Britax Diplomat Harness Buckle Fastening the Harness Buckle, 1Hold harness buckle with one hand

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Restraint Functions

Harness Buckle

Fastening the Harness Buckle

1�Hold harness buckle with one hand.

2�Use other hand to insert one buckle tongue at a time into harness buckle (fig. A).

Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting second buckle tongue.

Releasing the Harness Buckle

1�Brace rear of harness buckle with one hand.

2�Use thumb to press release button until both tongues are ejected from harness buckle (fig. B).

IMPORTANT: Periodically clean harness buckle to ensure safe operation (pg. 36).

Harness Height

1�Place child in restraint then secure harness (see pages 31-32).

2�Observe where shoulder harness is positioned on child.

Rear Facing: Harness straps should be located at or below top of child’s shoulders (fig. C).

Forward Facing: Harness straps should be located at or above top of child’s shoulders (fig. C)

3If harness height is okay, continue using child restraint without adjustment. If harness height requires adjustment, see “Harness Height Adjustment” (pg. 32).

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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