Vehicle operation method, involves utilizing driver assistance system, and automatically positioning vehicle occupant protection device relative to driver of vehicle prior to its release in case of impending collision of vehicle

摘要

The method involves detecting a potential risk of accident to a vehicle (1) by utilizing a collision detection apparatus. A driver assistance system is utilized for determining an autonomous driving that does not require a user action. A vehicle occupant protection device (5) such as front seat passenger air bag and side bag, is positioned automatically relative to a driver (2) and a structure (6) of the vehicle prior to its release in case of impending collision such as frontal collision, of the vehicle.