Britax Diplomat Lap-Belt Installation, Do not install with non-locking ELR, 2-point vehicle belt

Installation: Rear Facing

Lap-Belt Installation

•Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt installation.

•When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots. (See page 28).

WARNING!

Do not install with non-locking (ELR), 2-point vehicle belt.

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1� Fully recline restraint, then place it rear facing on vehicle seat.

2� Lift cover and open rear-facing lock-off farthest from where vehicle belt will be buckled.

3� Pull vehicle belt out, then pass it through farthest rear-facing belt slot from where vehicle belt will be buckled (fig. B).

•The vehicle belt can be routed over or under restraint B cover.

4� Route vehicle belt across seat, behind buckle strap, then through second rear-facing belt slot.

5� Verify vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle (fig. C). 6� Push child restraint firmly into vehicle seat while

removing slack from vehicle belt.

7� Position vehicle belt through lock-off (fig. D), tighten belt, close lock-off arm and replace cover.

•Lock-off is properly closed when a click is heard.

•To prevent breakage, never extend lock-off arm beyond C its natural open position and always keep lock-off closed when not in use.

•If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of lock-offs is not required as long as ALR is activated. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual to determine type of retractor your vehicle has, and for proper use of retractor.

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