§552.12. Definitions.
49 C.F.R. § 552.12
For purposes of this subpart, the following definitions apply:
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:
Sensing the location of an occupant, moving or still, in relation to the air bag;
Interpreting the occupant characteristics and location information to determine whether or not the air bag should deploy; and
Activating or suppressing the air bag system based on the interpretation of characteristics and occupant location information.
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.
Standard No. 208 means 49 CFR 571.208.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 65 FR 30744, May 12, 2000, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30111, 30118, 30162; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50.
Source
Source: 40 FR 42014, Sept. 10, 1975, unless otherwise noted.