diff --git a/APMrover2/commands_logic.pde b/APMrover2/commands_logic.pde
index 69fcfaff4e..b4eac1f0e5 100644
--- a/APMrover2/commands_logic.pde
+++ b/APMrover2/commands_logic.pde
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ start_command(const AP_Mission::Mission_Command& cmd)
 static void exit_mission()
 {
     if (control_mode == AUTO) {
-        gcs_send_text_fmt(PSTR("No commands - setting HOLD"));
+        gcs_send_text_fmt(PSTR("No commands. Can't set AUTO - setting HOLD"));
         set_mode(HOLD);
     }
 }