There are two ways to attach child seats: using the seat belt or using the Isofix system.

Attachment using the ISOFIX system

Authorised Isofix child seats are approved in accordance with regulation ECE-R44 in one of the three following cases:

  • Universal Isofix 3-point forward-facing seat;
  • Semi-universal Isofix 2-point seat;
  • specific.

For the latter two, check that your child seat can be installed by consulting the list of compatible vehicles.

Attach the child seat with the Isofix locks, if these are provided. The Isofix system allows quick, easy and safe fitting.

The Isofix system consists of 2 rings and, in some cases, a third ring.

The two rings 1, identified by a mark, are located between the seatback and the seat base

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No modifications must be made to the component parts of the originally fitted restraint system (seat belts, Isofix, seats and their mountings).

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The Isofix anchorage points have been exclusively designed for child seats with the Isofix system. Never fit a different type of child seat, seat belt or other objects to these fittings.

Check that nothing is obstructing the anchorage points.

If your vehicle has been involved in a road accident, have the Isofix anchorage points checked and replace your child seat.

Front-facing seat mounting ring for rear side seats

The third ring is used to attach the upper strap on some child seats.

  • Set the headrest to the raised position or remove it;
  • pass the belt 2 (supplied with the seat) between the two rear headrest rods;
  • the hook 3must be attached to the ring 4 marked by the 3_ALL_085_1_pictogramme.png symbol behind the seat;
  • pull the belt so that the child seat comes into contact with the vehicle seatback.
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Check that the seatback of the forward-facing child seat is in contact with the seatback of the vehicle seat. In this case, the child seat may not always rest on the seat base of the vehicle seat.

Attachment by seat belt

The seat belt must be adjusted in order to ensure it works in the event of sudden braking or impact.

Ensure that the strap paths indicated by the child seat manufacturer are observed.

Always check that the seat belt is correctly fastened by pulling it up, then pulling it out fully whilst pressing on the child seat.

Check that the seat is correctly held by moving it from side to side and back to front: the seat should remain firmly fixed.

Check that the child seat has not been installed at an angle and that it is not resting against a window.

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Do not use the child seat if it risks unfastening the seat belt restraining it: the base of the seat must not rest on the buckle and/or catch of the seat belt.

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The seat belt must never be twisted or the tension relieved. Never pass the shoulder strap under the arm or behind the back.

Check that the seat belt has not been damaged by sharp edges.

If the seat belt does not operate normally, it will not protect the child. Consult an approved dealer. Do not use this seat until the seat belt has been repaired.

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No modifications must be made to the component parts of the originally fitted restraint system (seat belts, Isofix, seats and their mountings).