CYBEX Sirona M, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...RONA M WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or death read this owner s manual prior to installing and using this child restraint ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones graves o muerte lea este manual del usuario antes de instalar y usar el asiento infantil para el automóvil ...

Page 2: ...estraint might seem simple and intuitive Before the first use of the Sirona M Child Restraint please make sure you have followed all the steps in the Safety Checklist and CYBEX Safe Practices beginning on page 83 Following the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for safe transportation of infants we recommend keeping your child rear facing in a properly installed rear facing car seat un...

Page 3: ...ft 69 Installing Child Restraint Rear Facing in an Aircraft 70 Installing Child Restraint Forward Facing in an Aircraft 74 Attach Cup Holder 78 Care and Cleaning 79 Safety Checklist 83 Resources 85 Warranty 87 Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall This information cannot be used for marketing purposes only for recalls so pl...

Page 4: ...er s Manual carefully before first use and keep it for future reference NEVER INSTALL or use this Child Restraint until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual AND in your vehicle Owner s Manual If there is a conflict between the two the vehicle Owner s Manual must be followed FAILURE TO FOLLOW these instructions and the labels on your Child Restraint can result in DEATH or SE...

Page 5: ...ct with pacemakers and similar devices ALWAYS CHECK buckles and other parts for hot surfaces A hot surface could burn your child Cover an unoccupied Child Restraint with a blanket when leaving it in a vehicle exposed to sunlight ALWAYS SECURE this Child Restraint even when unoccupied An unsecured Child Restraint could injure vehicle occupants in a sudden stop or crash If the LATCH connectors are N...

Page 6: ...he headrest when installed forward facing ALWAYS use the top tether when installed forward facing SAFE PRACTICES DO NOT USE this or any other Child Restraint with a premature low birth weight infant until you have consulted with your doctor Some infants may have difficulty breathing or have other medical problems when placed in a seated position DO NOT ALLOW children to play with this Child Restra...

Page 7: ...ckle Pad Crotch Strap Recline Adjustment Handle Seat Cover Headrest Not available on all models Styles may vary Shoulder Pads Harness Straps Newborn Insert L S P device fully extended Magnetic Buckle Tongue Holders Recline Position Indicator Rear Facing Belt Path Each Side Rear Facing Lock Off Each Side Level Indicator Adjustment Handle Cup Holder 12 11 1 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 ARMPIT LEVEL OVERVIEW ...

Page 8: ...ether Strap 6 Tether Adjuster 7 Tether Hook LATCH 1 Latch Strap 2 Latch Adjuster 3 Latch Release Strap 4 Latch Connector 14 13 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 5 1 3 2 4 LATCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS LATCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS EN ...

Page 9: ...t Headrest to proper height for your child TETHER STORAGE 6 Store Tether in the compartment b in the back of Child Restraint as shown when not using the Child Restraint forward facing Always use the Tether when installing this Child Restraint forward facing if your vehicle is equipped with a Tether anchor Make sure compartment door is properly closed Always make sure LATCH System Components are pr...

Page 10: ... Recline positions 1 through 6 for rear facing use REAR FACING 5 40 lbs 2 3 18 kg Use REAR FACING with children Who weigh between 5 and 40 lbs 2 3 18 kg When top of head is at least 1 in 2 5 cm below the top of the Headrest When Harness Straps can be positioned at or just below the child s shoulders See Harness Adjustment on page 53 REAR FACING use of this Child Restraint is ONLY for children who ...

Page 11: ... L S P into the housing halfway then release the L S P button Pressing the L S P button again and pushing the L S P all the way into the housing will put the L S P back into the storage position ALWAYS activate the L S P on the side of the seat directly facing the car door Do not deploy if used in the center seating position or on the side placed next to another person or Child Restraint The L S P...

Page 12: ...or lap shoulder belt systems as well as aircraft TIP TIP The SensorSafe Application can provide information images and or installation videos Not available on all models Styles may vary WARNING NEVER place this child restraint on a front seat with an active airbag DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY may occur The REAR seat is the safest place for children 12 and under Based on crash statistics the National Hi...

Page 13: ... fixed Lower Anchors or bars and a Top Tether anchor that are built into your vehicle The lower LATCH anchors are located in the crease or bight between the vehicle seat back and seat cushion and if not visible will typically be indicated by symbols Top tether anchors are located in various places behind the seat LATCH can provide an easier and more consistent installation However this Child Restr...

Page 14: ...20 in 28 51 cm AND if your vehicle manufacturer allows it If distance is not correct and or not allowed by vehicle manufacturer use the vehicle belt for installation in the center position When using the inner lower LATCH anchors make sure there are no obstructions from a buckle stalk for the installation or that the LATCH Straps or mini connectors do not block vehicle belt buckles USING LATCH GUI...

Page 15: ...ion so that it is in the slot closest to your child The Crotch Strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to but NEVER under the child s bottom 1 Remove Buckle Pad 2 Lift up on the Seat Cover 3 Pull the Seat Cover forward Slide the Harness Buckle through the opening 4 Grasp the bottom of the Crotch Strap a and twist it to align with the length wise slot b Move to desired position Twist strap back...

Page 16: ...om The App Store or Google Play NEVER INSTALL or use this Child Restraint until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual AND in your vehicle Owner s Manual If there is a conflict between the two the vehicle Owner s Manual must be followed SensorSafe Technology Questions Comments Visit us at http cybex online com us contact html Or call CYBEX at 1 877 242 5676 Not available on a...

Page 17: ...ar facing use Do not use Tether in REAR FACING mode Tether must be properly stored See Tether Storage page 16 Infants may have difficulty breathing when in an upright seated position Make sure they recline enough for their head to lie back comfortably and safely Failure to properly recline the Child Restraint could increase the child s risk of serious injury or death 32 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2...

Page 18: ... vehicle belt buckle 3 If LATCH Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path grab both ends of LATCH Strap Slide LATCH Strap to blue REAR FACING opening on both sides Note LATCH Strap must be loosened to its full length in order to slide LATCH Strap into position 4 Lower Seat Cover and adjust Headrest to proper height for your child Place LATCH Strap here 34 33 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 19: ...talled properly Check installation before every use 5 Locate the LATCH anchor bars in your vehicle Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars 6 While pushing down on the Child Restraint pull up on the end of the LATCH Adjuster Strap until strap is tight using adjuster on either side of the Child Restraint Note Pull the end of each LATCH Adjuster Strap by reaching through the Rea...

Page 20: ... route the vehicle belt behind the Crotch Strap b Note See page 28 for proper Crotch Strap adjustment The Crotch Strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to but NEVER under the child s bottom 3 Pull vehicle belt down through the blue Rear Facing Belt Path on opposite side of the Child Restraint Buckle the vehicle belt Note Before tightening the vehicle belt route the shoulder belt through the L...

Page 21: ... the side of the Child Restraint 2 Route the vehicle lap belt under the Seat Cover For Infant and Toddler use route the vehicle lap belt in front of the Crotch Strap a For Child use route the vehicle lap belt behind the Crotch Strap b Note See page 28 for proper Crotch Strap adjustment The Crotch Strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to but NEVER under the child s bottom 3 Pull vehicle lap b...

Page 22: ...ble A tether reduces movement of a forward facing Child Restraint in a crash and helps to achieve a tight installation Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to vehicle Refer to your vehicle owner s manual for exact locations anchor identification and requirements 1 IF TETHER ANCHOR IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR VEHICLE Before placing the Child Restraint in the vehicle remove Tether from the Tether Comp...

Page 23: ...ATCH Adjuster Strap is loosened to its full length 3 Lower Seat Cover and adjust Headrest to proper height for your child When not using LATCH Straps ALWAYS keep LATCH Connector in Storage Compartment Do not use the Lower LATCH Anchors of the Child Restraint to attach this Child Restraint forward facing when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs 18 kg with the internal harness of the Child...

Page 24: ...6 Locate Tether anchor in your vehicle Attach Tether Hook Pull Tether Adjuster Strap to tighten 4 Locate the lower LATCH anchor bars in your vehicle Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle lower LATCH anchor bars 5 While pushing down on the Child Restraint pull up on the end of the LATCH Adjuster Strap until strap is tight using adjuster on either side of the Child Restraint Note Pull the end ...

Page 25: ...chor in your vehicle Attach Tether Hook Pull Tether Adjuster Strap to tighten The Lock Off provides a way to lock the Child Restraint without needing to lock your vehicle seat belt 1 Remove Tether from Tether Compartment Route vehicle lap shoulder belt through the red Forward Facing Belt Path on the side of the Child Restraint Lift the padding on the back of the seat and pull the vehicle belt thro...

Page 26: ...ap to tighten Note The Lock Off is for lap shoulder belt systems only and is not needed for lap belt only installation 1 Remove Tether from Tether Compartment Route vehicle lap belt through the red Forward Facing Belt Path on the side of the Child Restraint Lift the Seat Cover on the back of the seat and pull the vehicle belt through the opening on the side of the Child Restraint 2 Pass the vehicl...

Page 27: ...ulling forward on both Harness Straps 2 Unbuckle Harness by pressing the button on the Crotch Buckle and pulling out both Buckle Tongues 3 Open Chest Clip by pressing the Release Button and pulling the Chest Clip apart For a better fit with smaller infants the Newborn Insert may need to be used Refer to page 29 If Crotch Strap is under the child the Crotch Strap will need to be adjusted Refer to p...

Page 28: ... shoulders FORWARD FACING Position the Harness Straps at or just above the child s shoulders 6 To adjust Harness Strap height position up or down squeeze Adjustment Handle on top of Headrest Make sure Headrest locks into position before tightening Harness 54 53 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ARMPIT LEVEL ARMPIT LEVEL 6 a SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS EN ...

Page 29: ...Harness Buckle Pull on both shoulder straps to remove all slack from below 7 Insert Buckle Tongues into Harness Buckle listen for a click a Pull up firmly on both Buckle Tongues to make sure they are securely latched b 56 55 ARMPIT LEVEL ARMPIT LEVEL ARMPIT LEVEL 8 9 ARMPIT LEVEL 7 a b CLICK CLICK SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS EN ...

Page 30: ...ound the child Never secure child in Child Restraint with child wrapped in a blanket To keep child warm place a blanket over the child AFTER you have properly secured and tightened Harness around the child 10 Tighten the Harness by pulling on the Harness Adjustment Strap a until the Harness is snug on the child If you can pinch the strap at the child s shoulders b the Harness is too loose If the H...

Page 31: ...er Plug works ONLY with 2008 or newer vehicles purchased in the U S or Canada If you would like to use the SensorSafe Chest Clip with a Hybrid or Electric vehicle you will need to download the application from the App Store or Google Play Additional Receiver Plugs can be purchased for additional vehicles If you have questions please contact CYBEX at 1 877 242 5676 or online at http cybex online co...

Page 32: ...se exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment ...

Page 33: ...le owner s manual for location Plug in the SensorSafe Receiver 2 POWER UP THE VEHICLE If unable to locate your vehicle manual the SensorSafe Application may contain information regarding the location of the 16PIN OBDII port for your vehicle Your SensorSafe Receiver will sound one prolonged tone when it first communicates with the vehicle network In some vehicles this occurs immediately after insta...

Page 34: ...inder tone test your SensorSafe by following steps 1 5 again Contact CYBEX at 1 877 242 5676 or online at http cybex online com us contact html if the reminder tone again fails to sound Note SensorSafe Receiver will also alarm if your child un clips the Chest Clip after the vehicle has been driven at 5 miles per hour or more but only if the vehicle is on REPLACING THE SENSORSAFE CHEST CLIP BATTERY...

Page 35: ...d Replace Battery with new BR2032 Lithium button cell Battery as shown 6 Place the Circuit Board with the new Battery in the Chest Clip Replace the Cover and tighten the screws This completes the battery replacement process If you have questions please contact CYBEX at 1 877 242 5676 or online at http cybex online com us contact html 68 67 BR2032 BR2032 1 2 4 5 a b b c USING SENSORSAFE EN ...

Page 36: ... s weight and size Turbulence can happen with little or no warning When turbulence occurs the safest place for your child is in a properly installed Child Restraint not in an adult s lap or on the aircraft seat with its seat belt Keeping your child in a Child Restraint during the flight will help ensure your family arrives safely at your destination The FAA recommends that a child weighing more th...

Page 37: ...seat belt Rear Facing Belt Path opening 2 ROUTE AIRCRAFT SEAT BELT THROUGH REAR FACING BELT PATH Route the aircraft seat belt buckle through the blue Rear Facing Belt Path opening on one side and continue through the opening on the opposite side of the Child Restraint as shown Route the aircraft seat belt UNDER the seat padding and behind the Crotch Strap when Crotch Strap is located in either rea...

Page 38: ...m side to side Then holding the seat shell at each Rear Facing Belt Path try to move the Restraint forward If you can move the Child Restraint more than 1 in 2 5 cm from the aircraft seat back or side to side at the belt path the aircraft seat belt is not tight enough and you MUST install again until the seat belt is tight Aircraft seat belt 5 OPEN CHEST CLIP After securing your child with the har...

Page 39: ...estraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pulling on the aircraft seat belt to tighten Route the excess seat belt strap through the Forward Facing Belt Path opening Aircraft seat belt Access flap 2 ROUTE AIRCRAFT SEAT BELT THROUGH FORWARD FACING BELT PATH Move the Child Restraint s Harness out of the way and raise the access flap Route the aircraft seat belt buckle through the red Forward Facin...

Page 40: ... to side Then holding the seat shell at each Forward Facing Belt Path try to move the Restraint forward If you can move the Child Restraint more than 1 in 2 5 cm from the aircraft seat back or side to side at the belt path the aircraft seat belt is not tight enough and you MUST install again until the aircraft seat belt is tight 78 77 ARMPIT LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ARMPIT LEVEL 8 9 1 0 5 OPEN C...

Page 41: ...ull the Seat Cover away from the Child Restraint INSTALLING THE SEAT COVER Reverse the removal instructions to reinstall the Seat Cover The integrated Harness System cannot be removed from the seat NEVER remove or attempt to remove parts of the Harness System DO NOT damage remove or dispose of any EPS foam 1 REMOVING SHOULDER PADS Unsnap and remove Shoulder Pads as shown 2 INSTALLING SHOULDER PADS...

Page 42: ...y Test by connecting and disconnecting until an audible CLICK is heard after connecting each connector to a lower LATCH anchor If clicks are not heard repeat the cleaning procedure PLASTIC PARTS Wipe clean with mild detergent and warm water SPOT CLEANING Spot clean Seat Covers Shoulder Pads Buckle Pad and the Infant Insert as needed with a clean cloth using mild detergent and water WASHING INSTRUC...

Page 43: ... found on this Child Restraint Is the Child Restraint positioned correctly rear facing or forward facing for the child s size Is the seat recline angle correct according to the Level Indicator or Level Line Is the Harness adjusted to the correct position for the size of the child with the Harness at or just below childs shoulders rear facing or at or just above child s shoulders forward facing Is ...

Page 44: ...r seat We do not recommend giving or selling the seat to anyone or simply putting it in the garbage IF THE CHILD RESTRAINT HAS BEEN IN A CRASH IF YOU NEED HELP Additional information tips and installation videos can be found in the SensorSafe Application If you need additional help please contact our Customer Care Department where we have many Child Passenger Safety CPS Technicians on staff with a...

Page 45: ... the effects of normal wear and tear or damages resulting from negligence modification improper installation accidents misuse or abuse of this product It is expressly agreed that the obligations of CYBEX and the original consumer purchaser s remedies under the limited warranty contained herein are exclusive and are strictly limited to the repair or replacement of the product This limited warranty ...

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