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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    Lockout protection
    To prevent the Intelligent Key from being accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout protection is equipped with the Intelligent Key. When all doors are locked and the trunk lid is closed with t ...

    Headlights
    Replacing the xenon headlight bulb (if so equipped) HIGH VOLTAGE: When xenon headlights are on, they produce a high voltage. To prevent an electric shock, never attempt to modify or disassembl ...

    All season tires
    NISSAN specifies all season tires on some models to provide good performance all year, including snowy and icy road conditions. All Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S (Mu ...