He Isofix system It has long been introduced among us and there is no doubt that it has become an option celebrated by all and recommended by experts such as RACE, as a safer anchoring system.
Isofix universally regulates the installation of a child safety chair, in addition reduces the risks of mounting errors especially in times of great tensions such as a slowdown or an impact.
What is the Isofix system?
Isofix It is a system that defines standard anchor points, which allow the safety chairs to be mounted more quickly and efficiently. These points are screwed or welded to the body of the car, and contain hooks for the child's seat that allow proper installation. But the Isofix system is not applicable to all child seats, but is used for Group 0+ and Group 1. In addition, Group 0+ always uses the support leg system, whose approval is semi universal.
Within Group 1, we find two types of Isofix:
Universal: wear as third anchor point the Top Tether which holds the upper part of the seat back to prevent it from tipping forward in case of impact. The Top Tether consists of a anti-rotation device It guarantees stability and safety and can be found in the back of the seat, next to the headrest, or in the case of 3 or 5 door vehicles, also on the floor of the trunk.
Semi universal: incorporates a support leg located at the base of the chair that is fixed to the floor plate of the car.
Simplifying assembly with the Isofix system
Chicco presents the Isofix Base, compatible with the Auto-Fix Fast and Auto-Fix I-Move chairs (Group 0+), which reaches its maximum in terms of safety and practicality.
Before mounting the Chicco Isofix Base, you have to make sure that the car has the Isofix system incorporated to be able to install the anchors safely. The Isofix system has no complications and today can be found in most cars, of course all approved since 2005. In three steps Isofix Base and chair become integral part of the car body, safety straps are not necessary, anchoring is easier and faster.
The safety chairs that incorporate the Isofix system have additional support, because if we only anchor the chair at the bottom, we run the risk that the system tip over for the weight of the child. Isofix Base has Double check system: Chicco patented system, which thanks to the double mechanical safety and the indicators that turn green when the chair is correctly fixed, prevents erroneous installation and decreases the movement of forward rotation in case of frontal impact.
Isofix system, safer and more comfortable
The manufacturers of vehicles and of child restraint systems They are incorporating this system in their products. Before buying a chair, it is advisable to check if our vehicle allows this restraint system. If not, you can make use of the seat belts of the vehicle, also very reliable, but that require a greater attention in its assembly.
As if all this were not enough, the DGT also reminds us that:
· The use of child restraint systems reduces the risk of death by 75% and the risk of injury by 90%.
· There are currently two regulations: the EC R44, in which the chairs are classified according to weight, and the i-size, in which the classification is carried out according to height. Chairs approved according to any of them can be purchased and used. The regulations with which a specific chair has been approved is indicated on its approval label.
· The use of child restraint systems is mandatory until the smallest one measures 135cm, and recommended up to 150cm
· The rear seats are the safest for the child's movement. If you do it in the front seat, you must disconnect the AIRBAG.
· In general, new cars currently sold must have at least two seats equipped with two lower ISOFIX anchors and an ISOFIX upper anchor.
We should no longer doubt it, if as we increase the family, we have in mind to change cars, the Isofix system must be an important part of the requirements of the family car. Traveling, whether long or short, we will be more comfortable and safe with the Isofix system.
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