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1567 S. Campus Ave., Ontario, CA

 91761

Toll Free: (800) 328-7363

www.babytrend.com

The  information  in  this  manual  is  essential  for  you  to  read  in  order  to 
adequately protect your baby in the event of an accident.  Please read this 
manual completely.  Store this manual in the pocket provided on the bottom 
of the seat for future reference by you or other users of the seat.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings to Alert You to Possible Dangers

   ......................................  4

How to Register Your Safety Seat with Us

   ........................................  5

Safety Information

   ..............................................................................  6

1.

 About Your Baby    ......................................................................  6

2.

 About Your Vehicle     ..................................................................  6

3.

 About Air Bags    .........................................................................  8

4.

 About an Unoccupied Seat   ........................................................  8

5.

 About this Safety Seat   ...............................................................  8

6.

 About Use as a Carrier   ..............................................................  9

Selecting the Best Location for the Safety Seat 

  ............................... 12

1.

 Overall Considerations   .............................................................  13

2.

 Check that Your Vehicle Seat is Adequate   ...............................  13

3.

 Check that Your Vehicle Seat Belts are Adequate   ....................  15

3.2.

 Which Seat Belts are NOT Safe

   ............................................  16

3.3.

 Which Seat Belts are Safe

   ....................................................  18

4.

Safety Seat Features and Their Proper Use   ..............................  20

5.

 Other Features   ..........................................................................  21

6.

 EZ5 Harness    ............................................................................  22

Fixed Back: Use for Child weighing

between

5 and 22 pounds (2.2 and 10kg.)

whose height is 

28.5 inches or less (72.4cm)

FLEX-LOC

INFANT CAR SEAT

OWNER'S MANUAL

Adjustable Back: Use for child weighing

between

5 and 22 pounds (2.2 and 10kg.)

whose height is 

28.5 inches or less (72.4cm)

This product is protected by

one or more of the following

US patents as well as patents

pending: 6,811,216   6,834,915

03.07

7.

 5-point Harness  .........................................................................  23

8

. Features and Functions for Vehicle

Installation of the Base   ............................................................  26

9.

 Use of the Safety Seat with the Base   .......................................  28

9.1.

 Removal of the Safety Seat from the Base

   .............................  28

9.2.

 Attaching the Safety Seat to the Base

   ...................................  28

10.

 Operation of the Carry Handle   ................................................  29

11.

 Installation and Use of the Canopy   ..........................................  30

12.

 Adjustment of the Harness Straps and  

      Rethreading of the Straps    ........................................................ 30

13.

 Adjustment of the Crotch Strap Length    ..................................  34

14.

 Securing your child in the Safety Seat   ..................................... 36

15.

 Securing the Safety Seat and Base in your Vehicle   .................. 40

15.1.

 Preparation

    ....................................................................... 41

15.2.

Installaion of the Safety Seat

     ..............................................  42

15.3.

Installation of the Base using Latch

    ..................................... 47

15.4.

Setting Proper Recline of the Safety Seat

     .............................  50

Final Safety Checks

    ........................................................................... 53

Use of the Safety Seat in an Aircraft   ........................................ 54

Cleaning and Maintenance   ....................................................... 54

To obtain replacement parts or arrange for repair   .................... 57

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Summary of Contents for FLEX-LOC

Page 1: ...ld weighing between 5 and 22 pounds 2 2 and 10kg whose height is 28 5 inches or less 72 4cm FLEX LOC INFANT CAR SEAT OWNER S MANUAL Adjustable Back Use for child weighing between 5 and 22 pounds 2 2 a...

Page 2: ...ight is outside of these limits will increase the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a crash Please see the Warning label on the Safety Seat located on the child s right side for weight a...

Page 3: ...tended even if they are asleep Very often when you arrive at your destination you will find that your baby has fallen asleep in the Seat Do not leave the baby unattended even for a minute Your child c...

Page 4: ...n about Active Air bags and child safety seat installation 2 2 DO NOT place this Safety Seat in any vehicle seat that faces to the rear or to either side of the vehicle Fig 14 1 14 2 2 3 DO NOT use th...

Page 5: ...y Seat in the vehicle Look in the vehicle for a location that has a more suitable seat belt system as described in the section following You may also contact your vehicle s manufacturer to inquire abo...

Page 6: ...ocking Clip is stored under the pad on the right side of the Safety Seat and is used to securely install the Safety Seat with certain types of vehicle lap shoulder combination belts The Seat Angle Adj...

Page 7: ...s and Functions for Vehicle Installation of Base Foot Adjustment Lock Button Belt Path for Vehicle Belt Installation Your Safety Seat base can be installed with either the vehicle belt or with the inc...

Page 8: ...g the Canopy 11 1 Slip the canopy stays through the sleeves on the canopy 11 2 The canopy is attached by inserting the ends of the canopy plastic stays into the female fittings found on the inside of...

Page 9: ...e first followed by the right Harness Strap See Figure 33 2 Check that both Harness Straps are completely within the Belt Adjuster Plate loop as shown in figure 33 3 12 2 9 Inspect the Harness Straps...

Page 10: ...fety seat will NOT provide protection for your child DO NOT use the safety seat even as a carrier if the harness does not securely buckle Please call Baby Trend at 800 328 7363 for assistance 14 6 2 F...

Page 11: ...g careful that the seat belt is not twisted and is securely latched into the appropriate buckle and not the adjacent buckle See Figure 43 1 15 2 5 Proper installation of the Safety Seat or Base requir...

Page 12: ...event movement of the buckle Secure the shoulder belt to the lap belt by installing the locking clip 1 2 inch from the buckle as shown in figure 46 1 Re buckle the seat belt and check that the seat be...

Page 13: ...nector to release the connector from the anchor See figure 49 3b 15 4 Setting Proper Recline of the Safety Seat Base For your child s safety the Safety Seat must be properly reclined when installed in...

Page 14: ...n of mild soap and water or may be replaced if they become overly soiled DO NOT launder the straps as they may become damaged or weakened Please contact Baby Trend customer service to order replacemen...

Page 15: ...uckle through the opening at the rear of the flap on Pad Place the seat pad on the Safety Seat and see section Adjustment of the Shoulder Straps for re threading of shoulder straps Inspect the Harness...

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