Britax Diplomat manual Installation Rear Facing

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Installation: Rear Facing

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 the restraint is not secure, repeat procedure or use an alternate seating location.

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 described on page 24 using anchor point 3.

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F

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 attached. While pushing the restraint firmly into the vehicle seat, release the lock-off and vehicle belt.

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Contents Diplomat Page Table of Contents Death or Serious Injury can occur Page Important Notes Safety InformationRegistration CertificationMaximum Height Rear-Facing Weight Range Rear-FacingForward-Facing Aircraft Installation Installation AircraftRear-Facing Installation Forward-Facing InstallationFeatures Do not discard foam inserts found under the cover FeaturesVehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety BeltsVehicle Seating Positions Vehicle Buckle Position Latch Installation Installation Rear FacingLatch connector Under cover seeRemoval Installation methodEach Latch strap tight fig. E 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-TetherTether strap into a V shape Using the Versa-TetherTether to an approved anchor point Pull Versa-Tether strap to remove all SlackRear-Facing Tether Connector Strap Energy-Absorbing Tether Restraint Functions Switching the Latch HarnessFollow instructions for restraint installation with Latch Recline Adjustment Storing the Latch ConnectorsInfant Body Pillow Adjusting the Chest ClipChest Clip Fastening the Chest Clip Releasing the Chest Clip1Hold harness buckle with one hand Harness Buckle Fastening the Harness BuckleReleasing the Harness Buckle Harness HeightSecuring Your Child Securing Your ChildSliding pieces apart fig. B Unfasten harness buckle by pressingHarness Height Adjustment Cover Removal Care and Maintenance1Remove infant body pillow Refitting the CoverCleaning the Shell Cleaning the Cover and PillowsSponge Clean using warm water and mild soap Cleaning the HarnessRethreading the Harness Buckle Harness Buckle RemovalCleaning the Harness Buckle Limited ONE-YEAR Warranty WarrantyPage