AIRBAG AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM

摘要

The invention relates to an airbag comprising at least one opening (14) in an airbag envelope (12) to which opening a closure element (16) is joined. A tether (34) acts upon the closure element (16) and enables the closure element (16) to be maintained in a closed position. The invention also relates to a method for operating a vehicle occupant protection system.