diff --git a/selfdrive/manager/manager.py b/selfdrive/manager/manager.py
index a065242bbf..772dd9488f 100755
--- a/selfdrive/manager/manager.py
+++ b/selfdrive/manager/manager.py
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ def manager_init() -> None:
     ("CompletedTrainingVersion", "0"),
     ("DisengageOnAccelerator", "1"),
     ("HasAcceptedTerms", "0"),
+    ("LanguageSetting", "main_en"),
     ("OpenpilotEnabledToggle", "1"),
   ]
   if not PC: