When it comes to your child's safety in the car, nothing should be left to chance. That's where Cybex ISOFIX bases come in. Designed to facilitate the installation of car seats, these devices have become essential for guaranteeing your child's safety on a daily basis. In this article, we'll explore the different ISOFIX bases offered by Cybex, their compatibility with their car seat models, as well as tips for easy installation and removal.
What is an Isofix Base?
An isofix base is a device designed to make it easier to install Cybex car seats in a vehicle. It attaches directly to the vehicle's ISOFIX anchorage points, offering a more stable and secure installation than using the vehicle's seatbelt alone.
Once the isofix base has been installed, the car seat can be easily clipped on or removed, making installation and removal of the car seat quicker and simpler. What's more, most Cybex ISOFIX bases are equipped with indicators that confirm whether or not the car seat is correctly installed.
Advantages of Cybex Isofix bases
Cybex ISOFIX bases offer a number of advantages that set them apart from other models available from Maxi Cosi, Joie or Britax Römer.
- 360° rotation Bases: Bases such as the Base Z2 or Base T offer a 360° rotation function, allowing the car seat to be swivelled to make it easier to get your child in and out of the car.
- Enhanced security The isofix attachments ensure that the car seat is secure and stable, reducing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
- Simplified installation Thanks to their design, Cybex bases allow the car seat to be installed quickly and effortlessly.
- Installation indicators Most Cybex isofix bases are equipped with visual indicators to confirm that the car seat is correctly installed.
- Modular design Some Cybex bases, such as the Base Z or Base M, are part of modular systems that allow the base to be used with different car seat models for rear-facing use up to the age of 4.
- Excellent crash test results Several Cybex car seats and their corresponding ISOFIX bases have obtained excellent results in ADAC tests. Whether it's the Cybex Sirona Z i-Size with the Base Z, the Cybex Cloud Z2 i-Size with the Base Z2, the Cybex Aton B i-Size with the Base M and more recently the Cybex Cloud T i-Size with the Base T have all been praised for their excellent safety performance.
Base | Standard | Sliding | 360° rotation | Indicator of correct installation | Installation mode | Compatibility |
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Base T | i-Size | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ISOFIX | Cloud T i-Size, Sirona T i-Size, Cloud Z2 i-Size, Sirona Z2 i-Size |
Z2 base | i-Size | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ISOFIX | Cloud Z2 i-Size, Sirona Z2 i-Size, Cloud T i-Size, Sirona T i-Size |
Base Z | i-Size | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ISOFIX | Cloud Z, Sirona Z i-Size, Sirona T i-Size |
Base One | i-Size | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ISOFIX | Aton B2 i-Size, Aton S2 i-Size |
Base M | i-Size | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ISOFIX | Aton B i-Size, Aton M, Aton M i-Size, Sirona M2 i-Size |
Q-fix base | R44 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ISOFIX | Cybex Aton Q i-Size, Aton Q, Aton, Aton 2, Aton 3S, Aton 4, Cloud Q, GB Idan |
Base Q | i-Size | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ISOFIX | Cloud Q, Aton Q |
Aton 2-fix | R44 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ISOFIX or Seatbelt | Aton, Aton 2, Aton 4 |
Aton Base 2 | R44 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | Belt | Aton, Aton 2, Aton 4, Aton 5 |
Compatibility Of Cybex Car Seats And Isofix Bases
To ensure your child's safety and comfort in the car, it's important to choose the right combination of car seat and Isofix base. This compatibility chart will help you easily identify the right Cybex Isofix base for your Cybex car seat, ensuring safe installation.
Isofix base | Compatible Cybex car seats |
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Base M | Aton M
Aton M i-Size Aton B i-Size Sirona M2 i-Size |
Base Z | Cloud Z
Sirona Z i-Size Sirona T i-Size |
Z2 base | Cloud Z2 i-Size
Sirona Z2 i-Size Cloud T i-Size Sirona T i-Size |
Q-fix base | Cybex Aton Q i-Size
Cybex Aton Q Cybex Aton Cybex Aton 2 Cybex Aton 3S Cybex Aton 4 Cybex Cloud Q GB Idan |
Base Q | Cloud Q
Aton Q |
Base T | Cloud T i-Size
Cloud Z2 i-Size Sirona Z2 i-Size Sirona T i-Size |
Base One | Aton B2 i-Size
Aton S2 i-Size |
Aton 2-fix | Aton
Aton 2 Aton 4 |
Aton Base 2 | Aton
Aton 2 Aton 4 Aton 5 |
Complete presentation of Cybex Isofix bases
Cybex Base T
The Cybex T-base is a key part of the T-Line range. It is designed to be compatible with Cloud T i-Size and Sirona T i-Size car seats. With its ISOFIX system, it ensures a solid and secure installation in your vehicle. What's more, it has indicators to confirm that the car seat is correctly installed.
Important features:
- Modular system Part of the Cybex T-Line modular range.
- 360° rotation This base has a rotation function for more practical everyday use.
- Mounting indicators Integrated indicators ensure that the car seat is correctly installed on the isofix base.
Compatible car seats :
- Cybex Cloud T i-Size
- Cybex Cloud Z2 i-Size
- Cybex Sirona T i-Size
- Cybex Sirona Z2 i-Size
Cybex Base Z2
The Cybex Z2 i-Size base is a major innovation in the range of car seat bases. It is designed to be compatible with several Cybex car seats, offering exceptional flexibility and durability. Thanks to its ISOFIX system, it guarantees a solid and secure installation in your vehicle. The Z2 i-Size base is equipped with indicators to confirm that the car seat is correctly installed, offering extra peace of mind on every journey.
Important features:
- Modular system Part of the Cybex Z2 Line modular range, allowing continuous use with adapted car seats from birth to around 4 years of age.
- Rotation Rotating function: Features a rotating function, allowing the car seat to be turned through 180 or 360 degrees for greater convenience.
- Mounting indicators Integrated indicators ensure that the car seat is installed correctly.
- i-Size safety ECE 129 i-Size compliant, guaranteeing optimum safety.
Compatible car seats :
- Cybex Cloud Z2 i-Size
- Cybex Sirona Z2 i-Size
- Cybex Cloud T i-Size
- Cybex Sirona T i-Size
Cybex Base Z
The Cybex Z-base is a key part of the Z-Line range. It is designed to be compatible with Cloud Z and Sirona Z i-Size car seats. With its ISOFIX system, it ensures a solid and secure installation in your vehicle. What's more, it has indicators to confirm that the car seat is correctly installed.
Important features:
- Modular system Part of the Cybex Z-Line modular range.
- Rotation Rotating function: Features a rotating function for greater convenience.
- Mounting indicators Integrated indicators ensure that the car seat is installed correctly.
Compatible car seats :
- Cybex Cloud Z
- Cybex Sirona Z i-Size
Cybex Base One
The Cybex One base is specially designed to provide optimum ISOFIX installation for the Aton B2 i-Size and Aton S2 i-Size car seats. It guarantees a solid and secure attachment, ensuring optimum safety on every journey. Thanks to its intuitive anchoring system, the car seat can be fitted quickly and easily.
Important features:
- Intuitive installation Fitting the car seat onto the base is quick and easy.
- Installation indicators Visual indicators to confirm correct installation.
Compatible car seats :
- Cybex Aton B2 i-Size
- Cybex Aton S2 i-Size
Cybex Base M
The Cybex M base is specially designed to provide optimum ISOFIX installation for the Aton M and Sirona M2 i-Size car seats. It guarantees a solid and secure fit, ensuring optimum safety on every journey. Thanks to its "click-and-go" system, the car seat can be installed quickly and easily.
Important features:
- Click & Go installation Quick and easy attachment of the car seat to the base.
- i-Size safety Complies with the latest European i-Size safety standards.
- Installation indicators Visual indicators to confirm correct installation.
Compatible car seats :
- Cybex Aton M
- Cybex Sirona M2 i-Size
- Cybex Aton M i-Size
Cybex Base Q-fix
The Aton Q-fix base from Cybex is specially designed to make it easier to install and remove baby car seats. This base offers a solid attachment thanks to its ISOFIX system, guaranteeing optimum safety on every journey. What's more, it has specific indicators to confirm correct installation, giving parents peace of mind.
Important features:
- Easy to install : The base makes it easy to install and remove the car seat.
- Solid support : It has a solid floor support, making the car seat more stable.
- Installation indicators : Specific indicators to confirm correct installation.
- Easy to remove : The car seat can be removed from the base with just one hand.
- ISOFIX Attachment : The base attaches securely using ISOFIX technology.
Compatible car seats :
- Cybex Aton Q i-Size
- Cybex Aton Q
- Cybex Aton
- Cybex Aton 2
- Cybex Aton 3S
- Cybex Aton 4
- Cybex Cloud Q
- GB Idan
Cybex Base Q
The Cybex Q base is specially designed to provide optimum ISOFIX installation for the Cloud Q and Aton Q car seats. It guarantees a solid and secure attachment, ensuring optimum safety on every journey. Thanks to its isofix attachment system, baby car seats can be installed quickly and easily.
Important features:
- Simplified installation Quick and easy attachment of the car seat to the base.
- Installation indicators Visual indicators to confirm correct installation.
Compatible car seats :
- Cybex Cloud Q
- Cybex Aton Q
Cybex Aton 2-fix
The Aton 2-fix base from Cybex is designed to make installing your car seat safe and easy. Thanks to its ISOFIX system, it ensures that your car seat is firmly and securely attached when you're on the move, giving you peace of mind every time you travel.
Important features:
- Simplified installation The ISOFIX attachment system makes fitting the car seat quick and effortless.
- Safety indicators Visual indicators confirm that the car seat is correctly installed.
- Robust design Made from high-quality materials for extra durability.
Compatible car seats :
- Cybex Aton
- Cybex Aton 5
Cybex Aton Base 2
The Aton Base 2 from Cybex is specially designed to provide optimum attachment for your car seat. It can be installed using the car's safety belt, guaranteeing a solid and secure hold, giving you peace of mind when you're on the move.
Important features:
- Installation with seat belt For a secure, universal attachment of the car seat.
- Safety indicators Visual indicators confirm that the car seat is correctly installed.
- Ergonomic design Easy to install and remove the car seat.
Compatible car seats :
- Cybex Aton
Cybex Isofix base (US Version)
Explore Cybex bases available only in the USA. Each base is designed for easy installation and maximum protection.
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Cloud G Load Leg Base
The Cloud G base with strut from Cybex offers the optimum installation for Cloud G car seats. With an adjustable strut, it ensures greater stability and enhanced safety for your child during journeys.
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Cloud G Base
The Cybex Cloud G base is designed specifically for Cloud G car seats. It offers fast and secure ISOFIX installation, ensuring that the car seat is firmly secured in the vehicle. Its intuitive design makes it easy to fit and remove.
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Aton G Swivel Base
The Cybex Aton G Swivel Base revolutionises the installation of Aton G car seats. Thanks to its swivel function, it makes fitting and removing the car seat easier. It also guarantees a solid and secure ISOFIX installation, offering peace of mind on every journey.
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Cloud Q Load Leg Base
The Cybex strut base is designed to provide extra safety when installing car seats. The adjustable strut provides extra stability, reducing seat movement in the event of a collision. It is compatible with several Cybex car seat models, ensuring a secure and safe fit every time.
Base | Compatible car seats |
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Cloud G | Cloud G |
Cloud G Load Leg | Cloud G |
Aton G Swivel | Aton G |
Cloud Q Load Leg | Cloud Q |
How do I install a Cybex car seat on an Isofix base?
Here are the general steps for installing a car seat Cybex on an ISOFIX base:
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Preparing the ISOFIX base :
- Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the handbrake is on.
- Place the ISOFIX base on the vehicle seat where you wish to install the car seat.
- Attach the ISOFIX connectors on the base to the vehicle's ISOFIX anchorage points. You should hear a "click" when the connectors are properly locked.
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Verification of indicators :
- Most Cybex ISOFIX bases are equipped with indicators that turn green when the base is correctly attached. Make sure these indicators are green before proceeding.
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Installing the car seat :
- Align the car seat with the ISOFIX base.
- Gently lower the car seat onto the base until you hear a "click" indicating that the seat is correctly attached to the base.
- Check the indicators on the base or car seat again to make sure they indicate correct installation.
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Additional security (if required) :
- Some Cybex car seats are equipped with a strut or strap. top tether for additional safety. If this is the case, be sure to follow the instructions in the manual to install these devices correctly.
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Final check :
- Pull lightly on the car seat to make sure it is firmly attached to the base.
- Make sure the car seat is properly reclined and positioned according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
How do I remove a Cybex car seat from its Isofix base?
To remove a Cybex car seat from its ISOFIX base, follow these simple steps:
- Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the handbrake is on.
- Locate the release buttons or levers on the car seat or base. These mechanisms may vary depending on the model.
- Press or pull the release mechanism while lifting the car seat out of the base.
- Once the car seat is unlocked, lift it gently to remove it from the ISOFIX base. We recommend that you consult the car seat user manual for instructions specific to the model you own.
Are Cybex ISOFIX bases universal?
No, not all Cybex ISOFIX bases are universal. Although Cybex offers several ISOFIX bases designed to be compatible with a variety of the brand's car seats, each base has its own specificities and is designed to work with certain car seat models. It is essential to check the compatibility of a Cybex ISOFIX base with the car seat you own or are considering buying. In addition, the car itself must be equipped with ISOFIX anchorage points to be able to use an ISOFIX base.
Does my car have the Isofix system?
To determine whether your car is equipped with ISOFIX anchorage points compatible with Maxi-Cosi car seats, follow these steps:
- Legislative reminder : Since 2011, European legislation has required all new vehicles sold in Europe to be fitted with ISOFIX anchorage points. If your car was manufactured after this date, it should be fitted with this system.
- Consult your car manual: Even if ISOFIX is compulsory, it's always a good idea to check your vehicle manual for the exact location and availability of the anchorage points.
- Check physically: ISOFIX anchorage points are generally located between the back of the seat and the seat cushion. You can feel or see them by pulling the seat cushion slightly apart.
- ISOFIX labels : Some vehicles have ISOFIX labels or symbols on the seats, indicating the presence of anchorage points.
Even if your car is equipped with ISOFIX anchorage points, not all car seats are compatible with all vehicles. Always make sure that the car seat you choose is suitable for your vehicle.