Lap-Belt Installation - Britax DIPLOMAT User Manual

Installation : Forward-Facing

Lap-Belt Installation

• Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing, lap-
belt installation.
• When not in use, always store the LATCH
connectors in the storage slots. See page 29.
WARNING!
• This child seat must NOT be used forward-facing for
children less than one year of age OR who weigh
less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg).
1 Place the child seat forward-facing on the vehicle
seat. Ensure the bottom of the child seat base is in
full contact with the vehicle seat.
• Child seat can be used in the recline position when
installed in forward-facing mode with children up
to 40 lbs (18.1 kg).
2 If the vehicle is equipped with a designated
tether anchor for the chosen seating position,
remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and
place it up and over the child seat back.
3 Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it through the
forward-facing belt path to the opposite side of
the child seat (Fig. B).
4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle (Fig. C).
5 Push the child seat firmly into vehicle seat while removing slack from
the vehicle belt.
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A
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Forward-Facing
b
C
Installation : Forward-Facing
Attach the Versa-Tether hook to the designated tether anchor (if
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available according to the vehicle owner's manual) for the chosen
seating position. Remove all the slack from the tether to secure. Store
any excess webbing in the tether pouch. See pages 25 – 27.
Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked, and that the child seat is
secure.
The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-
side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure,
repeat the procedure or use an alternate seating location.
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