The Bosch Off-zone Crash Detection feature for occupant protection captures more than the limited crash scenarios covered by the standard regulation or rating organization. Bosch restraints system having this feature optimizes the airbag deployment performance, one uncaptured scenario is off-zone side crashes (impact point before A or behind C-pillar) which commonly occur during lane changing/merging, intersection crossing, guiderail glance etc. Utilizing signals from existing airbag sensors, this feature reacts in a timely manner to detect and classify appropriate impact zone to be protected. The Bosch Off-zone crash detection for occupant protection saves lives and makes drives safer!