That is correct. You can alter it when you are in cruise control. Pull lever under the indicator once to set Cc. Press end of stalk to set speed. Then rotate 1/4 turn either direction to set the distance to the car in front. If you pull the stalk again LKA will be activated. This I do not recommend.I'm not sure but I think it is a representation of the adaptive cruise control distance from the car in front. 3 bars is max distance &1 bar is min. It is referenced in the adaptive cruise control section of the online manual, but I can't see a picture of the icon.