Child Seat Functions; Switching The Latch Connectors; Storing The Latch Connectors; Recline Adjustment - Britax DIPLOMAT User Manual

Child Seat Functions

Switching the LATCH Connectors

The LATCH strap may need to be switched to
the proper belt path in rear-facing (Fig. A) versus
forward-facing (Fig. B) installations. If a proper
connection of the LATCH connectors to the LATCH
anchors cannot be achieved, complete the following
procedure to switch the connectors.
1 Lift the front of the child seat cover to access the
LATCH connectors.
• LATCH straps are located in storage compartments
under the child seat cover at the rear of the seating
area.
2 Pass the LATCH connector strap through the
belt path on the child's right side (Fig. C).
3 Pass one LATCH connector through the
appropriate belt path ensuring that the larger
part of the connector is on top for the installation
procedure you wish to use (Fig D).
• Verify that the harness is not twisted.
• When installing this child seat in the rear-facing
mode, the LATCH strap must rest behind the child
seat buckle strap.
NOTE: To ensure LATCH connector is properly
aligned with vehicle's LATCH anchor, the connector's
red release button should face away from vehicle
seat back, and the larger of the two connector
sections is on top (Fig. D).
4 Replace the cover and continue with the
installation procedure.
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Storing the LATCH Connectors

When the LATCH connectors are not in use, lift the
child seat cover to access the LATCH storage slots
(Fig. E). Fold each end of the LATCH adjuster and
connector, then slide each set into the adjacent slot.
NOTE: Child seats are shipped from Britax with
A
Rear-facing
LATCH connectors in storage compartments located
under the cover at the rear of the child seating area
(Fig. E).

Recline Adjustment

Pull the recline handle (Fig. F) then slide the child
seat shell into the desired position. Release the
recline handle, then verify the child seat has locked
b
Forward-facing
into position.
•
NOTE:
•
C
Release
Top
•
Button

Infant Body Pillow

D
The Infant Body Pillow is designed to provide better fit and comfort for
infants using this child seat. For additional side support, fold the side flaps
inward (Fig. G).
NOTE: Remove the Infant Body Pillow after child can sit comfortably in
the child seat without additional support.
WARNING!
This child seat must be in the recline position when
installed rear-facing.
Child seat can be used in the recline position when
installed in forward-facing mode with children up
to 40 lbs (18.1 kg).
It will be necessary to loosen the tether, the vehicle seat belt, and/or the
LATCH strap before adjusting the recline position. The tether, the vehicle
seat belt, and/or the LATCH strap must be properly re-tightened after
adjusting the recline position.
Child Seat Functions
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f
G
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