Start controlling system for a passenger protection system, and recording medium for recording computer-readable instructions

摘要

If the impact acceleration G which exceeds the predetermined threshold value GTH is detected within a predetermined time (see step 124 in FIG. 2) after the speed integral value DELTA V which exceeds the predetermined threshold value VTH has been detected (see step 112 in FIG. 2), it is decided that such impact acceleration is caused by the underfloor interference or the seat slide and therefore the side air bag system is not started (see step 126 in FIG. 2). In contrast, if the impact acceleration G which exceeds the predetermined threshold value GTH is not detected within the predetermined time (see step 124 in FIG. 2) after the speed integral value DELTA V which exceeds the predetermined threshold value VTH has been detected (see step 112 in FIG. 2) it is decided that such impact acceleration is caused by the true clash and therefore the side air bag system is started (see step 120 in FIG. 2).