Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchors
Location of the ISOFIX/LATCH anchors
Symbols on the zipper pull tabs indicate the ISOFIX/LATCH anchor positions, as shown in the illustration. Always follow your child seat manufacturer’s installation instructions, and use both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and top tethers whenever possible.
To access the anchors
- Put the child restraint in position.
- Locate the anchors by unzipping the zippers.
- Fasten the attachment on the child restraint’s lower straps to the ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.
- Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Polestar’s ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer to the child restraint system’s manual for weight and size ratings.
Always follow your child seat manufacturer’s installation instructions, and use both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and top tethers whenever possible.
Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors
Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly to the anchor (see the illustration). If the attachment is not correctly fastened, the child restraint may not be properly secured in the event of a collision.
Lower child seat attachment points
- The rear seats are equipped with lower child seat attachment points.
- The lower child seat attachment points are intended for use with certain rear-facing child seats.
- Always follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions when attaching a child seat to the lower child seat attachment points.
Location of child seat attachment points
- Location of child seat attachment points for the rear seat.
- The child seat attachment points for the rear seat are located on the rear section of the front-seat floor rails.
Never store loose items around the support legs of a child seat. Make sure that the child seat’s loose parts (straps, for example) are secured in accordance with the child seat’s installation instructions.
Top tether anchors
Child restraint anchorages
Top tether anchors and symbols on the rear parcel shelf.
Securing a child seat
- Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
- Route the top tether strap over the head restraint and attach it to the anchor.
- Attach the strap for the lower tether anchors in the lower ISOFIX/LATCH attachment points. If the child restraint is not equipped with straps for the lower tether anchors, follow the instructions for attaching a child restraint using the automatic locking seat belt.
- Firmly tension all straps.
- Refer also to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions for information on securing the child seat.
- Always refer to the recommendations made by the child restraint manufacturer.
- Polestar recommends that the top tether anchors be used when installing a forward-facing child restraint.
- Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. The anchorages are not able to withstand excessive forces on them in the event of collision if full harness seat belts or adult seat belts are installed to them. An adult who uses a belt anchored in a child restraint anchorage runs a great risk of suffering severe injuries should a collision occur.
- Do not install rear speakers that require the removal of the top tether anchors or interfere with the proper use of the top tether strap.