Britax Diplomat manual Securing Your Child, Sliding pieces apart fig. B

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Securing Your Child

Securing Your Child

Once child restraint has been installed in the vehicle and adjustments have been made, follow these instructions to secure child.

1� Loosen harness by pushing the adjuster button located in front of the restraint, then pull the shoulder straps forward (fig.

A).

 

2� Release chest clip by squeezing tabs and

A

sliding pieces apart (fig. B).

3� Unfasten harness buckle by pressing

 

 

release button and sliding tongues out.

 

4� Move harness straps to the side of

 

restraint.

 

• Use harness holder located on straps and side of cover to aid in holding straps.

5� Place child in restraint.

6� Position harness straps around child and

fasten harness buckle (fig. C) and chest

 

clip.

B

• Proper connection of harness buckle is confirmed

with a positive click after inserting the second

 

 

buckle tongue.

 

7� Gently pull up on harness straps to tighten lap section of harness which should fit across child’s upper thighs.

8� Slowly pull adjuster strap to tighten harness around the child (fig. D).

9� Position chest clip at middle of child’s chest, level with child’s armpits (fig. E).

10�Verify that harness is not twisted and child

is properly secured.

C

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Contents Diplomat Page Table of Contents Death or Serious Injury can occur Page Important Notes Safety InformationRegistration CertificationWeight Range Rear-Facing Forward-FacingMaximum Height Rear-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 seeInstallation method Each Latch strap tight fig. ERemoval 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 Switching the Latch Harness Follow instructions for restraint installation with LatchRestraint Functions 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