Does my car have ISOFIX anchors?

Car seats, seat belts, and seat belt anchorages vary dramatically between cars. To find out if your car has Isofix points, look for Isofix labels between the base and back of your car seats (the fitting points themselves may also be visible) or check your vehicle’s handbook or contact the manufacturer or dealer.

Do all ISOFIX have top tether?

Not all cars have top tether points, so be sure to check each car. Many ISOFIX + Top tether seats are ISOFIX only, very few have an option belt the seat in the car.

Can you use an ISOFIX car seat with a seat belt?

*For ISOFIX car seats for children, you will need to buckle up with the seat belt after ISOFIX installation. Because we know that children like to do everything by themselves, we have designed our child car seats especially for them, so they can buckle up all by themselves.

Can you retrofit Isofix points?

If you have a vehicle that is not yet equipped with the Isofix system, you have the option of retrofitting this system. For this, the required Isofix bracket, which is firmly connected to the body of the vehicle, can be easily retrofitted.

Are Isofix straps legal in Australia?

Yes. Australian rearward and forward facing child restraints all require the use of the top tether strap. This will continue to be required for all rearward and forward facing child restraints, including any AS/NZS 1754 ISOFIX compatible child restraints.

Is ISOFIX safer than LATCH?

Is ISOFIX or LATCH Safer than a Seat Belt? The simple answer is no. Using lower anchors to install a car seat is no safer than using a seat belt if both methods result in an equally secure installation. ISOFIX was designed to reduce the instances of incorrectly installed child restraints.

Do all cars have anchors for car seats?

All forward-facing car safety seats have tethers or tether connectors that fasten to these anchors. Nearly all passenger vehicles and all car safety seats made on or after September 1, 2002, are equipped to use LATCH. See vehicle owner’s manual for highest weight of child allowed to use top tether.

How do I know if my car have top tether?

In most cars the top tether point is located on the back of the vehicle seat. Sometimes you can find it lower down at the base of the backrest, and in some cars it’s on the floor of the boot.

What is tether anchor?

A tether anchor is a metal anchor (often a ring or bar) found behind the vehicle seat.

Can I add the Isofix Latch interface bracket to my Car Seat?

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Where is the top tether on an ISOFIX car seat?

The ISOFIX child seats have 3 points, which are 2 metal connectors on the base and a top tether, or in some cases a support leg. The top tether anchor point is located behind the 2nd row car seat. This is where the top tether belt is attached for added support on the weight of the child seat.

Do all cars have Isofix connectors in India?

In India, not all cars have ISOFIX connectors, except for certain newer models from Toyota, Mahindra, Hyundai, Honda etc. Even though cars with ISOFIX connectors have started gaining popularity, ISOFIX compatible baby car seats are still scarce in India. Most of the available options are imported and come with a hefty price tag.

Can I use seat belt and ISOFIX at the same time?

However, do not secure a car seat using both seat belt and ISOFIX simultaneously. ISOFIX has a maximum weight limitation of 30 Kg including the weight of the car seat, post which the car seat should be secured using seat belt.