Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchors
Location of the ISOFIX/LATCH anchors
Symbols on the covers mark the ISOFIX/LATCH anchor positions as shown. The attachment points are located behind covers between the backrest and the seat cushion. 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.
- Open the covers to locate the anchors.
- 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.
- The rear center seat is not equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH lower tether anchors. If a child restraint is used in this seat, attach the restraint’s upper anchor strap (if equipped with these) to the top tether anchor point for this strap and secure the child restraint with the vehicle’s center seat belt.
- 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.
- The ISOFIX/LATCH lower child restraint anchors are only intended for use with child seats positioned in the outboard seating positions. These anchors are not certified for use with any child restraint that is positioned in the center seating position. When securing a child restraint in the center seating position, use only the vehicle’s center seat belt.
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
Upper attachment points and symbols on the back of the rear seat backrest.
Securing a child seat
- Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
- Route the top tether strap under 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.
The parcel shelf must be removed before a child seat can be installed in the anchors.
- 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.
- Never route a top tether strap over the top of the head restraint. The strap should be routed beneath the head 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 on 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 them to