CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK 2023 User Guide

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Digital instrument panel
This digital instrument panel can be customised.
Depending on the display mode selected, certain
information is hidden or presented differently.




1. Rev counter (x 1000 rpm) (Petrol or Diesel)
Power indicator (Electric)
2. Cruise control or speed limiter settings
Display of speed limit signs
3. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h)
4. Gear with automatic gearbox (Petrol or Diesel)
Drive selector position (Electric)
Gear shift indicator (arrow and recommended
gear)
Driving mode selected
5. Fuel gauge (Petrol or Diesel)
Charge level indicator (Electric)
Remaining range (miles or km)
6. Total distance recorder (miles or km) 7.
Coolant temperature indicator (°C) (Petrol or
Diesel)
Displays
Some lamps have a fixed location, the others can
alter location.
For certain functions that have indicator lamps
for both operation and for deactivation, there is
only one dedicated location.
Permanent information
In the standard display, the instrument panel
shows:
–

in fix
ed locations:
•

R
ev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
•

Fuel gauge (Petrol or Die
sel).
•

C
harge level and driving range indicator
(Electric).
•

Po
wer indicator (Electric).
•

Dist
ance recorders.
–

in v
ariable locations:
•

Gearbo
x and gear shift indicator information.
•

Coolan
t temperature indicator (Petrol or
Diesel).
•

Digit
al speedometer.
•

St
atus or alert messages displayed
temporarily.
Optional information
Depending on the display mode selected and the
active features, additional information may be
displayed:
–

Trip c
omputer.
– Driving aid functions.
– Speed limit er or cruise control.
–

Media c
urrently playing.
–

Na
vigation instructions.
–

V
ehicle dynamics information.
–

Po
wer flow (Electric).
Customising the instrument
panel
Depending on version, the appearance of the
instrument panel may be customisable (colour
and display mode).
Display language and units
When travelling abroad, the speed must
be shown in the official units of the country
you are driving in (mph, miles or km/h, km).
As a safety measure, these adjustments
must be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Choosing a display colour
The display colour can be selected in the setting
of a profile in the Settings touch screen menu.
Depending on version, the possible choices are:
–
"Champagne" (white and champagne),
–
"Performance Line" (gold and carmine).
If the vehicle is so equipped, selecting the "Sport"
mode automatically changes the display colour of
the instrument panel (red theme).

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Setting the display mode
In each mode, specific types of information are
displayed on the instrument panel.
Changing the display mode

► Turn the thumbwheel on the left of the
steering wheel to display and scroll through the
various modes on the instrument panel.
►  Press the thumbwheel to confirm the mode.
If you do not press the thumbwheel, the selected
display mode is automatically applied after a few
moments.
Display mode overview
– "DIALS": standard display of analogue and
digit al speedometers, distance recorder and:
•

fuel gauge
, coolant temperature indicator and
rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
•

ba
ttery charge indicator and power indicator
(Electric).
–

NA
VIGATION": standard display plus current
navigation information (map and navigation
instructions).
–
"DRIVING" : standard display, plus information
relating to active driving aid systems. –
"PERSONAL 1" / "PERSONAL 2": displays the
information selected by the driver in the centre of
the instrument panel.
Configuring a "PERSONAL" display mode
With DS CONNECT RADIO►  Press Settings in the upper banner of
the touch screen.
►  Select "Configuration".
► Select "Instrument panel
personalisation".
With DS CONNECT NAV
►  Press Settings in the side banner of the
touch screen.
►  Select "OPTIONS".
► Select "Instrument panel
personalisation".
►  Select "PERSONAL 1" or "PERSONAL 2".
►  Select the type of information using the scroll
arrows in the touch screen: •

"Default" (empty).
•

"Trip computer".
•

"Media".
•

"G-metres" (depending on version).
•

"Power meters + Boost + Torque" (depending on version).
•

"Energy consumption" (depending on version).
►  Confirm to save and exit.
Information is displayed immediately on the
instrument panel if the corresponding display
mode is selected.
The type of information selected in the
"PERSONAL 1" mode is not available in the
"PERSONAL 2" mode.
Head-up display
System which projects various information onto a
blade in the driver's field of vision so that they do
not have to take their eyes off the road.
Information displayed during
operation


Once the system has been activated, the
following information is grouped together in the
head-up display:
A. The speed of your vehicle.
B. Cruise control/speed limiter information and,
if the vehicle is so equipped, the Road signs
recognition function.

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C.If the vehicle is so equipped, inter-vehicle
distance information, lane departure warning
system information, lane positioning assist
information, and automatic emergency
braking alerts.
D. If the vehicle is so equipped, navigation
information.
For more information on Navigation, refer
to the Audio and telematics section.
Selector



1. On.
2. Off (long press).
3. Brightness adjustment.
4. Display height adjustment.
Activation/Deactivation
►  With the engine running, press button 1 to
activate the system and deploy the projection
blade.
►  Press and hold button 2 to deactivate the
system and retract the projection blade.
The state of the system is saved when the engine
is switched off and restored on restarting.
Height adjustment
►  With the engine running, adjust the display to
the desired height using the buttons 4: •

up t
o move the display up,
•

do
wn to move the display down.
Brightness adjustment
► With the engine running, adjust the brightness
of the information display using the buttons 3: •

on the "
sun" to increase the brightness,
•

on the "moon
" to decrease the brightness.
When stationary or while driving, no
objects should be placed around the
projection blade (or in its recess) so as not to
impede its movement and correct operation.
In certain extreme weather conditions
(rain and/or snow, bright sunshine, etc.),
the head-up display may not be legible or may
suffer temporary interference.
To clean the projection blade, use a clean, soft
cloth (such as a spectacles cloth or microfibre
cloth). Do not use a dry or abrasive cloth, or
detergent or solvent products, due to the risk
of scratching the projection blade or damaging
the non-reflective coating.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp for
further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on for
a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
These warning lamps should go off as soon as the
engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning lamp continuously lit
The illumination of a red or orange warning lamp
indicates the occurrence of a fault that needs
further investigation.
If a warning lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning and
indicator lamp description indicate whether you
should contact a qualified professional in addition
to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
(2): Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
(3): Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.
List of warning and indicator
lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering, automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum engine coolant temperatureFixed.
The temperature of the cooling system is
too high. Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has cooled
down before topping up the level, if necessary. If
the problem persists, carry out (2).
Engine oil pressure (Petrol or Diesel)Fixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
System malfunction (Electric)Fixed.
An anomaly involving the electric motor or
traction battery has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Cable connected (Electric)Fixed.
It is not possible to start the vehicle while
the charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s
connector.
Disconnect the charging cable and close the flap.
12 V battery chargeFixed.
The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dirty terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, etc.).
Carry out (1).
If the electric parking brake is no longer working,
immobilise the vehicle:
►  With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
►  With an automatic gearbox, put the chocks
against one of the wheels.
Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
BrakingFixed.
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit
has dropped significantly.
Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies
with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the
problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Electric parking brakeFixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing.
Application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level
surface).
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,
select mode P.
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
Door(s) openFixed, associated with a message
identifying the access.
An audible signal supplements the alert if the
speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is not properly closed.

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Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by an
increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened.
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Service
Temporarily on, accompanied by the
display of a message.
One or more minor faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
It is possible to deal with some faults yourself,
such as changing the battery of the remote
control.
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-
inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
One or more major faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel, then carry out
(3).
Fixed, accompanied by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Automatic release of the electric parking brake is
unavailable.
Carry out (2).
Service warning lamp fixed and service spanner flashing then fixed.
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
The vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.
BrakingFixed.
A minor fault with the braking system has
been detected.
Drive carefully.
Carry out (3).
Malfunction (with electric parking brake)Fixed, accompanied by the message
"Parking brake fault".
The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the
engine running.
If manual application and release commands are
not working, the electric parking brake control
lever is faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all times
and are automatically re-enabled in the event of a
control lever fault.
Carry out (2).
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake
fault".
The parking brake is faulty: manual and
automatic functions may not be working.
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:
►  Pull and hold the control lever for
approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until the indicator
lamp comes on on the instrument panel. If this procedure does not work, secure the
vehicle:
► 
Park on a level surface.
►  With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
►  With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,
select P, then place the supplied chock against
one of the wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Deactivation of the automatic functions (with
electric parking brake)
Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on switching
off the engine) and "automatic release" (on
acceleration) functions are deactivated.
If automatic application/release is no longer
possible:
►  Start the engine.
►  Use the control lever to apply the parking
brake.
►  Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►  Hold the control lever pressed in the release
direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.
►  Release the control lever.
►  Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►  Hold the control lever in the “Application”
direction for 2 seconds.
►  Release the control lever and the brake pedal.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.

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Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry out
(3).
Engine self-diagnostic system(Petrol or Diesel)Flashing.
The engine management system has a
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
You must carry out (2).
Fixed.
The emissions control system has a fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
Carry out (3) quickly.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Flashing.
DSC/ASR regulation is activated in the
event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Emergency brake malfunction (with electric
parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal
performance.
If automatic release is not available, use manual
release or carry out (3).
Hill start assistFixed, accompanied by the message
"Anti roll-back system fault".
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Dynamic stability control (DSC) / Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Fixed.
The system is deactivated.
The DSC / ASR system is automatically
reactivated when the vehicle is restarted, and
from around 31 mph (50 km/h).
Below 31 mph (50 km/h), it can be reactivated
manually.
Under-inflationFixed.
The pressure in one or more tyres is too
low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as
possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting
the pressure.
Under-inflation warning lamp
flashing then fixed and Service
warning lamp fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible and
carry out (3).
Parking sensorsFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Engine pre-heating (Diesel)Temporarily on
(up to approximately 30 seconds in severe
weather conditions).
When switching on the ignition, if the weather
conditions and the engine temperature make it
necessary.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting will
occur immediately if you press and hold:
–

the clut
ch pedal with a manual gearbox.
–

the brak
e pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, make the engine
starting request again, while keeping your foot on
the pedal.
AirbagsFixed.
One of the airbags or seat belt pyrotechnic
pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).
Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is in the "ON" position.

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In this case, do NOT install a "rearward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat - risk of
serious injury!
Front passenger airbag (OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is in the "OFF" position.
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags
warning lamp on).
Low fuel levelFixed, with the reserve level shown in red,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message.
When it first comes on, there are approximately 6
litres of fuel remaining in the tank (reserve).
Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will
be repeated every time the ignition is switched
on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level
decreases and approaches zero.
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.
Never drive until completely empty, as this could
damage the emissions control and injection
systems.
Low traction battery level (Electric)Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal.
The state of charge of the traction battery
is low.
View the remaining range.
Put the vehicle on charge as soon as possible.
Limited power (Electric)Fixed.
The state of charge of the traction battery
is critical.
The engine power gradually decreases.
You must put the vehicle on charge.
If the warning lamp remains lit, carry out (2).
Pedestrian horn (Electric)Fixed.
Horn fault detected.
Carry out (3).
Collision Risk Alert / Active Safety BrakeFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The system has been deactivated via the touch
screen ( Driving/ Vehiclemenu).
Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety BrakeFlashing.
The system activates and brakes the
vehicle momentarily so as to reduce the speed of
collision with the vehicle ahead.
Fixed, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Collision Risk Alert / Active Safety BrakeFixed.
The system has a fault.
If these warning lamps come on after the engine
is switched off and then restarted, carry out (3).
Active Lane Departure Warning SystemFixed.
The system has been automatically
deactivated or placed on standby.
Flashing.
You are about to cross a broken lane
marking without operating the direction
indicators.
The system is activated, then corrects the
trajectory on the side of the lane marking
detected.
Fixed.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Lane positioning assistFixed, accompanied by the Service
warning lamp.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Stop & Start (Petrol or Diesel)Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The Stop & Start system has been deactivated
manually.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop.
Reactivate the function via the touch screen
configuration menu.
Fixed.
The Stop & Start system has been
deactivated automatically.

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The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop, if the exterior temperature is:
–
belo
w 0°C.
–

abo
ve +35°C.
Flashing then fixed, accompanied by a
message.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)On for around 30 seconds when starting
the vehicle, accompanied by a message
indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 1,500 and 500 miles
(2,400 and 800 km).
Top up the AdBlue
®.Fixed, on switching on the ignition,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles
(800 and 100 km).
Promptly top up the AdBlue
®, or carry out (3).
Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating the
driving range.
The driving range is less than 62 miles (100 km).
You must top up the AdBlue
® to avoid engine
starting being prevented, or carry out (3).
Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating that
starting is prevented.
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the regulatory engine
immobiliser prevents the engine from being
restarted. To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue
®, or carry
out (2).
You must add at least 5 litres of AdBlue
® to its
tank.
SCR emissions control system(BlueHDi)Fixed when the ignition is
switched on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message.
A fault with the SCR emissions control system has
been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
AdBlue® warning lamp
flashing upon switching on
the ignition, with the Service and Engine
self-diagnostics warning lamps on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message
indicating the driving range.
Depending on the message displayed, it may be
possible to drive for up to 685 miles (1,100 km)
before the engine immobiliser is triggered.
Carry out (3) without delay, to avoid starting
being prevented.
AdBlue® warning lamp
flashing upon switching on
the ignition, with the Service and Engine
self-diagnostics warning lamps on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message
indicating that starting is prevented.
The engine immobiliser prevents the engine from
restarting (over the authorised driving limit after
confirmation of a fault with the emissions control
system). To start the engine, carry out (2).
Rear foglampFixed.
The lamp is on.
DS MATRIX LED VISIONFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
A DS MATRIX LED VISION headlamps or camera
malfunction has been detected.
Carry out (2).
Green warning/indicator lamps
Stop & Start(Petrol or Diesel)
Fixed.
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start
puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable or
START mode is automatically triggered.
Vehicle ready to drive (Electric)Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
when it comes on.
The vehicle is ready to drive and the thermal
comfort systems are available.
The indicator lamp goes out upon reaching a
speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and lights
up again when the vehicle stops moving.
The lamp will go out when you turn off the engine
and exit the vehicle.
Park Assist or DS PARK PILOTFixed.
The function is active.

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Active Lane Keeping AssistFixed.
The function has been activated.
All the conditions have been met: the system is
operating.
Automatic wipingFixed.
Automatic windscreen wiping is activated.
Direction indicatorsDirection indicators with audible signal.
The direction indicators are on.
SidelampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Dipped beam headlampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
DS MATRIX LED VISIONFixed.
The function is activated.
Automatic headlamp dippingFixed.
The function has been activated via
the touch screen (Driving / Vehicle menu).
The lighting control stalk is in the "AUTO" position.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.
The lamps are on.
Indicators
Service indicator
The servicing information is expressed in terms of
distance (kilometres or miles) and time (months
or days).
The alert is given at whichever of these two terms
is reached first.
The servicing information is displayed in the
instrument panel. Depending on the version of the
vehicle:
–

The dist
ance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next service
is due, or the distance travelled since it was due
preceded by the "-" sign.
–

An alert me
ssage indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before the next
service is due or how long it is overdue.
The value indicated is calculated
according to the distance covered and the
time elapsed since the last service.
The alert may also be triggered close to a due
date.
Service spannerOn temporarily when the ignition is
switched on.
Between 620 and 1,860 miles (1,000 and 3,000
km) remain before the next service is due.
Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.
The next service is due in less than 620
miles (1,000 km).
Have your vehicle serviced very soon.
Service spanner flashingFlashing then fixed, when the
ignition is switched on.
(With BlueHDi Diesel engines, combined with the
Service warning lamp.)
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Resetting the service indicator
The service indicator must be reset after each
service.
If you have serviced your vehicle yourself:
►  Switch off the ignition.


► Press and hold the button located on the end
of the lighting control stalk.
►  With no action on the brake pedal, press the
START/STOP button once; a temporary display
window appears and a countdown begins.
►  When the display indicates =0, release the
lighting control stalk button; the spanner symbol
disappears.
If you disconnect the battery following
this operation, lock the vehicle and wait
at least 5 minutes for the reset to be
registered.

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Retrieving the servicing information
You can view the servicing information by
pressing the “Check" button in the Driving
/ Vehicle touch screen menu.
Engine coolant temperature
indicator


With the engine running:
– In z one A, the temperature is correct.
–

In z
one B, the temperature is too high; the
associated warning lamp and the central STOP
warning lamp come on in red on the instrument
panel, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
You must stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
After switching off the ignition, carefully
open the bonnet and check the coolant
level.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
AdBlue® range indicators
(BlueHDi)
The Diesel BlueHDi engines are equipped with
a system that associates the SCR (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) emissions control system
and the Diesel particle filter (DPF) for the
treatment of exhaust gases. They cannot function
without AdBlue
® fluid.
When the level of AdBlue® falls below the reserve
level (between 1,500 and 0 miles (2,400 and
0 km)), a warning lamp lights up when the ignition
is switched on and an estimate of the distance
that can be travelled before engine starting is
prevented is displayed in the instrument panel.
The engine starting prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is empty.
It is then no longer possible to start the engine
until the minimum level of AdBlue
® has been
topped up.
Manual display of the range
While the driving range is greater than 1,500 miles
(2,400 km), it is not displayed automatically.
You can view the range information by
pressing the "Check" button in the touch
screen’s Driving / Vehicle menu.
Actions required related to a lack of
AdBlue®
The following warning lamps light up when the
quantity of AdBlue® is lower than the reserve level
corresponding to a range of 1,500 miles (2,400
km).
Together with the warning lamps, messages
regularly remind you of the need to top up to avoid
engine starting being prevented. Refer to the
Warning and indicator lamps section for details of
the messages displayed.
For more information on AdBlue® (BlueHDi
engines), and in particular on topping up,
refer to the corresponding section.
Warning
lamps lit Action Remaining
driving range


Top up. Between 1,500 miles
and 500
miles (2,400
km and
800 km)


Top up as
soon as
possible.Between
500 miles
and 62 miles
(800 km and
100 km)