What is ISOFIX installation?

ISOFIX is an internationally standardised car seat fitting system. It automatically locks your car seat – or car seat base – onto two metal clips (ISOFIX fixing points) between the vehicle seat of your car. No need to use the seat belt anymore.*

What is the purpose of ISOFIX?

Isofix provides a more secure and easier way of attaching child seats in cars. Basically, fitting points are built into both cars and child car seats when they are manufactured.

What is the difference between ISOFIX and ISOFIX?

Isofit seats still makes use of the vehicle’s Isofix anchor points but, unlike Isofix, uses the vehicle’s built-in three-point seatbelt to restrain the child rather than the five-point belt built in to Isofix seats.

Do you need ISOFIX?

This depends on which car seat you have. The majority of infant carriers tend to fit in with a seat belt as well as ISOFIX, whereas some car seats aren’t ISOFIX compatible at all. In short, if your car seat has the option to fit in with a seat belt then no, you don’t need an ISOFIX base.

Do all new cars have ISOFIX?

With the exception of two-seater cars, ISOFIX will be mandatory in all new models launched from November 2012, and in all vehicles manufactured after November 2014. Some ISOFIX car seats feature indicators that confirm when the seat is correctly fitted.

Which is better ISOFIX or seat belt?

ISOFIX makes it easier to safely fit a child seat to your car by using standardised anchor points rather than the seat belt. ISOFIX is our preferred method of fitting child car seats and something we always recommend.

Do all car seats need ISOFIX?

How much safer is ISOFIX than seatbelt?

(33-80 lbs). More in depth talk about Isofix and forward facing in coming posts. Now over to rear facing, is Isofix safer? Looking at pure crash test data, it’s said that Isofix and a correctly installed car seat with seat belt offer the same safety.

Is it worth getting an ISOFIX base?

Independent tests show that ISOFIX mounted seats are extremely safe. Rather than relying on a belt, the car seat is fixed directly to the child seat base. That means there’s less movement in the seat in the event of an accident, particularly a side on impact. The real advantage to ISOFIX is that it’s so simple to fit.

Do you still use seatbelt with ISOFIX?

*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.

What is ISOFIX?

ISOFIX is a market-leading car seat safety system that helps give you peace of mind when you’re driving with a young child. With statistics showing that two thirds of car seats are incorrectly fitted, car seat connoisseurs created the ‘International Standards Organisation Fix’ – known as ISOFIX!

Where do I find the Isofix on my car?

The easiest way to locate your ISOFIX points is through your car instruction manual. Alternatively, look for the ISOFIX identifier on the rear seats. Normally, these are the two outboard positions on the rear seat. They may also be found in the front seat of some vehicles.

How do ISOFIX car seats work?

ISOFIX car seats easily and securely connect to anchor points in a car through two arms on the back of the seat. There are three types of ISOFIX seats that you can get your hands on – the only thing that is different is that particular seats will only fit certain cars:

What are the different types of Isofix seats?

There are three types of ISOFIX seats that you can get your hands on – the only thing that is different is that particular seats will only fit certain cars: Vehicle-Specific Approval – Only compatible with specific vehicles, using a two-point connection system.