Solberg also crashed his Peugeot at high speed on the same stage while Britain's Matthew Wilson was forced to retire after hitting a rock and losing a wheel on stage one.
Still in concept stage, the steering wheel features two handles that close fully and fold away into the dashboard, which the company says significantly improves driver comfort and accessibility.
Button's disappointing season continued when he failed to finish in the points after being sent out from his final pit stop with a loose front wheel, having been fifth at one stage.