Britax Diplomat manual Installation Forward Facing

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Installation: Forward Facing

 

 

 

LATCH Installation

 

 

 

• Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing LATCH installation.

 

 

• Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If

 

 

LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt

 

 

installation methods.

 

 

 

NOTE: LATCH connectors must be in an upright position (as

 

 

shown in figure B) and strap should be tight and not twisted

 

 

to ensure proper installation.

 

A

 

1� If stored, remove LATCH connectors from storage slots

 

under cover (see page 28).

 

 

 

2� Press and hold first LATCH adjuster button, then pull

 

 

LATCH strap to full length. Repeat for remaining LATCH

Release

 

connector.

 

Button

Top

3� Place restraint sideways on vehicle seat, with back

of

restraint facing toward you.

 

 

 

• Restraint can be used in recline position when installed in

 

 

forward-facing mode with children up to 40 pounds (18 kg.).

 

 

• Britax recommends use of Versa-Tether®to improve

B

 

installation. If using Versa-Tether®(see pages 23-26), locate

 

tether on rear of restraint and place up and over seat back

 

 

while securing restraint.

 

 

 

4� Verify LATCH strap is not twisted, then attach closest LATCH connector to vehicle seat back to farthest LATCH anchor from you (fig. C).

NOTE: It may be necessary to switch LATCH harness as shown on page 27 if ANY of the following conditions exist:

LATCH connector is not in an upright position as

 

 

shown in figure B.

C

• LATCH strap is twisted.

A positive click is NOT heard when LATCH connector

 

and LATCH anchor are connected.

NOTE: If a positive click is not heard, but LATCH connector is in an upright position, you should not switch LATCH harness. The strap may be too tight or twisted, or

there may be debris in LATCH connector. If a positive connection cannot be made, do not use LATCH installation; install using vehicle belt method.

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Contents Diplomat Page Table of Contents Death or Serious Injury can occur Page Safety Information Important NotesCertification RegistrationMaximum Height Rear-Facing Weight Range Rear-FacingForward-Facing Installation Aircraft Aircraft InstallationRear-Facing Installation Forward-Facing InstallationFeatures Features Do not discard foam inserts found under the coverVehicle Safety Belts Vehicle CompatibilityVehicle Seating Positions Vehicle Buckle Position Installation Rear Facing Latch InstallationLatch connector Under cover seeRemoval Installation methodEach Latch strap tight fig. E 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 InformationUsing the Versa-Tether Tether strap into a V shapeTether 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 Storing the Latch Connectors Recline AdjustmentAdjusting the Chest Clip Infant Body PillowChest Clip Fastening the Chest Clip Releasing the Chest ClipHarness Buckle Fastening the Harness Buckle 1Hold harness buckle with one handReleasing the Harness Buckle Harness HeightSecuring Your Child Securing Your ChildSliding pieces apart fig. B Unfasten harness buckle by pressingHarness Height Adjustment Care and Maintenance Cover Removal1Remove infant body pillow Refitting the CoverCleaning the Cover and Pillows Cleaning the ShellSponge Clean using warm water and mild soap Cleaning the HarnessHarness Buckle Removal Rethreading the Harness BuckleCleaning the Harness Buckle Warranty Limited ONE-YEAR WarrantyPage