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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    Checking engine coolant level
    Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the MIN level 2 , open the reservoir cap and add coolant up to the MAX level 1 . If the reserv ...

    Brake fluid
    Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the brake warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line A . If fluid m ...

    Safety
    All-disc antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist are standard. Side-impact airbags and side curtain-type airbags that protect outboard occupants in all three rows ...