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12.0 FINAL SAFETY CHECKS

1. If your child is already in the Car Seat, check that the harness is 

properly fitted and snugly adjusted as instructed in the section 11.1 

Securing Your Child with Harness System

.

2. Check that UAS connectors are securely attached and UAS belt or 

vehicle seat belt is tightly adjusted around base.

3. Remove any toys or other objects attached to carry handle. 

4. Adjust carry handle into desired adjustment position. The storage 

position is the preferred position for use in a vehicle.

13.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

13.1 Care & Maintenance

Vehicle seat: 

Use a child restraint mat, towel or other cloth to protect 

vehicle seat upholstery.  Continuous use of a child restraint may cause 

damage to an unprotected vehicle seat. 

Car Seat – Plastic and Metal components: 

Clean with mild soap and 

cold water.  DO NOT use bleach or harsh detergents.

Buckle Adjuster and UAS Connectors: 

Wipe clean with damp cloth 

ONLY

.  If buckle/UAS connectors will not securely lock, DO NOT use this 

child restraint. DO NOT use lubricants of any kind on any of the components 

of the Car Seat and Base, including the buckle and UAS system.  

Harness Straps: 

Spot clean with damp cloth or replace.  DO NOT immerse 

straps in water.  The straps may weaken and not perform as designed.

Seat Pad and Head Support Pad: 

For care and maintenance, read 

and follow instructions on fabric tags. 
To remove Seat Pad / Head Support Pad:

1. Remove the harness shoulder straps from the Car Seat.

2. Loosen the harness straps by depressing the 

Harness Adjuster Button located below the flap 

just ahead of the Harness Buckle and pulling on 

the harness straps. (Fig 58-1)

3. Move Head Support into highest position to 

remove and re-thread harness straps.

4. Turn the seat over.  Locate the Belt Adjuster 

Plate near the bottom of the seat.  (Fig 58-2)  

Remove both Harness Straps from the Belt 

Adjuster Plate. From the front of the seat, pull 

the Harness Straps through the shoulder area 

slots and seat pad.

5. Unthread the shoulder strap from the  

Harness-tie and Buckle Tongues, leaving 

the Buckle Tongues in the Buckle.  Be sure 

to note how they are threaded to assist in 

reassembling.

6. Carefully remove the Head Support Pad then adjust 

the Adjustable Back to its lowest position.  

7. Carefully remove the Seat Pad, do not unthread the 

lower portion of the harness from the Car Seat.

8. For care and maintenance see fabric tag.

58-1

12.0 

Final Safety Check

58-2

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13.0 

Additional Information

Summary of Contents for EZ Flex-Loc 32

Page 1: ...ease contact our customer service department at 1 800 328 7363 between the hours of 8 00 A M and 4 30 P M Pacific Standard Time for assistance Please have your model number and manufacturing date avai...

Page 2: ...ty Check 57 13 0 Additional Information 58 13 1 Care Maintenance 57 13 2 Using Your Car Seat with a Baby Trend Stroller 61 13 3 Airplane Use 61 13 4 Replacement Parts 62 1 0 General Warnings 3 2 0 Reg...

Page 3: ...around car seat WARNINGS TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WARNING Proper use is required Even if using this car seat seems easy to figure out it is very IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE INFANT CAR SEAT AND VEHICLE OW...

Page 4: ...1 800 333 0371 toll free 613 998 8616 Ottawa area or go to http www tc gc ca eng roadsafety safedrivers childsafety notices menu 907 htm If You Need Help Please contact our Customer Service Departmen...

Page 5: ...Belt Path Hook without base Locking Clip stored on side of seat pad Crotch Strap Harness Adjuster Strap Harness Straps Seat Pad Adjustable Back Adjustable Back Model Only Harness Buckle Harness Adjust...

Page 6: ...ed position The buttons should pop out and the handle should automatically lock into the new position Fig 9 1 Carry Mid Storage Storage Non Rocking 9 1 Before lifting the Car Seat push on the handle t...

Page 7: ...r seat WITH and WITHOUT Base For information on adjusting the seat angle for your child see Section 11 4 Adjusting Seat Recline Angle 3 0 Features and Benefits 3 0 Features and Benefits 10 kg under 10...

Page 8: ...ly install the Car Seat and protect your child you must carefully follow the instructions that correspond with the installation method to be used and the model you have purchased UAS Connectors Vehicl...

Page 9: ...using Car Seat in a vehicle Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when carrier is outside the vehicle Secure this child restraint with the...

Page 10: ...our child Quick turns sudden stops or other maneuvers in avoiding a crash as well as a crash can injure your child if not properly secured in the seat or if the seat is not properly installed in the v...

Page 11: ...Car Seat and Base after six 6 years from the date of manufacture The date of manufacture can be found on the label located on the underside of the Car Seat or Base When discarding an out of date seat...

Page 12: ...cking use Handle in non rocking position UAS ANCHORAGE SYSTEM The Universal Anchorage System UAS is designed to make installation of child Car Seats in motor vehicles easier by requiring child restrai...

Page 13: ...nufacturer directly or through their dealer before using this Car Seat You are also invited to call Baby Trend at 1 800 328 7363 for additional information or assistance WARNING positions Whenever pos...

Page 14: ...al DO NOT place rear facing child seat on front seat with active frontal air bag DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under WARNING or the owner s ma...

Page 15: ...with a latch plate that locks the lap belt into position is suitable for use with the Car Seat Fig 27 3 Once this type of seat belt 27 1 27 2 27 3 is fastened the latch plate prevents the lap belt fr...

Page 16: ...is secure If NOT secure additional belt tightening is required Repeat steps above until secure 1 25 cm 1 2 29 2 29 1 Locking Clip 9 3 UNSAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems DO NOT use the following types o...

Page 17: ...the crease between the seat bottom and the seat back This type of seat belt anchors the Car Seat too far forward and the Car Seat will not be safely restrained in the vehicle Fig 31 3 31 1 31 2 31 3 1...

Page 18: ...VEHICLE LOWER ANCHORAGES UAS LOWER ANCHOR BELT MUST BE TIGHTLY ADJUSTED AND STAY TIGHTLY ADJUSTED AROUND BASE AT ALL TIMES IF UAS BELT CANNOT BE TIGHTLY ADJUSTED OR WILL NOT STAY TIGHTLY ADJUSTED MOV...

Page 19: ...on the vehicle seat in a rear facing position with the anti rebound bar contacting the vehicle seat back 6 Slide the UAS belt into the Vehicle Belt Path openings on the side of the base 1 and under th...

Page 20: ...IGHT CAN CAUSE A YOUNG INFANT S HEAD TO FALL FORWARD AND RESTRICT BREATHING TOO RECLINED CAN CAUSE EJECTION IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH 10 3 1 Initial Positioning 1 Follow instructions in Section 10 1 P...

Page 21: ...le seat with Base contacting vehicle seat back as shown in Fig 39 4 10 0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 10 0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 39 1 39 2 10 3 2 Secure Base WITH Vehicle Combination...

Page 22: ...Fig 42 4 10 0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 10 0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 3 Tighten the vehicle lap belt around the Base by pushing down hard with your hand or knee in the middle of the B...

Page 23: ...specified in the vehicle owner s manual for use with a Car Seat 10 0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 10 0 Securing Car Seat in Your Vehicle 3 Place the Car Seat in the rear facing position in a forw...

Page 24: ...icle seat belt is fastened very tightly around the Car Seat Fig 45 3 If you find that the vehicle seat belt loosens or that the seat easily moves or rotates downward please see section 8 0 Selecting A...

Page 25: ...se Car Seat with harness straps loose or unbuckled Harness straps MUST be snug and positioned over shoulders and thighs of child DO NOT dress your child in bulky clothing or other garments that will h...

Page 26: ...y straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position 3 Unbuckle Harness Buckle by pressing button and sliding buckle tongues up an...

Page 27: ...seat back and harness straps To adjust the seat back height turn the moving back adjuster knob behind the seat clockwise to increase the seat back height and counter clockwise to decrease the seat ba...

Page 28: ...is completely seated all the way down in the slots before using the Car Seat Fig 53 3 4 Push the Crotch Strap buckle back up through the slot in the Seat Pad and return the Seat Pad to its original p...

Page 29: ...vehicle seat belt Check the Seat Angle Indicator to see if the seat is now level no pink showing Car Seat without Base Place car seat onto vehicle seat Check that car seat is level side to side Fig 5...

Page 30: ...UAS system Harness Straps Spot clean with damp cloth or replace DO NOT immerse straps in water The straps may weaken and not perform as designed Seat Pad and Head Support Pad For care and maintenance...

Page 31: ...arness Straps through the Slots until you have enough strap to reach the Belt Adjuster Plate Fig 60 1 6 Reassemble the Harness Straps to the Belt Adjuster Plate Do the left Harness Strap first followe...

Page 32: ...ne their policies regarding the use of Car Seats aboard the airplane The Car Seat must be used in only a forward facing airplane seat Please ask the flight attendant for assistance in placement of the...

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