Exactly the same thing in mine- I engage the outer one nearest the door easily then the other I tend to line it up, then push down on the seat base as I engage it in- can be a bit fiddly but it goes- as said before, takes some getting used to but it does work. Seems to be a l322 quirk 2007 TDV8 Vogue SE
2005 BMW E63 645ci
2009 5.0 Supercharged autobiography
2024 Porsche Macan

Thanks. The fact that so many of you have had the same problem I guess it is what it is. Will have another go at it and hope by hook or crook it goes in. 2009 pre-facelift 3.6 TDV8.

I have had exactly the same issue and it is definitely a design fault on some of the vehicles as others are so much more easier to install isofix into...I tried the guides which didn't really help and dig into the leather seat, the only thing that I have to do is to release the seat and move it forward a bit, this shows the isofix bar more clearly and assists... I need more help than most...sorry !!

Used to be the source of much swearing in our household, as said, extend the base out so the legs are at their longest. I used to create a hole with your spare hand so you can see alot better what's going on, it's as tight as a tight thing.

Thanks. Yes I was planning to tilt the seat forward a cm or two, think I am going to take the seat base out and start fresh by aiming to get the tough side in first. I just need to find some time today as the kids not playing ball!

As mentioned, my arm refuses to stay fully extended once I put pressure on it when pushing in. 2009 pre-facelift 3.6 TDV8.

It’s been ages since I used one but I recall pushing from the locking mechanism , took me ages to get the technique right.

DONE!

Turns out the key tool I needed was two more hands, drove to a mates who helped me by opened up the gap a little more with his hands (which was already quite big due to me messing about so much with it) while I pushed it in, still a pain and fiddly but it worked and took about 2 mins. So my key takeaway is it’s a 2 person job.

Green light dreamland…

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Out of curiosity are the arms pretty much the same between brands?

This is what our maxi-cosi arms look like:

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The arms seemed universal to me when looking at child seats, and these look exactly like the arms on mine aside from the colour. Some seats/bases may have arms that extend longer than others perhaps (useful in my case) but I guess as a universal system the way they are made and attach has to be to a certain spec.

However the seats and bases are quite different. For those in the market for one I do recommend the Cloud Z i-Size range from Cybex if your budget allows. It swivels so the kid faces out on entry and exit, once mastered it’s very easy to get the kid in and out. We use the carseat that extends almost flat on the pram instead of the bulky pram cot (Cybex Lux) most of the time too. Handy…

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I’d also highly recommend the Thule Chariot if you lead an outdoor life / have dogs, easily the best thing we have for them especially this time of year.

We also have the iCandy for Land Rover pushchair system I think this advert sold my other half

It’s been genuinely good for life away from town, but is a bit bulky for around town which is rare for us tbh.

It’s amazing how quickly they grow up, my 3 year old jumps in herself now and fastens up the seatbelt etc! I also have a 4 week old so going through all this again.

You’ll also be glad you have a L322 rather than L405.. you can fit loads more in! Sold - Bell a 2015 MY16 Loire Blue Autobiography 4.4 SDV8
Previously George a 2007 MY07 Java Black VSE 3.6 TDV8
Previously a 04 MY04 Defender 90

Congratulations on the 1 month old. Mines 7 weeks and changing by the day. It’s her first trip in the l322 later today, had to wait patiently for the final isofix arm to click in…! 2009 pre-facelift 3.6 TDV8.

My wife is due in 6 weeks.

We’ve bought 3 of the Cloud Z reclining seats and the bases too. Shame they don’t recline in the car like they do on the pram for longer journeys but hey ho.

Main reason we bought the Cybex stuff was it’s 1 of only 2 makes that fit the Land Rover pram

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2007 Range Rover Supercharged in Java Black with Ivory Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

If interested this is a very good informative book, not as intense as the title would suggest... https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/444...a-feminist

My advice is to ask questions and know you have choices.

The best of luck.

P.s. I believe the seats don’t recline in the car for safety reasons. Guess it would create more lateral movement during an impact. It’s surprising how tight the straps have to be when I was shown how to correctly put the baby in! 2009 pre-facelift 3.6 TDV8.