Method for controlling side airbag of vehicle, involves positioning flap in forward position, or positioning flap from resting position into operating position during identified danger condition

摘要

The method involves positioning a flap (1.1) in a forward position, or positioning the flap from a resting position into an operating position during an identified danger condition. A development direction of the side airbag (1.2) is turned back, and the side airbag is brought into an effective position. A sensor system is provided for collecting driving condition data (F) and evaluates the data regarding a threatening danger condition. An independent claim is also included for a device for the execution of a method.