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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    FM-AM-SAT(if so equipped) radio operation
    radio (FM/AM) band select: Pushing the radio band select button will change the band as follows: AM FM1 FM2 AM radio (SAT) band select (models with satellite radio): Pushing the XM b ...

    Performance
    If you're a car enthusiast, a car with a standard 290-horsepower V-6 engine probably sounds like a good thing. If you kept researching and learned that the power goes to the front wheels via a CVT ...

    Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
    WARNING: - Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness or death. - If you suspect that exhaus ...