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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    Tachometer
    The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine into the red zone 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduc ...

    NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
    The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer system will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered key. If the engine fails to start using a registered key (for example, when interference ...

    Key positions
    LOCK (0) Except for the Intelligent Key equipped model: The key can only be removed from the ignition switch at this position. For the Intelligent Key equipped model: PUSH OFF - The ignition ...