Britax Diplomat Car Seat User Manual


 
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Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing LATCH installation.
Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If
LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt
installation methods.
NOTE: LATCH connectors must be in an upright position (as
shown in figure B) and strap should be tight and not twisted
to ensure proper installation.
If stored, remove LATCH connectors from storage slots
under cover (see page 28).
Press and hold first LATCH adjuster button, then pull
LATCH strap to full length. Repeat for remaining LATCH
connector.
Place restraint sideways on vehicle seat, with back of
restraint facing toward you.
Restraint can be used in recline position when installed in
forward-facing mode with children up to 40 pounds (18 kg.).
Britax recommends use of Versa-Tether
®
to improve
installation. If using Versa-Tether
®
(see pages 23-26), locate
tether on rear of restraint and place up and over seat back
while securing restraint.
Verify LATCH strap is not twisted, then attach closest
LATCH connector to vehicle seat back to farthest LATCH
anchor from you (fig. C).
NOTE: It may be necessary to switch LATCH harness as
shown on page 27 if ANY of the following conditions exist:
LATCH connector is not in an upright position as
shown in figure B.
LATCH strap is twisted.
A positive click is NOT heard when LATCH connector
and LATCH anchor are connected.
NOTE: If a positive click is not heard, but LATCH connector is in an upright position,
you should not switch LATCH harness. The strap may be too tight or twisted, or
there may be debris in LATCH connector. If a positive connection cannot be
made, do not use LATCH installation; install using vehicle belt method.
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LATCH Installation
Installation: Forward Facing
A
Release
Button
Top
B
C