRS		-	-	No	No	Yes F, R^*2	No	Yes F, R^*2
Carry-cot (ISOFIX lateral facing CRS)	ISOFIX CRF : L1, L2	-	-	No	No	No	No	No
ISOFIX infant CRS(i.e. CRS for a baby)	ISOFIX CRF : R1	-	-	No	No	Yes R	No	Yes R
ISOFIX toddler CRS - small	ISOFIX CRF : F2, F2X, R2, R2X	-	-	No	No	Yes F, R^*2	No	Yes F, R^*2
* ISOFIX toddler CRS – large (*: not booster seats)	ISOFIX CRF : F3, R3	-	-	No	No	Yes F, R^*2	No	Yes F, R^*2
Booster Seat – reduced Width	ISO CRF : B2	-	-	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Booster Seat – full Width	ISO CRF : B3	-	-	No	No	No	No	No

*1. The seating position number 5 is not suitable for fitment of child restraint system with a support leg.

*2. For fitment of ISOFIX toddler’s rearward large CRS.

• Driver seat : You should move the driver seat to the mid position and adjust the height of seat to the highest position.

• Front passenger seat : You should move the passenger seat to the foremost position.

Seat number	Position in the vehicle
1	Front right
2	Front centre
3	Front left
4	2nd row left
5	2nd row centre
6	2nd row right

Recommended child restraint systems – For Europe

Mass Group	Name	Manufacturer	Type of Fixation	ECE-R44 Approval No.
Group 0+	Cabriofix & Familyfix	Maxi Cosi	ISOFIX	E4 04443907
Group I	Duo Plus	Britax Römer	ISOFIX and top-tether	E1 04301133
Group II	KidFix II XP	Britax Römer	ISOFIX and vehicle Belt	E1 04301323
Group III	Junior III	Graco	vehicle Belt	E11 03.44.164 E11 03.44.165

CRS Manufacturer information

Maxi Cosi Cabriofix & Familyfix http://www.maxi-cosi.com

Britax Römer http://www.britax.com

Graco http://www.gracobaby.com