Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Securing child seats with the top tether
Fig. 80 shows the top-tether retaining rings on the back of the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear bench seat. Fitting the top tether means releasing and slightly folding the backrest forward and removing the head restraint first — this page gives the exact sequence, always in line with the child seat manufacturer's own instructions.
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
- 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.
Questions & answers
Securing child seats with the top tether — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Where are the top tether hooks in the Golf Mk7?
The hooks are on the back of the rear seat backrest. Fold the backrest slightly forward and remove the head restraint for the relevant position to access them.
How do I attach the top tether strap in the Golf Mk7?
Route the strap over the top of the rear seat backrest and clip the hook onto the retaining ring. Tighten the strap according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Do I need to remove the head restraint to use the Golf Mk7 top tether?
The manual says to release the seat backrest and fold it slightly forward, then remove the head restraint to allow the strap to route cleanly over the backrest.
