Installing child restraints in the center rear seat
To securely install a child restraint in the center rear seat, there is important information to read and recommendations to follow.
Top tether attachment points can be used when installing a child restraint on the center rear seat.
Tip
Long-term use of a child restraint may cause wear and tear on the vehicle interior. Use a kick guard accessory to protect the vehicle interior.
Allowed child restraints
- Only use child restraints that are recommended by Polestar, universally approved or are vehicle-specific approved where the vehicle is included in the manufacturer’s vehicle list.
Seat preparations
- Remove cushion extenders, leg supports and other accessories from the seat before installing a child restraint. If you use a kick guard accessory, this can remain on the seat.
- Child restraint support legs, if any, should always be mounted directly to the floor. Do not fit support legs to any raised or uneven floor surfaces, footrests or other objects.
- Loose objects should not be stored around any support legs of a child restraint.
- Any restraining straps on a child restraint should always be secured to designated attachment points. Do not secure restraining straps to seat rails, handles or other parts of the interior.
- When installing an adjustable, rearward-facing child restraint, adjust the child restraint according to the child’s age. Older children should be seated in a more upright position than younger ones.
- When installing a child restraint secured using the vehicle's seat belt or when the vehicle's seat belt is used to secure a child, make sure that brackets or other parts of the restraint do not come into contact with the seat belt release button.
Important
Follow the general recommendations for any child restraint attachment points used to install a child restraint.
Follow the instructions from the manufacturer to install the child restraint.
Note
Installation questions
If you have installation questions, contact the manufacturer of the child restraint for more detailed instructions.
Protecting the vehicle interior
Be careful during installation to avoid damage to the vehicle interior caused by protruding parts or sharp edges of the child restraint.
- If the child restraint uses lower tether straps, never adjust the position of the front seats after the straps have been secured to the lower tether attachment points. Always remember to remove the straps when the child restraint is not installed.
- Fasten loose parts of child restraints, such as restraining straps, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Important
General safety recommendations
When applicable, follow the general safety recommendations regarding seat belt use, headrest adjustment and proper seating.
Local regulations
Regulations on where and how children should be seated and secured differ between regions. Make sure that you know what applies to the region you are in.
Tip
The seat belt reminder may appear for a seat if a child restraint has been installed without using the vehicle's seat belt. You can dismiss the reminder in the display, but other warning indicators will remain active. Buckle the seat belt to remove them.