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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    Changing engine oil filter
    QR25DE engine A Oil filler cap B Oil drain plug C Oil filter 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the engine off. 3. Place a large drain pan under th ...

    Compass display (if so equipped)
    This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and indicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading. With the ignition switch placed in the ON position, press the button as described in the chart b ...

    Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light
    This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the Vehicle Dynamic Control has been turned off. Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control off s ...