Britax Diplomat User Manual

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Page 1 - Diplomat

Diplomat™ User GuidePLEASE READINSTRUCTIONSSTORE UNDERCOVER

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8FeaturesCoverHeadrest Adjustment KnobLATCH AdjusterLATCH Release ButtonLATCH ConnectorHeadrestHarness SlotsComfort Pads1�2�3�4�5�6�7�8�Infant Body Pi

Page 3 - Table of Contents

9FeaturesIMPORTANT: When not in use, this user guide should be stored under the cover. DO NOT discard foam inserts found under the cover.Forward

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10NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts.IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from

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11WARNING! Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child restraint. Side-facing or rear-facing seats CAN-NOT be used. See diagram below.Ve

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12Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing LATCH installation.Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not avai

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13Push child restraint firmly into vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH strap tight (fig. E). Verify all connections are secure and that restraint is

Page 8 - Forward Facing

14Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap/shoulder belt installation. When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storag

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15Verify 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 t

Page 10 - Features

16Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt installation. When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots. (S

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17Verify all connections are secure and that restraint is stable. The restraint is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-sid

Page 12 - Vehicle Compatibility

©2007 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A P297700-R1:06.07This product and its components are subject to change without n

Page 13 - WARNING!

18Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing LATCH installation.Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors

Page 14 - Installation: Rear Facing

19Rotate seat into forward-facing position. Verify LATCH strap is not twisted, then attach remaining LATCH connector to adjacent LATCH anchor (fig.

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20Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing lap/shoulder-belt installation. When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots.

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21Hold shoulder belt tight, then rotate lock-off upward until secured (fig. E).If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (

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22Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing, lap-belt installation. When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots. ••If using Ve

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23 IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that tether be used at all times. Using tether will improve the stability of child restraint and reduce risk of injury

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24Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for approved tether-anchorage locations.Locate the tether on rear of restraint and place up and over sea

Page 20 - Installation: Forward Facing

25Because every vehicle model is different, sometimes you cannot find a location to properly anchor the tether, or the structural part of seat i

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26Energy-Absorbing Tether*Figure A shows the tether when child restraint is acceptable for continued use (provided the restraint has not been

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27The LATCH harness must be switched for proper alignment in rear facing (Fig. D) or forward facing (Fig. E) installations. Complete

Page 23 - Removal

Safety Information WARNINGS... Important Notes...

Page 24 - If using Versa-Tether

28Storing the LATCH Connectors When LATCH connectors are not in use, lift cover to access LATCH stor-age slots (fig. A). Fold LATCH adjuster an

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29Infant Body PillowThe Infant Body Pillow is designed to provide better fit and comfort for infants using this restraint. For additional si

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30Restraint FunctionsFastening the Harness BuckleHold harness buckle with one hand.Use other hand to insert one buckle tongue at a time into harness b

Page 27 - Only use tether connector

31Once child restraint has been installed in the vehicle and adjustments have been made, follow these instructions to secure child.Loosen harnes

Page 28 - Installation: Versa-Tether

32Securing Your ChildIMPORTANT: Always pull on harness after securing child to make sure harness buckle and harness adjuster are secure. If

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33Remove infant body pillow.Loosen harness by pressing adjuster release button while pulling shoulder straps forward as far as possible.Unhook shoulde

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34Cleaning the Cover and PillowsHAND WASH using cold water and mild soap.LINE or LIE-FLAT DRY to prevent cover from shrinking.DO NOT bleach, machine w

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35Harness Buckle Removal Fully recline the child restraint.Locate the metal-buckle strap retainer on bottom of the restraint.Pull retainer aw

Page 32 - (fig. C)

36Cleaning the Harness BuckleIf a child eats and drinks while in the restraint, the harness buckle may need to be periodically checked and cle

Page 33 - and chest

37This child restraint was manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc. (Britax®). Britax warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as foll

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2WARNING!DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:Infants should remain in a rear-facing child restraint for as long a possible. The American Academy of Pedi

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38Notes

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39Notes

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3Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that parents select the back seat as the safest locati

Page 39 - Warranty

4Verify child restraint is secure and harness is properly adjusted around child each time child restraint is used.Adjust harness to fit clothes th

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5RegistrationChild restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your nam

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6 Safety Information Safety InformationSafety InformationSafety InformationWeight 5-35 pounds (2.3-15.9 kg). Rear-FacingForward-FacingWeight 20 po

Page 42 - Marathon

7Safety InformationSafety InformationSafety InformationAircraft InstallationThis child restraint is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in

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