Britax Diplomat manual Installation Rear Facing

Installation: Rear Facing

8� Verify all connections are secure and that restraint is stable. The restraint is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1” (2.5 cm.) at belt path. If the restraint is not secure, repeat procedure or use an alternate seating location.

•Britax recommends use of the Versa-Tether® to improve installation. See pages 23-26.

•The back angle of the child restraint should be 30º-45º from vertical (not to exceed 45º from vertical) when car is parked on a level surface (fig. F).

•The proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in crease of vehicle seat to help level child restraint’s base.

•If there is a problem stabilizing restraint, tighten tether as described on page 24 using anchor point 3.

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F

WARNING! Do not raise restraint off front edge of vehicle seat. Doing so will reduce protection for your child and may damage recline adjustment.

Removal

Disconnect the Versa-Tether from tether anchor if attached. While pushing the restraint firmly into the vehicle seat, release the lock-off and vehicle belt.

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