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LOCATION

1) Overall Considerations in Selecting a Location

1.1)

 The rear seating positions have been shown to be statistically safer for 

children than the front seating position.

1.2)

 We recommend that you use the center rear seat position as the 

safestlocation for the Safety Seat.  In addition, whenever possible, have 

an adult ride in the rear with the child in order to monitor the child.

1.3)

 If the driver is the only adult in the vehicle and the child requires constant 

monitoring, then the forward seating position may be used if there is no 

passenger side Active Air bag and all of the following requirements are 

met for this location. 

2) Check that the Vehicle Seat Meets the Following Requirements:

SELECTING THE BEST LOCATION FOR THE SAFETY SEAT

Not  every  location  within  an  automobile  may  be  safe  for 
the  installation  of  this  Safety  Seat.    In  fact,  some 
automobiles  have  no  seating  position  that  is  safe  for  the 
installation  of  a  safety  seat.    Improper  placement  of  this 
Safety Seat within a vehicle will increase the risk of death 
or serious injury.
Please  follow  the  instructions  in  this  manual  and  in  your 

vehicle owner's manual carefully to ensure proper location 
and  installation  of  this  Safety  Seat.    If  you  are  uncertain 
about  the  proper  location  of  the  Safety  Seat  within  the 
vehicle,  contact  your  vehicle  manufacturer  directly,  or 
through their dealer before using this seat.  You are also 
invited to call Baby Trend at (800) 328-7363 for additional 
information or assistance.

2.1)

 Never place this Safety Seat in a vehicle seating 

location that has an Active Air Bag!  Active Air Bags 

inflate with great force!  An inflating active Air Bag 

can strike a Safety Seat with enough force to cause 

death or serious injury to your child.  If your 

vehicle is equipped with a front passenger 

side Active Air bag, please refer to the vehicle's 

owner's manual for additional information 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)

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2.3) DO NOT

 use this Safety Seat in a vehicle that has a 

vehicle seat back that does not lock into place.  A 

seat back that folds forward must have a latch or 

locking mechanism to prevent it from flying forward 

and striking the child in a sudden stop or accident.

2.4)

 Please review your vehicle owner's manual to 

determine the best location for the Safety Seat or to 

determine if any locations are unsafe for safety seat 

installation.  If you do not have the vehicle owner's 

manual or the owner's manual does not address child 

safety seat installation, please contact the vehicle 

manufacturer to obtain this information before using 

the safety seat.

3) Check that the Vehicle Seat Belt is Safe to Use

3.1)

 The Safety Seat is designed to be tightly installed at all times.  The vehicle 

seat belt must be capable of maintaining tight installation at all times.  A 

variety of vehicle seat belt systems have been installed on vehicles that 

are not safe for use with the Safety Seat.  Even newer vehicles can have 

seat belts systems that are not safe for use with the Safety Seat.  These 

systems may look safe but their method of operation precludes their use 

with the Safety Seat.  If you are unsure if the vehicle seat belt is safe for 

use with the Safety Seat, please contact the vehicle manufacturer for 

additional information.

Carefully analyze the operation of the vehicle safety belts before 
using the Safety Seat.  Being able to thread the vehicle seat belt 
through the Safety Seat or Base is not an indication that the 
vehicle seat belt is safe to use.  Carefully read this section on 
seat belt systems, review your vehicle owner's manual in detail, 
and heed any and all warning labels on your vehicle's seat belt.
Your vehicle may require a modification or special seat belt in 
order to be safely used with this Safety Seat.  Please see your 
vehicle dealer for this service.

Fig. 14-1

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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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