Volkswagen ID.4: Types of child restraints

Only use child restraints that are legally approved and suitable for the child using them.

Child restraint standards

Regulations ECE-R 44 or ECE-R 129 apply to child restraints in member countries. Both regulations are valid at the same time. Child restraints that have been checked in accordance with this standard have an orange ECE seal of approval. The ECE seal of approval may contain the following information about the child restraint:

• Weight class
• Size class
• Certification category (universal, semi-universal, vehicle-specific, or i-size).
• Certification number.

For child restraints that are approved in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44, the eight-digit approval number on the ECE seal of approval must begin with 03 or 04. This indicates that the seat is permitted. Older child restraints whose number begins with 01 or 02 are not permitted.

Child restraints according to weight classes

Fig. 1 Example of child restraints.

• Weight class 0/0+: rear-facing infant safety seats → fig. 1 from group 0/0+ or 0/1 are best suited from birth to about 18 months.
• Weight class 1: After reaching the weight limit, child restraints from group 1 (up to about four years) and group 1/2 (up to approximately seven years) with an integrated safety belt system are the most suitable.
• Weight classes 2/3: groups 2 and 3 contain child restraints with backrests and booster seats without backrests.

  Because of their integrated safety belts and side bolsters, child restraints with a backrest provide better protection than booster seats without a backrest. Therefore, Volkswagen recommends using child restraints with a backrest.

  Child restraints in group 2 are suitable for children up to about 7 years old. Child restraints in group 3 are suitable for children older than about 7 years old.

When using a child restraint from Group 2 or a child restraint with a backrest for children taller than 100 cm (approx. 3 ft, 3 in), also use the fourth child restraint attachment point, if available, for the safety belt. Follow the child restraint user manual.

Not all children across the board fit into the child restraints in their weight group. Also, not all seats fit in every vehicle. Therefore, always check if the child fits into the seat correctly and if the child seat can be secured in your vehicle.

Child restraints according to approval categories

Child restraints can be in the "universal", "semi-universal", "vehicle-specific" (all in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44) or "i-Size" (in accordance with regulation ECE-R 129) approval category.

• Universal: Child restraints with "universal" approval are approved for installation in all vehicles. A list of models is not needed. With universal approval for ISOFIX, also secure the child restraint with a top tether safety belt.
• Semi-universal: In addition to the standard requirements for universal approval, "semi-universal" approval requires safety equipment for securing the child restraint that requires additional tests. Child restraints with "semiuniversal" approval have a model list that must contain the vehicle in which the seat will be used.
• Vehicle-specific: vehicle-specific approval requires a separate dynamic test of the child restraint in the vehicle for each vehicle model. Child restraints with "vehicle-specific" approval also have a model list.
• i-Size: Child restraints with "i-Size" approval must conform to the requirements for installation and safety that are contained in the ECE-R 129 regulation. You can obtain information about which child restraints have an i-Size certification for this vehicle from the child restraint manufacturers.

Side airbagsInstalling and using child restraints