Method for protecting vehicle occupant of vehicle, involves venting side supporting insert arranged in side panel facing away from collision side, upon detection of side collision

摘要

The method involves venting the side supporting insert (4.1) arranged in the side panel facing away from the collision side (3), upon detection of a side collision or upon detection of an impending collision, such that the vehicle occupant (1) from the collision side is moved away. Another side supporting insert (4.2) arranged in the side panel facing away from the collision side is inflated, and a protective element is triggered. An independent claim is also included for a device for protecting a vehicle occupant of a vehicle.