Britax Diplomat Lap-Belt Installation, Do not install with non-locking ELR, 2-point vehicle belt

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Installation: Rear Facing

Lap-Belt Installation

Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt installation.

When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots. (See page 28).

WARNING!

Do not install with non-locking (ELR), 2-point vehicle belt.

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1� Fully recline restraint, then place it rear facing on vehicle seat.

2� Lift cover and open rear-facing lock-off farthest from where vehicle belt will be buckled.

3� Pull vehicle belt out, then pass it through farthest rear-facing belt slot from where vehicle belt will be buckled (fig. B).

The vehicle belt can be routed over or under restraint B cover.

4� Route vehicle belt across seat, behind buckle strap, then through second rear-facing belt slot.

5� Verify vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle (fig. C). 6� Push child restraint firmly into vehicle seat while

removing slack from vehicle belt.

7� Position vehicle belt through lock-off (fig. D), tighten belt, close lock-off arm and replace cover.

Lock-off is properly closed when a click is heard.

To prevent breakage, never extend lock-off arm beyond C its natural open position and always keep lock-off closed when not in use.

If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of lock-offs is not required as long as ALR is activated. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual to determine type of retractor your vehicle has, and for proper use of retractor.

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Contents Diplomat Page Table of Contents Death or Serious Injury can occur Page Safety Information Important NotesCertification RegistrationWeight Range Rear-Facing Forward-FacingMaximum Height Rear-Facing Rear-Facing Installation Installation AircraftAircraft Installation Forward-Facing InstallationFeatures Features Do not discard foam inserts found under the coverVehicle Safety Belts Vehicle CompatibilityVehicle Seating Positions Vehicle Buckle Position Latch connector Installation Rear FacingLatch Installation Under cover seeInstallation method Each Latch strap tight fig. ERemoval Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation Verify vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle fig. CInstallation Rear Facing Lap-Belt Installation Do not install with non-locking ELR, 2-point vehicle beltInstallation Rear Facing Installation Forward Facing Installation Forward Facing 1Place child restraint forward facing on vehicle seat Removal Lap-Belt Installation Installation Versa-Tether Safety InformationTether to an approved anchor point Using the Versa-TetherTether strap into a V shape Pull Versa-Tether strap to remove all SlackRear-Facing Tether Connector Strap Energy-Absorbing Tether Switching the Latch Harness Follow instructions for restraint installation with LatchRestraint Functions Storing the Latch Connectors Recline AdjustmentChest Clip Fastening the Chest Clip Adjusting the Chest ClipInfant Body Pillow Releasing the Chest ClipReleasing the Harness Buckle Harness Buckle Fastening the Harness Buckle1Hold harness buckle with one hand Harness HeightSliding pieces apart fig. B Securing Your ChildSecuring Your Child Unfasten harness buckle by pressingHarness Height Adjustment 1Remove infant body pillow Care and MaintenanceCover Removal Refitting the CoverSponge Clean using warm water and mild soap Cleaning the Cover and PillowsCleaning the Shell Cleaning the HarnessHarness Buckle Removal Rethreading the Harness BuckleCleaning the Harness Buckle Warranty Limited ONE-YEAR WarrantyPage