Britax Diplomat manual

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Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that parents select the back seat as the safest location for a properly installed child restraint. Please study the Vehicle Safety Belts section in this booklet to ensure your child’s safety. If in doubt about installing child restraint, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants.

When using in a vehicle with air bags, refer to your vehicle‘s owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions and precautions.

Never use adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint. Doing so could cause damage to harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry this child restraint by its shell or tether straps.

The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself; a child restraint will not protect a child when a vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child restraint will substantially improve chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child restraint in a vehicle.

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Contents Diplomat Page Table of Contents Death or Serious Injury can occur Page Important Notes Safety InformationRegistration CertificationMaximum Height Rear-Facing Weight Range Rear-FacingForward-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 seeRemoval Installation methodEach Latch strap tight fig. E 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 Restraint Functions Switching the Latch HarnessFollow instructions for restraint installation with Latch 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