Under the Hood

A 3.5-liter V-6 engine that develops 240 horsepower and 265 pounds-feet of torque is the lone power plant. It drives a four-speed-automatic transmission; a manual gearbox is not offered.

The Pathfinder may be equipped with rear-wheel drive or a part-time four-wheel-drive system that is intended for use on slippery surfaces. The system can be engaged or disengaged at up to 50 mph by using a floor-mounted transfer-case lever. The LE 4x4 has a push-button All-Mode four-wheel-drive system that permits up to 50 percent of available torque to reach the front wheels when needed. This system can be left engaged on dry pavement.

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    Floor mats
    To avoid potential pedal interference that may result in a collision or injury. ● NEVER place a floor mat on top of another floor mat in the driver front position. ● Use only g ...

    Heater operation
    Heating: This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.) 2. Turn the air flow control ...

    Instrument brightness control
    The instrument cluster illuminates when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the AUTO or positi ...