From "Nissan Technical Bulletin" NTB94-020:
Nissan has approved 180F thermostat usage (from Maxima/Quest, Nissan p/n 21200-0B000) on a Pathfinders/V-6 Trucks in severe cold regions, if customer has complaints of poor heater performance. 170F is a standard (factory installed) thermostat, recommended to use in normal (not cold) weather.