diff --git a/selfdrive/ui/qt/offroad/settings.cc b/selfdrive/ui/qt/offroad/settings.cc
index 45d320695e..01b7e99150 100644
--- a/selfdrive/ui/qt/offroad/settings.cc
+++ b/selfdrive/ui/qt/offroad/settings.cc
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ TogglesPanel::TogglesPanel(SettingsWindow *parent) : ListWidget(parent) {
     {
       "OpenpilotEnabledToggle",
       tr("Enable openpilot"),
-      tr("Use the openpilot system for adaptive cruise control and lane keep driver assistance. Your attention is required at all times to use this feature. Changing this setting takes effect when the car is powered off."),
+      tr("Use the openpilot system for adaptive cruise control and lane keep driver assistance. Your attention is required at all times to use this feature."),
       "../assets/icons/chffr_wheel.png",
       true,
     },
@@ -89,6 +89,8 @@ TogglesPanel::TogglesPanel(SettingsWindow *parent) : ListWidget(parent) {
     toggle->setEnabled(!locked);
 
     if (needs_restart && !locked) {
+      toggle->setDescription(toggle->getDescription() + " Changing this setting while disengaged will restart openpilot.");
+
       QObject::connect(uiState(), &UIState::engagedChanged, [toggle](bool engaged) {
         toggle->setEnabled(!engaged);
       });