Use the FamilyFix3 car base with Jade, Coral, Pebble Pro i-Size or Pearl Pro 2 i-Size, for a simple Click & Go installation. Our Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix3 is suitable for the extended use of infant car seats and small children.

Installation

More and more cars are equipped with the ISOFIX system, so chances are yours does too. Our Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix3 attaches easily to your car's ISOFIX anchor points. Follow the steps in the instruction manual to install it correctly on your car.

Once installed, you can leave the FamilyFix3 base in the car. This makes putting the seats in and out of your car very easy because the Pebble Pro i-Size and Coral infant carriers can be clicked into the base and our Jade carrycot can be fixed by simply 'sliding' into place. The visual indicators based on this, they notify you that your Maxi-Cosi car seat or carrycot is properly secured and you're ready to go.

The FamilyFix3 base is also compatible with the Pearl Pro 2 i-Size car seat for small children, and thus allows you to continue using it even after your child has grown too much and is no longer in the egg but it's time to move on to the next car seat.

FamilyFix3 can be used in combination with the Jade carrycot, the Pebble Pro i-Size and Coral infant car seats and the Pearl Pro 2 i-Size infant car seat.

Safety

Maxi-Cosi has accompanied more than 50 million children on their first trip home from the hospital. As true specialists in the field of child mobility, we consider your child's safety our first priority. To offer your little ones the best possible safety, our car seats and bases undergo continuous tests.

As specialists, we advise you to use an ISOFIX base. It's simple to install and it's nearly impossible to get it wrong. Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix3 allows a Click & Go installation for maximum ease of use.

ISOFIX installation for Jade, Coral, Pebble Pro i-Size and Pearl Pro 2 i-Size

We know that owning an infant car seat or car carrycot means having to install it correctly every day. Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix3 makes it easy to install your car seat or carrycot and allows you to always be calm.

The Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix3 has been developed to fit our Jade carrycot, the Coral and Pebble Pro i-Size infant car seats, and the Pearl Pro 2 i-Size toddler seat, to allow your child to use the base up to at 4 years of age. It also offers a Click & Go and Slide & Go installation system.

In addition, FamilyFix3 allows you to install the seat rearward-facing. For extra protection for your child's head and neck, experts recommend rear-facing travel up to 105cm (approximately 4 years of age). As mobility specialists, we always do what the experts advise to make sure your little ones can travel as smoothly as possible, for as long as possible.

Ease of use

Use the car's ISOFIX connectors to install the FamilyFix3 base for Click & Go installation
Easy access ergonomic release buttons from both sides
Adjustable support leg that snaps into the correct upright position

Safety

Light and sound indicators that confirm correct assembly, minimizing any possibility of incorrect installation
Complies with i-Size, thanks to the possibility of being installed facing the rear for extra protection of the neck and head and to be used up to 4 years

GENERAL

2 lights are included and easily replaced when needed
In case of low battery, a signal will flash intermittently when the energy drops below 30%

Frequent questions:

Can the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix3 base be installed in any car?

The Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix3 base can be installed on any i-Size car seat. However, there are cars with equally compatible ISOFIX anchor points. Check that the base is compatible with your car using the compatibility list on our website.

Is it safe to install the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix3 base with flat batteries?

Once installed, the safety level is not affected by the batteries; the lights and sounds are only to indicate correct or incorrect installation. When the batteries are low, you will be warned by an LED and a sound. You can change the batteries easily from the bottom of the FamilyFix3 base. On average, the batteries last for about 2 years.

My car has a glove compartment which prohibits correct installation of the support foot, what can I do?

You'll want to check your car's owner's manual and see if any information is provided. It may be possible to place the support foot on the floor of the glove box or place the support foot on top of it.

The first base light stays red, what can I do?

The first light indicates correct installation with the ISOFIX system. Check that both ISOFIX attachments are installed correctly.

The second indicator light stays red, what can I do?

The second light indicates the correct installation of the FamilyFix3 base support foot. Make sure the support foot is fully extended so that the angle created leans forward slightly. Please consult the manual for more information on the display.

The third indicator light stays red, what can I do?

The third light indicates if the car seat is correctly installed on the FamilyFix3 base. Make sure that the seat is installed correctly on the base.

What does the wording >15m on the display of the FamilyFix3 base mean?

>15m indicates that the seat can only be used rearward facing for children over 15 months of age. This is made mandatory by the new European i-Size regulation which makes it compulsory to travel rearward up to at least 15 months, the head is better supported and the impact forces better distributed over a larger area.

What is the airbag indicator on the display for?

The indicator reminds you to deactivate the airbag when the FamilyFix3 is placed in the front passenger seat. The use of a rear-facing car seat with an active front airbag is not permitted by law. In the event of an airbag deployment, the child would be subjected to forces equivalent to a heavy fall, resulting in serious injury or even death. Most cars do not have ISOFIX anchors on the front seats.

How can I release my car seat from the FamilyFix3 base?

The car seat can be released from the FamilyFix3 base using one of the two gray release levers on the side of the base. This operation can be done with one hand, so it is not necessary to operate both release levers at the same time.

What is the function of the anti-tip bar on the FamilyFix3 base?

The FamilyFix3 anti-tilt bar ensures more stability and safety, and the base can be used up to 105 cm (± 4 years).

I don't have ISOFIX hookups in the car. Can I install them?

This is not possible as the ISOFIX system is installed during production in the factory and the hooks are fixed to the car chassis. However, for more details, you can contact your car manufacturer.

Are child seats with the ISOFIX system safer than those installed with a belt?

When installed correctly, a Maxi-Cosi car seat is also safe when installed with the car's seat belt. Very often belted car seats are installed incorrectly. The ISOFIX coupling system reduces the risk of incorrect installation thanks to the light and sound indicators. That's why it's fair to say that child seats with the ISOFIX system are safer than those installed with a seat belt.

What is ISOFIX?

ISOFIX is a standardized international fastening system, which offers the safest, easiest and fastest way to correctly install a child seat in a car without using the vehicle's seat belts. The name ISOFIX comes from ISO (International Standardization Organisation) and FIX (Fixing). The child seat's ISOFIX connectors create a rigid connection between the child seat and the car frame. Since 2006 all new cars are equipped with ISOFIX. ISOFIX is also present in a large number of cars manufactured before 2006.

Why does FamilyFix3 have a support foot?

The support foot performs various functions, for example it prevents the seat from tipping over in the event of an accident. If the support leg is not used, the seat can be thrown forward in the event of a frontal collision and the child can hit the front seat or the dashboard. The support foot is also equipped with light and sound indicators that help the parent in the installation.

I noticed that there is some space between the FamilyFix3 base and my car seat. It's safe?

This is because in some cars the ISOFIX anchors are positioned higher than the vehicle seat. If the 2 ISOFIX connectors and the FamilyFix3 support foot are inserted correctly (green indicators on), the product is installed correctly. The support foot can be adjusted in height to reduce the gap. This gap does not affect security in any way and you are not allowed to fill the gap in any way.

Why is the FamilyFix3 base equipped with a removable anti-tip bar?

To enable an optimal fit in even more cars, the FamilyFix3 is equipped with a removable and adjustable anti-roll bar. In the case of very reclined rear seats, it is necessary to adjust the anti-roll bar. This is possible by pulling out the anti-roll bar and adjusting the knobs located on the left and right rear side from 1 (100° angle) to 2 (95° angle) and putting it back the rollover bar.

I noticed that there is some space between the FamilyFix3 base and the back of my car seat. How to reduce it?

In the case of steeply angled rear seats, to allow for an optimal fit in even more cars, the anti-roll bar needs to be adjusted. This is done by pulling out the anti-roll bar and adjusting the knobs on the left and right rear side from 1 (angle of 100°) to 2 (95° angle) and putting the anti-tip bar back.

How can I store the support foot?

Make sure that the support foot is shortened to the maximum, then fold it under the base and in this position stretch it about 1cm to fix it. This way, it will stay in place.