User manual BRITAX DIPLOMAT

[. . . ] DiplomatTM AD RE NS SE TIO R EA C DE PL TRU S UN IN RE VER O ST CO User Guide Table of Contents Safety Information Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important Harness Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Child Seat Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Vehicle Buckle Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Vehicle Seating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installation : Rear-facing LATCH Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lap-Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Installation : Forward-facing LATCH Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Lap-Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Aircraft Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Installation : Versa-Tether Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using the Versa-Tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tether Connector Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Child Seat Functions Switching the LATCH Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Storing the LATCH Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Recline Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Infant Body Pillow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chest Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Harness Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How to Adjust Harness Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Securing Your Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ©2008 Britax Child Safety Inc, . Printed in USA P312900_R1_06_08 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur if the following are not observed : · Use only with children who weigh between 5 ­ 40 lbs (2. 3 ­ 18. 1 kg) and whose height is 40 in. · Use rear-facing for children who weigh between 5 ­ 35 lbs (2. 3 ­ 15. 9 kg). · Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 20 ­ 40 lbs (9. 1 ­ 18. 1 kg). [. . . ] C 3 Thread the appropriate LATCH connector through forward-facing belt path (Fig. 4 Place the child seat sideways on the vehicle seat, with the back of the child seat facing you. NOTE: If a positive click is not heard, but the LATCH connector is in an upright position, you should not switch the LATCH connector. The strap may be too tight or twisted, or there may be debris in the LATCH e connector. Ensure the bottom of the child seat base is in full contact with the vehicle seat. 8 Attach the remaining LATCH connector to the adjacent LATCH anchor (Fig. 9 Push the child seat into the vehicle seat while f pulling each LATCH adjuster strap tight (Fig. ® 10 Attach the Versa-Tether hook to the designated tether anchor for the chosen seating position. 11 Verify that all connections are secure and that the child seat is stable. · The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-toside more than 1 in. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the procedure or use an alternate seating location. · The LATCH connector is not in an upright position (Fig. Release · A positive click is not heard when LATCH connector Button and LATCH anchor are connected. D Top 5 Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back. 6 Attach the closest LATCH connector to the vehicle seat to the farthest LATCH anchor (Fig. D). 18 · Child seat can be used in the recline position when installed in forwardfacing mode with children up to 40 lbs (18. 1 kg). 19 Installation : Forward-Facing Installation : Forward-Facing 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle (Fig. 6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack first from the lap portion of the vehicle belt, then from the shoulder portion (Fig. 7 Hold the shoulder belt tight and rotate the lockoff until the vehicle belt is secured (Fig. E). Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation · Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing lapshoulder belt installation. · When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots. · 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). · IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that the VersaTether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner's manual for approved tether locations. WARNING! A Forward-Facing e b 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). 8 Attach the Versa-Tether® hook to the designated tether anchor (if available according to the vehicle owner's manual) for the chosen seating position. 9 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that the child seat is secure. · The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-toside more than 1 in. [. . . ] 3 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the bottom of the child seat. 4 Pull harness buckle away from child seat until tight and verify the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward. Cleaning the Harness · SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap. · TOWEL DRY · DO NOT bleach, machine wash, machine dry or disassemble the harness. Cleaning the Harness Adjuster Periodically check the adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free of food, drink, and other debris. If debris is present, it must be removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism. [. . . ]