Volkswagen ID.4: Attaching a child restraint with ISOFIX or i-Size

Overview of ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint installation

The designation of the ISOFIX or i-Size anchorage points depends on the equipment installed and the country.

The following table shows the installation options for ISOFIX or i-Size child restraints at the ISOFIX anchorage points at separate locations in the vehicle.

• Size class: the size class specification corresponds to the body weight permitted for the child restraint. For child restraints approved as "universal" or "semi-universal", the size class is specified on the ECE seal of approval. The size class specification is listed on the child restraint.
• X: seating location is not suitable for fastening an ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint classified in this group.
• IL-SU: Suitable seat for installing an ISOFIX child restraint with this "semi-universal" approval. Note the vehicle list provided by the child restraint manufacturer.
• IUF: Suitable seat for installing an ISOFIX child restraint with this "universal" approval.
• i-U: Suitable seat for fitting a forward-facing or backward-facing i-Size child restraint with "universal" approval.
• i-UF: Suitable seat for fitting a forward-facing i-Size child restraint with "universal" approval.
• i-B: suitable seat for the installation of a forward-facing ISOFIX booster seat in Group 2/3 and also for a forward-facing i-Size child restraint for children approx. 100 to 150 cm (3 ft, 3 in to 4 ft, 11 in) tall.

Attaching child restraints with ISOFIX or i-Size

The installation location of the lower anchorage point is indicated either by an ISOFIX or an i-Size symbol.

Designation of the ISOFIX anchorage points for child restraints on the rear bench seat.

Designation of the i-Size anchorage points for child restraints on the rear bench seat and the front passenger seat.

Fig. 1 General example: fitting a child restraint with attachment arms.

1. Pay attention to and follow the information (→ Child restraints).

2. If necessary, fold down the protective caps for the ISOFIX or i-Size anchorage points.

3. Push the child restraint arms in the direction of the arrow and onto the ISOFIX or i-Size anchor points→ fig. 1.

The child restraint must engage securely and audibly.

4. Pull on both sides of the child restraint to check that the child restraint is securely locked in place.

Securing systemsSecuring the child restraint with the upper strap (top tether)