The method involves actuating an occupant protection device corresponding to the detected driving condition variables, and actuating the occupant protection device additionally corresponding to the accelerator pedal operation or brake pedal operation in multiple escalation stages. The recovery rate of the accelerator pedal detected in the former escalation stage is reduced, when a predetermined value (W1) exceeds slack of the seat belt. An independent claim is also included for a device for controlling an occupant protection device of a vehicle.
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