Under the Hood

The Pathfinder's 4.0-liter V-6 produces 270 horsepower and 291 pounds-feet of torque. Operating with electronic throttle control, the V-6 features Continuous Valve Timing Control. All Pathfinders have a five-speed-automatic transmission. When properly equipped, the Pathfinder can tow up to 6,000 pounds. A tow-hitch receiver is standard, and the SUV can have rear-wheel drive or All-Mode four-wheel drive, which includes automatic and Low-range modes.

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    Shifting
    To move the selector lever, Push the button A while depressing the brake pedal. Push the button. Just move the selector lever. After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal, ...

    Audible reminders
    Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether o ...

    How to read the displayed lines
    Guiding lines which indicate the vehicle width and distances to objects with reference to the bumper line A are displayed on the monitor. Distance guide lines: Indicate distances from the vehi ...