Road vehicles - Child seat presence and orientation detection system (CPOD) - Part 3: Labelling

ISO/DIS 22239-3:2017 specifies instructions for use as well as labelling requirements of child restraint systems (CRS) and vehicles equipped with the child seat presence and orientation detection system (CPOD) specified in ISO/TS 22239‑1, which enables the automatic recognition of CRS placed on a passenger seat.

Véhicules routiers — Système de détection de la présence d'un siège enfant et de son orientation (CPOD) — Partie 3: Étiquetage

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
28-Sep-2017
Current Stage
9093 - International Standard confirmed
Start Date
23-Dec-2025
Completion Date
27-Dec-2025

Relations

Effective Date
29-Jun-2013

Overview

ISO/TS 22239-3:2017 titled Road vehicles - Child seat presence and orientation detection system (CPOD) - Part 3: Labelling is a technical specification developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This standard sets forth the requirements for labelling child restraint systems (CRS) and vehicles equipped with CPOD technology as specified in ISO/TS 22239-1. CPOD systems enable the automatic detection and orientation recognition of child seats placed on passenger seats, enhancing vehicle safety through improved child occupant protection.

This document specifies the labelling requirements, instructions for use, and visibility standards to ensure clear communication to users about the presence and functionality of CPOD systems. It is a critical complement to CPOD system specifications, contributing to safer vehicle-child seat interactions.


Key Topics

  • CPOD Symbol and Labelling:
    The standard prescribes the official CPOD symbol (ISO 7000-2960) that must appear on both child restraint systems and vehicles equipped with CPOD. Labels incorporate this symbol, additional pictograms, and user instructions.

  • Label Requirements for Child Restraint Systems:

    • Minimum size: Vertical labels must be at least 78 x 60 mm; horizontal labels at least 95 x 35 mm.
    • Visibility: Labels must remain visible after installation of the child seat in the vehicle.
    • Content: Must include the CPOD symbol and may contain additional instructions.
  • Label Requirements for CPOD-Equipped Vehicles:

    • Minimum size: At least 50 x 100 mm.
    • Visibility: Must be clearly seen from outside when the passenger door is open.
    • Content: Must feature the CPOD symbol and explain that the system functions correctly only if both the vehicle seat and CRS have CPOD.
  • In-Vehicle Information System:
    Vehicles with CPOD must provide visual tell-tale messages to the driver on the CRS detection status:

    • Green: Child seat detected and correctly positioned
    • Red (blinking): Child seat detected but incorrectly positioned
    • Red with malfunction indicator: System malfunction
    • No message: No CRS detected
  • Use of Color and Standards Compliance:
    Colours used in labels comply with ISO 3864-4 to maintain safety sign clarity and consistency.


Applications

ISO/TS 22239-3:2017 is essential for automotive manufacturers, child seat producers, and safety regulators. It provides:

  • Automotive Industry:
    Assists vehicle manufacturers in designing vehicles with compliant CPOD systems and ensures uniform labelling that informs drivers and passengers about child seat status and safety.

  • Child Seat Manufacturers:
    Helps design child restraint systems that integrate easily with CPOD-enabled vehicles, including the use of standardized labels to alert users of CPOD compatibility.

  • Safety and Compliance:
    Enables regulatory bodies and testing agencies to evaluate adherence to CPOD labelling specifications, improving child occupant safety.

  • Users and Drivers:
    Offers clear indication through labels and in-vehicle messages, enhancing awareness of child seat positioning and the operational status of the CPOD system.


Related Standards

For a comprehensive understanding and implementation of child seat detection systems, ISO/TS 22239-3:2017 should be considered in conjunction with the following:

  • ISO/TS 22239-1:2017 – Specifications and test methods for the CPOD system
  • ISO 3864-4 – Graphical symbols for safety colours and safety signs used on CPOD labels
  • ISO 7000-2960 – CPOD system symbol
  • ISO 7010-E014 – Registered safety sign integrated within CPOD labels
  • ISO 2575 – Road vehicle symbols for controls and indicators, supporting consistent interface communication

Understanding these related standards supports the proper development, testing, and labeling of CPOD systems for enhanced child safety in road vehicles.


By complying with ISO/TS 22239-3:2017, manufacturers ensure standardized, visible, and informative labelling of child restraint systems and CPOD-equipped vehicles, facilitating safer child occupant detection and positioning. This promotes global safety harmonization and helps reduce child passenger injuries associated with improper child seat installation or vehicle system failures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISO/TS 22239-3:2017 is a technical specification published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Road vehicles - Child seat presence and orientation detection system (CPOD) - Part 3: Labelling". This standard covers: ISO/DIS 22239-3:2017 specifies instructions for use as well as labelling requirements of child restraint systems (CRS) and vehicles equipped with the child seat presence and orientation detection system (CPOD) specified in ISO/TS 22239‑1, which enables the automatic recognition of CRS placed on a passenger seat.

ISO/DIS 22239-3:2017 specifies instructions for use as well as labelling requirements of child restraint systems (CRS) and vehicles equipped with the child seat presence and orientation detection system (CPOD) specified in ISO/TS 22239‑1, which enables the automatic recognition of CRS placed on a passenger seat.

ISO/TS 22239-3:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.040.80 - Crash protection and restraint systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ISO/TS 22239-3:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO/TS 22239-3:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 22239-3
Second edition
2017-09
Road vehicles — Child seat presence
and orientation detection system
(CPOD) —
Part 3:
Labelling
Véhicules routiers — Système de détection de la présence d'un siège
enfant et de son orientation (CPOD) —
Partie 3: Étiquetage
Reference number
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ISO 2017
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Labelling requirements . 1
4.1 CPOD symbol . 1
4.2 Labelling of CPOD child restraint systems (CRS) . 2
4.2.1 Label content . 2
4.2.2 Minimum size . 2
4.2.3 Visibility. 2
4.2.4 Owner manual information . 2
4.3 Labelling of CPOD vehicles . 2
4.3.1 Label content . 2
4.3.2 Minimum size . 2
4.3.3 Visibility. 2
4.3.4 Owner manual information . 2
5 In-vehicle information . 3
5.1 Message content and visibility . 3
5.2 Information strategy . 3
Annex A (normative) Labels . 4
Bibliography . 6
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following
URL: www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 36,
Safety and impact testing.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 22239-3:2009), which has been
technically revised.
The main chan
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national
standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally
carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a
technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee.
International organizations, governmental and non‐governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in
the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all
matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attenti
on is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following
URL: www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 36,
Safety and impact testing.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 22239‐3:2009), which has been
technically revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— Improved appearance of the labels;
— Implementation of the ISO registered signs and symbols;
— Status of Annex A changed to normative;
— Informative Annex B removed; and
— Updated references.
A list of all parts in the ISO/TS 22239 series can be found on the ISO website.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/TS 22239-3:2017(E)

Road vehicles — Child seat presence and orientation detection
system (CPOD) — Part 3: Labelling
IMPORTANT — The electronic file of this document contains colours which are considered to be useful
for the correct understanding of the document. Users should therefore consider printing this document
using a colour printer.
1 Scope
This document specifies instructions for use as well as labelling requirements of child restraint systems
(CRS) and vehicles equipped with the child seat presence and orientation detection system (CPOD)
specified in ISO/TS 22239‐1, which enables the automatic recognition of CRS placed on a passenger
seat.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/TS 22239‐1:2017, Road vehicles — Child seat presence and orientation detection system (CPOD) —
Part 1: Specifications and test methods
ISO 3864‐4, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 4: Colorimetric and photometric
properties of safety sign materials
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/TS 22239‐1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
4 Labelling requirements
4.1 CPOD symbol
The symbol for the automatic child seat presence and orientation detection system is shown in Figure 1.
Deleted: 22239‐3_ed2fig1.EPS¶
Formatted: Font:
Figure 1 — Symbol for automatic child seat presence and orientation detection system (CPOD),
ISO 7000-2960
4.2 Labelling of CPOD child restraint systems (CRS)
4.2.1 Label content
CPOD CRS in compliance with ISO/TS 22239‐1 shall be labelled. The label should be as shown in
Figure A.1. These labels are composed of the CPOD symbol in accordance with Figu
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