Britax Diplomat manual Using the Versa-Tether, Tether strap into a V shape

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Installation: Versa-Tether®

 

Using the Versa-Tether

 

1�

Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for

 

 

approved tether-anchorage locations.

 

2�

Locate the tether on rear of restraint

 

 

and place up and over seat back while

 

 

securing restraint.

 

3�

Secure child restraint by a seat-belt or

 

 

LATCH system.

A

4�

Lift lock adjuster, then pull to fully extend

 

tether strap into a "V" shape.

 

5�

Locate hook on strap and loosely attach

 

 

tether to an approved anchor point.

 

See figure A for forward-facing installation.

 

• See figures B and C for rear-facing

 

 

installation.

 

NOTE: Rear-facing installation may also require

 

 

 

use of Tether Connector Strap, as described on

 

B

page 25.

 

6� Pull Versa-Tether strap to remove all

 

 

 

slack.

 

 

 

7� Verify there is tension in Versa-Tether

 

 

 

strap and that child restraint is properly

 

 

 

secured. The restraint is secure when it

 

 

 

cannot be moved front-to-back or side-

 

 

 

to-side more than 1 inch (2.5 cm.) at

 

 

 

belt path. If restraint is not secure, repeat

 

 

 

procedure or use an alternate seating

 

C

 

location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8� Roll up excess webbing and store in tether pouch.

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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 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 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 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 Restraint Functions Switching the Latch HarnessFollow instructions for restraint installation with Latch 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