diff --git a/docs/CARS.md b/docs/CARS.md
index 59b8145556..a0d22a3d27 100644
--- a/docs/CARS.md
+++ b/docs/CARS.md
@@ -225,8 +225,8 @@ A supported vehicle is one that just works when you install a comma three. All s
 |Volkswagen|Touran 2017|Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) & Lane Assist|openpilot available[<sup>1,8</sup>](#footnotes)|0 mph|0 mph|[![star](assets/icon-star-full.svg)](##)|[![star](assets/icon-star-full.svg)](##)|J533|
 
 <a id="footnotes"></a>
-<sup>1</sup>Experimental openpilot longitudinal control is available behind a toggle; the toggle is only available in non-release branches such as `master-ci`. Using openpilot longitudinal may disable Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). <br />
-<sup>2</sup>When the Driver Support Unit (DSU) is disconnected, openpilot Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) will replace stock Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). <b><i>NOTE: disconnecting the DSU disables Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).</i></b> <br />
+<sup>1</sup>Experimental openpilot longitudinal control is available behind a toggle; the toggle is only available in non-release branches such as `devel` or `master-ci`.  <br />
+<sup>2</sup>By default, this car will use the stock Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) for longitudinal control. If the Driver Support Unit (DSU) is disconnected, openpilot ACC will replace stock ACC. <b><i>NOTE: disconnecting the DSU disables Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).</i></b> <br />
 <sup>3</sup>Requires a <a href="https://github.com/commaai/openpilot/wiki/GM#hardware">community built ASCM harness</a>. <b><i>NOTE: disconnecting the ASCM disables Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).</i></b> <br />
 <sup>4</sup>2019 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel Sedan does not have ALC below 12mph. <br />
 <sup>5</sup>openpilot operates above 28mph for Camry 4CYL L, 4CYL LE and 4CYL SE which don't have Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. <br />
diff --git a/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py b/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py
index 8e057a1563..6ec9ac5c40 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py
@@ -73,12 +73,11 @@ CarFootnote = namedtuple("CarFootnote", ["text", "column", "docs_only"], default
 
 class CommonFootnote(Enum):
   EXP_LONG_AVAIL = CarFootnote(
-    "Experimental openpilot longitudinal control is available behind a toggle; the toggle is only available in non-release branches such as `master-ci`. " +
-    "Using openpilot longitudinal may disable Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).",
+    "Experimental openpilot longitudinal control is available behind a toggle; the toggle is only available in non-release branches such as `devel` or `master-ci`. ",
     Column.LONGITUDINAL, docs_only=True)
   EXP_LONG_DSU = CarFootnote(
-    "When the Driver Support Unit (DSU) is disconnected, openpilot Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) will replace " +
-    "stock Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). <b><i>NOTE: disconnecting the DSU disables Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).</i></b>",
+    "By default, this car will use the stock Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) for longitudinal control. If the Driver Support Unit (DSU) is disconnected, openpilot ACC will replace " +
+    "stock ACC. <b><i>NOTE: disconnecting the DSU disables Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).</i></b>",
     Column.LONGITUDINAL)