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.

    See also:

    Tire dressing
    NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it ...

    Controls
    Automatic control button Push the AUTO button to activate the automatic climate control system for the passenger compartment. Fan control button Push the button to manually control the fan sp ...

    Operating tips
    To get the best performance out of the NISSAN Voice Recognition system, observe the following: - Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate surroundi ...