Isofix seats will not fit in every car with Isofix points. As with any child car seat, follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Isofix cars have Isofix slots hidden behind the rear seats, in the joint between the back of the seat and the seat cushion.
For baby car seats, you will need an additional car seat base to use ISOFIX. Most first-time parents install our baby car seats correctly thanks to the easy-to-use ISOFIX base. For toddler car seats, you can either choose for a car seat that is installed with your car’s seat belt or with ISOFIX.
Are all ISOFIX bases different?
Not all ISOfix bases are the same. Some connect with a Top Tether, some with a support leg and some with no third point at all. There are 3 distinct kinds of ISOfix bases; Universal, Semi-Universal and Vehicle specific.
Isofix is a method of installing a convertible car seat using Isofix attachments that are built into the seats of your car. It is safe, secure and easy to follow the installation instructions. To install the car seat, you click the Isofix clips on your car seat into the attachments in your car.
Do all car seats fit any ISOFIX bases? – Related Questions
Is ISOFIX safer than a seatbelt?
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.
Can I install ISOFIX myself?
Isofix is so easy to fit yourself as it clicks and locks in so you can’t do it wrong.
Do Halfords fit ISOFIX points?
ISOFIX car seats at Halfords
If you do choose the delivery option, all you have to do is get in touch with your local Halfords to arrange your free fitting demonstration!
Is ISOFIX legal in Australia?
Yes.In September 2014, ISOFIX was legalised in Australia.
Is ISOFIX a legal requirement UK?
Children of 12 years old or taller than 135cm do not need to use a child seat. Before this age or height they must do by law. Child seats must be fitted either using ISOFIX mountings or a diagonal seat belt strap.
When did ISOFIX become mandatory?
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.
What’s the difference between ISOFIX and non ISOFIX?
The difference between ISOfix and non ISOfix is the fitting system for the car seat and the car. If the car seat is non-ISOfix it would be fitted with a car seat belt, if it uses ISOfix it would be clicked onto the car’s ISOfix anchorage points. Interested in ISOfix?
Is ISOFIX a legal requirement?
Is Isofix a legal requirement? Child seat manufacturers are not currently required to include Isofix mounts with their seats, and so you can buy several that are fitted with seatbelts. Both types of seats must pass official safety tests.
How does an ISOFIX base work?
How do you install an ISOFIX base?
Are car seat bases necessary?
Typically, you don’t need the base to properly use your car seat — it’s just a convenience. To install without the base, just thread the seat belt through the grooves on the side of the seat and tighten in the same manner as above. It should look something like this (for American car seats).
Should ISOFIX base lift up?
You don’t need to lift the base up when it’s installed and it would not be subjected to this direction of force in a crash, so it’s no problem and very normal (all isofix seat bases have this movement.)
Are isofix seats meant to move?
It’s because the isofix bars are say an inch wide and your base fixings are half an inch wide so there will be some movement. It’s so any isofix seats will fit on the bars. Don’t worry.
Back and forth is the key, wobbling side to side is normal. It won’t be 100% immovable. Completely normal as the isofix bars are like little square brackets, the hooks are narrower than the squares, so it will naturally move.