A method for controlling an automotive vehicle (10) having a plurality
of
wheels (12a), (12b), (13a), (13b)
includes determining a yaw rate, determining a lateral acceleration, determining
a roll rate, determining longitudinal acceleration; and determining a calculated
angle relative to the vehicle. The method further includes generating a wheel lift
signal or a wheel grounded signal as a function of yaw rate, lateral acceleration,
roll rate and longitudinal acceleration, adjusting the calculated angle in response
to the wheel lift or wheel grounded signal, and controlling a safety system in
response to the calculated vehicle angle.