Britax Diplomat manual Each Latch strap tight fig. E, Installation method, Removal

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Installation: Rear Facing

7� Push child restraint firmly into vehicle seat while pulling

 

 

each LATCH strap tight (fig. E).

 

8� Verify all connections are secure and that restraint is

 

stable. The restraint is secure when it cannot be moved

 

front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1” (2.5 cm.)

 

at belt path. If restraint is not secure, repeat procedure,

 

or use an alternate seating location or vehicle belt

D

installation method.

• Britax recommends use of the Versa-Tether® to improve

 

 

installation. See pages 23-26.

 

 

 

The back angle of the child restraint should be 30º-45º

 

 

from vertical (not to exceed 45º from vertical) when car is

 

 

parked on a level surface (fig. F).

 

The proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a

 

 

rolled towel or pool noodle in crease of vehicle seat to

 

 

help level child restraint’s base.

 

• If there is a problem stabilizing restraint, tighten tether as

E

 

described on page 24 using anchor point 3.

WARNING! Do not raise restraint off front edge of vehicle seat. Doing so will reduce protection for your child and may damage recline adjustment.

Removal

Disconnect the Versa-Tether from tether anchor, if F attached. While pushing the restraint firmly into the

vehicle seat, press the red release buttons on the LATCH connectors to release. When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors and Versa-Tether.

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Contents Diplomat Page Table of Contents Death or Serious Injury can occur Page Important Notes Safety InformationRegistration CertificationWeight Range Rear-Facing Forward-FacingMaximum Height Rear-Facing Forward-Facing Installation Installation AircraftAircraft Installation Rear-Facing InstallationFeatures Do not discard foam inserts found under the cover FeaturesVehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety BeltsVehicle Seating Positions Vehicle Buckle Position Under cover see Installation Rear FacingLatch Installation Latch connectorInstallation method Each Latch strap tight fig. ERemoval Verify vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle fig. C Lap/Shoulder Belt InstallationInstallation Rear Facing Do not install with non-locking ELR, 2-point vehicle belt Lap-Belt InstallationInstallation Rear Facing Installation Forward Facing Installation Forward Facing 1Place child restraint forward facing on vehicle seat Removal Lap-Belt Installation Safety Information Installation Versa-TetherPull Versa-Tether strap to remove all Slack Using the Versa-TetherTether strap into a V shape Tether to an approved anchor pointRear-Facing Tether Connector Strap Energy-Absorbing Tether Switching the Latch Harness Follow instructions for restraint installation with LatchRestraint Functions Recline Adjustment Storing the Latch ConnectorsReleasing the Chest Clip Adjusting the Chest ClipInfant Body Pillow Chest Clip Fastening the Chest ClipHarness Height Harness Buckle Fastening the Harness Buckle1Hold harness buckle with one hand Releasing the Harness BuckleUnfasten harness buckle by pressing Securing Your ChildSecuring Your Child Sliding pieces apart fig. BHarness Height Adjustment Refitting the Cover Care and MaintenanceCover Removal 1Remove infant body pillowCleaning the Harness Cleaning the Cover and PillowsCleaning the Shell Sponge Clean using warm water and mild soapRethreading the Harness Buckle Harness Buckle RemovalCleaning the Harness Buckle Limited ONE-YEAR Warranty WarrantyPage