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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    Maintenance precautions
    When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precauti ...

    FM/AM radio operation
    FM/AM band select: Pressing the RADIO button will change the band as follows: AM ←→ FM When the RADIO button is pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the ra ...

    NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped)
    Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as follows. 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key. 2. Insert a small screwdriver A into the slit B of the corner and twist it to sepa ...