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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    Jump starting
    To start your engine with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be followed. - If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a battery explosion, resulting in se ...

    Luggage floor box (if so equipped)
    Type A Type B Type A: To open the luggage floor box, push A . To close, push the lid until the lock latches. The net partitions can be folded to make a larger storage space. To avoid ...

    Emergency engine shut off
    To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving perform the following procedure: – Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times, or – Push and hold the push- ...