Method for operating occupant protection unit in vehicle, involves detecting anticipated collision, and triggering occupant protection unit, where door lock, particularly central locking system, is controlled as occupant protection unit

摘要

The method involves detecting (S1) an anticipated collision, and triggering an occupant protection unit, where a door lock, particularly a central locking system, is controlled as the occupant protection unit. The door lock is closed to a time point before the expected collision. A vehicle door is latched for a predetermined time period during the closing of the door lock. The door lock is controlled in response to a collision signal generated by a sensor system arranged in or at the vehicle.