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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    CD, DVD or USB with Compressed Audio Files (models with Navigation System)
    The file types supported by this system are MP3, WMA, AAC/M4A and ATRAC3. Explanation of terms: - MP3 MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the most well known c ...

    Checking seat belt operation
    Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly. ...

    Engine coolant temperature gauge
    Engine coolant temperature gauge The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range when the gauge needle points within the zone show ...