diff --git a/selfdrive/car/subaru/subarucan.py b/selfdrive/car/subaru/subarucan.py
index 8249d36ba9..672b6873bd 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/subaru/subarucan.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/subaru/subarucan.py
@@ -57,10 +57,10 @@ def create_preglobal_steering_control(packer, apply_steer, frame, steer_step):
 
   return packer.make_can_msg("ES_LKAS", 0, values)
 
-def create_es_throttle_control(packer, fake_button, es_accel_msg):
+def create_es_throttle_control(packer, cruise_button, es_accel_msg):
 
   values = copy.copy(es_accel_msg)
-  values["Button"] = fake_button
+  values["Cruise_Button"] = cruise_button
 
   values["Checksum"] = subaru_preglobal_checksum(packer, values, "ES_CruiseThrottle")