diff --git a/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py b/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py
index 9a2a4b1427..dbe1886917 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py
@@ -68,14 +68,14 @@ class Harness(Enum):
   none = "None"
 
 
-CarFootnote = namedtuple("CarFootnote", ["text", "column"], defaults=[None])
+CarFootnote = namedtuple("CarFootnote", ["text", "column", "docs_only"], defaults=(None, False))
 
 
 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).",
-    Column.LONGITUDINAL)
+    Column.LONGITUDINAL, docs_only=True)
 
 
 def get_footnotes(footnotes: List[Enum], column: Column) -> List[Enum]: