CYBEX Pallas User Guide

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the CYBEX Pallas. This user guide provides essential information for the safe and comfortable use of your child restraint system. We have focused on safety, comfort, and user-friendliness during its development. The product is manufactured under special quality surveillance and complies with the strictest safety requirements.

This document serves as a concise overview. For maximum protection and the best comfort for your child, it is essential to read and follow the entire instruction manual carefully. Please keep this manual accessible for future reference.

Product Overview

The CYBEX Pallas is a child car seat designed for different weight and age groups, adhering to the ECE R44/04 standard.

CYBEX Pallas

ECE R44/04, Group I

Weight: 9-18 kg (approx. 20-40 lbs)

Age: Approximately 9 months to 4 years

Features a height-adjustable seat with an adjustable headrest and an adjustable crash pillow.

CYBEX Solution X

ECE R44/04, Group II/III

Weight: 15-36 kg (approx. 33-79 lbs)

This part of the manual also covers the Solution X model, which is designed for older children.

Important Safety Information & Positioning

The Best Position in the Car

The CYBEX Pallas can be used on all vehicle seats equipped with a three-point automatic retractor belt. It is generally recommended to use the seat in the back of the vehicle. The front passenger seat poses higher risks in case of an accident.

Warnings:

• Do not use with a two-point belt or a lap belt.
• Ensure the vehicle seat belt runs diagonally from the back and does not lead forward to the upper belt point of the front seat.
• If using on the passenger seat, push the seat as far back as possible and ensure the upper point of the vehicle seat belt stays behind the belt guide of the child seat.
• Always follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.
• Luggage or other objects that could cause injury in an accident must be secured properly.
• Do not use on sideways-facing seats.
• Use is allowed on rear-facing seats (e.g., in vans/minibuses) only if the seat is approved for adult transport. Ensure the headrest is attached.
• The child seat must be fastened even when not in use to prevent injury during sudden stops or crashes.
• Never leave your child unattended in the car.

Securing the Child

Place the child seat on the respective vehicle seat, ensuring the backrest (a) rests flat against the car seat backrest.

If the vehicle headrest interferes, pull it out completely, turn it, or remove it. The child seat backrest (a) should rest flat against the upright part of the car seat and be pressed firmly against it.

Note on Seat Covers: On sensitive car seat covers (e.g., velours, leather), child seats may cause wear. Use a blanket or towel underneath the child seat to prevent this.

Adjustment to Body Size

The CYBEX Pallas includes an inlay (i) for proper height adjustment, recommended for children aged 9-18 months.

For children over 19 months, the inlay can be removed. Height adjustment is then regulated by moving the headrest (e).

Headrest Adjustment:

Pull the slider (h) to release and adjust the headrest (e). Ensure 2 fingers can fit between the headrest's bottom edge and the child's shoulder. The headrest (e) has 11 positions and is integrated with the shoulder rest.

Removing the Booster Inlay:

1. Open press buttons (d) on the booster cover.
2. Lift the cover to remove the inlay.
3. Remove the inlay as per age recommendation.
4. Reattach the cover and fasten the press buttons.

Crash Pillow Adjustment (Group I, 9-18 kg)

Press buttons (z) to slide the crash pillow (p) forward; release to lock. The crash pillow should touch the child's chest without pressure.

Warning: The crash pillow (p) must be used with the main frame (w) and only up to 18 kg.

Sitting and Reclining Position (Group I, 9-18 kg)

To recline the seat, pull the handle (v). The seat slides down automatically. To return to an upright position, pull the handle (v) again and press against the booster.

Warning: Ensure the handle (v) audibly locks in any position. Reclining is approved for Group I (9-18 kg) only with the main frame (w) and crash pillow (p).

Always ensure lap belt (n) and shoulder belt (f) are tightly fastened.

Reclining Head Rest

The CYBEX Pallas features a reclining headrest (r) to prevent the child's head from falling forward when asleep, enhancing comfort.

Note: The child's head should always remain in contact with the headrest (r) for optimal side-impact protection.

The headrest inclination (r) can be adjusted in three positions by lifting it slightly.

Warning: The locking device (t) must never be blocked. Ensure free movement for safety.

Fastening the Seat Belt

With Crash Pillow Attached (Group I, 9-18 kg)

1. Place the child in the car seat.
2. Attach the crash pillow (p).
3. Take the lap belt (n) and slide it into the dedicated belt routings (x) on the crash pillow.
4. Insert the belt guide (m) into the belt buckle (l) until it clicks.
5. Tighten the lap belt (n) by pulling the diagonal belt (f).
6. Slide the diagonal belt (f) parallel to the lap belt into the same belt routing (x).
7. Ensure belts (f) and (n) run completely within the belt routing (x).

Without Crash Pillow (Group II/III, 15-36 kg)

1. Place the child in the child seat.
2. Pull out the three-point belt and lead it in front of your child to the belt buckle (l).
3. Insert the belt guide (m) into the belt buckle (l) until it clicks.
4. Put the lap belt (n) in the bottom belt guides (k) of the child seat.
5. Now pull the lap belt (n) tight by pulling the diagonal belt (f) until there is no slack.
6. Lead the diagonal belt (f) through the upper red belt guide (g) in the shoulder rest (e) until it is inside the belt guide.
7. Ensure the diagonal belt (f) runs between the outer edge of the shoulder and your child's neck.
8. Ensure the lap belt (n) runs low across the groin and the diagonal belt (f) runs diagonally towards the back.
9. The entire belt sits tight and is not twisted.

Is Your Child Properly Secured?

To guarantee the best possible safety for your child, please check prior to the ride, whether:

• The lap belt (n) runs in the bottom belt guides (k) on both sides of the child seat.
• The diagonal belt (f) also runs in the bottom belt guide (k) of the child seat on the side of the belt buckle (l).
• The diagonal belt (f) runs through the belt guide (g) of the shoulder rest, marked red.
• The seat belt (f) runs diagonally towards the back.
• The entire belt sits tight and is not twisted.

Change Over from Group I (9-18 kg) to Group II/III (15-36 kg)

1. Remove the crash pillow (p).
2. Press the release buttons (q) and pull the booster away from the main frame (w) until resistance is felt.
3. Pull the reclining handle (v) and completely detach the booster from the frame (w).
4. For removal of the spacers (s), it is recommended to bring the seat into a reclining position.
5. Pull up the backrest cover (a) to reveal the finger hole on the back side of the backrest.
6. Push the release button inside the finger hole and pull the spacers (s) out of the backrest.
7. Repeat this procedure on the other side of the backrest.

Note: Keep all disassembled parts together and store them properly. For reassembly, proceed in reverse order and check the manual to ensure no parts are missing.

Product Care

To guarantee the best possible protection of your child seat, it is necessary to take note of the following:

• All important parts of the child seat should be examined for any damages on a regular basis. The mechanical parts must function flawlessly.
• It is essential that the child seat does not get jammed between hard objects (e.g., car door, seat rail) causing possible damage.
• The child seat must be examined by the manufacturer after a fall or similar situations.

Removing the Seat Cover

The seat cover consists of parts fixed by velcros, press buttons, or button holes. Once fixations are released, the cover parts can be removed. Reassembly is in reverse order.

Warning: The child seat must never be used without the cover.

Removing the Seat Cover from the Backrest

1. Pull the headrest (e) to the top position using release handle (h).
2. To release the headrest (e), simultaneously pull handle (h) and the lower rim of the upper rib of the backrest (a). Now the headrest (e) can be completely detached.
3. Now the cover can be removed.
4. For reassembly, pull the adjustment handle (h) and insert the headrest (e) into the backrest (a).

Cleaning

It is important to use only an original CYBEX Pallas seat cover, as it is an essential part of the function. Spare covers may be obtained at your retailer.

Note: Please wash the cover before first use. Seat covers are machine washable at max. 30°C on a delicate cycle. Washing at higher temperatures may cause color loss. Wash separately and never dry mechanically. Do not dry in direct sunlight. Plastic parts can be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water.

Warning: Do not use chemical detergents or bleaching agents under any circumstances!

What to Do After an Accident

In an accident, the seat can sustain damages invisible to the eye. Therefore, the seat should be replaced immediately in such cases. If in doubt, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer.

Durability of the Product

The CYBEX Pallas is designed to fulfill its purpose for an expected durability of up to 11 years. However, due to high fluctuations of temperature and unforeseeable exposures, note the following:

• If the car is exposed to direct sun for extended periods, the child seat must be taken out of the car or covered with a cloth.
• Annually examine all plastic and metal parts for damages or changes in form or color. If changes are noticed, dispose of the child seat or have it examined and replaced if necessary.
• Changes to the fabric, particularly color fading, are normal after yearlong use in a car and do not constitute a fault.

Disposal

At the end of the child seat's durability, dispose of it properly. Waste disposal regulations may vary regionally. Contact your communal waste management or city administration for proper disposal. Always note the waste disposal regulations of your country.

Warranty

This warranty applies solely in the country where the product was initially sold by a retailer to a customer. The warranty covers all manufacturing and material defects existing and appearing at the date of purchase or appearing within two (2) years from the date of purchase from the retailer.

In case of a defect, CYBEX will, at its discretion, either repair the product free of charge or replace it with a new product. To obtain warranty service, take or ship the product to the retailer who initially sold it, along with an original proof of purchase (sales receipt or invoice) showing the date, retailer's name, and product designation.

The warranty does not apply if the product is taken or shipped to the manufacturer or any other person than the initial retailer. Check the product for completeness and defects immediately upon purchase or receipt. If a defect is found, stop using the product and return it to the retailer. The product must be returned clean and complete. Read this manual carefully before contacting the retailer.

This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, environmental influence (water, fire, road accidents, etc.), or normal wear and tear. It applies only if the product was used according to operating instructions, serviced by authorized persons, and with original components.

This warranty does not exclude, limit, or otherwise affect any statutory consumer rights.

Importer/Distributor

Kenyo, spol. s r.o.

Skorkovská 2457, 198 00 Praha, 9 - Cerný Most

Tel: +420 281 910 879

Fax: +420 281 917 689