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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    Parking brake break-in
    Break-in the parking brake shoes whenever the stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drum/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the best ...

    INTERIOR
    The interior of the Pathfinder was where I had most of my problems. I may have even used an inappropriate word or two in frustration. My problem was I couldn't figure out how to use most of the sy ...

    Automatic operation (AUTO)
    The AUTO mode may be used all year around as the system automatically controls constant temperature, air flow distribution and fan speed. To turn off the heater and air conditioner, turn the fa ...