Britax Y2K 03.A User Manual

Companion

User Guide

Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Using the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

LATCH Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjustable Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjustable Handle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Harness Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting Buckle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Adjusting Width of Head Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chest Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Checking Harness Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Harness Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Securing Child in Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Vehicle Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Vehicle Seating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Base Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-25

LATCH Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

Lap Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

Recline Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Attaching Restraint to Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Removing Restraint from Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installation without Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-28

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

Lap Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installation in Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-33

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

This product and its components are subject to change without notice.

© 2003–2004 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved.

Printed in U.S.A.

P231400 R2:06/04

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Use only in a rear facing position when using this restraint in the
vehicle. This infant restraint cannot be used forward facing in a
vehicle.

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Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 22 pounds (2
and 10 kg) and whose height is 30 inches (76 cm) or less.

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Snugly adjust the belts provided with this restraint around your
child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively
straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh
or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

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An optional Low Birth Weight Foam insert may be used to help
obtain a snug fit for infants whose weight is less than 7 pounds
(3 kg.). To order optional foam, call Britax at 1-888-4BRITAX.

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Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint
anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt.

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Follow all instructions labeled on the child restraint and in these
written instructions.
According to accident statistics, the National Highway Traffic

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Safety Administration recommends that parents select the rear
seat as the safest location for a properly installed child restraint.
Please study the sections on Vehicle Safety Belts and Vehicle
Seating Positions in this booklet to ensure the child’s safety. If in
doubt about installing the child restraint, consult the vehicle
owner’s manual.

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Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a
crash, an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants.

• Consult your child’s doctor before using this child restraint. Some
infants must be secured with a device that allows them to lie flat.

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When using in vehicle with air bags, always refer to the vehicle
owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions and
precautions.

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Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint. Doing
so could cause damage to the harness adjuster and webbing.
Always carry a child restraint by the handle or shell.

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The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is
the structure of the vehicle; a child restraint will not protect an
infant when the vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly
installed, a child restraint will substantially improve the chances
for survival in most crashes. Make sure that all users fully
understand the correct ways to use this child restraint in a
vehicle.

• This child restraint must not be used in boats, or other non­certified applications.

• NEVER leave child unattended.
NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces. Infant

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carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate the child.

• NEVER use in or on strollers unless approved by Britax.

• NEVER install forward facing in a vehicle.

• NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops, tables, or other
elevated surfaces. Child’s movement can slide carrier.

• NEVER leave child carrier when straps are loose or undone. Child
can strangle in loose restraint straps.

• Carrier in shopping carts can be dangerous.

• Watch your child closely when restraint is not installed in a vehicle
to avoid tipping over and strangulation.

• Harness must be used at all times when child is in carrier.

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Safety Information

Safety Information

IMPORTANT NOTES

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Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is
properly adjusted around the child each time the child restraint is
used.

• Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. The fit for

a child in winter clothes will differ from a child in summer clothes.

• Cover the restraint when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts

of the child restraint could become hot enough to burn the child.

• Store the child restraint in a safe place when it is not being used for

an extended period of time. Do not place heavy objects on top of it.

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Stop use of a child restraint that is older than six years or has
been in a severe crash to prevent injury due to deterioration or
hidden damage.

• Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.

• Do not, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disassemble

any part of the child restraint or change the way its harness or the
vehicle belts are used.

• Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of a

vehicle. In the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep
moving, potentially causing serious injuries.

• Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. In the event of a

sudden stop, a loose seat back could prevent the child restraint
from protecting the child as well as it should.

• Do not allow children to play with the child restraint.

Do not hang accessories or toys from handle. Doing so could

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create a hazard for the child.

This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor
vehicle safety standards. This restraint is certified for use in motor

vehicles and aircraft.

Fill out the registration card and mail it in today!

Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must
register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name,
address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date
to Britax Child Safety, Inc. 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC
28273 or call 1-888-4BRITAX. For recall information, call the U.S.
Government's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366­0123 in DC area).

You may also register by visiting BritaxUSA.com.

WARNING! DO NOT place a child

restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with
a passenger air bag unless the air bag is
turned off. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
can occur. The back seat is the safest place
for children under 12.

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Features

Features

1 Canopy
2 Handle
3 Head Pad
4 Handle Release Button
5 Harness Slots
6 Chest Clip

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2

3
4

5

6

7

8

9
10
11

12

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7 Harness
8 Buckle
9 Belly Pad
10 Perma-Book™ (under cover)
11 Harness Adjuster Lever (under flap)
12 Harness Adjuster Strap

13 Restraint Belt Guides (under cover)
14 Release Handle
15 User Guide Storage Slot
16 Anti-Rebound Bar
17 Lock-off
18 Base Belt Guides

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15

16

17

5

7

18

19

20

21
12
22
23
24

19 Attachment Clips
20 Recline Adjustment Knob
21 Harness Yoke
22 LATCH Connector Storage Ring
23 LATCH Connector
24 LATCH Harness Adjuster

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Using the Restraint

Using the Restraint

LATCH Storage

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Press button on LATCH connector to

release from storage ring.

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Attach each LATCH connector to storage
ring on front of base, then remove slack
(Fig. A).

Adjustable Canopy

To raise, pull canopy at top of canopy arch
toward foot of restraint. To collapse, push
canopy at top of canopy arch (Fig. B).

A

B

Adjustable Handle

To adjust, press both handle release buttons
(Fig. C) while rotating handle into position.
Adjust the handle to one of the following
three positions: Carrying & In-Stroller
Position, In-Vehicle & Stationary Position, or
Optional In-Stroller Position (Fig D).

Carrying & In-Stroller

Position

D

In-Vehicle & Stationary

Position

C

Optional In-Stroller

Position

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Using the Restraint

Using the Restraint

Harness Buckle

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Brace the rear of the buckle with hand.

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Use thumb to press release button until
tongues are ejected from buckle.

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Hold the buckle with one hand.

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Use the other hand to insert one tongue
at a time into the buckle. Proper
connection is confirmed with a positive
click after inserting the second buckle
tongue.

IMPORTANT: Periodically clean the buckle

to ensure proper operation. See section,
Cleaning the Buckle, on page 33.

(Fig A):

(Fig B):

Adjusting Buckle Position

If your child has outgrown the initial buckle
position, adjust the buckle position as
instructed below.

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1 With restraint removed from the base,

pull cover and foam back so the buckle
slots are visible.

2 Locate metal retainer attached to the

opposite end of the buckle strap from the
buckle on the top side of the restraint.

A

B

3 Pull retainer up to loosen (Fig C).
4 Turn the retainer so that the short side will

go down through the slot in the restraint
shell to the bottom side of the restraint
(Fig. D).

5 From the bottom of the restraint, turn

the retainer so the short side will go up
through the slot in the restraint shell to
the top side of the restraint.

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6 Turn the retainer so that the short side

will go down through the desired slot to
the bottom side of the restraint (Fig. E).

7 Turn retainer so that the short side will go

up through the other slot to the top side
of the restraint (Fig F).

8 Replace cover.
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Pull buckle away from restraint until
tight, then verify that the strap is not
twisted and the release button is facing
outward.

C

D

E

F

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