49 C.F.R. § 552.12 Definitions.
Title 49 - Transportation
For purposes of this subpart, the following definitions apply: (a) Dynamic automatic suppression system (DASS) means a portion of an air bag system that automatically controls whether or not the air bag deploys during a crash by: (1) Sensing the location of an occupant, moving or still, in relation to the air bag; (2) Interpreting the occupant characteristics and location information to determine whether or not the air bag should deploy; and (3) Activating or suppressing the air bag system based on the interpretation of characteristics and occupant location information. (b) Automatic suppression zone (ASZ) means a three-dimensional zone adjacent to the air bag cover, specified by the vehicle manufacturer, where air bag deployment will be suppressed by the DASS if a vehicle occupant enters the zone under specified conditions. (c) Standard No. 208 means 49 CFR 571.208.
Title 49: Transportation
PART 552—PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING, DEFECT, AND NONCOMPLIANCE ORDERS
Subpart B—Petitions for Expedited Rulemaking To Establish Dynamic Automatic Suppression System Test Procedures for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection
§ 552.12 Definitions.
