PandoraΠis a free Internet radio service that streams personalized radio stations
based on artists, tracks, genres, and comedians. Create stations using the Pandora
website or Smartphone application, then use - (thumbs up) or , (thumbs down) to personalize stations. To set up an account, or for more information,
go to www.pandora.com.
A phone or tablet with Internet connection and the Pandora application installed is
required. Personal cell phone data plans are used. Make sure the latest version is
installed on the device.
- Launching Pandora
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Connect the iPhone to the USB port, or connect Android٠or BlackBerryΠthrough Bluetooth.
See
Auxiliary Jack
or
Bluetooth. For first time use, set up the stations before connecting to the vehicle. The Pandora
icon will be available on the Home Page.
When Pandora is chosen, the Pandora logo will populate on the screen and the system
will display ԁcquiring Pandora Radio Station.ԠLaunch times can be significant.
Using the iPhone
- Plug the device into the USB port. The phone screen must be unlocked.
- Launch Pandora directly from the Home Page by pressing the Pandora icon.
If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is pressed, download the
latest Pandora application and retry.
The login screen may display on the device.
Using an Android or BlackBerry Phone
The BlackBerry phone must be unlocked to launch Pandora service.
- Pair the phone using Bluetooth.
- Press Pandora on the Home Page to launch the service.
Use one of the following to launch:
- If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is pressed, download the
latest Pandora application and retry.
The login screen may display on the device.
Pandora Menus
Press Menu on the Pandora main page.
Pandora has a menu system with the following:
- Tone Settings
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Press to adjust the tone settings. See
AM-FM Radio.
- Bookmark Artist
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Press to bookmark the artist.
- Bookmark Song
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Press to bookmark the song.
- Auto Volume
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This feature sets the auto volume based on the speed of the vehicle and noise in the
vehicle. See
AM-FM Radio.
- Bose AudioPilot
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If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle. See
AM-FM Radio.
Pandora Features
Pandora service has features to rate tracks, skip tracks, or change stations.
- } (Bookmarks)
-
When pressed during a track, a choice displays to bookmark the artist or track. This
sends the bookmark to the Pandora account.
- , (Thumbs Down)
-
When pressed, Pandora stores this information, changes to the next track, and does
not play this track on this station again. This helps Pandora choose which tracks
should not play on this station. This feature is only available on user created stations.
- - (Thumbs Up)
-
When pressed, Pandora stores this information and - is highlighted for the remainder of the track. This helps Pandora choose which tracks
should play on this station.
- u (Next Track)
-
When pressed, Pandora changes to the next track.
- r or j (Play/Pause)
-
Press to play or pause playback.
Pandora Skip Limit
Pandora limits the number of skips allowed on their service. When the skip limit is
reached, , or u will not skip the currently playing track, but the , feedback will be recorded.
Advertisement on Pandora
Pandora may display advertisements. The artist name and track title will not be displayed
and the skip track button will not be available.
- Pandora Troubleshooting
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Unable to Connect Device to Vehicle
If the device is unable to connect through the USB or Bluetooth:
- Turn the vehicle off.
- Take the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter at least 6?m (20?ft) away from the
vehicle.
- Wait about 30 seconds, and try to connect the device again.
USB/SD Port
or
Bluetooth.
Unable to Start Pandora
If the device is unable to launch Pandora:
- Check that the latest version of Pandora is installed.
- Check that there is an active account logged into Pandora.
- Have at least one station created.
- For Android and BlackBerry devices, check that the device is paired with the vehicle,
and whether the device displays in the Connected phone sources list under the Phone
icon from the Home Page.
- For an iPhone, check that the USB cable is connected to the USB port and the screen
is unlocked.
- Close Pandora on the device and launch again. Devices that allow multitasking may
require an extra step to quit the Pandora application. See the cell phone manufacturer's
user guide.
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Error
If there is an error trying to rate a track with the , or - buttons, the message Ԕhumbs Down ErrorԠor Ԕhumbs Up ErrorԠwill display. Press OK to dismiss.
Loss of Audio
Loss of Pandora audio can happen in different ways:
Common Pandora Messages
- Pandora Error/Please Check Device
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Not signed in or Pandora is down for maintenance.
- No Stations Available
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No stations are available on the Pandora server through the connected device.
- No Internet Connection
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A few conditions for loss of Internet connection are:
- The connected device loses its cellular connection.
- The device does not support Internet connectivity.
- The device is not in the vehicle.
- No Bluetooth Signal
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The Bluetooth signal is lost.
See www.pandora.com/help. If the service will not work, see a dealer for assistance.