Technical BulletinChild Restraint Systems for
Installation Checks
Version 5.0.3

7th February 2023
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Child Restraint Systems for Installation Checks
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7th February 2023
Euro NCAP Child Occupant Protection Protocol
Information
1st January 2023

1. Introduction
From 2013 onwards, Euro NCAP has used a selection of popular Child Restraint
Systems (CRS) to assess the vehicle’s ability to safely and correctly accommodate child
restraints. This list contains a sample of widely available, well performing child seatsthat represent most common types of products available on the European market. The
list will be checked annually and updated if seats are no longer available on the market.
Each update will occur at the start of the year preceding the year of application.
Euro NCAP does not assess or rate the child seats individually, and although the child
restraint systems on the installation list are generally recommended, there are otherseats available on the market that provide equal protection.
1.1

Definitions

R129 child statures
45-75 cm: Birth to approx. 12 months
45-105 cm: Birth to approx. 4 years
61-105 cm: approx. 4 months to 4 years
76-105 cm: approx. 15 months to 4 years
100-135 cm: approx. 4 years to 8 years
100-150 cm: approx. 4 years to 12 years
R129 CRS definitions
i-Size universal ISOFIX
i-Size booster seatspecific vehicle ISOFIX
specific vehicle booster seat
Universal belted
Specific vehicle belted
Universal booster cushion
Specific vehicle booster cushion

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2. Child Restraint Systems for Installation Checks
CRS for Installation Assessment
The CRS to be used in the installation assessment are detailed below. Each CRS will
be installed using the installation mode detailed.
2.1

CRS
1
Maxi-Cosi Pebble
360

Approval
R129

2Britax Römer
Kidfix i-Size

R129

3Cybex Solution Z
i-Fix

R129

4Cybex Solution Z
i-Fix

R129

5Cybex Solution Z
i-Fix

R129

40cm-83cm

100cm150cm

100cm150cm

100cm150cm

100cm150cm

Description & installation
Universal Belted
Belt mounted, integral infant carrier
Rearward facing
Installed on ALL passenger seating
positions
Approval No: 030063
i-Size booster seat
Belt mounted booster seat
8th adjustment position up from bottom,
lowest position is #1
Forward facingInstalled on ALL passenger
seating positions
Approval No: 0061 01
Specific vehicle booster seat
Belt mounted, without linear side impact
protection
Highest adjustment position
Forward facing
Installed on ALL passenger seatingpositions
Approval No: 030036
Specific vehicle booster seat
ISOFIX mounted, without linear side
impact protection
8th adjustment position up from bottom,
lowest position is #1
Forward facing
Installed on ALL seating positions
equipped with ISOFIX anchorages
Approval No: 030036
Specific vehicle booster seat
ISOFIX mounted, without linear side
impact protection
Highest adjustment position
Forward facing
Installed on ALL seating positions
equipped with ISOFIX anchorages

B___

ISO R2B___

ISO B2135cm
statureB___

Exceeding
ISO B3150cm
statureBI__ISO B3135cm
statureBI__

Exceeding
ISO B3150cm
statureApproval No: 030036

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6Maxi-Cosi
Pearl 360 &FamilyFix 360
base

R129
40cm105cm

7Maxi-Cosi
Pearl 360 &FamilyFix 360
base

R129

8BeSafe iZi Kid
X3 i-Size

R129(iZi Kid X2 i-Size
may also be used)>15m &
76cm105cm

61cm105cm

i-Size universal ISOFIXISOFIX mounted with support leg
Rearward facing
Installed on ALL i-Size seating positions
Approval No: 030062
i-Size universal ISOFIXISOFIX mounted with support leg
Forward facing
Installed on ALL i-Size seating positionsApproval No: 030062
i-Size universal ISOFIXISOFIX mounted with support leg, without
SIP+
Rearward facing
Installed on ALL i-Size seating positions_IL_ISO R2_IL_ISO F2X_IL_ISO R2_I_S

ISO F2X

BI__ISO B2≤18.0kg

9Britax Römer
Trifix2 i-size

R129

10BeSafe iZi Flex
FIX i-Size

R129

76cm105cm

100cm135cm

Approval No: 000002
i-Size universal ISOFIXISOFIX mounted with top-tether
Forward facing
Installed on ALL i-Size seating positions
Approval No: 010015
i-Size booster seat
ISOFIX mounted
Height adjustment set up from the bottomwith five complete rotations of theadjustment, lowest position is #1.
Forward facing
Installed on ALL i-Size seating positions

135cmstatureApproval No: 000017

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3. Child Restraint Systems for Dynamic Testing
For both child dummies, the requirements relating to stature detailed in the Euro NCAP
COP Assessment protocol, Section 3.2.3 CRS adjustment and integrated CRS, must befollowed.
3.1
Q6 Dummy
3.1.1 The Q6 dummy will be placed in a forward facing CRS only, rearward facing
CRS are NOT accepted.
3.1.2 The vehicle manufacturer may recommend a CRS for the Q6.
3.1.3 Any belt guides, such as SecureGuard, shall only be used providing there is clear
information in the vehicle handbook instructing the user to install the CRS withthe guide.
3.1.4 Any additional adjustments, such as side impact extensions, shall only be usedproviding there is clear information in the vehicle handbook instructing the userof their use and required position.
3.1.5 Where the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a FWF CRS for a six year
old child, the front MPDB and Side AE-MDB impacts will be performed with
the Q6 dummy seated in a CRS chosen by the Secretariat from Section 2(above). It will be installed using the ISOFIX anchorages and adult belt.
3.1.6 Where the vehicle offers no ISOFIX anchorages, the Q6 dummy will be seatedin a CRS chosen by the Secretariat from Section 2 (above) installed using theadult belt only.
3.2
Q10 Dummy
3.2.1 The vehicle manufacturer may recommend a booster cushion for a ten year oldchild (either stand-alone or as part of a booster seat with detachable backrest).
3.2.2 Where the vehicle manufacturer recommends to the public the use of the highback version, the tests will be performed with either the booster cushion only
(backrest removed) or a booster cushion from the list below.
3.2.3 Any belt guides, such as the SecureGuard, shall only be used providing there isclear information in the vehicle handbook instructing the user to install the CRS
with the guide.
3.2.4 Any additional adjustments, such as side impact extensions, shall only be usedproviding there is clear information in the vehicle handbook instructing the userof their use and required position.
3.2.5 Where the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend booster cushion, the front
MPDB and Side MDB impacts will be performed with the Q10 dummy seatedon a booster cushion (only) selected from the list below by the vehicle
manufacturer, where no selection is made the Secretariat will choose at random.
3.2.6 Q10 Dummy CRS
If a CRS in the list below is fitted with a shoulder belt position guide or clip, itmust NOT be used under any circumstance.
● Graco Booster Basic – approval number ECE R44.04: E11-0444165The adjustable arm rest shall be positioned to the highest position.
● Nania/OSANN UP - approval number ECE R44.04: E2 – 049047● Peg Perego Viaggio 2-3 Shuttle – approval number ECE R44.04: E24 0000256

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4. Additional Information
4.1

CRS Manufacturer Contacts

Britax Römer
Lea Rauscher
Business Account Manager OEM
Theodor-Heuss-Str. 989340 Leipheim
Germany
e-mail: lea.rauscher@britax.com
Phone: +49 (0) 171 2492125
Dorel Europe
Erik Salters
Safety Research Department
Korendijk 5, 5704 RDHelmond, the Netherlands
e-mail: erik.salters@dorel.eu
Phone: +31-(0)492845745
HTS BeSafe
Okke van Mourik
Product Development manager
HTS BeSafe
Nieuwegracht 133512 LC Utrecht
The Netherlands
e-mail: mourik@hts.noPhone: +31 30 2316586
Cybex
Costandinos Visvikis
Director Industrial Relations Child Safety
Riedinger Str. 1895448 Bayreuth
Germany
e-mail: costandinos.visvikis@cybex-online.com
Phone: +49 921 78511 551

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