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

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Fig. 80 Retaining rings for the top tether on the back of the rear bench seat

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Observe the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer when fitting or removing the child seat .

Release the seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards slightly .

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

Guide the top tether of the child seat to the rear between the backrest and luggage compartment cover into the luggage compartment.

Fold back the seat backrest and push it firmly to lock it in place.

Attach the child seat to the lower anchoring points .

In the luggage compartment, hook the top tether into the retaining ring labelled Top Tether behind the corresponding seat .

Stretch the belt.

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 one retaining ring in the luggage compartment.

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

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

Securing child seats using lower anchoring points (ISOFIX, LATCH)

Fig. 78 On vehicle seat: different markings identifying the lower anchoring points for child seats Fig. 79 On the vehicle seat: protective caps for the inner anchoring point First read and obs ...

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