diff --git a/mne/utils/docs.py b/mne/utils/docs.py
index fc7d33a6f4b..1d38df14f00 100644
--- a/mne/utils/docs.py
+++ b/mne/utils/docs.py
@@ -967,8 +967,7 @@ def _reflow_param_docstring(docstring, has_first_line=True, width=75):
     matplotlib tick locator (may sometimes be inaccurate, use array for
     accuracy). If array-like, the array values are used as the contour levels.
     The values should be in µV for EEG, fT for magnetometers and fT/m for
-    gradiometers. If ``colorbar=True``, the colorbar will have ticks
-    corresponding to the contour levels. Default is ``6``.
+    gradiometers. Default is ``6``.
 """
 
 docdict["coord_frame_maxwell"] = """