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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Using a child seat on the rear seats

Fitting a child seat to a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear seat requires adjusting the front seat first — moved to suit the size of the child seat and child, while still leaving the front passenger enough room to sit correctly. This page explains that balance so the child seat fits properly without compromising the front occupant's safety.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

When fitting a child seat to a rear seat, the position of the front seat must be adjusted to ensure that the child has sufficient space. Adjust the front seat according to the size of the child seat and child. Ensure that the front passenger can still maintain a correct sitting position   .

Suitable child seats

The child seat must have been approved by the manufacturer for use on the rear bench seat with side airbag.

Universal child seats in groups 0, 0+, 1, 2, or 3 as specified in ECE-R 44 can be fitted to the rear seats.

The outer seats are suitable for child seats with the ISOFIX system which are specially approved for this vehicle type by ECE-R 44.

ISOFIX child seats approved for use on rear seats

There are different categories of ISOFIX child seats: universal, semi-universal and vehicle-specific.

  • If the ISOFIX child seat has universal approval, the child seat must be fastened with the lower anchoring points and the top tether.
  • If ISOFIX child seats have semi-universal or vehicle-specific approval, a check must be made prior to use in order to find out whether the child seat has been approved for the vehicle. For this purpose, the child-seat manufacturer supplies the ISOFIX child seat with a list of vehicles for which the respective ISOFIX child seat has been approved. If necessary, contact the child seat manufacturer for an up-to-date list of vehicles.

WARNING

Any child in a child seat on the rear bench seat may sustain fatal injuries if they play with lockable seat belts that are not in use.
  • Always secure any lockable seat belts on the rear bench seat that are not in use.

    Questions & answers

    Using a child seat on the rear seats — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Do I need to move the front seat when fitting a child seat on the Golf Mk7 rear bench?
    Yes. Push the front seat forward enough to give the child seat sufficient space, but make sure the front passenger can still maintain a correct sitting position.
    Which Golf Mk7 rear seat positions accept ISOFIX child seats?
    Only the two outer rear seats have ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchoring points. The centre rear seat does not have ISOFIX — use the seat belt there.
    Can I fit three child seats across the Golf Mk7 rear bench?
    It is physically very tight. The two outer positions have ISOFIX; the centre position can take a belt-secured seat. Check compatibility with the specific seats you intend to use.
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