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Diplomat
Canadian User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur Canadien
PLEASE READ
INSTRUCTIONS
STORE UNDER COVER
PRIÈRE DE LIRE
LES INSTRUCTIONS
RANGER SOUS
LA HOUSSE
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Table of Contents Safety Information Warnings ......................................................................................................2 Important Notes ...........................................................................................4 Certification ..................................................................................................5 Registration ..................................................................................................5 Important Harn
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WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur if the following are not observed : • Use only with children who weigh between 2.3 – 18.1 kg (5 – 40 lbs) and whose height is between 55.9 – 101.6 cm (22 – 40 in.). • Use rear-facing for children who weigh between 2.3 – 13.6 kg (5 – 30 lbs) and whose height is between 55.9 – 76.2 cm (22 – 30 in.) • Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 9.1 – 18.1 kg (20 – 40 lbs) and whose height is between 68.6 – 101.6 cm (27 – 40 in.). • This c
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• Register your child seat with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, Inc. by visiting www.BritaxUSA.com/registration, OR complete and return the registration card that was shipped with this child seat. • To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of a child seat that is older than six years or has been in a moderate or severe crash. See date of manufacture located on child seat (page 9). • This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or in other
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Safety Information Important Notes • Verify that the child seat is securely installed and that the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used. • Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting the child in child seat. • Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of child seat could become hot enough to burn a child. • Store the child seat in a safe place when it
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Safety Information Certification This child seat system conforms to all applicable Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (213 and 213.1). This child seat is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Registration Child seats can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this child seat to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the child seat’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Ltd., P.O Box 7289, RPO Brunswick Square, Saint John NB E
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1 inch 2.5 cm Safety Information Important Harness Adjustments According to the American Academy of Pediatrics : All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 9.1 kg (20 lbs). That means that if your infant reaches 9.1 kg (20 lbs) before her first birthday, she should remain rear- facing at least until she turns 1 year old. It is best for children to ride rear- facing to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer. Rear-Faci
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Safety Information Forward-Facing Weight 9.1 kg (and 1 year) –18.1 kg (20 – 40 lbs) Only use forward-facing with children : • who are at least one year of age and • who weigh between 9.1 – 18.1 kg. (20 – 40 lbs) and • whose height is between 68.6 – 101.6 cm (27 b Forward-Facing – 40 in.) and • when the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the child seat shell and • when the harness straps are at or above the child’s shoulders (Fig. B) IMPORTANT: See How to Adjust Harness Height o
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Child Seat Features 6 1 7 8 2 9 3 10 11 4 12 5 13 14 1 Head Restraint 8 Harness Straps 2 Head Restraint Adjustment Knob 9 Harness Buckle 3 Cover 10 Belly Pad 4 Shell 11 Infant Body Pillow 5 Rear-Facing Lock-Off 12 Harness Adjuster Release Button 6 Comfort Pad 13 Harness Adjuster Strap 7 Chest Clip 14 Recline Handle (Front of Base) 8
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Child Seat Features 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 18 24 25 26 15 Serial Number and Manufactured Date (under cover) 23 LCS Adjuster Release Button 16 Versa-Tether 24 LCS Adjuster (Top Anchorage Strap)-in pouch 25 LCS Connector 17 Forward-Facing Lock-Off (Stored under cover) 18 Base 26 LCS Connector Release Button 19 National Safety Mark 20 Harness Yoke 21 Belt Guard 22 LCS Connector Strap IMPORTANT: When not in use, this user guide should be stored under the cover. DO NOT discard the foam ins
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Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats. Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assist
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Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Buckle Positions WARNING! The position of the vehicle belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat. If the buckle lies near the position marked wrong ( ) when the vehicle belt is tightened, try fitting the child seat in another seating position in the vehicle OR consult your vehicle owner’s manual to see if you can lower the vehicle buckle position by twisting the vehicle buckle stalk. If it is not possible to achieve the correct posit
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Installation : Rear-facing Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing LUAS installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LUAS anchors. If LUAS anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. 1 If stored, remove the LCS strap and connectors from the storage slots under the cover. See page 29. A Rear-Facing 2 Press and hold one LCS adjuster release button, then pull to extend LCS strap to full leng
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Installation : Rear-facing • The LCS connector is not in an upright position Fig. D). • The LCS strap is twisted. • A positive click is not heard when the LCS connector and LUAS anchor are connected. NOTE: If a positive click is not heard, but the LCS connector is in an upright position, you should not e switch the LCS connectors. The strap may be too tight or twisted, or there may be debris in the LCS connector. 8 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling the L
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Installation : Rear-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-shoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store LCS connectors in storage slots. See page 29. 1 Recline the child seat and place it rear-facing on Rear-Facing the vehicle seat. A WARNING! This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-facing. See Recline Adjustment on page 29. 2 Lift the child seat cover and open the rear-facing lock-off farthest
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Installation : Rear-facing • To prevent breakage, never extend the lock-off arm beyond its normal open position and always keep the lock-off closed when not in use. • If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of the lock-offs is not required as long as the ALR is locked. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of retractor e your vehicle has and how to lock the retractor. 8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that the child seat is
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Installation : Rear-facing Lap-Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LCS connectors in storage slots. See page 29. 1 Recline the child seat and place it rear-facing on Rear-Facing the vehicle seat. A WARNING! This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-facing. See Recline Adjustment on page 29. 2 Lift the child seat cover and open the rear-facing lock-off farthest from where the
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Installation : Rear-facing • To prevent breakage, never extend the lock-off arm beyond its normal open position and always keep the lock-off closed when not in use. • If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of the lock-offs is not required as long as the ALR is locked. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of retractor e your vehicle has and how to lock the retractor. 0º 30–45º WARNING! Do not use this seat with a non- locking, two-po
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Installation : Forward-Facing Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing LUAS installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LUAS anchors. If LUAS anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. WARNING! Forward-Facing A • This child seat must not be used forward-facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 9.1 kg (20 lbs). • This child seat must be in the upright po
