diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index dd54d2c308f378..8eaca2ec8aff0f 100755
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ Want to request a feature or create a bug report? [Open an issue here!](https://
   * [**~~Dynamic camera offsetting~~ (removed temporarily)**](#Dynamic-camera-offset-based-on-oncoming-traffic) - moves you over if adjacent lane has oncoming traffic
 * [**~~Dynamic gas~~** (no longer needed)](#dynamic-gas) - smoother gas control
 * [**~~Adding derivative to PI for better control~~**](#pi---pid-controller-for-long-and-lat) - lat: smoother control in turns; long: fix for comma pedal overshoot
+* ***something about changing distance profiles using stock distance button***
 
 ### General Features
 * [**~~Smoother long control using delay~~ (stock added this!)**](#compensate-for-longitudinal-delay-for-earlier-braking) - using an accel delay, just like for lateral
diff --git a/selfdrive/car/toyota/carstate.py b/selfdrive/car/toyota/carstate.py
index 743546c5debd08..9bb9e70ec33b06 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/toyota/carstate.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/toyota/carstate.py
@@ -36,6 +36,9 @@ def __init__(self, CP):
     if self.enable_distance_btn:
       # Previously was publishing from UI
       self.pm = messaging.PubMaster(['dynamicFollowButton'])
+    # set param to true for next restart
+    if self.CP.carFingerprint in TSS2_CAR:
+      op_params.put('toyota_distance_btn', True)
 
   def update(self, cp, cp_cam):
     ret = car.CarState.new_message()