Baby Trend EZ FLEX-LOC, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...l instructions and warnings in this manual Failure to properly use this infant car seat increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash Store this manual in the pocket provided...

Page 2: ...Use of the Safety Seat with the Base 25 5 6 Other Features 25 5 7 Operation of the Carry Handle 27 5 8 Attaching the Canopy 28 5 9 Adjustment of the Shoulder Straps 28 USING INFANT RESTRAINT 34 6 1 Se...

Page 3: ...oper installation Not all vehicle seat belts will adequately secure the Safety Seat 6 Proper recline angle of the Safety Seat is required for maximum protection of your child HOW TO REGISTER YOUR SAFE...

Page 4: ...additional Base please contact your local dealer or Baby Trend Inc to obtain one This Safety Seat is certified for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft and conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehic...

Page 5: ...unattended even for a minute Your child can tip or move the carrier by their movements kicking or grabbing on to their surroundings If the carrier tips over your child can suffocate 3 3 About Active...

Page 6: ...evated surfaces To prevent falls stay within arm s reach whenever the carrier is not on the floor or ground Child can strangle in loose safety harness straps Never leave child in carrier when straps a...

Page 7: ...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 instr...

Page 8: ...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 DO NOT place thi...

Page 9: ...er installed and locks only in a crash or sudden stop These lap belts utilize an Emergency Locking Retractor and are often found in combination with motorized shoulder belts Because these belts will a...

Page 10: ...including seat position and all instructions provided by your vehicle s owner s manual are followed A lap belt that is manually adjusted and will remain tight while the vehicle is in motion is suitabl...

Page 11: ...p Vehicle Belt Path Hook without base Harness Adjuster Strap Harness Straps Seat Pad Moving Seat Back Adjustable Back Model Buckle Harness Adjuster Button 5 2 Rear view of Adjustable Back Model Harnes...

Page 12: ...or Harness Belt Owner s Manual Holder Belt Adjuster Plate Base Stroller Hook Harness Adjuster Strap 5 4 Base Attachment Locks Latch Connectors Webbing Release Button Latch Hook Release Button Latch At...

Page 13: ...se Release handle located below the foot end of the Safety Seat to release the Safety Seat from the Base Please see Fig 25 1 To attach the Safety Seat to the Base align the Safety seat with the Base a...

Page 14: ...have locked into the Carry position Crotch Strap The crotch strap is adjustable in length to ensure a safe and comfortable fit for harness Seat Angle Indicator The Seat Angle Indicator is used to ensu...

Page 15: ...the seat clockwise to increase the seat back height and counter clockwise to decrease the seat back height Each half turn will raise or lower the slots 1 2 The proper height of the harness straps is...

Page 16: ...0 2 Remove both Harness Straps from the Belt A A B B Fig 30 1 Fig 30 2 Proper height is even or just below shoulder Adjuster Plate From the front of the seat pull the Harness Straps through the should...

Page 17: ...y in the car seat shell Pull outward on the metal clip while feeding the crotch strap webbing downward until the crotch strap metal clip is removed from the slot DO NOT attempt to completely remove th...

Page 18: ...sharp turn sudden stop or crash WARNING 2 The clothing you dress your child in will affect the proper use of the Safety Seat Please dress your child in clothing that will Allow the Harness Straps to...

Page 19: ...ss assembly or the proper adjustment of the harness such that it remains tight on the child s shoulders at all times Thick soft or other compressible material in excess of 1 4 inch thick should 37 7 0...

Page 20: ...to prevent the Safety Seat from striking the vehicle seat back in a crash 5 Check that the vehicle seat back is locked in the upright position and will not fold forward onto the Safety Seat Fig 39 1 7...

Page 21: ...ened by feeding belt back into its retractor while pushing down hard on the Safety Seat or Base Make sure that the retractor locks the lap belt into place and that the belt remains very tight Fig 41 1...

Page 22: ...is on top of the base or anything that will interfere with the proper latching of the Safety Seat to the Base Place the Safety Seat onto the Base and push down until the Safety Seat latches securely...

Page 23: ...ery tight To tighten the webbing push down hard 45 44 7 0 INSTALLATION Fig 44 1 Fig 44 2 Latch Anchor 7 0 INSTALLATION with your knee or hand on the Base while pulling upward on each webbing end The w...

Page 24: ...and neck in a crash The following instructions must be carefully followed to ensure proper recline angle for the Safety Seat WARNING 7 0 INSTALLATION 1 Safety Seat with Base Make sure the vehicle is p...

Page 25: ...SAFETY CHECKS 1 If your child is already in the Safety Seat check that the harness is properly fitted and tight as instructed in the section 6 1 Securing your Child in the Safety Seat Carrier 2 Make...

Page 26: ...ease contact Baby Trend customer service to order replacement harness straps 51 50 9 0 ADD L INFORMATION 9 0 ADD L INFORMATION DO NOT use lubricants of any kind on any of the components of the Safety...

Page 27: ...to ensure that they are not twisted Twisted straps can prevent proper tightening of the Harness and thus may not adequately restrain your child in a sharp turn sudden stop or crash Before using the S...