Britax Diplomat Car Seat User Manual


 
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Restraint Functions
Fastening the Harness Buckle
Hold harness buckle with one hand.
Use other hand to insert one buckle tongue
at a time into harness buckle (fig. A).
Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click
after inserting second buckle tongue.
Releasing the Harness Buckle
Brace rear of harness buckle with one
hand.
Use thumb to press release button until
both tongues are ejected from harness
buckle (fig. B).
IMPORTANT: Periodically clean harness buckle to
ensure safe operation (pg. 36).
Harness Height
Place child in restraint then secure harness
(see pages 31-32).
Observe where shoulder harness is
positioned on child.
1�
2�
1�
2�
1�
2�
A
B
C
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Harness Buckle
Rear Facing: Harness straps should be located at
or below top of child’s shoulders (fig. C).
Forward Facing: Harness straps should be located
at or above top of child’s shoulders (fig. C)
3 If harness height is okay, continue using
child restraint without adjustment. If
harness height requires adjustment, see
“Harness Height Adjustment” (pg. 32).